Flexo Market News
AICC Meeting (Cont’d from Page 6)
expected to be coming on stream in the next few years. He noted that nearly all of it is 100 percent re- cycled containerboard being made on machines con- verted from other grades, most notably newsprint. Young said that converters will have an opportunity to source lighter weights not previously available. He, like Klingher, sees a greater value proposition for in- dependents’ customers in understanding and using these grades. Closing the meeting was a panel of AICC member boxmakers talking about their challenges and oppor- tunities during the pandemic year.Moderated by Mitch Klingher, the panel featured Michael Drummond of Packrite LLC; Gary Brewer of Package Crafters, High Point, North Carolina; Ben DeSollar of Sumter Pack- aging; and Howard Bertram of Complete Design and Packaging of Concord, North Carolina. PACK EXPO Las Vegas Moving Forward The Board of Directors of PMMI,The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, issued a vote of confidence to convene as an industry at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO, September 27-29 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and instruct- ed PMMI staff to move forward with all preparation for a safe and productive show. Associations in the packaging and processing sector remain in support of the event as part of the PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO Part- ner Program, with 15 association partners already signed on to support and exhibit at the show, including CPA, the Association for Contract Packagers and Man- ufacturers, Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP), Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA), OMAC-The Organization for Machine Automation and Control, Flexible Packaging Association, Reusable Packaging As- sociation and more.
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.
HelloFresh Launches Sustainable Solutions
HelloFresh has formed a new partnership with Pratt Industries to introduce cardboard packaging made of 100 percent post-consumer recycled content for its HelloFresh and EveryPlate meal kits. By using recyclable packaging made entirely from recycled content for the production and shipment of meal kits to customers’ doorsteps, HelloFresh said it is taking measurable steps to reduce waste and improve circularity of materials in the economy.
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