MENTOR, OH—Avery Dennison has received ISO 17025 accreditation for its Mentor, OH Innovation Center for the third year in a row. The Center was originally accredited in June 2017. ISO 17025 certification covers 55 laboratory tests, conducted at the facility, for adhesives and pressure-sensitive films and label materials. The Center’s accreditation means that suppliers who … Continued
LONG BEACH, CA & BANGKOK, Thailand—Ship & Shore Environmental Inc, a multinational environmental pollution abatement and energy solutions firm, has expanded its manufacturing operations in Bangkok, Thailand. The new Ship & Shore Thailand effort offers the same solution planning and fulfillment capabilities as its US and Chinese counterpart locations. The S&SE move into Thailand arose … Continued
WEST HARTFORD, CT—Matik Inc, a North American distributor of premier European print and packaging technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bill Strake as eastern region sales manager, Vinfoil products. In this role, Strake will represent Matik Vinfoil cold foil products throughout the eastern half of the US and Canada. Strake has had a … Continued
ANN ARBOR, MI and CAMBRIDGE, UK—Xitron, a leading independent developer of Harlequin RIP and workflow products for commercial, flexo, digital and high-speed inkjet printing, has been acquired by Harlequin RIP manufacturer Global Graphics PLC from Vanguard Graphics International (VGI). A nearly 30-year Harlequin OEM, Xitron is one of Global Graphics’ longest standing partners. “Xitron is … Continued
GREEN BAY, WI—It is with deep sadness that MPS Systems announces the passing of Frank Laughlin, area sales manager of MPS Systems North America. Laughlin passed away on Nov. 1 at the age of 60. With MPS since June 2018, Laughlin was responsible for sales in the west and south of the USA. He was … Continued