Steel Doctor Blades: Bringing a Fine Edge to Process Control

There’s a lot of materials science and fluid dynamics to process control on a modern flexo press and every element plays an important part. As we visit converters’ shops around the country, we hear the same requirements over and again: Everyone is after consistent and repeatable results. This means not only throughout a run, but from … Continued

Tee Fallen New Technical Sales Representative at Provident Group

BRYAN, OH—The appointment of Tee Fallen as technical sales representative for The Provident Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. and manufacturer and distributor of doctor blades, end seals and innovative solutions for the printing industry, was announced by Andrew Gillis, general manager for The Provident Group. Fallen will provide technical sales … Continued

Ed Dedman New Technical Sales Rep for The Provident Group

BRYAN, OH—Ed Dedman brings a wealth of printing experience to his new position as technical sales representative for The Provident Group, leading manufacturer and distributor of doctor blades, end seals and innovative solutions for the printing industry. Dedman offers 35 years printing experience having served in a variety of roles including ink production, technical service, … Continued

Randy Carter Named Technical Sales Rep at The Provident Group

BRYAN, OH—The appointment of Randy Carter as technical sales representative for The Provident Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. and leading manufacturer and distributor of doctor blades, end seals and innovative solutions for the printing industry, has been announced by Andrew Gillis, Provident’s general manager. “Randy’s knowledge and experience, coupled with … Continued

Uteco, Business Partners, Welcome Hundreds to Open House & Tabletop Exhibition

KENNESAW, GA—Uteco North America and 14 partners held a two-day Open House at its Technical Service Center, Nov. 5-6, 2013. The event, themed Print Technology 2013, combined a tabletop networking exhibition with live demonstrations of the firm’s 10-color Onyx Diamond HP 108 central impression press. It drew standing-room only crowds, approximating 200 on Day One … Continued

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

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

The Provident Group Acquires Custom Flex, LLC

BRYAN, OH—The Provident Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Anderson & Vreeland, Inc., has acquired Custom Flex, a leading manufacturer and distributor of doctor blades, end seals and innovative solutions for the printing industry. The acquisition is part of The Provident Group’s ongoing effort to provide continuous improvement in its product offering of doctor blades, end … Continued