Flexo Market News
company can automate the data collection process required in creating or updating the NFTs.This elimi- nates manually entering the data, which is central- ized for future updates. “These regulations will ultimately provide more clarity for consumers, but transitions like these can be complex and disruptive,” said Adam.“We believe it is our job to help manufacturers transition to the new templates in a seamless manner, well in advance of the 2018 deadline.” Esko is hosting live webinars to explain and demon- strate the solution and three different methods, with recording of prior webinars already available. These new guidelines will provide an immense op- portunity for converters, as well as many challenges. As always, converters who are the quickest to adapt and the most capable of providing solutions for their customers will position themselves well ahead of their competitors. Bobst To Host REVO Master Class Open House Bobst Firenze, Florence, Italy, will play host to an event for converters November 29 - December 1.The technologies have been developed by Bobst and its industry partners in the REVOTeam. The Bobst Competence Center at Bobst Firenze is also home to the REVO Academy. Set up in 2014, REVO is a grouping of technology companies in flex- ography, including Americk Packaging, Apex Interna- tional, AVT, Bobst, DuPont, Esko, Flint Group, UPM, and X-Rite PANTONE, that has been formed to opti- mize the flexo process by “digitalizing” the whole manufacturing workflow. The aim is to reach revolu- tionary new standards in the printing and converting of labels and packaging. Diversified Labeling Solutions (DLS) has acquired a hybrid digital press for its Atlanta, Georgia, location. Mark Andy and Colordyne have partnered to engi- neer an analog/digital label converting system, adding full color digital inkjet printing capabilities to existing flexographic presses. This system com- bines a 10-inch-wide, 4-color Mark Andy flexo press with the Colordyne 3600 water-based process color digital press. By utilizing hybrid technology, DLS is expanding its digital footprint into three of its five facilities. FDA Label Requirements ( Cont’d from Page 9) DLS Adds Mark Andy, Colordyne Hybrid Press
I NTERNET D IRECTORY
Eaglewood Technologies, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com
Eaglewood Technologies offers the Sanilox™ Anilox Roll Cleaning System, an innovative, environmentally safe sys- tem. Sanilox™2.0 uses a touch-screen interface to clean rolls in-line or off-line with the simple touch of a button. It can be operated in English or Spanish and monitor roll in- ventory by entering roll information into the touch-screen interface. Eaglewood Technologies offers cleaning service in your facility, or a ship-in roll cleaning program. 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.
J I MacWilliam Co., Inc. www.jimacwilliam.com
Used equipment for flexible packaging, folding carton, paper, film, foil and non-woven industries. Professional, knowledgeable service for more than 30 years.
KBA-Flexotecnica – Get the Edge www.kba-flexotecnica.com/en/
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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