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

“Flexo Goes Green” – Corrugated Post Printing in China

SHANGHI, China—In a successful cooperation, Bobst, Esko and Flint Group recently achieved a real break­through in corrugated post printing by starting the initiative “Flexo Goes Green”, which stands for sustainability, productivity and quality. All the project partners keep driving for more advanced corrugated post printing, in order to serve and support the vast needs of … Continued

Flint Group to Host Shrink Sleeve Seminar

PLYMOUTH, MN—Flint Group Packaging and Narrow Web will host an AWA sponsored seminar at its Center for Technical Excellence on June 11, 2013. This workshop, titled,” Introduction to Heat Shrink Sleeve Label Technologies,” is designed to provide an all-round essential briefing along with workshop activities presented by Flint Group and Esko. This will be a … Continued

Flint Group Opens Ninth Annual Narrow Web Print Awards

WILLSTÄTT, Germany—Narrow web label and packaging converters from around the world are encouraged to submit sample labels for evaluation by a panel of industry judges. For the ninth consecutive year, the winners of this prestigious award will be announced during a live event on the Flint Group stand at Labelexpo Europe in Brussels, September 2013. … Continued

Flint Group to Hold Seminar on UV LED Technology

PLYMOUTH, MN—Flint Group Packaging and Narrow Web will host a comprehensive seminar addressing the growing interest of UV LED for narrow web tag and label printing: UV LED – The Future Is Now! This one-day seminar, held in Plymouth, MN on May 23, will cover various aspects of UV LED printing technologies. This seminar is … Continued

Harper Corporation of America Announces First Roadshow of 2013

CHARLOTTE, NC—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America is happy to announce the first stop of its annual Roadshow tour. The 2013 Harper SMART Roadshow will kick off in Chesterfield, MO, at the Campus of Mark Andy Incorporated on Wednesday, March 27. The 2013 SMART tour is designed around this acronym, which stands for … Continued

Flint Group Flexographic Products Expands Ahaus Production Site

AHAUS, Germany—By building a new production hall in Ahaus (Germany), Flint Group Flexographic Products significantly increases its production capacities for sleeves and adapters. With a production area of 10.000 m2, the complete portfolio of rotec® sleeves and adapters will be manufactured for clients all-over the world. At the same time, workflows will be further optimised, … Continued

Flint Introduces New nyloflex ACE Digital Plate

CHARLOTTE, NC—Another innovation from Flint Group, the new nyloflex ACE Digital plate was recently introduced into the market with excellent reviews. Customers report that the plate runs much cleaner on press, without the need to stop for regular cleaning cycles. Fewer press stops for cleaning result in jobs running in less time with less waste, … Continued