N.V. Business Publishers Corporation (with offices in New Jersey and Illinois) is truly the only trade journal specialist that serves the worldwide corrugated and folding carton industries with separate publications. The company is fully integrated with publishing, design, reproduction and origination. N.V. produces a selection of magazines (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and bi-monthly) exclusively covering every aspect of the Corrugated, Folding Carton, Flexographic Printing, and Recycling industries. An added extension for our worldwide publications is our affiliate in England, Brunton Publications, Ltd.
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Eye Graphics Invests In Esko Crystal Tech by Greg Kishbaugh M alaysian flexographic premedia trade shop, Eye Graphic Sdn. Bhd., has invested in the latest Crystal technology from Esko. Eye Graphic, which was the first company in Malaysia to secure HD Flexo certification from Esko, has become the
The results of the label industry’s global awards were announced on the opening night of Labelexpo Americas 2022. As previously announced, the winner of the 2022 R. Stanton Avery
Global Achievement Award is Har- veer Sahni. His history in building a company to manufacture self-adhe- sive labels in India, through to his central role in building the Indian label association and then acting as an influential ambassador on the world stage, all helped the judging panel to come to their decision. The Rising Star Award went to Stijn Billiet, Global Sustainability Director, MCC Label. Billiet joined MCC in 2020 and immediately Stijn Billiet, Global Sustainability Director, MCC Label, was awarded the Rising Star Award.
first in the ASEAN tradeshop segment to install a CDI Crystal 5080 XPS at its Penang facility, giving a consolidated, fully automated platemaking workflow. Eye Graphic was founded in 1990 as a joint venture between Texchem Resources Bhd. and Eye Corporate Planning Japan. Yap Kee Keong, Group President of Texchem Resources
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dependency on individual skill and knowledge on color separation, while maximizing delivery of the best possible printing plate quality with the highest level of consistency and repeatability.” Graphic Packaging Makes Strategic Investment Fiber-based consumer packaging provider Graph- ic Packaging International has invested in a G. Mondini Trave 350 tray sealer to increase availabili- ty of its PaperSeal range of fiber-based trays in the United States and Canada. Developed in partnership with G. Mondini, pro- vider in tray sealing technology, the PaperSeal tray is a packaging solution for businesses choos- ing a more sustainable way to package fresh and processed meat, chilled and frozen meals, cheese, snacks, salad and prepared fruit. Comprised of a recyclable paperboard tray with a removable lin- er, PaperSeal delivers performance and shelf-life equivalent to traditional trays while reducing plas- tic by up to 90 percent, according to the company. The Trave 350 machine, distributed by Harpak-UL- MA Packaging in North America, has been installed at Graphic Packaging’s Colorado research and de- velopment site.
Bhd., said the addition of the new CDI Crystal XPS was part of the company’s plan to expand its pres- ence in the South-East Asia region for high-end dig- ital flexo. The company has a team of 30 staff members in Malaysia, with headquarters in Penang and branch- es in Shah Alam and Johor Bahru, both of which use the Esko CDI 5080 digital flexo imager. The Esko CDI Crystal 5080 XPS can be operat- ed with single touch operation using an intuitive screen interface and enables unattended operation, according to Esko. It is equipped with Optics 100 V3, a further optical development exclusive to the Esko platform. The Esko XPS Crystal technology combines UV main and back exposure, using LEDs that always emit consistent UV light. “Because the digital imaging and LED UV expo- sure processes are integrated and automated, it improves the overall ease of use for the prepress operators,” said Peter Goh, Regional Sales Manager with Esko. “With flexo presses becoming faster and more auto- mated, the pressure for productivity improvements has been passed onto platemaking equipment man- ufacturers,” said Benny Ho Wei Min, Managing Di- rector of Eye Graphic Sdn. Bhd. “The addition of the Esko Crystal 5080 XPS CDI machine minimizes
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The Innovation Award for companies with more than 300 employees went to Actega for its Sig- nite decoration technology. Utilizing the latest in UV-curable chemistry, Signite decorations are cre- ated entirely on press, eliminating the need for the laminated constructions used in traditional pres- sure-sensitive label production. Signite decorations are built in register with the graphics and label con- tent, so there is no die cutting and no matrix to dispose of. The Innovation Award for companies with under 300 employees was awarded to S-OneLP for its ReE- arth compostable flexible packaging films. ReEarth films have achieved ASTM D6400 commercial com- postability standards and are both BPI and USDA Biopreferred certified. A compostable print film, adhesive, and sealant layer make up this laminated structure that can be surface printed with digital or flexographic technologies.
