Koenig & Bauer Inspires Students This spring, Koenig & Bauer is hoping to inspire students to create a more sustainable future as part of the national initiative, TICCIT (short for Trees Into Cartons, Car- tons Into Trees) by visiting the Ger- man International School of Dallas, a local private elementary school. The TICCIT program, created by the Paperboard Packaging Coun- cil (PPC), a trade association for companies that make paperboard packaging, aims to teach first- through-fifth grade students about the importance of trees, recycling, and the environment. Celebrating The Environment To celebrate Earth Day, Koenig & Bauer executives Kilian Renschler, accompanied by Gerrit Zwergel, Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Finance Officer; and Eric Frank, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Product Manage- ment, planned an educational, and interactive day planned. It began with a presentation to students on the abundance of pa- per-based products in their daily lives and the importance of recy- cling and sustainability. The inter- active session allowed students to ask questions and learn more about the paper making process, the world of print, and how it im- pacts their daily lives.
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She asserts that the primary mistake brands and packaging companies make in regard to e-commerce is in the area of wrong-sizing. “Getting packaging right is a lot like the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears — if it’s not the right size, it just doesn’t hit the spot,” Haggery stated. “If you sell a variety of differ- ent-sized goods, just having a few standard mailer sizes isn’t enough. If an order is packed in a box or bag that’s too large, or has too much or too little void fill, customers will notice — and not in a good way.
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unnecessary printing costs or extra packing steps, take care of it on the back end, giving customers access to a portal on your or your carrier partner’s website where they can request and print their own return labels.” Unsurprisingly, sustainability remains high on consumers’ requirements for packaging. It is one of the most active areas of research and innovation for brands, as well as a factor top of mind for environ- mentally conscious consumers, which accounts for a lot more people than it used to. According to Dotcom Distribution’s annual re- search, in 2021, 42 percent of online shoppers re- ported brands’ use of sustainable packaging wins their return business, beating out additives like free samples and gift-like packaging. Likewise, sustain- able packaging was the feature consumers found most appealing (45 percent), compared to other en- vironmental factors including ethical sourcing, fu- el-efficient transportation, and product ingredients. Sustaining Business “Part of creating an eco-friendly packaging design requires understanding and catering to a holistic customer experience,” Haggerty said. “For example, look into reversible and other types of reusable mailers. Being able to reuse packaging for their
“By not catering to various item sizes and types,” she continued, “not only are you increasing the like- lihood of product damage and customer dissatisfac- tion, but you’re likely overspending or misspending on materials. Online shoppers’ tolerance for errors is pretty low, so if something arrives damaged be- cause the packaging was oversized, they’re going to be quick to write off the company that sent it as being incompetent, lazy, or inattentive.” Returning Customers One area that all companies need to address as part of their e-commerce strategy is how to handle returns. The way a company handles its e-com- merce returns impacts how potential and existing customers view a company and, every year, it’s having a bigger impact on consumers’ purchasing decisions. Every year, Dotcom Distribution engages an e-commerce consumer survey. In 2021, when asked if participants would make a purchase from a com- pany that doesn’t have a free return policy, 55 per- cent said no. When the same audience was polled this year, that numbers increased to 59 percent. “Companies can address this desire for free re- turns with a packaging strategy that includes pre- paid returns” Haggerty recommends. “To minimize
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The Koenig & Bauer management team then went outside and joined the students in transferring live saplings into empty breakfast cereal boxes to be brought home with instructions on how to plant them. Created in 2010 by the PPC, the TICCIT program is held at schools across the country around Earth Day. After classroom learning sessions, students pot tree saplings into paperboard cartons filled with soil to take home and plant with their families. The paper cartons will naturally biodegrade once plant- ed, completing the “trees into cartons, cartons into trees” lifecycle. In addition, Koenig & Bauer’s CI flexographic printing press division is investing in additional ser- vice technicians, consolidating its assembly opera-
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tions for faster build time, and reportedly making it easier for customers to order essential parts. The flexographic division is actively watching and responding to big global trends such as sustainabil- ity and recyclability of materials, according to the company, and its research and development team is actively testing materials, like new recyclable res- ins, to help the industry move forward. “During the past year, our flexo customers have reported an increased demand for plastic food packaging,” said Daniel Vilchez, Koenig & Bau- er’s Flexo Sales Director-Americas. “Data has also shown that the growing e-commerce trade is calling for weight-saving, flexible packaging.” To answer customer needs, Koenig & Bauer has invested in additional new service technicians to work hand-in-hand with customers. Additionally, Koenig & Bauer is planning to launch Webshop, an initiative that originated from its newspaper division. Webshop provides custom- ers with an online portal to easily order parts and other consumable items.
