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DuPont Recognizes Packaging Innovation by Greg Kishbaugh T he winners of the 2017 DuPont Awards for Packaging In- novation have been announced.The awards honor compa- nies that have demonstrated major advancements in packaging technology to address the diverse and particular needs of con- sumers in markets around the world.
Mossberg Buys Foster Printing
Mossberg & Co., which currently op- erates two production facilities in South Bend, Indiana, has purchased Foster Printing Service,Michigan City, Indiana. Mossberg will continue to service Foster’s existing commercial printing customers, and will also introduce ex- panded production capabilities like flexible packaging and folding cartons, flexographic label printing, as well as distribution and fulfillment services. Founded by Herman Mossberg in 1930, Mossberg & Co. employs more than 140 workers and caters to sever- al vertical market segments, including health care, retail, higher education, consumer goods and beverages. Pro Mach Acquires Weiler Labeling Pro Mach, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio, has acquired New Jersey-based provider of high-speed rotary labeling, serializa- tion and coding solutions, Weiler La- beling Systems. Weiler President Ted Geiselman will join Pro Mach as Vice President and General Manager.
Now in its 29th year, the DuPont Awards for Packaging Inno- vation is the industry’s longest running, global, independently judged celebration of innovation and collaboration throughout the value chain. The international competition honors innova- tions in packaging design, materials, technology and processes. This year’s Diamond Award, the highest honor, was awarded to the Fritz Water Vest, which allows people in developing countries to carry up to 20 pounds of water easily and safely. The Fritz Water Vest, which makes transporting water easy and safe, won the Diamond Award in this year’s DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation.
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and more suppliers at PACK EXPO International are exhibiting digital products, with an emphasis on smart packaging applications.The new PACKage Print- ing Pavilion brings together these digitally charged end-users and OEMs. The 60,000-square-foot pavilion area specifically targeting package printing, located in the South Building at McCormick Place, will shine a spotlight on digital printing and converting technolo- gies for short-run, on-demand, cost-effective, variable data and personalized packaging. Dow To Sponsor Innovations Showcase at Pack Expo The Dow Chemical Company will return as the ex- clusive sponsor of The Showcase of Packaging Inno- vations at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2017, September 25-27, Las Vegas Convention Center. The Showcase will highlight the latest innovations and award-win- ning packaging designs from across the globe. PACK EXPO Las Vegas and the co-located Health- care Packaging EXPO 2017 will connect more than 2,000 suppliers of packaging equipment, materials, and automation technologies with 30,000 attendees from 40+ vertical markets.
Tresu Group, a manufacturer of high performance flexographic inline printing machines, will be ac- quired by Altor Fund IV. The Nordic Private Equity fund will acquire the company from the current ma- jority-owner Erhvervsinvest II K/S. The sale and pur- chase agreement was signed on May 11. The company is headquartered in Bjert, Denmark, with additional production and sales facilities in the United States, and sales and service offices in Ger- many, Italy, China and Japan. Tresu employs around 250 employees. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory requirements and approvals. Pack Expo To Debut PACKage Printing Pavilion The PACKage Printing Pavilion will debut at Pack Expo International 2018, October 14–17, 2018, Mc- Cormick Place, Chicago, Illinois. SKU proliferation, micro marketing efforts, sustain- ability and traceability concerns are driving companies toward digital packaging applications. Meanwhile,
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ed as the industry standard but that are prone to col- lecting grease and moisture. The Pizza Pod is opti- mized to absorb maximum oil and moisture, so pizzas stay hot and crispy long after leaving the oven. Composed of 100 percent sustainably farmed sugar- cane fiber, the Pizza Pod is tree-free, compostable, and biodegradable, reportedly making it the most sus- tainable pizza box on the market. It also doubles as an elevated serving tray for the product. Cryovac OptiDure Abuse Bag Sealed Air, USA The Cryovac OptiDure is said to represent a signifi- cant breakthrough in vacuum packaging for protein, where there is a typical industry leaker rate of three percent and a one percent reduction in leaker rates could eliminate $140 million in food waste globally. The OptiDure Abuse Bag’s enhanced sealing capabili- ty enables improved seal integrity through contami- nation and wr inkles, helping facilitate faster throughput, increase production efficiency, and re- duce product and package waste. Light-weight sustainable agrochemical auto-stackable 15L PET containers Dow AgroSciences, Germany Dow AgroSciences’ light-weight, sustainable, agro- chemical, auto-stackable, 15L PET containers report-
Judges felt this is an out-of-the-box solution for a sig- nificant global problem and was designed with an overwhelming sense of the greater good. The vest is antimicrobial, ergonomic and reusable. “The DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation demonstrate how creative, committed and agile the packaging industry is in addressing global issues and consumer needs,” said Bernard Rioux, Global Packag- ing Leader, DuPont Performance Materials. “This year’s winners included solutions for novel food stor- age, fermenting food products, premium beauty prod- ucts, new packaging materials to target millennials and more. This competition brings out the very best of everyone in the packaging industry, and we are thrilled to see innovators raising the bar each year.” In addition to the Diamond Award, the judges awarded five diamond finalist award winners, nine gold winners and six silver winners based on “excel- lence” in one, two or three categories.