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Miraclon Receives IFCA Star Award For Innovation Miraclon has been recognized by the Indian Flex- ible Packaging and Folding Carton Manufacturers Association (IFCA) in the IFCA Star Awards 2022 for one of the best Innovations and Developments in Printing with PureFlexo Printing. Accessed through the FLEXCEL NX Print Suite for Flexible Packaging, the technology addresses and controls unwanted ink spread to allow a wider op- erating window - maximizing efficiency, repeatabil- ity, and overall performance on press. PureFlexo Printing utilizes patented Miraclon technology created by the same R&D team respon- sible for the invention of the FLEXCEL NX System launched in 2008. SOMA Celebrates 30-year Anniversary Soma, producer of flexographic printing presses, plate mounters, slitter rewinders and laminators, celebrated its 30-year anniversary recently during a gala dinner at its headquarters and new produc- tion facilities in Lanskroun, Czech Republic. Soma was founded in 1992 by Ladislav Verner, CEO, who
today leads a team that includes his son, Technical Director Jan Verner, and daughter, Commercial Di- rector Pavla Kusa. All products are manufactured and assembled in-house. Soma was founded with an initial focus on special purpose machines. In 1995, the devel- opment of the SOMA Flex CI flexographic printing press opened SOMA’s path to serve flexible pack- aging companies. Siegwerk Wins Sustainability Award Siegwerk’s packaging ink series UniNATURE has won Packaging Europe’s Sustainability Awards 2022. The sustainable ink solution with a high Bio-Renewable Content was selected as the winner in the category “Renewable Materials” and also as the “Most Sustainable Innovation” among all 360 en- tries from across the global packaging value chain. All winners of the commercialized innovations & initiatives categories of the Sustainability Awards 2022 were revealed on September 13, 2022, at the Sustainable Packaging Summit, in Lisbon, Portugal. UniNATURE incorporates up to 50 percent renew- able carbon content.
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Toyo Ink To Double Asian Adhesives Production Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co., Ltd., the parent compa- ny of Toyo Ink Group, plans to double the laminat- ing adhesives production capacity from the current level at its Malaysia-based subsidiary Toyochem Specialty Chemical Sdn. Bhd. Expansion work is now under way at the Malaysian site, with full operation slated to begin in the third quarter of 2023. Once in operation, Toyochem Spe- cialty Chemical is expected to serve as the mother factory of laminating adhesives to the Asian region. Increasing Demand At present, the demand for laminating adhesives, which are mainly used to coat multilayered films in flexible packaging structures, is expanding in use for retort food pouches and pharmaceutical pack- aging primarily in Asia, according to Toyo. This includes applications such as PTP (press through package) sheets, a common form of blister packing for drug tablets. Rising populations in countries across Asia are expected to further propel the growth of the retort pouch sector by about 10 percent over the next five years.
TLMI Launches Charitable Initiative
TLMI is kicking off a new charitable giving initia- tive at its upcoming Annual Meeting taking place October 16-18 at the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa. The initiative will involve the donation of funds to community service projects associated with the lo- cations where TLMI meetings are held. Stocking The Food Bank The recipient of this year’s TLMI community ser- vice project is St. Mary’s Food Bank, an organi- zation serving nine Arizona counties across the state. To fund the donation, TLMI has created a Tiered Donation Partnership program that allows the association’s converter and supplier members to help provide valuable resources to underserved communities by sponsoring each meeting loca- tion’s service project. TLMI will be hosting a hands-on community ser- vice project as part of the donation program at this year’s Annual Meeting where association members will have the opportunity to help assemble snack packs including a personal note in each bag after the general session on Monday afternoon.
