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

Fine Line Graphics Opens New Facilities in Kansas, Canada

SMITHFIELD, RI—Fine Line Graphics Inc., a leading provider of pre-media solutions for the packaging industry, announced that it has opened two new facilities in North America to better meet the needs of high customer demand. Operations in Lenexa, KS were initiated by a desire to expand the firm’s reach beyond the midwest. The new facility … Continued

Uteco North America Open House: Print Technology 2013

KENNESAW, GA—Uteco North America and 13 industry partners will stage a two-day, Nov. 6-7, 2013: Open House, themed “Print Technology 2013.” Live demonstrations of Uteco’s Onyx HP 108 flexographic press will be a centerpiece of the event. Also set for demonstration is the Titan SR 9 Turret Slitter, Camis mounter and Flexo Wash cleaning unit. … 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

Eskoworld Shatters Attendance Records

PHOENIX, AZ—Records were shattered as 600 attendees—including 450 users—turned out for Eskoworld 2013. Mark Quinlan, president Americas, prognosticated that, ”Trendlines point to hitting 1,000 attendees in four years. “ The three day event offered nearly 100 sessions—70 educational sessions, 20 in Spanish, seven customer presentations, and two partner panels. Some 90 Esko representatives were on … Continued

MacDermid Printing Solutions Introduces New Plate for UV Inks

ATLANTA, GA—MacDermid Printing Solutions announced today the commercial introduction of a new digital flexo printing plate designed specifically for use with UV inks, UVR. UVR is swell-resistant in aggressive UV inks and also boasts low dot gain and excellent resolution capabilities. UVR, a 55 durometer plate, has exceptional drape, allowing the plate to wrap around … 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