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The “Pizza Pod” ,which keeps pizza crisp and warm for longer periods. Most pizzas are delivered in square, cardboard boxes that consumers have accept-
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Swedish label converter LariTryck AB invested heavily at the recent Mark Andy Open House in War- saw, Poland. Looking to add to its existing flexo ca- pacity, which already includes three Mark Andy Performance Series P7 and two 2200 presses located at plants in Nässjö and Bjuv, the company placed an order for a fourth P7, this time one of the second generation presses with an enhanced platform to be more responsive and productive. The company also placed an order for a new Mark Andy Digital Series inkjet hybrid press platform. “The Mark Andy P7 presses have allowed us to grow our business year on year by 15 percent so we urgent- ly need extra flexo capacity,” said CEO Johan Ripa. The servo-driven P7 is Mark Andy’s top-of-the-range flexo press, and the 6-color UV machine ordered by LariTryck has a 430mm web width and will be fitted with a corona treater and web cleaner, chill drums for handling unsupported films, delam/relam, cold foil, and Mark Andy’s award-winning QCDC (Quick Change Die Cut) system. It is due for delivery this month and had only an eight-week lead time from order placement. The Digital Series specification mirrors that of the demonstration machine in Warsaw, Poland, which has a 330mm web width, one flexo unit before Mark Andy’s own CMYK+White inkjet module and two flexo units after, leading to a QCDC module – the con- cept being to print and convert inline in one pass. The Digital Series, and a full complement of Mark
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edly provide considerable functionality in stacking and distribution and allow greater ease of product dispensing than traditional containers.Addressing the whole value chain, Dow Agrosciences considered the distribution chain, end user, and the end of life for the package. MGI JETvarnish 3D Digital Decoration Process for Folding Cartons & Labels from Marrs Printing & Packaging MGI, USA MGI JETvarnish 3D Digital Print Decoration Process allows companies to achieve a premium branded look for their folding cartons and labels without the time, cost and expense of using traditional dies,
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screens or plates, according to the company.The JET- varnish 3D solution dramatically increases the speed and ability of consumer and commercial firms to bring new products to market at a lower cost. The workstation software offers rapid prototyping for new product launches and full high-volume produc- tion management. Plantic R: Ultra-high barrier renewable and recyclable packaging material Kuraray [Plantic Technologies Ltd.], Australia Plantic R, a bio-based, renewable and recyclable plas- tic material with ultra-high barrier and ideal for barrier packaging applications combines the best of recyclable materials (Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)) and Plan- tic’s bio based ultra-high barrier material, which dra- matically increases the shelf life of packaged meats. GOLDAWARD • Design realization with breakthrough technology enhancing productivity and less footprint ;AMOREPACIFIC, South Korea The “Pizza Pod,” which rethinks the way pizza has been packaged for decades, was named a Diamond Finalist.
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Jay Bergevin will be a Flexible Packaging Sales rep- resentative. Bergevin’s knowledge base in applica- tion-driven barrier film structures fit AWT South Elgin’s current market focus and he hopes to expand opportunities in other target markets. Joe Urback has been named Plant Manager. Urback will lead his team in their ongoing mission to identify and implement improvements in processes and waste reduction programs.
