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November 27, 2017
Vol. 19 No. 24
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APR Summit Yields Packaging Data
Converters Expo Comes To Charlotte Since 1997, Converters Expo has brought professionals from across the converting industry to Wiscon- sin to share the latest technology, products, and ideas. Converters Expo is adding a new show, Con- ver ter s Expo South, which will debut on February 6, 2018, in Char- lotte, North Carolina, at the Char- lotte Convention Center. Sponsors of Converters Expo South include Pinnacle Converting Equip- ment, AccuWeb, BST North America and Valley Grinding & Mfg. These companies will join 60 other vendors offering converting services to com- plete products using paper, film and nonwovens through rewinding & sheeting; folding & finishing; coating, laminating & adhesives; flexographic printing & inks; packaging, ware- housing, shipping & logistics; equip- ment and associated engineering; as well as testing and product develop- ment, along with many others. The exhibit f loor will be open from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm and will in- clude a complimentary lunch buffet and happy hour. For exclusive content and breaking news please visit www.flexomarketnews.com
O n November 11th, label converters and industry suppliers from across the United States gathered at All Printing Re- source’s Glendale Heights, Illinois, Technical Center to discuss production trends and market opportunities in the narrow web flexible packaging marketplace. Industry experts repre- senting areas including press technology, tension and registra-
% Participating Narrow Web Flexible Packaging Converters Serving Each Sector
Pouches
50%
Shrink Sleeves
19%
Non-Shrink Sleeves
31%
Bags
13%
Sachets
38%
Stick Packs
44%
Wraps
38%
Other
6%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
% Converters
Source: LPC, Inc.
tion control, corona treating, process optimization and UV LED technology educated attending converters on current trends, opportunities, troubleshooting production challenges and ap- plying application solutions throughout the day. Earlier in the year, APR commissioned market research firm LPC, Inc. to carry out an extensive research initiative, which
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Harper Changes Road Show Format
Harper Corporation of America, Charlotte, North Carolina, has announced changes to its current Harp- er Roadshow format. Beginning in 2018, the new for- mat will include an expo segment as well as printer and converter presentations.This new format will be called the Harper Expo & Solutions Tour. Experts from across multiple facets of the industry, including flexographic printing experts from Harper, will be traveling to five different locations around the United States. The Expo will include up to 24 exhibiting compa- nies from various areas of the industry such as doctor blade suppliers, ink manufacturers, plate suppliers, pre-press companies, and more. The Harper Expo & Solutions Tour will be stopping in the following cities in 2018: • Anaheim, California — February 15, 2018 • Rogers,Arkansas —April 12, 2018 • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — June 14, 2018 • Chattanooga,Tennessee —August 16, 2018 • Minneapolis, Minnesota — October 25, 2018 Registration is free for printers/converters but seat- ing is limited.
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Flint Group Joins Printing Seminar
Flexible Packaging Market Continues To Surge Growing end-user industries such as food and bev- erages, cosmetics and toiletries, healthcare, and oth- ers such as household products, oil & lubricants, agricultural products, and sporting goods are the major factor boosting the growth of the global flexi- ble packaging market around the world, according to a report from Zion Market Research. In addition, con- tinuously changing consumer lifestyles and growing consumption of ready-to-eat and pre-made meals are other factors impacting the global flexible packaging market in a positive way. The competition in the flexible packaging market is constantly growing mainly due to increasing demand from various end-user industries such as food & bev- erages, cosmetics & toiletries, and healthcare. Asia Pacific is anticipated to be the largest player in the global flexible packaging market mainly owing to increasing demand from end-user industries in coun- tries such as India, China, and Japan.The other reason for such large growth of Asia Pacific is the growing population and increasing disposable income in these countries.
“Printing problems in practice” was the slogan of this year’s Open Seminar held October 11-12 in Bi- etigheim, Germany, which was joined by Flint Group. Around 40 professionals attended the seminar, an an- nual meeting that offers support and answers ques- tions in the area of pad printing. A technical session and selected presentations fo- cused on pad printing machines, equipment, inks, plates, and innovations. Packaging Innovations The Flint nyloprint DLE 30 S pad printing plate is said to be suitable for short and medium print runs for laser direct engraving. ThermoFlexX 30, a digital fiber laser, is said to fit well for the medium web segment which is used in pad printing. Based on smart design, printers can pro- duce their own digital plates in-house. The “Innovationskreis Tampondruck” (Innovation circle pad printing) was formed in 2013. The aim of this committee is to improve networking among sup- pliers, institutions and research facilities.
