FMN | September 26th, 2022

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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