TC Transcontinental’s Recycling Group Acquires Assets of Enviroplast Inc

MONTREAL, Canada—TC Transcontinental announced the acquisition of the assets of Enviroplast Inc, a company dedicated to recycling flexible plastics in the province of Québec. The equipment acquired will be used for converting plastic waste recovered from sorting facilities and other commercial, industrial and agricultural sources into recycled plastic granules. “The circular economy is the way … Continued

Comexi Completes First Installation of a Laminator During COVID-19 Pandemic

GIRONA, Spain—During the COVID-19 pandemic, Comexi, a global supplier of solutions for the flexible packaging printing and converting sector, has remotely installed multiple machines in response to the increased production of its customers. Recently, the company successfully completed the first remote installation of a Comexi SL3 solventless laminator, sold by Eduardo López, a Comexi agent, … Continued

New Converted Barrier Solution Alternatives Are Sustainable, Inexpensive, Compliant & Accepted

Flexible packaging is currently experiencing a period of enforced transformation. The world’s biggest brand owners are committing to various sustainability pledges, examining how they package their products and evaluating functionality requirements seen as critical to their needs. As a result, megatrends have been born. Alternative solutions, developed through collaboration right across the value chain—including brand … Continued

Windmöller & Hölscher to Hold Virtual Expo June 24 & 25

LENGERICH, Germany—With mainstay trades shows such as drupa and interpack postponed, Windmöller & Hölscher will be taking exhibits planned for those shows directly to customers’ computers around the world in the company’s first Virtual Expo to be held on June 24 & 25. “This is an unprecedented and challenging time. And yet the flexible packaging … Continued

Comexi CTec Offers a New Remote Assistance Service

GIRONA, Spain—The Manel Xifra Boada Technology Center, Comexi CTec, which specializes in training, advice and technical process support for the printing and converting sectors of flexible packaging industry, has adapted its methodology of production support in order to implement and remotely monitor improvement and efficiency programs. Remote Serviflex, the resulting modular program, offers the integration … Continued

Continuous Improvement Creates & Controls Cost-Cutting Opportunities at Press

Since the process of flexographic printing was conceived, an increasing demand for consistency, print quality and creative design elements has led to the application of continuous improvement across all channels. Sophisticated point-of-sale packaging, or labeling, has been a key driver for the success, thanks to flexography’s proven posture. Simply put, it’s less expensive and more … Continued

Domino Releases Teaser Video on X630i Digital Aqueous Inkjet Corrugated Press

GURNEE, IL—Domino has released a 42-second video teaser of the X630i digital aqueous inkjet press, as the company continues to grow its digital printing business with entrance into the corrugated sector. The video begins with “The Future of Corrugated Printing is here” to set the stage, followed by highlights of a few key feature benefits … Continued

Techkon to Hold Virtual Open House on Pressroom Color Management

DANVERS, MA—Techkon, an innovation leader in high-precision color measurement solutions for the global print and packaging communities, is thrilled to announce its first-ever Virtual Open House.  The Virtual Open House will serve as a platform for print and packaging professionals to engage in short, one-on-one, informal, virtual face-to-face, question and answer sessions. All print and … Continued

Exclusive Product Innovations to Be Presented at Koenig & Bauer LIVE

WURZBURG, Germany—World-exclusive launches will be part of Koenig & Bauer LIVE running June 16-25, as well as the complete packaging workflow for commercial applications. The weekday streaming from the live area of Koenig & Bauer’s website will cover its diverse portfolio ranging from banknotes, via board, film, metal and glass packaging through to coding, advertising … Continued

Baldwin Technology Acquires Western Quartz Products

ST. LOUIS, MO—Baldwin Technology Company Inc has announced the acquisition of certain assets of Western Quartz Products, a long-standing, global market leader in the ultraviolet curing and exposure industry. Known for manufacturing state-of-the-art UV curing lamps, as well as for having a reputation of exceptional quality cultivated through decades of serving a variety of industries, … Continued