Flexo Market News
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age, as well as material disposed of when compared to other package formats.This is due to the efficient use of resources enabled by flexible packaging. An additional benefit of flexible packaging includes the robust nature of the material, which can help reduce leaks or package breaks, thus significantly improving consumer enjoyment of a product (and brand). This is important in an e-commerce environ- ment where a product is handled at least three times as often as is done within a traditional retail channel. AICC Offers Hybrid Events AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, has added hybrid courses to the lineup of online and dis- tance learning opportunities. A hybrid event may include pre-work, homework, workbooks, group work, and activities. There is a live-online portion of the training, which takes place over multiple days, with industry presenters.After the course is completed, there are also follow-up activities, like a group forum or coaching. In late September, The Leadership Mirror will give leaders a view of their current skills and any potential gaps in communication, decision-making, and manag- ing change. October brings Maximize Sales Results: Develop New Sales Skills for Today’s Market , which will offer intensive training to help salespeople and sales manag- ers understand the technology and relationship-build- ing skills needed for a more virtual world. In November,AICC will offer Corrugated Essentials . This AICC program has been revamped to provide the exploration of corrugated packaging traditionally of- fered during this popular seminar as a hybrid event. Also, during November, Financial Reporting and Analytics for Converters: Level 1 will help converters understand financial metrics and what they mean. Additional hybrid events are scheduled in January on Corrugated Printing and DigitalApplications in Printing. Domino Acquires Lake Image Systems Domino has acquired Lake Image Systems, a produc- er of automated, vision-based inspection systems for quality control and data verification. Prior to the acquisition, Domino and Lake Image Sys- tems worked together for more than 20 years, on proj- ects to supply vision solutions for data verification to Domino’s commercial and digital printing customers.
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. ARC International www.ARCInternational.com Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. www.andersonvreeland.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. 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 today’s digital workflow revolution, DuPont has been driving innovation in the Flexo and package printing indus- tries. The Digital Cyrel® FAST imaging system has been broadly recognized for its efficiency, productivity, print performance, and environmental benefits.
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