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Creation Reprographics Signs Fujifilm Deal Creation Reprographics, a dedicated prepress partner to packaging and label printers, has signed a four-year deal to supply Flenex FW, a sustainably focused water-washable flexo plate developed by multinational electronics and technology pioneer, Fujifilm. The business supports its print customers across the FMCG, food and beverage sectors with prepress, origination and workflow solutions that enhance environmentally optimized packaging and label production. In addition to integrating renewable technologies into its prepress facilities and holding ISO14001 accreditation for environmental systems manage- ment, Creation offers a collection of sustainability focused products and services for its print custom- ers. Alongside solvent-free flexo plate technologies, Creation champions color management services and fixed color palette (FCP) printing, which mini- mizes the need for spot color inks. Creation has also joined Business Climate Leaders, a contingent of UK businesses committing to halv- ing their carbon emissions by 2030, with the goal of making 2050’s ‘Net Zero’ targets more achievable.
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own purposes not only provides a convenience to customers, but the potential pass-along impres- sions that that packaging can garner, whether it’s reused to donate items to an organization, or to package goods or a gift for someone they know, is tremendous. Finally, it’s important for brands and their pack- aging partners to understand that it’s e-com- merce packaging is a company’s first impression on a company, so it’s critical that the packaging be both aesthetically appealing, as well as highly functional. “The problem is when something looks great, but doesn’t function easily or properly — for example, a beautifully designed box with zero protective fea- tures for the fragile item it’s carrying, or tons of plastic zip ties that do nothing but cause frustra- tion for the person opening the package, Haggerty said. “Developing attractive packaging that excites customers at the beginning of their unboxing expe- rience shouldn’t pave the way for a letdown later on. Try to find the right balance of presentation, protection, and practicality, and always keep your audience in mind during the design phase.”
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Mondi Awarded For Packaging Innovation Mondi, a global provider of packaging and paper, and French Les Crudettes - LSDH Group’s Vegetable Division, were recognized as a Gold winner at this year’s Packaging Innovation Awards by DOW for using recyclable Functional Barrier Paper manufac- tured by Mondi to protect ready-to-eat salads. This prize follows five other wins scooped last year for the paper-based solution. Mondi’s Functional Barrier Paper replaces plastic films and laminates traditionally used for FMCG and consumer products with a recyclable and renewable solution. It reportedly consists of 95 percent paper with a functional barrier layer and keeps Les Cru- dettes salad just as fresh as the previous alternative. Mechanical properties include puncture resistance, flexibility, printability and barrier protection. The applied coating technology creates individual barri- ers against grease and water vapor while ensuring freshness for up to 10 days – the same amount of time as with the former plastic packaging. Mondi used its EcoSolutions approach to work closely with Les Crudettes to help the company meet its sustainability goals of reducing the amount of plastic in its packaging for its salads. The packaging is verified as recyclable in the wastepaper stream in France and saves 137 tons of plastic per year. Addi- tionally, the solution supports Mondi’s MAP2030 sus- tainability goal to make 100 percent of its products reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025. Geostick Invests In Bobst Digital Master 340 Geostick Group has signed an agreement with Bobst for the purchase of a Bobst Digital Master 340 label press, a fully digitalized and automated production line, from printing to embellishment and die-cutting. The new digital master 340 offers printing, embellishment and cutting in a single pass, with native integration between the UV inkjet digital engine, the flexo and converting modules. Running at up to328 feet per minute in four or six colors plus optional digital white, the Digital Master 340 is said to bridge the gap between traditional digital and flexo machines. The modular architecture is said to allow cus- tomers to configure the exact machine they need – from a digital-only version to highly customized configuration – integrating all modules available in inline flexo. It also provides the possibility to be upgraded on-site at a later stage.
