Flexo Market News
Apex Expands (Cont’d from Page 11)
FlexoKITE’sAsia knowledge lab is based here, complete with technology to take artwork from plate to print, host press demonstrations, seminars, and webinars. An additional ten acres of land was recently acquired for ex- pansion of theApexAsia Pacific facility. Apex Europe in Hapert, the Nether- lands, recently completed construc- tion on its FlexoKITE knowledge lab, which allows hosting of workshops, webinars, and live-running flexo tri- als. Further capital manufacturing in- vestments include two new precision CNC grading machines and a ceramic plasma coating unit. New global staffing within the Apex International ranks include these appointments: • Ruud van Cujik joinsApex NorthAmerica as Manag- Dan Pulling
DuPont Packaging Graphics www.cyrel.com/na
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/
ing Director. Ruud will oversee Apex North America’s factory expansion, business development, and strategic growth. • Joe Settanni takes the reins as Apex North America’s VP/Sales. • Mahesh Kode will assume the Apex Asia Pacific role of VP/Sales.
• Prasenjit Das comes to Apex Asia Pacific to fill the new position of VP/ Marketing. He brings 20+ years of flexo experience and knowledge from his previous ex- ecutive positions at DuPont and Siegwerk. • Dan Pulling leads Apex’ new technical education program, FlexoKITE, as Experience Center Manager. • Eleazar Meza joins Apex North America as Corru- gated Development Manager. Schur Flexibles Group Acquires Sidac Italian flexible packaging manufacturer Sidac has been acquired by Schur Flexibles Group. With annual revenue of approximately EUR 34 mil- lion last year and a workforce of 120 employees, Sidac, located in Forli near Bologna has been a manufacturer of food, beverage, confectionery and animal feed seg- ments packaging since 1929. Product Portfolio The product portfolio primarily encompasses com- plex laminates supplied on reels and used in the ready- to-eat convenience food and pet food segment (stand- up pouches). Eleazor Meza
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