Converting Equipment Selector: Showcasing Game Changing Technologies

GMG Americas

The GMG ColorPlugin is Photoshop tuning for packaging professionals. With GMG ColorPlugin, just a few clicks will deliver a perfect and repeatable result.

IMPACT Converting & Systems Solutions

Midway, IMPACT Converting & Systems Solutions’ narrow web solid rotary die division, approaches each project with the confidence and understanding that no two applications are alike. The company takes the time to listen to its customers to truly understand their needs and find the best solution custom-fit to their unique challenge.

Interflex Laser Engravers

Interflex’s Stepped Long Hex Cell Configuration can be beneficial for achieving a greater opacity, especially on whites. The offset nature of the cell can provide a greater volume while being easier on the doctor blade.

ISRA VISION

ISRA offers 100 percent defect detection. Multiview functions ensure full-coverage inspections for flexible packaging solutions. Reliably detect invisible production errors such as hazing, coating and cold seal defects.

Kampf Machinery Corp

Kampf Machinery Corp’s new ConSlitter CFRU or CFRO BlueLine is the machine with a high degree of flexibility with five different working widths, different parent roll diameters and slitting systems, as well as extended options. 

Koenig & Bauer

The Evo XC is a brand new compact and high-performance CI flexographic press. The new 8-color press has one of the smallest footprints in the industry. The machine concept is ideally suitable for profitable short- as well as mid-sized printruns using plastic films, paper and laminates.

Ligum North America LLC

Ligum has developed advanced elastomer compounds for lamination transfer/coating sleeves as an alternative to polyurethane coverings. These compounds are suitable for a number of adhesive and coating materials including silicone systems that use a platinum-based catalyst.

Madern USA

The RiRo 1450 is one of the most technologically advanced rotary systems in the market, with proven run speeds of 1,500 fpm, five-minute tool changeovers and state-of-the-art RFID technology to program and save your tool settings. Additionally, it is equipped with advance safeguards such as automatic web jam detection and noise reduction enclosure.

Maxcess/RotoMetrics

Maxcess/RotoMetrics’ RotoRepel Adhesive Control Treatment solves the toughest non-stick and adhesive challenges while improving overall performance and productivity. RotoRepel and RotoRepel Rx offer superior performance and longevity.

Meech International

The new SmartControl Touch allows the user to monitor, control and adjust the performance of multiple connected comparable Hyperion ionizing bars and sensors via the integrated touchscreen or remotely via a smartphone, tablet or remote desktop.

Miraclon, Home of Kodak Flexcel Solutions

Ultra-clean, consistent, game-changing flexography. With KODAK FLEXCEL NX Ultra Solution, achieve the same renowned and proven performance enabled by the FLEXCEL NX System, with the added benefits of solvent-free and VOC-free plate making.

Nilpeter

Nilpeter launches its new FA-26 flexible packaging press, redefining the mid web press market. Contact your local Nilpeter representative for the latest information.

Nordmeccanica NA Ltd

Nordmeccanica highlights its new Super Simplex release for narrow web.

OEC Graphics Inc

FUSION is a custom workflow and digital asset management tool, perfect for helping with the “new normal” production challenges of today. Get real-time files, images, proofs, specs, revisions, status and inventories 24/7 on any desktop or mobile device.

Paper Converting Machine Co

The Meridian Elite, recipient of a 2020 FTA Technical Innovation Award, uses patented laser technology to clean engravings of any linescreen, without increased surface temperature or hot spots. Among the fastest cleaning cycles in the industry, along with smart and connected features, keep printers and converters operating at peak efficiency.

Precision AirConvey Corp

PAC is an industry leader in trim removal systems. PAC’s inline cutter/fan trim removal systems help converting, non-woven, and film and sheet companies earn more, while saving money. Contact PAC to learn more.

Prime UV/IR Systems

Prime’s LEDMAX IP3 series provides proven reliability coupled with revolutionary advancements in UV curing technology. The IP3 incorporates a simple-to-use control panel and easy-to-remove cassettes with an optics package that delivers maximum UV energy to a wide range of substrate distances.

Quantum Ink

Hydrobond Lamination Ink System specifically designed for use in medium-to-high-duty lamination applications. Printed to BOPP or PET and subsequently laminated to LDPE, it provides lamination structures with high lamination bond strengths.

Rogers Corp

R/bak PSA Tapes have advanced open-cell urethane foam technology that reduce machine vibration and improve print quality. Rogers offers the most resilient cushioning that will improve print quality, reduce dot gain, improve plate life, increase press speeds and lower scrap rates.

Retroflex Inc

Retroflex’s roll covers have 50x more (Standard) or 125x more (Ultima) impact protection, superior edge protection and are available with or without edge protection (depending on storage racks). They are custom fit to your rolls, with delivery seven to 10 days from P.O.

SOMA

Optima 2 8C is a mainstream, wide web printing press designed for high-speed printing, fully automated and equipped with short-run features. SOMA’s state-of-the-art, built-in Advanced Bounce Control system represents cutting-edge technology that reduces bouncing at high press speeds to optimize print quality when using high-definition plates

Techkon USA

The SpectroVision inline quality solution addresses the biggest issues facing narrow and medium web width flexographic and packaging printers. Operating at press speeds up to 1,000 fpm, SpectroVision combines spectral based color measurement, web viewing and ISO/ANSI style barcode grading into a single product.

tesa tape Inc

tesa’s 51948 Black X adheres to high-slip films quickly with small amount of pressure, enabling splices up to 3,000 fpm. It also eliminates mess of glues and additional tapes, reduces waste due to black PET backing making splices easily observable, and performs well on recycled films and non-woven materials.

Uteco North America

Uteco Sapphire line is the latest generation of digital printing machines for flexible packaging on many types of material: film, aluminum paper and board, up to plastic, including the most delicate supports in terms of elasticity and heat sensitivity, all while paying great attention to the environmental impact.

Vetaphone North America

Improve adhesion with corona and plasma surface treatment solutions from Vetaphone.

Wikoff Color Corp

Gelflex is an EB flexographic ink system designed for Cl presses, offering the superior performance properties of energy-cure systems with a more sustainable footprint. This innovative technology allows converters to significantly reduce solvent emissions while producing bold colors with thinner ink.