Flexo Market News
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goods warehouse. They also installed a new Heidel- berg seven-color flexo press. Jones Packaging, Inc. , London, Ontario, wel- comed Terry MacLeod as Senior Vice President for its Printed Packaging division following the retirement of Richard Pileski, who previously held the role. Re- cent investments and installations include a new Bobst gluer, diecutter and automatic packer. Sonderen Packaging , Spokane, Washington, in- stalled a seven-color manroland perfecting press with UV capabilities, a POLAR ream cutter and a Rubber- plot 500 in its new die making room. The company also replaced more than 3,000 florescent light bulbs with high-efficiency LEDs to further its ongoing sus- tainability efforts. Thoro Packaging continued to fine-tune the com- pany’s new 38,000-square-feet addition for maximum efficiency. Thoro also built a new ink room and in- vested in supplemental equipment that adds to bet- ter ergonomics and efficiency. Wausau Container , Wausau, Wisconsin, installed several new pieces of equipment, including a sheetfed diecutter and an auto case packer, which was added to an existing gluer. Zumbiel Packaging , Hebron, Kentucky, installed a 50-inch Zerand diecutter capable of producing at speeds of up to 1,000 feet per minute, as well as a new hybrid flexo digital press. Members of the organization represent nearly 1,500 years of packaging history and innovation. In 2018, several will celebrate anniversaries: Zumbiel Packag- ing, 175 years; Indiana Carton, 85 years; Sonderen Packaging, 55 years;Thoro Packaging and Vista Color, 50 years; and Wausau Container, 25 years. Last year, Jones Packaging celebrated 135 years; and Frankston Packaging, 60 years. Over the course of the past year, member compa- nies have also earned awards, patents and certifica- tions that the ICG has recognized. Colbert Packaging was awarded another patent for its MedLock EZ solution. 3C Packaging upgraded its ISO certification. Diamond Packaging won multiple industry awards for extensive sustainability efforts and its zero manufacturing waste to landfill status. Disc Graphics was granted additional patent rights on its NEO media package, its fifth, and the company also achieved GMI Prime certification. El Paso Paper Box received G7 and ISO certifi- cations. Jones Packaging, Inc. was named the 2018 Cor-
Adheso-Graphics, Inc. www.adheso-graphics.com
AGI manufactures, distributes and converts current tech- nology flexo mounting tapes and backing systems for cor- rugated plate mounting. Flexstik hard vinyl, FlexSoft, bi.esse brand, Gold Series Thin tapes for sleeve and Narrow web plate mounting. Specialty tapes that cover the vast thickness range re- quirements and specific adhesion systems for all flexo mounting requirements. We provide technical service and problem solving services for unique customers & applications.
Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. www.andersonvreeland.com
A&V manufactures a complete line of photopolymer plate processing systems and is a leading distributor of flexo- graphic platemaking materials. A&V also sells digital imag- ing systems and software specifically designed for flexography.
ARC International www.ARCInternational.com
ARC International is a world leader in the manufacturing of roller products for flexography. The latest nanotechnolo- gy laser engraving in our Charlotte and Las Vegas manu- facturing facilities ensures superior quality and consistency in anilox rollers.
Comexi Group Industries S.A.U. www.comexigroup.com
The Comexi Group is a leading supplier of quality flexographic C.I. presses for the flexible packaging indus- try worldwide. We also provide solventless laminators, slitter/rewinders and related peripheral equipment such as automatic wash-up systems, solvent recovery sys- tems, automatic roll unloaders, and plate cylinder/sleeve storage systems. DuPont Packaging Graphics is the world’s leading suppli- er of flexographic printing systems in digital and conven- tional formats; including Cyrel® brand photopolymer plates, Cyrel® FAST processing equipment, Cyrel® round sleeves, mounting and finishing products. For more than 35 years, beginning with Cyrel®, the first photopolymer printing plate, through to today’s digital workflow revolution, DuPont has been driving innovation in the Flexo and package printing industries. The Digital Cyrel® FAST imaging system has been broadly recognized for its efficiency, productivity, print perfor- mance, and environmental benefits. DuPont Packaging Graphics www.cyrel.com/na
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