Inovar Packaging Acquires Three Label Companies Inovar Packaging Group, Arlington, Texas, has re- cently completed the purchase of three label and packaging manufacturers. The acquired companies include Murray Label & Printing, Dallas, Texas, and 21st Century Labels & Packaging in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Inovar also purchased the assets of SafePrints in Miami, Florida, to bolster 21st Century’s capabilities, capacity and market reach in the Southeastern region in partnership with 21st Century’s Owner and Presi- dent Michael Stephens. PAF Hosts 29th Annual Florida Print Awards The Printing Association of Florida (PAF) celebrated 33 of Florida’s top printing and graphic communica- tions firms at its 29th annual Florida Print Awards ceremony. PAF members collectively submitted 336 entries for a chance to capture a Florida Print Awards trophy. Six schools, with a total of 145 entries, also participated. Winners were honored at the annual Florida Print Awards banquet and reception held July 29 at the Marriott World Center Resort in Orlando, Florida. The Florida Print Awards recognize the individuals, companies, and organizations producing progressive, superior print media work across all categories. All winning entries were displayed in the Hall of Win- ners showcase at the awards ceremony. Winners are also published in the Florida Print Awards Winners Booklet and in PAF’s Graphics Up- date magazine. Four PAF member companies received “Benny” Awards at the national level: Associated Printing Pro- ductions, Inc., for the Morilee Bridal Catalog ; De- signers’ Press, for The Spirit of BBQ ; Progressive Communications, Inc. for the Emergency Prepared- ness Guide ; and The Color Express, Inc., for its piece Let It Begin Here - LIVE FIU . The “Benny” is a bronze statuette of Benjamin Franklin awarded to the most outstanding entry in each category.At the national level, a total of 43 Flori- da projects, submitted by 18 companies, were recog- nized in Printing Industries of America's Premier Print Awards competition. Special recognition is given to the company with the most “Best of Category” awards.This year, Progres- sive Communications, Inc. received this distinction, and was awarded the Golden Flamingo.
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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.
Advanced Prepress Graphics, Inc. www.flexoprepress.com
Flexo Plate making at it’s finest. All format’s available up to 42” x 80”. Flexo artwork, Flexo films, and Flexo Plates.
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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