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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Adheso-Graphics, Inc. www.adheso-graphics.com
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.
• Industry Overview & Trends • Materials & Converting Basics • Sustainability & Advocacy • Package Design Workshop
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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