FMN | April 30th, 2018

Flexo Market News

Packaging Hall of Fame Nominations Open

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The Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame Commis- sion will be accepting nominations for the 2018 Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame class from April 16 to June 15. Coordinated by PMMI,The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, the Pack- aging Hall of Fame awarded packaging leaders who substantially impacted the industry from 1971 until 2014.As the industry evolved, the Hall of Fame Com- mission paused for a cycle to ensure it included an accurate representation of all deserving nominees. With its return this year at PACK EXPO International, being held October 14-17 at McCormick Place, Chica- go, Illinois, processing professionals will join packag- ing nominees for the first time. PACK EXPO International and the co-located Healthcare Packaging EXPO will reportedly bring to- gether 2,500 exhibitors showcasing their packaging innovations to 50,000 attendees in more than 1.2 mil- lion net square feet of exhibit space. Print Technologies Association Joins CPO The Coalition for Paper Options (CPO) — the only stand-alone coalition devoted exclusively to protect- ing citizen access to paper-based information — has welcomed its newest members: the Association for Print Technologies (formerly NPES) and the Ideal- liance.These new members have joined with Printing Industries of America, the American Forest & Paper Association, the Envelope Manufacturers Association and a host of individual corporations in the paper manufacturing, printing and mailing industries as fi- nancial supporters of the Coalition for Paper Op- tions’ efforts to protect access to paper-based resources and information. Harper Receives New ISO Certification Harper Corporation of America, Charlotte, North Carolina, has achieved certification to ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System The certification is valid for three years and is provided by DNV GL – Business Assurance. ISO 9001 is the most widely used quality manage- ment standard and has recently undergone a periodic update to better reflect modern business challenges. Last modified in 2008, the new version of ISO 9001 is the result of input from business and technical ex- perts around the world.

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.

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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