The Printer Perspective on Forum 2019’s “A Screening of Screening” Print Jobs

Three jobs, three consecutive days; same press, same crew, same ink, same substrate, same plate mounting tape—fair, consistent and equal conditions had to be maintained in readying each job for public peer review at FTA’s Forum 2019. A daunting task? Perhaps for some. Interflex Group in Merrill, WI, presented with the potential assignment, answered affirmatively … Continued

Windmöller & Hölscher to Celebrate 150th Anniversary

LENGERICH, Germany—Windmöller & Hölscher is set to celebrate its 150th anniversary in fall 2019 and management has announced that “Building the Future Together” is the motto responsible for driving significant directions in the milestone moment. Dr. Jürgen Vutz, chief executive officer of the machine maker, maintains: “Building” represents “our core competence as a manufacturer” “Future” … Continued

Bison Bag Invests in Windmöller & Hölscher MIRAFLEX II AM Press

LINCOLN, RI—Bison Bag, a full-service flexible packaging converter based in Lockport, NY, has placed an order for a 10-color MIRAFLEX II AM. This will be Bison Bag’s fourth flexographic press and its first from Windmöller & Hölscher. The press is scheduled for startup in fourth quarter 2019. “We’ve been growing steadily since my father started … Continued

Windmöller & Hölscher Hosts “Experience the Future of Flexo” Open House

LENGERICH, Germany—On March 27 and 28, machine manufacturer Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) hosted more than 500 visitors from around the globe to its open house “Experience the Future of Flexo.” A highlight of the Open House was the premiere of the NOVOFLEX II high-performance flexographic printing press, which can print challenging jobs at maximum speeds. … Continued

Windmöller & Hölscher’s Express Service Produces & Delivers Parts in 24 Hours

LENGERICH, Germany—In the event of (imminent) machine downtime, machine spare parts are often required in record time. Windmöller & Hölscher has 90 percent of all required original spare parts directly available from stock. But there are also rare consumables or old machine parts that are not stored. The W&H express production closes this gap: Simple … Continued

W&H Develops Digital Printing Machine for Flexible Packaging

LENGERICH, Germany—While digital printing is already firmly established in the label and commercial printing sector, flexible packaging continues to be a challenge. Windmöller & Hölscher has developed a concept for a new digital printing machine, bringing on partners including leading inkjet printhead manufacturer Xaar. The digital printing machine from W&H is based on piezo inkjet technology. “We … Continued

FTA Europe Announces 2018 Diamond Award Winners

MILAN, Italy—The 2018 FTA Europe Diamond Awards took place on Wednesday evening, May 30, at the Hotel Barceló in Milan and proved to be a great success. Two hundred and forty individuals from across the European flexographic community attended the ceremony to celebrate the best of the European flexo industry during the Print4All fair. FTA … Continued

Windmöller & Hölscher Announces Sales Above $1 Billion for 2017

LENGERICH, Germany—Windmöller & Hölscher, a world-leading manufacturer of machinery for the production of flexible packaging, has announced record sales of above $1 billion for 2017. “We grew across all business units: extrusion, printing and converting,” said CEO Dr. Jürgen Vutz. The printing division, consisting of flexographic and gravure presses, achieved $321 million worldwide. North American … Continued

Windmöller & Hölscher Announces Sales of More Than $1 Billion for 2017

LENGERICH, Germany—Windmöller & Hölscher, a world-leading manufacturer of machinery for the production of flexible packaging, has announced record sales of more than $1 billion for 2017. “We grew across all business units: extrusion, printing and converting,” said CEO Dr. Jürgen Vutz. The printing division, consisting of flexographic and gravure presses, achieved $321 million worldwide. North … Continued