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FFTA Announces Recipients Of 2022-2023 Scholarships Foundation of FTA (FFTA), the charitable, educa- tional and scientific nonprofit arm of FTA, has an- nounced the recipients of its annual scholarships. Through its longstanding scholarship program, FFTA awards as much as $50,000 every year to students studying flexography and graphic com- munications. Five students were selected to receive a 2022 FFTA Scholarship, a $3,000 award given to high school seniors and college freshman, sophomores and ju- niors. They are: Jacqueline Bryant, Central Piedmont Community College; Elinna Oliver, California Polytechnic State Uni- versity; Cali Scholes, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Breanna Schuler, Ryerson University; and John Underwood, Illinois State University Jose Canas, a student at Central Piedmont Commu- nity College, was named the recipient of the 2022 Gary Hilliard FQC Scholarship. The Gary Hilliard FQC Scholarship, named in honor of the late Gary Hilliard, is a $2,500 grant awarded to a student to develop and execute a flexography-focused project. Avery Dennison Makes EUR 60 Million Investment Avery Dennison Corporation has made two in- vestments aimed at expanding its manufacturing capacity and improving factory efficiency in Eu- rope to meet growing demand for label and pack- aging materials. The company said it is one year into a three-year, EUR 45 million expansion of its facilities at Champ- sur-Drac, France. Enhancements include five new logistical buildings covering more than 8,700 square meters, a new automated warehouse, and an addi- tional hotmelt adhesive coater, scheduled to come online during 2024. At its Luxembourg facility specializing in labels made with acrylic emulsion adhesives, the compa- ny has undertaken an EUR 15 million project to redesign operational flow and add a new emulsion specialty coater. The coater is expected to come on- line during the first quarter of 2023. The company stated that these expansions will take the company closer to fully embracing Indus- try 4.0 practices by increasing efficiency, reducing operating costs, and freeing employees to perform safer, higher-value tasks.
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Siegwerk Acquires Ink Manufacturer La Sorgente Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA, an inter- national supplier of printing inks for packaging ap- plications and labels, has signed a contract to pur- chase the Italian ink manufacturer La Sorgente Spa. Founded in 1929, the family-owned company is located in Poppi (Arezzo), Italy, and manufactures water-based flexographic inks for paper & board applications as well as solvent-based inks for flexi- ble packaging. The deal includes the transfer of all technical ex- pertise, product portfolio and manufacturing equip- ment belonging to La Sorgente Spa. Siegwerk will continue to produce and serve customers from the production site in Poppi. As member of the Siegwerk family, La Sorgente Spa will remain a separate entity maintaining its own brand and product names. Both parties have agreed not to disclose any fi- nancial details. PCMC Opens Packaging Innovation Center Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of Barry-Wehmiller, welcomed 70-plus customers, suppliers and area supporters to its new Packaging Innovation Center on April 26 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tour and overview presentation. Located at PCMC’s headquarters in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the facility—focused on the printing and packaging industries—will serve as a resource for training, demonstrations and industry trials, along with research and development opportunities, said the company. The new center is said to feature the latest equipment for plate mounting, anilox roll la- ser cleaning, and central impression and inline flex- ographic printing. PCMC’s current partners at the center include 3M, All Printing Resources Inc., AV Flexologic, Clean Planet, Fox Valley Flexo Services, Harper Corpora- tion of America, Interflex Laser Engravers, INX In- ternational Ink Co., Miraclon, Rossini s.p.a., Sandon Global, tesa SE, Wikoff Color Corporation and XSYS, in addition to Hudson-Sharp, which is part of PCMC. In the future, PCMC will seek to expand the center’s capabilities by collaborating with additional compa- nies serving the flexographic printing industry. As part of the center’s educational focus, a three- day flexographic training seminar will be held there from June 21 to 23. Additional events are expected to be announced.
