Pulse Media Credits Success to Kodak Flexcel NX & a Challenging Mindset

STOCKPORT, United Kingdom—“We’re not afraid to challenge our clients. For us, it’s a really important part of building and maintaining a relationship—it’s how we discover new ways of working.” The speaker is Chris Rigby, the business he’s talking about is Pulse Media, and the Stockport, UK-based company has just collected a Silver Award in the … Continued

Windmöller & Hölscher’s First Virtual EXPO is a Success

LENGERICH, Germany—On June 24 & 25, machine manufacturer Windmöller & Hölscher held its first Virtual EXPO to present technologies and products initially planned for industry mega shows—interpack and drupa—that have been postponed until spring 2021. “The past months have been a challenge everywhere. Yet the flexible packaging industry is as busy as ever. That’s why … Continued

Socipack Acquires Comexi S2 DS

GIRONA, Spain—Comexi, a specialist in solutions for the flexible packaging printing and converting industry, and Socipack, a leading company in the Ivory Coast’s flexible packaging field, have extended their strategic partnership with the acquisition by the African company of a Comexi S2 DS. It will be installed at the company’s headquarters located in Abidjan. The … Continued

FTA Pivots, Announces Virtual Fall Conference 2020

BOHEMIA, NY—FTA has announced the decision to move Fall Conference 2020 to a fully virtual environment. Now known as Virtual Fall Conference 2020, it retains six of its technical sessions, evolves into a fully online exhibit space, and adds opportunities to connect with attendees before, during and after the event. The decision comes following an … Continued

hubergroup Bundles Chemical Expertise in a Separate Division

KIRCHHEIM, Germany—The international printing ink manufacturer hubergroup has repositioned itself. Effective immediately, the production and marketing of raw materials for printing inks and coatings will be handled by the chemicals division. The chemicals manufacturer is focusing on substances such as PU resins and UV oligomers, among others. With its extensive product portfolio, it is primarily … Continued

drupa Shortens Dates to April 20-28, 2021

DUSSELDORF, Germany—The duration of drupa, a world-leading trade fair for printing technologies, will be shortened from 11 to nine days and will now be held from April 20-28, 2021 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany. This decision is in response to the wishes of the partner association VDMA (Printing and Paper Technology Trade Association) and … Continued

Glenroy Inc Formally Announces Company Sustainability Initiative

MENOMONEE FALLS, WI—Glenroy Inc, a converter and printer of flexible packaging for over 50 years, formally announced its sustainability initiative with a dedicated web page. The new page on its website features the company’s environmental responsibility with a focus on air emissions control, energy conservation and recycling initiatives. For decades, Glenroy has been dedicated to … Continued

Acucote Publishes Sustainability Commitment Statement

GRAHAM, NC—Acucote, a solutions-oriented pressure-sensitive adhesive coating manufacturer, has developed and published “Protecting our Planet: Acucote’s Commitment to Sustainability.” The commitment statement begins with this paragraph: “Acucote understands our corporate environmental responsibility. From the way we work to the products we offer, we’re committed to being stewards of the environment. We are actively launching and … Continued

Absolute Installs InkSave and 2G Chamber at Manchester Paper Box

YORKSHIRE, United Kingdom—Absolute has just completed the latest installation of its market-leading InkSave and 2G chamber at Manchester Paper Box (MPB), UK. The upgrade was completed on an EMBA 245 and replaced a corroded OEM aluminum Chamber, loading system and inking/auto wash system. MPB wanted to improve the ink recovery, washup performance and minimize operator … Continued