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Tom Druk, a label converting company based in Lodz, Poland, has acquired a new M5X inline flexo press from Bobst. Completion of the sales took place at Labelexpo Europe 2017, where the M5X was demonstrated on the Bobst stand. The machine cho- sen by Tom Druk features 10 colors and is fully equipped with UV LED curing technology and Digi- tal Flexo 3.0. In 2000, Tom Druk was established to produce self-adhesive labels. The company’s capabilities cover an increasingly wide range of label applica- tions produced on three existing Bobst narrow- web inline f lexo and multi-process printing and converting lines. “We take pride in equipping our factory with the latest technology which enables us to increase our turnaround speed, deliver consistent high quality and a sensible reduction of waste” explained Tomasz Wolak, CEO of Tom Druk.We want to make sure we can continuously extend the range of substrates we can handle, as well as the added-value finishing ap- plications that are required today by the high-end label industry, such as laminating, cold stamping, holograms, lacquering, as well as all sorts of die-cut- ting shapes. The partnership with Bobst began with the acquisi- tion of the first 6-color machine about 10 years ago, followed by the installation of a second 8-color and third 10-color presses. The Bobst M5X is the latest optimized configura- tion of the M5 line and fits Druk’s specification for a press able to handle unlimited substrate types; from unsupported film to self-adhesive stock, through to paper, lamitube, alu-foil and light cardboard. TricorBraun Acquires Taipak Packaging company TricorBraun, St. Louis, Mis- souri, has acquired Taipak, a flexible packaging solu- tions provider headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia. “The acquisition of Taipak represents a true mile- stone for TricorBraun: It’s the very first time in our more than 100-year history that we have entered the flexible packaging industry,” said Keith Strope, Execu- tive Chairman of TricorBraun. Strope said that Taipak will be renamed Taipak, A TricorBraun Company. Taipak’s current owners Joey Lin and Charanjit Hayre will continue to manage the business.
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included surveying U.S. narrow web converters ac- tive in the printing and converting of flexible packag- ing applications. Research indicates that narrow web converters are most active in pouch printing with half the surveyed group indicating they are currently printing pouches on their presses. Stick packs, sa- chets and wrap applications are also served by high- er percentages of label pr inting companies. LPC estimates that 12-15 percent of traditional U.S. label printing companies with annual sales revenues of $2 million or higher are producing what qualify as flexible packaging applications on their narrow web presses (for the purpose of this research initiative ‘narrow web’ was defined as 26 inches or less). Research across printed packaging sectors indicates that average job sizes / run sizes in the flexible pack- aging space are decreasing at a more rapid rate than any other sector. SKU proliferation, just-in-time manu- facturing pressures and increased promotions contin- ue to drive run size contraction rates for converters of labels, flexible packaging, folding carton and cor- rugated, however flexible packaging converters re- port sharpest job size declines. The APR Narrow Web Flexible Packaging Survey asked converters to indicate their most significant day-to-day production challenges when it comes to printing flexible packaging on their narrow web presses. Registration issues on press was ranked num- ber one, with converters repeatedly citing that ten- sion control was their most significant pain point. Ink adhesion was cited as the next most significant chal- lenge and the Summit’s presenters addressed both of these areas, as well as other challenges converters face in converting flexible packaging applications on an inline press. Following the day’s presentations, attendees were able to witness a six-color, CMYK flexible packaging application running on a Bobst M5 flexo press, in- stalled at APR’s technical center. The application in- cluded a double hit of opaque white on 50 micron clear BOPP employing UV LED inks. Mac Arthur Corp. Named NMSDC Supplier of the Year Mac Arthur Corporation, a Michigan-based manufac- turer of custom labels, tags, decals, and die-cut com- ponents for a wide range of industrial applications, was recognized by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) at its annual Confer- ence and Business Opportunity Exchange in Detroit, Michigan.
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OMET Welcomes Students To Demo Center In late October, OMET Americas, Inc. opened the doors to its demonstration facility in Elk Grove Vil- lage, Illinois, to Department of Technology students from Illinois State University, for its first annual Print- ing Technology and Innovation Days. Claudio Semenza, Sales Director at OMET Americas, Inc. welcomed the students, to what he called,“a fan- tastic opportunity to share in the evolution impact- ing the global printing and packaging industries by providing hands-on, experiential learning [one on one] with industry experts.” The day included live demonstrations, a lunch ‘n’ learn and a breakout panel with industry experts. “Everyone can take part in ensuring students have access to opportunities to gain a firsthand understand- ing of the industry and network with market leaders, as well as exposure to the technologies and skills em- ployees use in the flexographic field,”Semenza said. The Printing Technology Innovation Days—a Future of Flexo Initiative—is an intensive effort founded by OMET Americas, Inc. and a consortium of flexograph- ic printers and suppliers to increase the growth of the flexo industry’s future workforce and technology.
