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A Transparent Solution for a Full PE Barrier

The development of a high-barrier mono-material full polyethylene transparent solution, representing an alternative to metallized polyester film.

OMNI Systems Announces New President and COO in Advance of Andy Macek’s Retirement

OMNI Systems Inc of Mayfield Heights, OH has announced that Mike Murton will take over the role of president and chief operating officer upon the June 30 retirement of current president and COO Andy Macek. OMNI Systems is the largest privately-owned label converter in the US.

X-Rite Announces eXact 2 Spectrophotometer

X-Rite Inc and Pantone LLC announced the eXact 2, a next-generation non-contact handheld spectrophotometer designed to bring the ink, print and packaging workflow together in one device.

How to Avoid Doctor Blade Problems and Issues

A rundown of major problems that result from neglect and mismanagement of doctor blade materials, selection and setting.

Syracuse Label & Surround Printing, Macaran Printed Products and W.N. Van Alstine Announce Merger

Syracuse Label & Surround Printing, Macaran Printed Products and W.N. Van Alstine announced that their respective boards of directors have approved a merger agreement.

Doctor Blades Are a Key Component for Flexographic Printers to Make Money

Their ability to successfully transfer ink makes doctor blades essential to the goal of making money as a flexographic printer.

Al Jasper Appointed National Sales Manager/West Coast Technical Sales Representative for Provident LLC

The appointment of Al Jasper as national sales manager and West Coast technical sales representative for Provident LLC, a leading manufacturer and distributor of doctor blades, end seals for the flexographic industry, is announced by Andy Gillis, GM of Provident.

Siegwerk’s Deinking Primer Technologies for Labels and Sleeves Improve Packaging Recyclability and Foster Circularity

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, today announced its most recent development for an improved deinking especially for rigid plastic packaging which is adding a substantial value to industrial mechanical recycling.

OEC Graphics Completes Miraclon Certification Program for KODAK FLEXCEL NX Plates

OEC Graphics’ Oshkosh, WI location has successfully completed the Miraclon Certification Program for FLEXCEL NX Plates.

How Flexographic Printers Can Control Doctor Blade Performance on Press

Quality print results go out the window with a bad doctor blade. Daetwyler’s Marty Cansler offers tips to control doctor blade performance.