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FTA’s upcoming Fall Technical Conference — part of its 65th an- niversary celebration and taking place October 9-11 in Louisville, Kentucky — will showcase a print demonstration project at the center
P ackaging companies WestRock Co. and Smurfit Kappa Group are in talks to merge, potentially creating an in- dustry giant with a market value of about $20 billion. The deal would create a packaging behemoth that provides everything from corrugated storage boxes to beer carriers and e-commerce shipping materials.
of its three-day agenda, bookend- ed by presentations covering work- force productivity, product quality and accurate color reproduction. The project captures Fall Techni- cal Conference’s theme of “Doing More with Less” by utilizing The Optimal Method — a color cali- bration technique — and featur- ing digitally formulated spot colors with expanded gamut. Each at- tendee will receive their own print sample to compare dozens of spot colors built with both 7-color and CMYK. On stage, industry experts will walk through the project from start to finish, highlighting its cost savings, waste reduction and effi- ciency improvements.
The combined entity would be named Smurfit WestRock with its global headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. Possible financial terms of a deal have not yet been dis- closed; Smurfit said in a statement that definitive terms would be set out in a further announcement.
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savings of more than $400 million on an annual run-rate basis at the end of the first year following the completion of the deal, said Smurfit. The tie-up would require one-off cash costs of ap- proximately $235 million. Smurfit benefited from a boom in demand for packaging goods and e-commerce during COVID-19 lockdowns, but suffered a setback when economies reopened and producers started cutting back pack- aging stocks. Last month it reported a fall in first-half core prof- it as it struggled to offset a year-on-year decline in volumes. WestRock beat Wall Street expectations for third-quarter profit and said it remained focused on streamlining its portfolio and further reducing costs. The merger would take effect through an Irish scheme of arrangement involving Smurfit Kappa and a merger of a subsidiary with WestRock, Smurf- it said. Smurfit would de-list from Euronext Dublin and cancel its premium listing on the London Stock Ex- change under the deal, the statement said. Its North and South American operations would be head- quartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Any deal would be subject to shareholder approv- al, due diligence and regulatory approval. WestRock shareholders would receive shares in the combined group, Smurfit Kappa said. Smurfit, which operates in 22 European countries and 13 in South, Central and North America, is Eu- rope’s largest paper and packaging producer. We- stRock is the second largest packaging company in the United States. Monster Merger At current market prices, the combined market capital of the two firms would be around $19 bil- lion. They had combined revenue of $34 billion in the 12 months to the end of June. Research analysts at Credit Suisse said the pro- posed combination had significant strategic and operational merits and strengthens the company’s Americas presence, especially in faster-growing Central America. The merger would be “a good cultural fit” with a strong focus on an innovation-driven expansion of the group’s sustainable packaging business, they said in a research note. The combined entity, which would have approx- imately 100,000 employees, could log pre-tax cost
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ers to explore the latest trends, innovations, and sustainable advancements shaping the future of packaging design. The Dieline Forum will provide an opportunity for participants to take part in live discussions, gain
Before attendees dive into the project, they’ll hear from expanded gamut pioneers Mark Samworth, who will review its history and principles, as well as Kariahlyn Lindsey and Johnny Dye of Accredo Packaging, a printer that implemented expanded gamut years ago. Rounding out the conference agenda are presen- tations on boosting productivity, fostering leader- ship at all organization levels, high-level calibration techniques, color communication resources and tools, methods to control print production, and each of the three 2023 FTA Technical Innovation Award recipients. Labelexpo Europe 2023 Announces Dieline Forum The organizers of Labelexpo Global Series have announced a new exclusive forum, ‘The Dieline Fo- rum’ taking place on September 11-12 as part of Labelexpo Europe 2023 at Brussels Expo, Brussels, Belgium. Organized by Dieline, a global package design community, the two-day conference will reportedly bring together industry experts, and thought lead-
invaluable knowledge and develop meaningful connections with leading design professionals. The discussions will explore topics such as the branding strategies and practices that are targeted toward Gen Z and Millennials to how brands are tapping into the power of sustainability. Keynote speakers include Jemma Wong of PlasticFree.com, Andreu Gadea of Lavernia & Cienfuegos, Jonas Andersson of Brand Union Stockholm, Jo Tulej of Mother Design, Matt Lurcock from Turner Duck- worth, and Brandi Parker of Here Design.