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People & Places
Ben Franklin Honor Society The Ben Franklin Honor Society of Printing Indus- tries of America (PIA) formally inducted seven indus- try leaders at its reception and awards ceremony on November 10 at the Embassy Golf Resort & Spa Hotel in Concord, North Carolina. Inductees included Daniel Adkison,Wright Business Graphics; Marina Poropat Joyce, INEZ D; David Ol- berding, Phototype ; Dennis Pottebaum, Print Ser- vices & Distribution Association; Jacob Shaffer, McCormick-Armstrong; Regina Testa, PIA Board of Di- rectors; and Bradley Thompson, Inland Press. Solutions, Inc. of Greensboro, North Carolina, has been elected Chairman of the Board of Printing Industries of America (PIA) and its Foundation. The installation ceremony took place on November 12 at PIA’s Fall Administrative meetings held in Charlotte, North Carolina. Other Officers elected on the PIA Board include: First Vice Chairman — Michael S. Wurst; Henry Wurst, Inc., Kansas City, Missouri. Second Vice Chairman — Paul L. Cousineau; Dow Jones & Company, Inc., Princeton, New Jersey. Secretary to the Board — Michael M. Marcian; Cor- porate Communications Group, Lanham, Maryland. Treasurer — John E. LeCloux;WS Packaging Group, Green Bay,Wisconsin. Past Chairman of the Board — Curt A. Kreisler; Gold Star Printers, Miami, Florida. Additional board members elected include Lana Siewert-Olson, Ideal Printers, St. Paul, Minnesota; Jim R. Russell, New Direction Partners, Lansing, Michigan; and Michael Peluso, Shawmut Communications Group, Danvars, Massachusetts. Green Packaging Market To Grow 5 Percent The global green packaging market is predicted to grow with a Compound Annual Growth Rate between 5 percent to 5.5 percent from 2017 to 2023, according to a new report from Zion Market Research. Among the geographies Asia Pacific dominated the green packaging market with the highest CAGR over the forecast period. Bryan Hall Printing Industries of America Bryan T. Hall, President and CEO of Graphic Visual
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Flexo Printing Inks Market Shows Steady Growth The global market for flexographic printing inks is likely to expand at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 5.80 percent during the period from 2017 to 2025, according to a new report from Transparency Market Research. The opportunity in this market is likely to rise from $6.56 billion in 2016 to $10.91 bil- lion by the end of the period of the forecast. In terms of volume, the market is anticipated to cross 2,434.1 kilo tons by 2025.The demand for flexographic print- ing inks is higher in packaging than other applica- tions and the trend is likely to remain so over the next few years, noted the study. Surging Demand Currently, the demand for water-based inks has been higher than other flexographic printing inks. However, the demand of UV-cured inks is likely to in- crease substantially during the forecast period. Asia Pacific led the overall market with a share of more than 37 percent in 2016 and is projected to re- tain its position over the period of the forecast, thanks to the significant rise in its consumer goods and the packaged food and beverages industries. In the near future, the Asia Pacific market for flexo- graphic printing inks is also expected to gain from the rising investments in the packaging industry, specifically in India, China, and the ASEAN nations. With a number of prominent international players making efforts to enter into this regional market via strategic alliances with local participants, the Asia Pa- cific market for flexographic printing inks is antici- pated to witness exceptional growth over the next few years, reported the research study. Continued Growth “The exceptional growth in the global packaging industry is the main factor behind the rise on the flexographic printing inks market across the world,” said the author of this report.The recent shift of con- sumers towards packaged and duly labeled food and beverages and other products has prompted compa- nies involved in the business of food and beverage products and consumer goods to uptake flexograph- ic printing inks for the labeling of their products. This, as a result, is reflecting greatly on the growth of this market. Over the coming years, the worldwide flexographic printing inks market is expected to gain substantially from the rise in the consumer spending and the aug- menting demand for UV-cured printing inks.
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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.
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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Avery Dennison has been recognized by edie, an in- formation resource for sustainability-oriented compa- nies, as a finalist in the 2018 Sustainability Leaders Awards.Avery Dennison was named in the Employee Engagement and Behavioral Change category for Sus- tainable September, its annual sustainability employ- ee engagement campaign. “We reach out to employees to encourage sustain- ability year-round,” explained Amy White, Vice Presi- dent, Communications at Avery Dennison Label and Graphic Materials. This year’s campaign theme,“Together We Can”, fo- cused on moving from individual to collective action. The theme was a natural progression from “Change Begins with Me,” the theme in 2016, which under- scored the idea that sustainability depends on the contribution of every individual. As a result of the campaign, 81 percent of employees reported having a better understanding of the company’s sustainabili- ty goals, and 84 percent said they planned to take ac- tion to operate more sustainably at work, at home, or in their community. In 2015, Avery Dennison announced eight sustain- ability goals it intends to reach by 2025, including at least a 3 percent absolute reduction in greenhouse gasses year over year; sourcing 100 percent certified- claim paper, of which 70 percent will be Forest Stew- ardship Council–certified; and becoming 95 percent landfill-free, with at least 75 percent of waste reused, repurposed or recycled and eliminating 70 percent of matrix and liner as waste from the value chain. Coveris Launches Investment Plans For Label Division Global packaging manufacturer Coveris has re- vealed new investment plans for its UK-based labels division as part of a lean operations strategy. Coveris has unveiled new plans to upgrade its entire labels print and finishing capabilities as part of its Coveris Performance System (CPS) supplychain strategy. Following the announcement of its £3M board in- vestment in January, Coveris’ paper division now plans to invest an additional £2M over three years, upgrading its existing machine infrastructure to en- able increased capacity, quality and consistency for its customers. Applying a model of total productive maintenance (TPM), the new approach is part of the manufacturer’s wider performance system for contin- uous improvement.
