Flexo Market News
ICG Welcomes Vista Color ( Cont’d from Page 9)
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market, while safeguarding our independent opera- tion. From disaster recovery to group purchasing, we have much to gain as a member. But more than that, we have a sounding board, an educational outlet for our employees, and an intimate forum where leaders come together to learn from one another and work through shared challenges.” Playing Host Vista Color is hosting the ICG’s technical confer- ence on printing and prepress in October. “This will give members the opportunity to see Vista Color’s technologies in action,” said Jay Willie, Executive Di- rector of the Independent Carton Group. The ICG’s 19 members collectively represent more than $800 million in annual sales and nearly 1,500 years of packaging history. ICG membership enables independents to reduce costs, continually improve operations, implement disaster recovery plans, edu- cate employees, expand services and apply best practices. Apex Customers Win In Three Flexo Award Ceremonies During three recent 2017 award ceremonies, numer- ous Apex International customers were nominated and 34 were declared award winners for their submis- sions printed with Apex anilox technology. EFTA Benelux, FlexoTech and FlexoStars recognized the finest in flexo printed paper and corrugated board. The 2nd EFTA-Benelux Flexo Awards, a biennial competition that accepts entries from printers in Bel- gium and The Netherlands, was held in Antwerp on November 9th. During the ceremony, seven of eight print gold awards were Apex customers: Max Aarts B.V. ; Oerlemans Plastics B.V.; Etiket Nederland; Pa- pierindustrie Adriaan Dekker B.V.; Mondi Poperinge; and double award-winner VPK Packaging N.V. On November 23rd, during the FlexoTech Awards, four Apex customers took home a gold award: Cov- eris; Stora Enso; Smurfit Kappa CRP; and Flex-N-Roll. The French Technical Association of Flexography (ATF) held its 31st edition of FlexoStars in Saint-Malo on December 14th. Gold winners that printed with Apex anilox technology were: Sical; International Paper; Richard Laleu; Gascogne Sacs; Lysipack; and Palamy. Gascogne Sacks was also awarded the Techni- cal Jury Award, and Smurfit Kappa Colorys received the Artistic Jury Award. Additional Apex customers also received silver & bronze awards and nominations in all three events.
Eaglewood Technologies, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com
Eaglewood Technologies is the Anilox Roll Cleaning Ex- pert! We are the creators of Laserlox™ Systems, Sanilox™ Systems and Sani-Blast™ Mobile Service. Laserlox™ and Laserlox™ Flexi are the latest technology in anilox roll cleaning. Sanilox™ Systems are the global standard of reli- able, environmentally safe anilox roll cleaning. Sani-Blast™ cleaning service has been cleaning rolls for over 20 years and offers several cleaning options to minimize downtime. 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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