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Sun Chemical Receives Silver Rating From EcoVadis Sun Chemical received a silver rating for its sus- tainability efforts across all business units and re- gions from EcoVadis. The silver rating places Sun Chemical in the top 25 percent of rated companies within its business sector and was earned through EcoVadis’ assess- ment in four categories—environment, ethics, labor and human rights, and sustainable procurement.
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“This award is a strong reflection of our dedica- tion to improving eco-efficiency and providing in- dustry advancements in sustainability as we work with DIC Corporation toward our goal of carbon neutrality by 2050,” said said Mike Simoni, Global Sustainability Director, Sun Chemical. Sun Chemical’s holistic sustainability initiatives consider both upstream and downstream environ- mental impacts. Using its ‘5R framework’ of Reuse, Reduce, Renew, Recycle, and Redesign as a guide, Sun Chemical has made operational and technolog- ical developments to reduce carbon footprint, con- serve virgin resources, and minimize waste. EcoVadis has rated more than 100,000 companies based on the incorporation of sustainability and corporate social responsibility into their businesses. Comprising over 200 categories in 175 countries, the EcoVadis rating method utilizes global sustain- ability standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative, the United Nations Global Compact, and the ISO 26000 Social Responsibility Standard.
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Book Printer Upgrades With Asahi Flexo Plates Asahi Photoproducts, a flexographic photopoly- mer plate development, reported that French book printer Imprimerie Floch is using its certified Car- bon Neutral AWP CleanPrint Water-Washable flexo- graphic plates.
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Founded in 1929, Floch initially began using Asa- hi Photoproducts flexographic plates in the 1980s. The company upgraded an Asahi AWF 110 plate processing unit in 1997 to enable the production of very thin 0.85 mm plates by APR resin washed with water. Imprimerie Floch President Hubert PEDURAND with a full-size Asahi AWPTM-DEW plate processed using the Asahi AWPTM 4260 PLF plate processor.
In 2022, Floch representatives visited an Asahi customer to see even newer technology – a CDI plate imager, solid plates and an automated cutting table. In addition, Floch is among the first in the world to install the Asahi AWP-LOOP Wastewater Recycling System as part of its AWP CleanPrint flexographic plate processing solution. This reportedly enables the company to reduce its wastewater output by up to 70 percent and W350 washout detergent use by 50 percent.
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J. Richard Troll Scholarship Recipients Named The Foundation for Packaging Education and AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, have announced the winners of the 2023-2024 Troll Scholarship. This scholarship program, established to honor the legacy of the late Mr. J. Richard Troll, recognizes outstanding students pursuing studies in packaging engineering or related packaging fields at the un- dergraduate and graduate levels. The 2023-2024 recipients of the Troll Scholarship are as follows: Undergraduate Student Recipients : • First Place : Bryanna Thobe, Clemson University • Second Place : Nicole Kelly, Michigan State Uni- versity • Third Place : Rayna Farkas, California Polytech- nic State University Graduate Student Recipients : • First Place : Jack White, Western Michigan Uni- versity • Second Place : Prudence Villanueva, Toronto Metropolitan University Trivium’s Buying Green Report Wins Award Trivium Packaging has received the dotCOMM Award in the Website Creativity / Web Design cate- gory for its 2023 Buying Green Report. This year’s report, which reveals what consumers think, value, and perceive when it comes to sustain- able packaging, reportedly differs from years prior in its distinct visual design and interactive features. The dotCOMM Awards is an international com- petition honoring excellence in web creativity and digital communication. Trivium is a recipient of dotCOMM’s top award, the Platinum award, which only 17 percent of the more than 2,500 entries received. The dotCOMM Awards are administered and judged by the Associ- ation of Marketing and Communication Profession- als (AMCP). The 2023 Buying Green Report is based on a sur- vey of more than 9,000 consumers across Europe, North America, and South America. The data collected shows the continued evolution of consumers’ attitudes and behaviors related to sustainable packaging, providing insight into con- sumer trends related to packaging sustainability amid a changing world, including the impact of inflation.