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Martin Corall has been named Sales Manager for the new corrugated product line of KBA North America. Corall joins KBA as a veteran with 28 years of sales experience in the industry working in North America as well as Europe for a variety of leading corrugated press manufactur- ing companies. In his most previous position with a leading corrugated press manufacturer, Corall focused on the high-end graphics side of the corrugated board market.. AWT Labels AWT Labels & Packaging, South Elgin, Illinois, has announced personnel additions in its flexible packag- ing facility. Doug Becker has joined the company as Quality/Continuous Improvement Director. In his new role, Becker will further implement the compa- ny’s SQF quality systems, develop standard work, and drive Research and Development. Martin Corall
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Siegwerk Publishes Sustainability Report
Siegwerk has published its first-ever“Sustainability Re- port,” based on the international GRI standard, which lays a new basis for evaluating its sustainable actions.
Industry Events
Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute October 8 – October 11, 2017 2017 Annual Meeting Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Gainey Ranch Resort & Spa Scottsdale,AZ
FINAT June 7-9, 2017 European Label Forum Berlin, Germany PrintTHINK Summit September 5-7, 2017 Hyatt Regency O’Hare Rosemont, IL PRINT 17 September 10-14, 2017 McCormick Place Chicago, IL Pack Expo September 25-27, 2017 Las Vegas, NV Labelexpo Europe September 25-28, 2017 Brussles Expo Brussels, Belgium
Flexographic Technical Association October 9-11, 2017 Fall Conference St. Louis, MO
CorrExpo October 16-18, 2017 Rhode Island Convention Center Providence, RI
Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute March 11-14, 2018 Converter Meeting Fairmont Grand Del Mar San Diego, CA Labelexpo Americas September 25-27, 2018 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont, IL
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Bobst Unveils THQ FlexoCloud At Seminar
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Bobst revealed its new THQ (Très Haute Qualité) FlexoCloud Technology at a Technical Seminar at the company’s Lyon Competence Center in France, at- tended by more than 200 printers and converters from all over Europe, Middle East and the United States. This technology was developed by Graphil- abel, a specialist in graphic solutions for narrow web, security and anti-counterfeit solutions, and adapted by Bobst. “For post-print flexo on corrugated board, {this technology} brings unmatched quality at lower cost in one pass,”said Dominique Ravot, Sales & Marketing Director, Bobst Lyon.
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.
The new BOBST THQ FlexoCloud Technology was demonstrated at an Open House in France.
Bobst THQ FlexoCloud is reportedly an easy-to-use flexo solution for corrugated board.According to the manufacturer, there is no need for special skills and this technology requires only three key elements: THQ ceramic rolls (supplied by Bobst); THQ CMYK inks plus varnish for high graphic jobs (supplied by Siegwerk exclusively to THQ FlexoCloud customers); and THQ printing plates (supplied by Graphilabel) that are the core due to a unique color separation al- gorithm. It is associated with ultra-high precision, a larger range with four colors and reportedly enables excellent anti-counterfeit security printing through invisible coded messages. Live Demonstrations Bobst ran live demonstrations at the seminar on a MASTERFLEX-XL THQ FlexoCloud. These demonstra- tions showed customers how this technology enables them to reduce ink consumption as well as number of printing plates. They discovered how to print a larger range of liners and achieve a 65 percent gamut coverage with the four process colors only.
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 Recognizes Suppliers
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Avery Dennison Label and Graphic Materials recog- nized eight pressure-sensitive industry suppliers dur- ing the company’s fourth annual supplier recognition ceremony held May 23 in Mentor, Ohio. “Our suppliers play a key role in our mission to de- liver value to our customers,” said Roland Simon, Global Vice President, Procurement, Avery Dennison Label and Graphic Materials. “This ceremony serves as a platform to showcase our suppliers’ innovations
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.
and outstanding support, and to thank them for their collaboration.” Supplier of the Year. Italy-based filmic liner supplier Siliconature was recognized as “Supplier of the Year” for their exceptional performance across multiple categories. Supplier Distinction Award . BO Paper, Parana, Brazil, was spotlighted for their ability to help Avery Dennison introduce a mechanical pulp sheet liner in Brazil, which was then adopted in Argentina. Best Emerging Supplier . Wampolet, Shanghai, China.This award goes to the supplier that is growing with Avery Dennison globally while successfully meeting quality, service and innovation targets. Best Indirect Supplier . SAP Ariba, Palo Alto,Califor- nia.This award goes to the indirect supplier that pro- vided superior quality and service while continually improving their processes. Best Supplier Sustainability . Lenzing Papier, Lenz- ing, Austria. This award goes to the supplier that demonstrated both leadership and action to align with Avery Dennison’s sustainability policy to use Avery Dennison recognized Siliconature as its Sup- plier of the Year. ( Left to Right, back row ): Drew Wood, Siliconature; Peter Servaas, Avery Dennison. ( Left to right, front row ): Georges Gravanis, Avery Dennison; Pablo Belluz, Siliconature; Gino Dal Mas, Siliconature; David Arado, Siliconature; and Roland Simon, Avery Dennison.
