Utilizing Screens to Improve Whites and Spot Colors in High-Volume Printing

The importance of good white ink laydown in flexible packaging cannot be understated. A good white ink underlayer forms the foundation for most color graphics and provides the single biggest opportunity to improve their “pop.” Without a good white underlayer, the image looks flat and lacks chroma. White represents 40 percent to 50 percent of … Continued

G7 for Flexo: The Method’s Role & Value in the Pressroom

G7 has quickly become a recognized term in the printing industry and, at Techkon, we’ve embraced it from its inception. It’s interesting that many packaging printers have asked some variation of two closely related questions: “Does this apply to flexo?” and “What are the differences between performing G7 on flexo and offset presses?” We’ve noticed … Continued

Tom Grencik Joins Domino as Digital Printing Service Manager

GURNEE, IL—Domino continues to grow and invest in resources for their digital printing business with the announcement of a new appointment. Tom Grencik joins Domino as digital printing service manager. He comes to Domino with more than 25 years’ experience in printing, providing a unique blend of experience in service, operations, sales and marketing, information … Continued

Harper Corporation of America’s Expo & Solutions Tour Kicks Off Feb. 15

CHARLOTTE, NC—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America will be hosting the first stop of its new Harper Expo & Solutions Tour on Feb. 15 at the Hilton Anaheim, 777 Convention Way in Anaheim, CA. This one-day seminar will focus on providing printers and converters with not only insight from leaders within the industry, but … Continued

Paul Lancelle Joins All Printing Resource’s Technical Solutions Team

GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL—All Printing Resources, Inc. (APR) is proud to announce the hiring of a 37-year printing industry professional. Paul Lancelle is joining APR’s Technical Solutions team, bringing with him a wealth of experience, including over 20 years working with flexo prepress and plate applications. “Paul is an outstanding addition to our team,” says Dave … Continued