X-Rite and Pantone Announce New ColorCert Reporting API

GRAND RAPIDS, MI—X-Rite Inc and Pantone LLC today announced a new ColorCert Reporting API that makes it easier for consumer package goods (CPG) brands to communicate packaging color and monitor print quality control across technologies and global supply chains. Using the application program interface (API), brands and printers can share color data between the ColorCert … Continued

GAMA International Launches New Viscometer & Line of Slitters/Rewinders

MILAN, Italy—GAMA International announced the development of new products. New viscometers from GAMA are enriched with a new system, the G39, which allows the operator to control, correct and maintain the levels of viscosity, temperature and pH set during the startup phase. GAMA International has also launched a new line of special machines for converting—slitters/rewinders … Continued

Mac Papers Envelope Converters Announces New Self-Seal Envelope

JACKSONVILLE, FL—Mac Papers Envelope Converters (MPEC), a leading envelope manufacturer in the UnS, announced the availability of its new Manta brand easy-seal envelopes with two-flap closure. “We are extremely pleased to provide our customers with what’s become one of the most popular choices for #10 envelopes,” stated MPEC Sales Manager Jeff Henson. “As our Manta … Continued

UPM Raflatac Americas Introduces Label to Label Recycled Paper Label Materials

MILLS RIVER, NC—UPM Raflatac is proud to introduce the label industry’s first paper face material constructed from recycled label materials. Now available in the Americas market, new Label to Label products can help any sustainability minded converter or brand embrace the circular economy without sacrificing performance. Label to Label offers the same high standards of … Continued

Mark Andy Adds New Converting Features to Digital Pro Product Line

ST. LOUIS, MO—Mark Andy has released a suite of new features on its digital press line, Digital Pro. The production digital machine launched in August 2019 with Digital Pro 1, a roll to roll solution and Digital Pro 3, an inline digital hybrid press with a single flexo station and die cutting. This product line … Continued

Cyngient Launches Odorless PUREmatte UV Flexo Coating

FAIRFIELD, NJ—Cyngient, a full-service, technology-driven provider of inks, coatings and adhesives for the print and packaging industries, has announced the launch of PUREmatte, a virtually odorless UV-LED matte overprint coating for flexographic printers. Curing to an extremely low odor, PUREmatte is ideal for printers and converters of shrink films and pressure-sensitive labels, as well as … Continued

PCMC Launches Smart TOUCH HMI

GREEN BAY, WI—Paper Converting Machine Co (PCMC), part of Barry-Wehmiller, has launched Smart TOUCH HMI, a new human-machine interface available on Forte tissue converting lines. Following high-performance design principles, PCMC’s Smart TOUCH HMI offers users a clean, modern interface and enhanced help features. The smart analytic capabilities are aimed at providing customer insights to improve … Continued

Bobst Announces NOVA SX 550 LAMINATOR

MEX, Switzerland—Brand owners and converters are facing two main challenges—sustainability and agility. Bobst has set out to shape the future of the packaging world by actively driving industry transformation with the digitalization, connectivity and automation of equipment and services for sustainable production. The new NOVA SX 550 LAMINATOR takes solventless lamination to the next level. … Continued

Zecher Now Offers Printing Cylinders

PADERBORN, Germany—From now on, Zecher, an international manufacturer of chrome and ceramic anilox rollers, is also offering its customers worldwide printing cylinders for all types of machines. The Zecher printing cylinder is intended to complete the product portfolio so that all customers can be reliably supported at a high quality level in their printing press … Continued

Hybrid Software Releases STEPZ 5.2

GHENT, Belgium—Hybrid Software announced the release of STEPZ 5.2, the latest version of its powerful, native PDF step and repeat desktop solution for digital label and package printing. Along with its strong variable data printing (VDP) capabilities, STEPZ 5.2 is a modular version from the PACKZ family, allowing its users to build up the complexity … Continued