Eaglewood Technologies, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com
Eaglewood Technologies is the Anilox Roll Cleaning Ex- pert! We are the creators of Laserlox™ Systems, Sanilox™ Systems and Sani-Blast™ Mobile Service. Laserlox™ and Laserlox™ Flexi are the latest technology in anilox roll cleaning. Sanilox™ Systems are the global standard of reli- able, environmentally safe anilox roll cleaning. Sani-Blast™ cleaning service has been cleaning rolls for over 20 years and offers several cleaning options to minimize downtime. Flint Group Flexographic Products develops, manufactur- ers and markets an extensive portfolio of printing consum- ables, including: nyloflex® photopolymer 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. Flint Group www.flintgrp.com
Harper Corporation of America www.harperimage.com
We’ve made ceramic anilox rolls longer than anyone in the world and pride ourselves on being the best in the world. Whether wide web, narrow web, newspaper, or cor- rugated markets, Harper continuously strives to bring new flexographic products and services to the printing industry that will improve the quality of your graphics.
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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 Flexotecnica presses is provided by KBA North America, Inc. in Dallas, Texas with U.S. resident technicians, an extensive spare parts inventory and an ex- perienced, dedicated service staff. Mark Andy, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of nar- row and mid-web printing and converting equipment. The company has a rich history of delivering solutions to in- crease productivity and profitability for the label and pack- aging markets. The company supplies leading global brands including Comco printing/converting machinery, Mark Andy printing/converting machinery and UVTechnolo- gy curing systems and replacement parts. Mark Andy, Inc. is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with sales and dis- tribution offices in France, Switzerland, and the UK. Mark Andy, Inc. www.markandy.com
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and two reappointments. Joe Stapley, Noble Environ- mental Technologies (ECOR), Nicole Papadakis, North American Plastics are new board members while Lynn Krinsky, Stella Color, and Brett Thompson, Piedmont Plastics had their terms extended three more years. In addition to the four elected board members, SGP’s 2018 Board of Directors include: • Jodi Sawyer, FLEXcon; • Doreen Monteleone, Ph.D., Flexographic Technical Association; • Marcia Y. Kinter, Specialty Graphic Imaging Association; • Jonathan Graham,TE Connectivity; • Libra Balian,ANN INC.; • George Fuchs, National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers; • George Glisan,Appalachian State University; • Paul Glynn, Designtex; • John Heaney,The Advertisers Printing Co., Inc.; • Gary Jones, Printing Industries of America; • Lou Liotta, HomeServe USA; • Francis Poirer, Jr., Specialty Printer LLC; and • Maureen Tholen, 3M.
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Obituary Edward Bingham, Founder of Bing- ham Flexo Services, has passed away. Bingham began his career in the flexo market in the late 1950s as a press helper. He rose through the ranks of pressman, supervisor, plant manager, ink salesman, anilox sales- man, and sales manager. During his career he worked for companies like Silver States Plastics, Georgia Pacific,
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Solo Cup, Diamond T Packaging, Converters Ink Com- pany, and Pamarco. In 1991, Bingham founded Bing- ham Flexo Services. Before retiring in 2000, he was able to see the growth of this company and pass the management of it on to his son.
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“After our lead engineer got a look into the press and liked what he saw, we made the decision to purchase a KBA-Flexotecnica press over the competitors.” David Mueller
• First to Offer a 12-Color CI Press • Unique Automatic Impression System • Integrated Automatic Image Positioning Detection • Simultaneous Job Changes with Safe Sleeve Change • Widest Range of Print Formats
President and CEO of Volm Companies.
Think about it! German engineering, Italian craftsmanship, plus American customer service – the best of all worlds. Give us a call at 469-532-8031 to learn more about KBA Flexotecnica and all the exciting opportunities for your company. Before you invest let KBA show you why we are the leader in the industry.
KBA North America | Phone +1 (800) 522-7521 | na-marketing@kba.com | kba.com
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