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Miraclon, home of Kodak Flexcel Solutions, has launched spot color support for PureFlexo Printing. Introduced in 2021 for process printing, PureFlexo Printing reportedly controls unwanted ink spread and allows for greater latitude on press. It reduces unscheduled press stops and ultimately improves businesses’ financial bottom line. Expanding Benefits Delivered as a new feature set for the Kodak Flex- cel NX Print Suite for Flexible Packaging, Miraclon stated that the new technology will enable flexible packaging printers to expand the benefits of Pure- Flexo Printing to higher volume anilox applications. “The rigorously tested and patented technology set now includes surface patterns with edge effects specifically designed to manage the ink flow char- acteristics of spot color inks,” said Dr. John Ander- son, Director of Advanced Printing Applications at Miraclon. Spot color support for PureFlexo Printing is in- cluded in a subscription to the Kodak Flexcel NX Print Suite for Flexible Packaging, an integrated platform. Registration Opens For Labelexpo Americas 2022 Tarsus Group, organizer of the Labelexpo Global Series, has announced that attendee registration is now open for Labelexpo Americas 2022. The show takes place between 13-15 September 13-15, 2022, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, a suburb of Chicago, Illinois. A special early bird entry price of $60 is available up to August 28, 2022. Getting A Masterclass Labelexpo Americas this year features a full two- day conference program and two masterclasses or- ganized by the Label Academy on Digital Embel- lishment and Self-Adhesive Materials. An early bird rate for of $396 is available for a single day confer- ence pass and $636 for both days if booked before 28th August. The masterclasses cost $700 each. The show will include the Global Awards ceremo- ny on the opening night of the show, which will be followed by an industry reunion party hosted by Labelexpo Americas. In the run-up to Labelexpo Americas 2022 a series of regional label industry roadshows will take place.
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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. Apex International www.apexinternational.com Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. www.andersonvreeland.com Apex International is an award-winning global lead - er of anilox rolls, sleeves, glue sets, metering prod - ucts, and print maintenance solutions. With five production facilities on four continents, a grow - ing portfolio of clients in over 80 countries, and a high-performance continuous-improvement culture, Apex’s mission is the customer’s production suc - cess. Through technical innovation, service, and manufacturing precision, Apex delivers reliable, durable, and predictable metering solutions to its client’s presses every day. ARC International www.ARCInternational.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. Eaglewood Technologies, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com Eaglewood Technologies provides the award-winning Sitexco Laser Systems, Sanilox ™ Systems and Sani- Blast ™ Mobile Service. Sitexco Laser Systems are the latest technology in anilox roll cleaning and are perfect for packaging and label printers. Sanilox ™ Systems are the global standard of reliable, environmentally safe anilox roll cleaning. Sani-Blast ™ cleaning service has been cleaning rolls for over 20 years and offer several cleaning options to minimize downtime.