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Asahi Photoproducts, Hamillroad Join Forces
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Asahi Photoproducts, a flexographic photopoly- mer plate developer, has partnered with Hamillroad Software to implement Bellissima DMS (digitally modulated screening) ultra-high definition flexog- raphic screening technology with its AWP Clean- Print water wash flexographic plates. “Companies increasingly recognize the need to reduce emissions that occur in their upstream or downstream value chain—and these are sometimes referred to as Scope 3 emissions, as defined in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol,” according to McKinsey & Company. Expanded Color Gamut Dieter Niederstadt, Asahi’s Director of Technical Marketing, points out that this implementation also improves the ability of flexo operations to deliver high quality Expanded Color Gamut (ECG) print- ing, also referred to as Fixed Color Palette Printing, which uses a standardized ink set enhancing the ability to reproduce any color. All Asahi AWPTM CleanPrint plates are water washable. The AWPTM-DEW plates are already certified Carbon Neutral in collaboration with the Carbon Trust and the AWPTM-CleanFlat plates are currently in the final stages of the Carbon Neutral approval program. UPM Raflatac Receives LCA Validation From DEKRA UPM Raflatac has received a new certificate of va- lidity from international assurance service provider, DEKRA, for its Label Life service. This new certificate confers validity to the LCA calculation engine and the whole process of gener- ating LCAs at scale. With the EU in the process of developing a ‘digital product passport’ (DPP) that will be issued for all products on the market, UPM Raflatac decided to be a step ahead of the legislative requirements. The company has designed its product passport proto- type (PPP), an environmental declaration, based on existing standards and norms. Generated by the newly validated Label Life ser- vice, the product passport prototype enables UPM Raflatac’s customers and brands to communicate their labeling’s potential environmental impact. It includes a wide range of metrics that are broken down into life cycle stages: cradle-to-gate, trans- port-to-customer, printing, and end of life.
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BOBST Forms Partnership With Asteria Group Building on an established relationship, Bobst and Asteria Labels & Packaging Group have en- tered into an agreement that will see multiple Digi- tal Master All-in-One presses deployed in a number of locations throughout Europe. Asteria Group was established in Belgium in 2020. Through continued expansion, the group to- day comprises 33 companies, which in addition to Belgium, are contributing to local logistics around Europe, and more precisely in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, the UK, and Spain. Leveraging BOBST’s proven flexo experience and innovative inkjet technology, the Digital Master se- ries of presses reportedly provide a fully digitalized
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and automated production line, from printing to embellishment and die-cutting. The modular archi- tecture enables customers to configure each press to fit their exact requirements and upgrade later to respond to the changing needs of their customers. The agreement came into effect during the month of July 2023. Reproflex3 Extends Partnership with XSYS Reproflex3, a prepress company for the flexog- raphic printing industry, has extended its strategic partnership with XSYS, provider of flexographic plates and systems. The primary purpose of the partnership is to ex- tend Reproflex3’s capabilities using an outstanding product in the global flexographic print market. The new agreement will see the installation of XSYS flexographic plate manufacturing systems inside Reproflex3 Middle East & Africa, based in Dubai and Reproflex3 India & Asia, based in Mum- bai, to assist in the company’s continued expansion of its platemaking business internationally.
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BoxWay Packaging Group Partners With Reproflex3 BoxWay Packaging Group in Peterlee, UK, has enlisted Cramlington, UK-based Reproflex3, a pre- press, flexographic plate manufacturer and FMCG packaging print specialist, to support its transfor- mation into a player in the corrugated packaging industry. The partnership includes the adoption of Vortex, Reproflex3’s corrugated screening technology, as well as comprehensive training and development support for BoxWay’s sales team and production staff.
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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.
BoxWay Packaging Group is an independent UK- based flexographic and digital print corrugated packaging business with sites in County Durham and Devon. The company manufactures packaging solutions within the UK corrugated and paper-based packag- ing industry, supplying FMCG brands, national food and drink producers, manufacturers and online re- tailers. As part of a two-year strategic investment pro- gram to increase production capacity and widen its capabilities in the market, BoxWay has invested more than 1 million Euros at its Peterlee plant in a new five-color Rotary Die Cut Flexographic Printer. The strategic investment boosts BoxWay’s stan- dard 1-2 color print offering to take on complex five-color designs on coated papers to meet the evolving requirements of its customer base. To ensure a seamless adoption of Vortex, Repro- flex3 is providing bespoke training and develop- ment support to BoxWay Packaging Group’s sales team and production staff.
