DANVERS, MA—Techkon, an innovation leader in high-precision color measurement solutions for the global print and packaging communities, announced a donation to Clemson University’s Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics. The donation is valued at more than $100,000 and includes the SpectroVision Inline Quality Inspection System, SpectroDens handheld devices and multiple seats of ChromQA, Techkon’s … Continued
GURNEE, IL—Orion Labels, a Wisconsin manufacturer of custom-printed, pressure-sensitive labels, roll-fed film labels, non-pressure-sensitive labels, tags and specialty items, says it is “poised for greatness” with the addition of the CEI BossJet powered by Domino hybrid press. The press was installed at the beginning of the year. After several months of Orion Labels running production, … Continued
GRAND RAPIDS, MI—X-Rite Inc and Pantone LLC, global leaders in color science and technology, announced a new fixture that helps manufacturers measure and control color on small plastic parts, cups, bottles, tubes and other curved surfaces without damaging the sample. The Cup and Cylinder Fixture works with the eXact and Ci6x Families of portable handheld … Continued
CINCINNATI, OH—Multi-Color Corp announced that the anticipated acquisition of the company by an affiliate of Platinum Equity, a leading private equity firm, is now complete. At closing, Multi-Color Corp merged with a subsidiary of WS Packaging, another label solutions leader within Platinum Equity’s portfolio of companies. The combined company, which will be known as Multi-Color … Continued
DÜSSELDORF, Germany—Once again, this city will transform into the epicenter of the global printing and packaging industry, June 16-26, 2020, as more than 250,000 visitors and 1,800 exhibitors flock to drupa 2020. One year out, show planners are reporting that current booking status exceeds figures for the same period in 2015, with 1,800 contracting for … Continued