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Apex Hosts Flexo Simplified At FlexoKITE Center The FlexoKITE Technology Center, located at the Apex International manufacturing facility at Nashik, a state in western India, organized an open house on August 26 which focused on “Flexo Simplified with ECG.” It was a closed event with label customers across India, especially from western region of the coun- try. The center is managed by Apex International together with its partners Avery Dennison, Bobst, Cosmo Film, Dupont, Esko, Flint, Numex, Swedcut, and Tesa.
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“If done correctly,” said Nick Harvey, Technical Director at Apex International, “ECG will achieve higher resolution print with high quality and up to a 50 percent increase in production time, 30 per- cent less ink cost, 90 percent less wash up solvent cost, less tape, and less anilox, moving toward a greener and more sustainable solution.” The Open House included the factory visit of the anilox manufacturing facility at Apex showcas- ing the design workflow by Esko, pre-press plate making by Dupont, and a sample produced on the Bobst M5 press. The objective of these designs was to demonstrate how quickly jobs can be changed over and set up when ECG is adopted. During the event, FlexoKITE managed to set up and print at production speed three designs on two substrates in a record time of 21 minutes 32 seconds. FlexoKITE is a fully equipped flexo facility that was designed and set up to provide a supportive base for the flexo industry in Asia. The Tech Cen- ter includes Esko’s advanced screening software, DuPont’s Cyrel fast thermal plate processor, and Bobst’s M5 narrow web flexo press, which is inte- grated with Apex GTT aniloxes and Flint’s UV Force ink system.
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The center will also have an analytical laboratory as well as a floor dedicated to a customer experi- ence center, which will provide an open environ- ment to meet and collaborate with customers at an early stage in the development of new innovations. The R&D center will bring together experts with knowledge of different materials and packaging types. Extrusion coating, aqueous coating and sil- iconization will be available, as well as various printing machines. The research and development center will open its doors at the end of 2023 and will complement Mondi’s other research and development center such as the recycling and food safety laboratories in Frantschach, Austria. Amcor Expands Investment In ePac Flexible Packaging Amcor has announced a further strategic invest- ment of up to $45 million in ePac Flexible Packag- ing. The investment will increase Amcor’s minority shareholding in ePac Holdings LLC. Founded in 2016, ePac has an annual revenue that has grown more than 600 percent over the past three years to a run rate of more than $200 million. The company operates 25 sites globally.
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Avery Dennison Launches Direct Thermal Labels Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials has introduced a new direct thermal (DT) linerless label platform for variable information labels used in e-commerce, food delivery and pickup, quick serve restaurants, weigh scale, and transportation and logistics applications. By providing a DT linerless solution for these growing, technology-enabled applications, the company has reportedly eliminated the liner waste associated with label printing while offering con- verters a DT labeling solution that is said to reduce matrix waste and improves process efficiency and productivity. The new platform uses emulsion adhesives to support semi-permanent and removable applica- tions and ensures consistent adhesive and silicone coating, according to Avery Dennison. Plus, it’s 32 percent thinner than linered labels, and features up to 50 percent more labels per roll. Available through a flexible service model with roll widths from 4 to 60 inches, the platform reduc- es the number of SKUs converters must stock and eliminates die cuts by offering one roll for every label length. With more labels per roll, converters also benefit from fewer changeovers and higher productivity, said the manufacturer. FLAG Benefits From Labelexpo Appearance FLAG (Flexo Label Advantage Group) signed six new members during Labelexpo Americas, bringing it current total to 128 members. Among the FLAG vendor partners exhibiting at the show were UPM Raflatac, Acucote, a Fedrigoni com- pany, ACTEGA, QSPAC, Fujifilm, Label Traxx, Wikoff Color, Omet Americas, GMG Americas, Hybrid Soft- ware, CTS Industries, AV Flexologic, and Prati. FLAG hosted an exclusive event Monday, Septem- ber 12. Members were privy to a 90-minute round- table discussion, where converters discussed re- al-world challenges. JC McKay, VP of Business Development at FLAG, shared exclusive label industry data that was col- lected from label and packaging converters. During the Roundtable Event, FLAG also an- nounced that its next Annual Members Meeting will take place in Salt Lake City, Utah. As part of the An- nual Members Meeting, Traco Packaging will host the members’ tour. The company, which is a division of Traco Manufacturing, is based in Orem, Utah.