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PMMI Foundation Awards $200,000 In Scholarships The PMMI Foundation, the charitable foundation of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Pro- cessing Technologies, awarded nearly $200,000 in educational scholarships to students pursuing ca- reers in the packaging and processing industry. Each year, the PMMI Foundation provides aca- demic scholarships to students studying packaging, food processing, engineering, and mechatronics. Among the scholarships awarded are: PMMI Member Family Scholarship : $75,000 award- ed. This scholarship supports immediate family members of PMMI member company employees who are interested in packaging and processing as a career choice. Fifteen applicants were selected to receive $5,000 scholarships annually. The recip- ients of the Member Family Scholarships for this year are: Michael Beske-Somers , University of Vermont, Mechanical Engineering Gavin Franz , Michigan State University, Electrical Engineering Ian Hohn , Colorado State University, Computer Engineering Trenton Hohn , University of Iowa, Chemical En-
For the latest, up-to-the minute news in the Flexo Industry — acquisitions, installations, market trends, personnel changes — visit FlexoMarketNews.com EVERY day. On your laptop or mobile device. PMMI Scholarship in Memorial of Claude S. Breeden, Glenn Davis, and Art Schaefer : $32,000 awarded. Established to honor these industry lead- ers, this scholarship provides financial assistance (Cont’d on Page 13) gineering Riley Hoskins , University of South Carolina, Dar- la Moore School of Business, Business Aryeh Levy , Tulane University, A.B Freeman School of Business Norah Malloy , Saint Catherine University Sam Manak , University of Wisconsin Whitewater, Business Chad Rexon , Rowan University - College of Busi- ness, Marketing Ben Robson , University of Wisconsin Parkside, Business Christian Short , Florida Polytechnic University, Mechanical Engineering Jocelyn Sioui , The Pennsylvania State University, Finance Robert Wall , Purdue University, Mechanical En- gineering Alexandria Wall , Purdue University, Mechanical Engineering Ryan Wolfe , Shippensburg University, Account- ing/Finance
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Flexo Wash Christine Johnson has been promoted to the new- ly-created position of Director of Business Opera- tions for Flexo Wash.
DuPont Packaging Graphics www.cyrel.com/na
Johnson has been with the com- pany for more than 19 years and this promotion is recognition of her many years of leadership at Flexo Wash and her expanding responsi- bilities in the future.
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/
Continued Growth As Flexo Wash continues to grow its existing business and expand into new areas, Johnson will work with company leadership to ensure a smooth oper- ation for the company on a day-to-day basis. In addition to her current duties, Johnson will work with the Service and Sales teams to ensure that maximum efficiency in the operation and deliv- ering an excellent customer experience. DTM Flexo Services To Sell MicroDynamics in Canada MicroDynamics LLC, provider of anilox cell vol- ume measurement systems, has introduced DTM Flexo Services as its new sales partner. As part of the agreement, DTM Flexo will sell all MicroDy- namics inspection systems and accessories to flexo converters and printers throughout Canada. A Range Of Flexo Products Founded in 2013, DTM Flexo Services offers a wide range of flexographic equipment, components and supplies for label and packaging converting applications in Canada. The agreement allows DTM Flexo to provide sales and support for all MicroDynamics inspection in- struments, software, and accessories. Now available through DTM Flexo Services, Mi- croDynamics solutions include the Veritas system, the original 3DQC Classic system, the LaserQC sys- tem, and the MicroScan3 analysis software. Veritas Veritas is the newest anilox inspection microscope from Microdynamics and is powered by the newly upgraded MicroScan3 analysis software. DTM Flexo Services will also distribute MicroDy- namics’ 3DQC Classic. Christine Johnson
