Kristin Tripoli Joins ACTEGA NA as Marketing Communications Manager

DELRAN, NJ—ACTEGA NA, the North American division of global specialty ink, coatings, and sealants company Altana AG, is pleased to announce the addition of Kristin Tripoli to its NJ based marketing team. Kristin will be managing ACTEGA’s North American trade show presence as well as developing advertising programs, product launches, website and digital platforms, and collateral … Continued

ALTANA to Acquire Landa Group's Metallography Technology

WESEL, Germany & REHOVOT, Israel—The Landa Group and ALTANA AG today announced that ALTANA has acquired Landa’s metallography technology. First unveiled by Landa at the drupa printing exhibition in June 2016, this novel technology for producing metallized graphics is a sustainable alternative to foil transfer processes, enabling metallization graphics at up to half the cost of conventional … Continued

MPS Systems North America Hosts Print Partners at Seminar

SPRINGFIELD, MA—Utilize technology and increase your profits! That, in a nutshell, was the message put out by MPS Systems North America and a host of printing partners that included ACTEGA, Advanced Vision Technologies (AVT), Apex, Avery Dennison, CC1, Dion Label, Graphbury Machines, Kocher + Beck and Kodak. These forces came together to offer a morning … Continued

MPS Systems North America Announces Free Technology Seminar

GREEN BAY, WI—MPS Systems North America, Inc. (MPS) offers customers an opportunity to learn about the newest innovations and technology advancements at its free technology seminar. Attendees can expect to hear from industry experts, enjoy lunch, then take a tour of DION Label Printing in Westfield, MA for a demonstration of the MPS EF flagship … Continued

ACTEGA WIT, ACTEGA Kelstar to Merge, Rebrand as ACTEGA North America

DELRAN, NJ—ACTEGA WIT and ACTEGA Kelstar, leading manufacturers in the innovation of inks, coatings and adhesives for packaging and printing markets, announced the formal merger of the two legal entities to form ACTEGA North America, Inc. This merger aligns itself with the corporate ACTEGA Division goals to reposition the company focus on market segments rather … Continued

Electron Beam Benefits, Use Cases Highlighted at EB Road Show Event

NEWARK, NJ—Speakers from all corners of the package printing industry—and some from outside it—came together for The EB Road Show: Electron Beam Benefits in Packaging. The third stop on the tour, which was sponsored by PCT Engineered Systems, came to the Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott on Jan. 13. A day packed with speakers, the … Continued

Nilpeter’s Expanded Gamut Event Draws Packed House

CINCINNATI, OH—One hundred industry professionals gathered at Nilpeter’s Technology Center in Cincinnati, OH, on July 31 for an in depth overview of the expanded gamut process. Guests were shared the journey Nilpeter and its partners have taken to bring this technology to narrow web converters. After presentations from Actega, Harper, Tesa, Flexografix and Esko, visitors … Continued

FTA’s “Got Data? Now What?” Conference Shatters Records

Heralded for Practical Solutions Tackling Real-World Issues Oct. 21, 2013—More than 300 printers/converters, their customers and print partners descended on Kansas City, MO, for Flexographic Technical Association’s (FTA) 2013 Fall Conference, “Got Data? Now What?” The event held last week (Oct. 14-16) drew a record crowd, with final attendance numbers signifying a 10 percent increase … Continued

MinusNine Technologies Names Narrow Web Business Director

BIRDSBORO, PA—MinusNine Technologies, a formulator and manufacturer of UV/EB curable coatings, adhesives, and specialty products, announced that Stan White joined the company, Oct. 1, 2013, in the newly created position of director of business, narrow web. White previously served as director of sales and marketing for Actega Radcure for nearly 15 years. With a unique … Continued

FTA 2013 Fall Conference Set to Shatter Records

Fifty Exhibitors, 300 Attendees Expected at “Got Data? Now What?” Sept. 6, 2013—Flexographic Technical Association’s (FTA) 2013 Fall Conference is set to shatter records. Attendance will reach an all-time high. An already expanded exhibit floor has sold out twice and will feature a record fifty exhibitors. With five weeks to go, the theme “Got Data? … Continued