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FPA’s Leadership Council To Host Crash Course The Flexible Packaging Association’s (FPA) Emerging Leadership Council (ELC) will present the first-ever FlexPack Crash Course at the upcoming PACK EXPO International in Chicago, Illinois, on Wednesday, October 26th, at 9:00 a.m. Central. The event is designed for new hires and newcom- ers to the flexible packaging industry with fewer than five years of industry experience. Key Topics to be covered, include:
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AGI manufactures, distributes and converts current technology flexo mounting tapes and backing sys - tems for corrugated 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 thick - ness range requirements and specific adhesion systems for all flexo mounting requirements. We provide technical service and problem solving ser - vices for unique customers & applications. A&V manufactures a complete line of photopolymer plate processing systems and is a leading distribu - tor of flexographic platemaking materials. A&V also sells digital imaging systems and software specifical - ly designed for flexography. Apex International www.apexinternational.com Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. www.andersonvreeland.com Apex International is an award-winning global lead - er of anilox rolls, sleeves, glue sets, metering prod - ucts, and print maintenance solutions. With five production facilities on four continents, a grow - ing portfolio of clients in over 80 countries, and a high-performance continuous-improvement culture, Apex’s mission is the customer’s production suc - cess. Through technical innovation, service, and manufacturing precision, Apex delivers reliable, durable, and predictable metering solutions to its client’s presses every day. ARC International www.ARCInternational.com ARC International is a world leader in the manufac - turing of roller products for flexography. The latest nanotechnology laser engraving in our Charlotte and Las Vegas manufacturing facilities ensures superior quality and consistency in anilox rollers. Eaglewood Technologies, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com Eaglewood Technologies provides the award-winning Sitexco Laser Systems, Sanilox ™ Systems and Sani- Blast ™ Mobile Service. Sitexco Laser Systems are the latest technology in anilox roll cleaning and are perfect for packaging and label printers. Sanilox ™ Systems are the global standard of reliable, environmentally safe anilox roll cleaning. Sani-Blast ™ cleaning service has been cleaning rolls for over 20 years and offer several cleaning options to minimize downtime.
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The presentations will provide an overview of the flexible packaging industry, covering market trends, sustainability, the legislative and regulatory environment, as well as an overview of technical fundamentals including flexible packaging materi- als, substrates, and converting technologies. Domtar Supports Packaging Education Domtar has pledged $50,000 to the Foundation for Packaging Education. This contribution will be used to further the mission of the Foundation and help create a more robust workforce in corrugated, folding carton, and rigid box manufacturing plants by providing more educational opportunities throughout the industry. Domtar will enter the packaging market in the fourth quarter of 2022 with the conversion of its Kingsport, Tennesee, mill. When complete, the Kingsport mill will be Domtar’s first 100 percent recycled packaging facility, capable of produc- ing and marketing approximately 600,000 tons of high-quality recycled Performance Linerboard and Corrugated Medium annually. LMI Packaging Purchases Martin Rewinder The Martin Automatic booth at Labelexpo Ameri- cas was the scene of a celebration to mark the sale of the LRD automatic rewinder on working display to LMI Packaging of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. The LRD rewinder is the most recent of Martin sales to LMI, which has a bank of Mark Andy Per- formance Series flexo presses producing a variety of printed packaging.