J I MacWilliam Co., Inc. www.jimacwilliam.com
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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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responsibly sourced materials, comply with third- party verification processes and show clear commit- ment to innovation and continuous improvement. Best Supplier Service . Boise Paper, Lake Forest, Illi- nois. This award goes to the supplier who in 2016 constantly met our availability targets and found ways to reduce overall supplied lead times. Best Supplier Innovation .Verso, Memphis, Ten- nessee. This award goes to the supplier that was a key partner in the successful implementation of new products and ideas in 2016. Best Supplier Quality . Lawter, Chicago, Illinois.This award goes to the supplier that in 2016 best demon- strated the ability to deliver defect-free material that exceeded the expectations of Avery Dennison and its customers. Dow, DuPont Receive Merger Approval In Brazil DuPont and The Dow Chemical Company an- nounced that Brazil’s Administrative Council for Eco- nomic Defense (CADE) has granted conditional regulatory approval of their proposed merger of equals. CADE’s approval of the merger is subject to the im- plementation of remedies that maintain the strategic
logic and value creation potential of the transaction for all stakeholders. Dow and DuPont continue to work constructively with regulators in the remaining relevant jurisdic- tions to obtain clearance for the merger.The compa- nies continue to anticipate closing the merger between August 1, 2017 and September 1, 2017, with the intended spins to occur within 18 months of closing. The companies expect that the first step of the intended separation process will be the spin-off of the Materials Science Company, assuming such se- quencing would allow for the completion of all in- tended spin-offs within 18 months of merger closing and would not adversely impact the value of the in- tended spin-offs. Nilpeter Opens Technology Center In Thailand Nilpeter has opened a new Technology Center in Bangkok, Thailand, which is now open for visits and press demonstrations. Alongside its Technology Cen- ters in Europe and the United States, the new facility in Bangkok serves as a showcase for ideas and inno- vations from Nilpeter and local technology partners such as Grafotronic and Trojanlabel.
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Sun Chemical Four Sun Chemical employees have been honored with the 2017 Pioneer Award from the National Asso- ciation of Print Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) during the 2017 NAPIM Spring Convention held on March 10-13 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.The Pioneer Award was presended to Su Chemical’s Jim Felsberg, Field Marketing Manager; Jack Powers,Vice President of Sales; Ami Youhana,Technical Manager of Sheetfed Inks and Luigi Ribaudo. Actega Kristin Tripoli has joined the marketing team of Actega where she will manage the company’s North American trade show presence, as well as developing advertising programs, product launches, website and digital platforms, and collateral materials for the com- pany’s five market segments (Paperboard Packaging, Print & Commercial, Labels, Flexible Packaging, and Rigid Packaging). Web Industries, Fort Wayne, Indiana, is investing more than $8 million to expand its current 110,000- square-foot manufacturing facility. Construction is cur- rently underway to add 50,000 square feet and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Over the last 10 years, the facility has increased its gross sales by 16.5 percent and employees by 56 percent. The company currently employs more than 500 people in seven manufacturing locations in Europe and the U.S. Web Industries currently employs 75 people in Indiana and plans to continue hiring for flexographic press and machine operators. Web Industries was founded in Boston in 1969 by Bob Fulton on $10,000 raised from family and friends. The business serves a variety of industries, which includes advanced composites, health and hy- giene, medical, industrial and wire and cable. In 2000, the company became 100 percent employee-owned. Roll-To-Roll Printing Market To Reach $27.1 Billion The Roll-to-Roll Printing Market size was valued at around $14.5 billion in 2015 and may reach $27.1 billion from 2016 to 2024, growing at a CAGR of 14 percent, according to a new report from Marketsand- Markets. Web Industries Plans $8 Million Expansion
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