FMN | May 14th, 2018

Flexo Market News

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shops adopt both offset and flexographic technolo- gies, the event provides those in attendance an op- portunity to learn how to evolve both production process into the future to gain a larger market share. Live demonstrations of Mark Andy Digital One label press and Presstek 34DI digital offset press with ECO-UV will be conducted. Digital One and ECO-UV equipped DI are technologies said to reduce turn- around time, produce high-quality work and increase efficiency for their owners. The entry-level digital hybrid press, Mark Andy Digital One, was designed for profitable micro to short run la- bels. The press is configured with a CMYK dry-toner digital engine, directly followed by a flexo print station. The multi-purpose flexo deck supports PMS spot col- ors, various varnishes, cold foil adhesive, or laminating to meet any label embellishment need.As a single pass hybrid unit, it maintains a diecutting station and rewind delivering ready-to-ship product on a single machine. The Presstek 34DI with the new ECO-UV system will be demonstrated at each session as well. The ECO-UV add-on system instantly dries sheets at deliv- ery so converters can immediately run a second side or head straight to finishing. The new in-line curing system is available as a retro- fit to any existing DI press. FTA 2019 Forum Slated For New Orleans The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) an- nounced that Forum & InfoFlex 2019 will take place May 5-8, 2019, at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside and New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Cen- ter. This is the fourth time the city of New Orleans has hosted the annual event. Masterpress Wins 2018 AWA Sleeve Label Award Masterpress’s Stock Prestige Carbon Limited Edition label for Stock Polska was recognized in the “Heat TD Shrink Sleeves” category of the 2018 AWA Sleeve Label Awards competition. The decoration of the Stock Prestige Carbon Limit- ed Edition bottle has been inspired by the look and texture of carbon fiber, a material associated with light weight, durability and unique appearance. The competition’s category winners were present- ed with the awards at a special ceremony during the AWA International Sleeve Label Conference and Exhi- bition, held on April 19-20, in Atlanta, Georgia.

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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