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Keypoint Intelligence Acquires Karstedt Partners Keypoint Intelligence has acquired Karstedt Part- ners, LLC of Eden, New York. The transaction en- ables Keypoint Intelligence to accelerate product development efforts to serve all facets of the pack- aging supply chain. Founded in 1996, Karstedt Partners, LLC has been a source for insights, innovations, and consulting services to constituents in all sectors of the con- sumer products and packaging supply chain. UPM Raflatac Expands Capacity In Western U.S. UPM Raflatac has confirmed plans to open a new terminal in Vancouver, Washington, early next year to strengthen the network of terminals across North America and expand the company’s slitting and dis- tribution capacity. Operational Advancements The company is investing in operational advance- ments that will enable the success of its customers and meet the growing demand for pressure-sensi- tive labels. The new terminal will house multiple slitters and ample warehousing space to allow stor- age of film and paper laminates and specialty prod- ucts, said the company. Construction on the new facility is underway, and production is expected to begin in the spring of 2023. Reproflex3, Victory Graphics Form Partnership Global flexographic pre-press solutions firm Re- proflex3 and Victory Graphics have announced a new technical partnership to improve service and supply to the UK flexographic print industry. Increasing Reliability The alliance will focus on increasing the reliability and consistency of flexographic print for custom- ers, achieved through the sharing of expertise, the optimization of pre-press, enhanced plate technol- ogy and combined resources, said the companies. Reproflex3 is headquartered in the UK with pre- press operations in Europe, Middle East, India and New Zealand. Victory Graphics is based in Ports- mouth, on the south coast of England and works with printers, agencies and FMCG brands through- out the UK.
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Vanguard Vanguard, a designer and manufacturer of val- ue-added point-of-purchase displays, retail-ready
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packaging, industrial packaging products and related assembly, lo- gistics and fulfillment services , has appointed Tim Walsh as new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Walsh will own and manage the financials and drive value via tar- geted corporate initiatives related to mergers and acquisitions, and organizational development, as the company scales growth nationally.
DuPont Packaging Graphics is the world’s leading supplier of flexographic printing systems in digital and conventional formats; including Cyrel® brand photopolymer plates, Cyrel® FAST processing equipment, Cyrel® round sleeves, mounting and fin - ishing products. For more than 35 years, beginning with Cyrel®, the first photopolymer printing plate, through to to - day’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 performance, and environmental benefits. Flint Group www.flintgrp.com Flint Group Flexographic Products develops, man - ufacturers and markets an extensive portfolio of printing consumables, including: nyloflex ® photopoly - mer printing plates and processing equipment, and dayCorr ® die-cutting blankets and anvil covers. With a strong customer focus, unmatched service and support, and superior products, Flint Group strives to provide exceptional value, consistent quality and continuous innovation to customers around the world. Harper Corporation of America www.harperimage.com We’ve made ceramic anilox rolls longer than any - one in the world and pride ourselves on being the best in the world. Whether wide web, narrow web, newspaper, or corrugated markets, Harper continu - ously strives to bring new flexographic products and services to the printing industry that will improve the quality of your graphics. Flexotecnica’s patented Safe Sleeve Change ® system and Speedy Clean ® auto washup system are designed to give converters a competitive edge through Flexotecnica’s commitment to research and development. Sales, service and support for Flexo - tecnica presses is provided by KBA North America, Inc. in Dallas, Texas with U.S. resident technicians, an extensive spare parts inventory and an experi - enced, dedicated service staff. KBA-Flexotecnica – Get the Edge www.kba-flexotecnica.com/en/
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A veteran in executive and financial leadership roles, Walsh has direct experience working with private equity firms and M&A projects. Walsh most recently led the team that manages the front end sales organization in the United States for the Business Area of Electrification, which con- sists of four separate divisions of ABB. As the Senior VP Finance/Lead Business Control- ler at ABB, Inc., he was also responsible for the profitability of two divisions and managed the US distribution facility.
Actega Actega, a manufacturer of specialty coatings,
inks, adhesives and sealing com- pounds for the print and packag- ing industry, has appointed Dennis Siepmann to the newly created role of Global Head of Sustainability. Siepmann will lead the ongo- ing development and delivery of Actega’s sustainability and ESG ini- tiatives with a particular focus on circular economy, sustainable solu- tions, and Altana’s objectives to be- coming climate neutral by 2025.
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Siepmann will be responsible for driving Actega’s sustainability efforts and their integration across the technologies and operations of the company. Siepmann has been with Actega for more than a decade, having started as Business Development Manager at the Actega site in Bremen, Germany, and most recently as the global segment head for Speciality Consumer Goods. Siepmann will report directly to Thorsten Kröller, President, Division ACTEGA, in his new position.
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Truvium Celebrates Manufacturing Day
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Trivium Packaging, the $2.8B global provider of sustainable metal packaging solutions with 60 loca- tions worldwide, has announced its Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) programming, “The Foundation For Generations: Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow.” The program will be a celebration of the manufac- turing industry, from its early days to a look ahead into its future. The events aim to engage younger generations and their parents to showcase the wide range of career opportunities manufacturing can offer from professional and technical jobs to opera- tional services.