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to students attending two-year North American col- leges. Each recipient received a $4,000 scholarship. Recipients of PMMI Memorial Scholarships are: Ricardo Carranza , Gateway Technical College, CNC Programming Jeffrey Gandy , Hennepin Technical College, Ro- botics Engineering Austin Holderness , Hennepin Technical College, Mechatronics A.A.S Steven Jones , Metropolitan State University, Com- puter Science Karan Karadennavar , Rochester Institute of Technology, Print and Graphic Media Alexander Kong , Hennepin Technical College, Automation Robotics Engineering Technology Benjamin Pedersen , Hennepin Technical College, Automation Robotics and Engineering Technology Thomas Wells , Dunwoody College of Technology, Automation and Controls Engineering Technology PACK EXPO Scholarship : $30,000 awarded. This scholarship is the beneficiary of PMMI’s PACK gives BACK events at PACK EXPO International and PACK EXPO Las Vegas. Each year, six $5,000 schol- arships are awarded to students attending a North American college or university. The recipients of the PACK EXPO Scholarships this year are: Haleigh Gartner , Clemson University, Packaging Science Julianne Hom , California Polytechnic State Uni- versity, Packaging Value Chain Marissa Rupert , Pennsylvania College of Tech- nology, Automation and Engineering: Mechatronics Caden Sand , Alexandria Technical and Communi- ty College, Mechatronics Jeffrey Santos , Hennepin Technical College, Au- tomation and Robotics Engineering Technology Sierra Seton , Toronto Metropolitan University, Graphic Communications Management Electrical Engineering Scholarship: $5,000 award- ed. This scholarship, awarded to one student at- tending a North American four-year college or uni- versity with a focus on electrical engineering, goes to Gavin Boomsma from Michigan State University. Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Net- work (PPWLN) Scholarship : $5,000 awarded. The PPWLN scholarship aims to support women’s ca- reers in the packaging and processing industry. This year’s recipient is Molly Coonfield from Montana State University, studying Mechanical Engineering. Mechanical Engineer Scholarship : $5,000 award- ed. Nathan Gessler from Colorado Mesa University, pursuing Mechanical Engineering.
Labelexpo Europe September 11-14, 2023 Brussels Convention Center Brussels, Belgium
FTA Fall Conference October 9-11, 2023 Louisville, Kentucky
TLMI Annual Meeeting October 15-17, 2023 The Broadmoor Colorado Springs, CO
Labelexpo Asia December 5-8, 2023 SNIEC Shanghai, China
Gulf Print & Pack January 9-11, 2024 World Trade Center Dubai, United Emirites
Labelexpo Americas September 10-12, 2024 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont, Illinois
FTA Annual Meeting May 4-7, 2025 David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Processing Scholarship : $5,000 awarded: Supriya Korade , a student at the Illinois Institute of Tech- nology studying Food Process Engineering. Chuck Yuska Scholarship : $5,000 awarded. The Chuck Yuska Scholarship, named in honor of PM- MI’s former President & CEO of 28 years, is award- ed to a student representing innovation in the packaging industry. This year’s recipient is Lexi McFarlane from California Polytechnic State Uni- versity, San Luis Obispo, who is studying Packaging Value Chain. Hybrid Software Wins Two Pinnacle Product Awards Two of Hybrid Software Group’s operating compa- nies have received awards from the PRINTING Unit- ed Alliance. Global Graphics Software’s SmartDFE has received a 2023 Pinnacle Product Award in the Technology category. Product Award In addition, ColorLogic GmbH has also been hon- ored with a 2023 PRINTING United Pinnacle Prod- uct Award in the Non-Output Device category for its CoPrA 9 color management technology. Hybrid Software Group and its individual operat- ing companies intend to make several major OEM announcements at both Labelexpo Europe and Printing United Expo over the next two months. Flexo Wash Introduces New Updated Parts Washer Flexo Wash has introduced its latest Parts Wash- er, the PK ECO Maxi.NXT. The manufacturer has stated that the price of the product will remain un- changed. New features include: • Filters outside and pull-out tank for easy access and maintenance • Chain drive for reliable operation • Improved drain to optimize reuse of liquids • Electrical pumps for less energy consumption and a more even flow Washing Press Parts Flexo Wash’s fully-automatic washing units are reportedly designed to wash all of the press parts from narrow web presses. They wash ink trays, doctor blades, aniloxes and other removable press parts and the cleaning systems are effective on all types of ink.
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