Advanced RTO Solutions for Flexo

LONG BEACH, CA—With the flexographic printing market  projected to grow by $23.3 billion from 2022 to 2027, driven by a heightened focus on sustainability, Ship & Shore Environmental Inc (S&SE) Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTOs) are poised  to deliver safe air quality and enhanced operational efficiency in package printing plants. S&SE  RTOs combat and control volatile … Continued

OMET Americas Opens New Innovation Center

MOUNT PROSPECT, IL—OMET Americas staged grand opening festivities for its latest Innovation Center in mid June. Strategically positioned near Chicago O’Hare International Airport, the facility underscores a commitment to expanding presence in the North American market. At the heart of the Innovation Center is the OMET KFlex 17-in flexo press, a cutting-edge printing platform designed … Continued

KDV Label Names Morrison SVP

WAUKESHA, WI–KDV Label, LLC has named Gary Morrison SVP sales and marketing. He brings more than 20 years of experience in the label and packaging industry to the assignment, as well as a track record of driving sales growth and profitability through team leadership, account management, and customer engagement. Morrison is now responsible for, fostering … Continued

Autumn Graphics Lauds Efficiency Gains with Shine LED Lamp Kit

FAYETTEVILLE, AR–Packaging graphics solutions provider Autumn Graphics is among the latest flexo trade shops to invest in the Shine LED Lamp Kit, innovated by Miraclon as a simple, low-cost route from inconsistent fluorescent exposure to the multiple advantages of LED technology. A Shine LED kit has been retrofitted to a plate exposure frame at the … Continued

Dallmeyer is KYMC CSR for North America

TAICHUNG, TAIWAN— Kuen Yuh Machinery Engineering Co., Ltd announced the appointment of Mark Earl Dallmeyer to its service team as the customer service representative for the North American region. Given the ongoing expansion of KYMC’s customer base in North America, Dahlmeyer’s addition further strengthens the company’s commitment to serving and earning the trust of customers … Continued

Green Bay Packaging Acquires SMC Packaging

GREEN BAY, WI –-Green Bay Packaging Inc successfully acquired SMC Packaging Group, based in Springfield, MO, May 31, 2024, marking a significant milestone for both companies. Founded in 1972 by Ross Ausburn and Charles Bachus, SMC Packaging Group has garnered an outstanding reputation for its innovative corrugated packaging solutions. With more than 50 years of … Continued

RotoMetrics Launches New Flexible Die Portfolio

OAK BROOK, IL–Maxcess, a global leader in innovative products and services for automated web handling applications, recently unveiled a new RotoMetrics’ flexible die portfolio. The new line, which combines the best manufacturing and operational processes of RotoMetrics, Electro Optic and MLC Brazil, is said to offer the right solutions for each and every application. “We … Continued

FTA Legacy Hall of Fame Initiative

The highest honour that can bestowed by the FTA to a flexographer is being inducted in to the FLEXO Hall of Fame. Each year a deserving candidate is elected by a vote conducted by living Hall of Fame members and since 1962 we have honoured 62 different people that have contributed greatly to our industry. … Continued

FTA Voices at drupa

Eighteen halls… 1.5 million+ sq ft of exhibit space… 11 days… 1,600+ exhibitors…. and some 200,000 attendees—drupa’s drawing power dropped May 28 and continues through June 5.