FTA Fall Conference October 11-13, 2022 Covington, KY
TLMI Annual Meeting October 16-19, 2022 Scottsdale, AZ
TLMI Committee Meeting November 30-December 2, 2022 Orlando, FL
TLMI Converter Meeting March 12-14, 2023 Converter Meeting Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort St. Petersburg, FL
Part of the challenge is to break the negative stig- ma around manufacturing jobs in order to attract young talent and meet customer demand, accord- ing to the company. The festivities will kick-off on October 4, 2022, with events running throughout the month of October. Trivium plants in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania; Conklin, New York; Roanoke, Virginia; Weirton, West Virgina; and Youngstown, Ohio, will partici- pate. Activities will include plant presentations with Q&A sessions around manufacturing and career paths, plant tours, and family and children’s activi- ties like arts and crafts. Held annually on the first Friday in October, MFG Day helps show the reality of modern manufactur- ing careers by encouraging thousands of compa- nies and educational institutions around the nation to open their doors to students, parents, teachers, and community leaders. As manufacturers seek to fill 4 million high-skilled, high-tech, and high-pay- ing jobs over the next decade, MFG Day empowers manufacturers to come together to address their collective challenges so they can help their commu- nities and future generations thrive.
FTA Forum April 16-19, 2023 Hilton Columbus Downtown Columbus, Ohio Labelexpo Europe September 11-14, 2023 Brussels Convention Center Brussels, Belgium
TLMI Annual Meeeting October 15-17, 2023 The Broadmoor Colorado Springs, CO
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Bobst Matt Bennett has joined Bobst in the position of Label Zone Business Director. Bennett will be responsible for sales team leadership and driving revenue and will lead the compa- ny’s growth plan for both flexo and digital technology within the nar- row mid web scope. People & Places
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Bennett has been in the printing and packaging in- dustry for more than 30 years, several of which he headed up Sales for HP Indigo Labels and Packaging in North America. Esko and GMG Form Technology Partnership Esko and GMG have partnered to deliver a new connection between GMG’s profiling and color pre- diction solution, GMG OpenColor, and Esko’s native prepress editing software, ArtPro+. The connector will be launched in November 2022. The technology aims to create a smoother and more efficient color conversion process for pack- aging and label printers, trade shops and premedia houses. This integration, according to the compa- nies, will ensure uninterrupted file processing and color conversion, without losing mission-critical metadata between systems. The new connector, according to the companies, will deliver benefits for customers using ArtPro+ and GMG OpenColor, including: • The creation of a standardized and automat- ed process for color matching and reseparation of multi-color image and vector data, eliminating man- ual work, reducing the risk of errors and saving up to 60 minutes of operator time per job; • As ArtPro+ can modify colors, it is now easy and quick to add file edits after conversion for Multi Color Process Printing; • Enhanced color precision on press through stan- dardizing color conversion using GMGs enhanced spectral color technology; • The ability to retain mission-critical metadata to deliver a seamless and highly efficient prepress workflow; and • Increased flexibility for printers through rapid and precise prepress setup, thereby reducing pres- sure on time and resources.
To take advantage of this opportunity contact:
Greg Kishbaugh / 317-306-1060 / flexo@nvpublications.com
Flexo Market News® is published bi-weekly by NV Busi- ness Publishers Corporation, in association with Board Con- verting News®, Corrugated Today® Recycling Markets®, International Paper Board Industry®, Folding Carton Indus- try®, and Board Converting News International. Marketing and Circulation offices: PO Box 802, Manasquan, NJ 08736-0802, Phone: (732) 245-3702. Subscription Rates in U.S. and Canada $60 per year or $105 for two years. Overseas rate per year $80 USD. Current issue single copies (pre-paid only) $5.00 in U.S. (elsewhere $7.50); add $5.00 per order for shipping & handling. No part of this publica- tion may be transmitted or reproduced without permission from the publisher. Robyn Smith / 910-553-4055 / rsmith@nvpublications.com
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