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Great Plains Launches Redesigned Website
Great Plains Packaging has launched a new web- site at www.greatplainspkg.com . The new web- site has been designed to offer improved navigation and functionality, while allowing customers to see the all Flexo Label Printing, Paper Tubes & Cores, and V-Tough Edge Guards offerings by Great Plains Packaging. FLAG Concludes 10th Annual Meeting FLAG (Flexo Label Advantage Group LLC) just concluded its 10th annual meeting in Minneapolis, MN. More than 105 independent converter Mem- bers and Vendor Partners attended the networking and educational event. “Our theme for this historic meeting was ‘Think Forward’ — an appropriate message for Members who have been struggling with supply chain chal- lenges, HR-related issues and manpower shortages over the past two years,” said John McKay, Presi- dent and Founder. Held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting, FLAG distributed 11 awards during the FLAG 2021 Awards Banquet held at the US Bank Stadium, home to the Minnesota Vikings NFL team. 2021 FLAG Awards were: FLAG Vendor Partner of the Year Award - 2021: UPM Raflatac Brad Brown Strategic Partner Award: Judy Abel- man, Principal, LPC FLAG Gold Member Awards: The Gold Member award is presented to FLAG Members who have achieved Gold Member Rank- ing in their purchasing levels multiple times over the last four quarters and attended the Annual Members Meeting. Eight companies received the 2021 Gold Member Award: Amherst Label – Milford, New Hampshire Apogee Industries – West Chester, Pennsylvania ATL Corp. – Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin Creative Labels of Vermont – Winooski, Vermont Graphics Universal – Greencastle, Pennsylvania International Label & Printing – Elk Grove Village, Illinois Luminer Converting Group – Red Lion, Penn- sylvania Niagara Label – Akron, New York This year, FLAG visited Lofton Label & Packaging in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.
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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/
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DuPont Joins Apple’s Clean Energy Program
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DuPont has joined Apple’s Supplier Clean Energy Program. By participating in the program, DuPont has committed to use 100 percent renewable elec- tricity, including renewable energy credits (RECs) in its manufacture of all products for Apple – a key milestone in achieving renewable electricity and cli- mate stewardship goals outlined in DuPont’s 2030 Sustainability Goals. The announcement follows a series of actions Du- Pont has taken to support its Climate Action goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 30 percent by 2030, sourcing 60 percent of electricity from renewable energy and delivering carbon neu- tral operations by 2050: • In 2021, DuPont achieved 15 percent renew- able electricity, including renewable energy credits, which will be highlighted in the company’s sus- tainability report publishing on May 2, 2022. This includes DuPont’s Interconnect Solutions business (ICS) — part of the Electronics & Industrial seg- ment and manufacturer of products sold to Apple — which now powers 95 percent of its global oper- ations using renewable electricity. • DuPont is a member of RE100, a global envi- ronmental initiative led by the Climate Group in partnership with CDP, which brings together com- panies committed to shifting the electricity used globally in its operations to 100 percent renewable energy. • In 2021, the company signed a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC. The VPPA wind power project is scheduled to commence operations in 2023 and is expected to deliver approximately 528,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of wind-generated renewable electricity annually to the local grid. This is equivalent to approximately 25 percent of the company’s total electricity needs today. Hamillroad Software Opens New Office In Cambridge UK prepress company Hamillroad Software has moved to a new office space in Cambridge, UK. The office near the River Cam provides an Cam- bridge location for UK-based staff members to work and customers to visit. The open-plan space allows for print analysis, ad- ditional space for the growing customer support and development teams, and an work environment to attract top talent from Silicon Fen.
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Hamillroad Software UK-based prepress company Ha- millroad Software has appointed Dale Patterson as Vice President of Narrow Web Sales, North America. Based in North Carolina, Patter- son brings extensive sales experi- ence and success across the flex- ographic market in North America and Europe, as well as a wealth of experience in the print industry People & Places
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BW Flexible Systems, a Bar- ry-Wehmiller Packaging Systems company, has appointed Chris Frank to the role of Vice President of Operations.
As a member of BW Flexible Sys- tems’ executive leadership team, Frank will direct leadership for the engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and field service teams across the company’s global locations. Frank has been with BW Flexible Systems for 15 years. He began his tenure with the company as Di- rector of Supply Chain and was most recently Vice President of Customer Service. Frank is based out of the Duncan, South Carolina headquarters and will report directly to Doug Mc- Graw, President of BW Flexible System. BW Flexible Systems is one of several Barry-Weh- miller companies represented in BW Packaging Systems, which brings together the collective pack- aging capabilities of Accraply, BW Flexible Systems, BW Integrated Systems, Pneumatic Scale Angelus and Synerlink. Chris Frank
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