Rochester Institute of Technology

Continuous Improvement Creates & Controls Cost-Cutting Opportunities at Press

Since the process of flexographic printing was conceived, an increasing demand for consistency, print quality and creative design elements has led to the application of continuous improvement across all channels. Sophisticated point-of-sale packaging, or labeling, has been a key driver for the success, thanks to flexography’s proven posture. Simply put, it’s less expensive and more … Continued

Remembering Print Industry Veteran Larry Evans

Print industry veteran Larry Evans passed away on April 17 at age 64. Born and raised in Charlotte, NC, Evans graduated from Olympic High School in 1973. He then attended Rochester Institute of Technology and graduated in 1976. Following in his father’s footsteps to become a printer by trade, his career highlights including working at … Continued

Achieving High-Quality Printing While Maintaining Profitability

Are technological advancements in machinery allowing brand customers to expect higher-quality printing? Are brands simply pushing printers for higher quality, which is then driving the development of new technology? To a degree, both can be answered with a resounding, “Yes!” Why? High-tech equipment, coupled with continual calls for improvement, are causing an absolute print quality … 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

Kregg Albrecht Joins Matik Inc as Sales Manager, Label Products

WEST HARTFORD, CT—Matik Inc, a North American distributor of premier European print and packaging technologies, announced the appointment of Kregg Albrecht as sales manager, label products. In this role, Albrecht will represent Matik label products throughout the eastern half of the US and Canada. Albrecht has had a very accomplished business career in printing and … Continued

FIRST in Motion: Final Results

Measuring Samples from the Forum 2018 Print Project at Different Locations This is the last in a series of articles chronicling the wide web, flexible packaging pouch job at the center of the Forum 2018 FIRST in Motion session. Other articles in the series include: FIRST in Motion: Objectives by FTA Hall of Fame Member … Continued