SCHAUMBURG, IL—INX International Ink Co has finalized its acquisition of RUCO Druckfarben, a well-respected printing ink manufacturer in Eppstein, Germany. Founded in 1857, RUCO Druckfarben is a medium-sized system provider of highly specialized industrial inks for screen, pad, gravure, flexo and dry offset printing. The company has approximately 150 employees with representatives in more than … Continued
In this strange time of the COVID-19 pandemic, I have a new take on the words written by Charles Dickens, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Worst of Times: The world economy has been crippled. People are dying from an unseen enemy. State and federal governments are at odds … Continued
Flexographic presses utilize one of three methods to control the ink being delivered to the anilox roll. The three methods, in order of increasing effectiveness, are fountain roll metering, single-blade systems and chambered systems. Most applications are better served with either a single blade or chambered doctor blade system. This article will provide a comparison … Continued
The anilox roller has long been referred to as the “heart of the flexographic press,” as it provides the precise amount of ink, laminate or coating to the printing plate or substrate. One of the most innovative products that is utilized in the world of flexographic printing today is the lightweight, quick-change anilox sleeve. Instead … Continued
CAMBRIDGE, U.K.—Domino Digital Printing Solutions is about to enter the digital corrugated printing space and will be launching its first digital inkjet-based product offering via a virtual launch event on June 16. Besides this being a highly automated inkjet printing solution, Domino will also launch a new ink set based on novel water-based ink technology. … Continued
GRAND RAPIDS, MI—X-Rite Inc and Pantone LLC today announced a new ColorCert Reporting API that makes it easier for consumer package goods (CPG) brands to communicate packaging color and monitor print quality control across technologies and global supply chains. Using the application program interface (API), brands and printers can share color data between the ColorCert … Continued
Brand owners have long recognized that consumers make choices based on visual response. Advertisers are adept at using flashy graphics, bright colors and catchy names in order to increase consumer demand. Issues that the consumer views as suboptimal, such as bland graphics or designs, can cause them to look for alternative products. This is especially … Continued
GIRONA, Spain—Polytec recently installed a Comexi F2 ML, the flexographic press for large developments and high speeds. During the months which the machine has been in operation, Óscar Escobar, manager of the Guatemalan plant, reports the high-performing machine has helped the company confront the current converter challenges of the flexible packaging market, due to the … Continued
August 13 11 a.m. ET Adam Bland Solve the Ink Equation by Slaying the Three-Headed Monster of Inefficient Print Join Adam Bland of Quantum Ink Co as he opens our eyes to the “Three-Headed Monster of Inefficient Print” and how we can use ink as a tool to slay the beast. Adam will dive into … Continued
GREEN BAY, WI—Paper Converting Machine Co (PCMC), part of Barry-Wehmiller, has announced the sale of a new Fusion C printing press and 2500 T Meridian laser anilox cleaner to Yellowstone Plastics (affiliated with Volm Companies), a supplier of flexible packaging located in Idaho Falls, ID. The 42-in., 10-color Fusion C and the Meridian will be … Continued
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