Efficient and Effortless Flexographic Printing

Two of the top challenges converters have across the board—substrate and press operator shortages—are influencing modern press design, where emphasis is placed on ease and efficacy.

OMET Opens Spare Parts Department

OMET created a Spare Parts Department, already highly appreciated for its efficiency and speed of services, according to the company.

Omet Offers New XJet Hybrid Solution Powered by Durst

LECCO, Italy—The new Omet XJet printing press is the result of the combination between the renowned Omet flexo quality and Durst digital inkjet printing technology, plus exclusive finishing and converting units to obtain the final product always in one single pass. This partnership has made possible a hybrid solution able to provide a maximum level … Continued

APR and OMET to Host Flexo Fundamentals Seminar March 24-25

GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL—All Printing Resources (APR) announced that the company has partnered with OMET to provide hands-on comprehensive educational and training at OMET’s Elk Grove Village, IL North American headquarters. This is the only demo facility for OMET narrow web presses in North America. The two companies’ first joint seminar, Flexo Fundamentals, will be held … Continued

OMET Appoints Manroland Latina as Its Agent in Mexico

LECCO, Italy—With the aim of growing further and strengthening its presence in Mexico, OMET has recently signed a collaboration agreement with a new agent, Manroland Latina. César Domínguez, general manager of Manroland Latina, said: “OMET is a leader in the narrow web and mid web labels and packaging business providing the best available solutions to … Continued

Looking at Labelexpo Europe 2019

Mid web press launches, hybrid technology, and advancements in automation and sustainable materials—Labelexpo Europe 2019, which took place Sept. 24-27 in Brussels, Belgium, had it all. Some say the 2019 edition of the show represented a landmark moment in Labelexpo’s evolution from a label exhibition to a technology giant involving multiple areas of package printing. … Continued

The 2019 FLEXO Magazine Cover Project

Analogies, analogies: Press teams and pit crews… Racetracks and pressrooms… Drivers and operators… Mechanics and pressman… Pace cars and process control… Chassis and web paths… Checkered flags and impulse buys… Sponsors and CPCs… Time trials and optimization runs. Fast and Furious—oh no, that’s a movie franchise! Stock car racing and FTA? You get the picture—Blurs … Continued

Graymills Contributes Three Ink Pumps to Clemson University

BROADVIEW, IL—Graymills has donated three ink pumps to the Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics at Clemson University in Clemson, SC. The latest contribution of two pneumatic small peristaltic pumps joins the centrifugal pump that was donated to the university last December. All three pumps will be used in the institute’s Advanced Print Technology … Continued