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Flexotecnica Open House Demos New Press Model

Published: October 07, 2010
Flexotecnica S.p.A. will be demonstrating its new XD press during an Open House from Oct. 26–Nov. 4, 2010, at its global headquarters in Tavazzano, Italy, located in the Milan metro area

Forum's Theme Is About Pace

Published: October 01, 2010
RONKONKOMA, NY | The Foundation of Flexographic Technical Assn. (FFTA) reports the theme for its 2011 Annual Forum is Setting the Pace for Flexo Packaging

Flexographic Printing: Super Setup

Published: October 01, 2010, By Edited by Claudia Hine, Managing Editor
Fifteen years ago, Envases Del Pisuea, located in the suburbs of Mexico City, started making shopping bags. Thanks to a dedicated print staff, the company

Bag Making: Strength in Numbers

Published: October 01, 2010, By By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
It was mid-2008, and Coating Excellence Intl. (CEI) was facing an unlikely dilemma: There was a greater demand for its woven polypropylene bags than the

Foundation of FTA Announces Theme, Logo for 2011 Annual Forum

Published: September 17, 2010
The Foundation of Flexographic Technical Assn. (FFTA), a leading professional society dedicated to advancing the flexographic printing process

Splash Graphics Stands Out with Kodak FLEXCEL NX Digital Flexo System

Published: September 15, 2010
Splash Graphics, Inc., a premier premedia and graphics company located in Willowbrook, IL, has invested in a Kodak FLEXCEL NX Digital Flexographic System to expand its business into printing plate production for flexographic printing

Press Meets Demands for Short Runs

Published: September 13, 2010
Short run demand continues to dominate discussions in the label printing industry, and Mark Andy reports that it has a strong, proven solution

Wentus Kunststoff Orders a Comexi 10-Color FIexo Press

Published: September 03, 2010
Wentus Kunststoff GmbH, an international flexible packaging specialist, will install a Comexi FI 2510 CNC GL flexo printing press in the next months in Höxter, Germany

Flexo Printing: Smart Press, Even Smarter Buy

Published: September 01, 2010, By Edited by Claudia Hine, Managing Editor
Hood Packaging plans to shape the future of the flexible packaging market with a new smartGPS-equipped Fischer & Krecke Model FP 26S press. The converter

Presses Cut Waste

Published: September 01, 2010
The Performance Series P7 offers a high-end solution for complex applications, while an interactive two-station Performance Series P5 play station is

Add New Text at Full Speed

Published: September 01, 2010
Omet's Change on the fly system allows the insertion and register of new text or graphics while machine continues to run at full speed. Offers pre-register

Green Converting: Leading the Pack

Published: September 01, 2010, By By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor
For New York-based Hammer Packaging, leadership means staying ahead of the curve, adopting new technology, and valuing its employees. As the recipient

Digital Plate Cuts Energy Use

Published: September 01, 2010
The nyloflex FAB 030 digital printing plate is said to offer eco-efficient, thin-plate technology. Benefits include reduced energy consumption and waste,

Digital Plates Give Robust Color

Published: September 01, 2010
The Gen2 digital plate system is said to bring together HD-XM flexo screening and robust color management, resulting in sharper details; increased resolution;

Finish Digitally Printed Labels

Published: September 01, 2010
Company reports SMAG's Digital Galaxie converting machine for digitally printed labels offers a broad range of converting solutions. Can be equipped with

Washout Solution Is Green

Published: September 01, 2010
AVsolve is a nontoxic, biodegradable, environmentally safe washout solution for flexo plates. Citrus-based formula is said easy to work with and to provide

Chicago Tour a Success for Harper Flexo Solutions

Published: August 31, 2010
An audience of 65 assembled for a day of presentations on flexographic printing-related methods and trends at the Harper Flexographic Solutions seminar July 29 near Chicago

Luminite Relocates After Fire

Published: August 11, 2010
Luminite Products Corp., a manufacturer of digital direct laser engraved cylinders, sleeves and plates for the flexographic print industry, has moved its corporate offices and computer graphics operations into a new location after a May 7, 2010

Mark Andy To Exhibit New Press Lines at Labelexpo

Published: August 10, 2010
Following the successful launch of the Performance Series P7 at last year's Labelexpo Europe, Mark Andy's entire Performance Series press line will be on display at Labelexpo Americas 2010 in September

A&V to Distribute GMG Color Management/Proofing Solutions

Published: August 09, 2010
GMG, a developer and supplier of high-end color management and proofing solutions, has appointed Anderson & Vreeland, a leading manufacturer and distributor of flexographic printing materials and equipment, as its distributor in the US

Label Leaders Purchases ROTOCONTROL Flexo Machine

Published: August 06, 2010
ROTOCONTROL has announced another order for the EDM200 semi-rotary, servo-driven UV-flexo machine placed by Label Leaders in South Africa. Founder and chairman of Label Leaders

Flexo Press Uses EB Technology

Published: August 01, 2010
The F4FLEXOEfficiency CI press offers technology that suits the needs of traditional converters as well as label manufacturers by eliminating photoinitiators

Cylinders Decrease Bounce

Published: August 01, 2010
Lightweight, precision-balanced carbon fiber flexographic print cylinders are said to decrease bounce between the print cylinder and impression drum so

Assess Employee Skills

Published: August 01, 2010
A Press Operator Aptitude Assessment Kit helps converters assess the potential of a new recruit or the knowledge of existing employees regarding flexo

ROTOCONTROL Releases Flexo Press Video

Published: July 22, 2010
ROTOCONTROL has announced the availability of a video featuring the EDM200 Series Over-printing Press in production with informative instruction. The DVD educates converters

FFTA Accepting Submissions for Fall Conference

Published: July 02, 2010
The Foundation of FTA (FFTA) is currently accepting abstract submissions for its annual Fall Conference & Tabletop Exhibition, "A FIRST Rate Idea: The Future of Flexo & Process Improvement"

Flexographic Printing: 9 Shine

Published: July 01, 2010, By By Claudia Hine, Managing Editor
The Flexographic Technical Assn., Ronkonkoma, NY, presented its Excellence in Flexography awards in Las Vegas, NV, on May 2 during its 2010 Forum and

Flexo Press Has Fast Changeover

Published: July 01, 2010
The Flexpress 15-S compact, CI flexo press has a printing width to 49 in. and repeat lengths from 14.6-34.6 in. Said to require minimum floor space and

Patriot Funding Supports Press Sale

Published: June 28, 2010
Patriot Funding Corp. recently arranged and funded a $1.8 million packaging transaction for a flexographic printing press for a client on Eastern Long Island, NY. The deal included a $500,000 equipment loan bank payoff and collateralization of the equipment

Converting Solutions Seminar Series Tours Mexico

Published: June 23, 2010
According to ZOLPLASTIC president Tere Almaraz, 250 people attended the 2010 Converting Solutions Seminar Series in Mexico from June 7—9 at venues in Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara

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