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duce print-ready artwork efficiently and avoid rework. • Flexo Platemaking showcased how companies can take control of their flexo plate production. • Printing presented ideas to help tackle the in- creased complexity of mixed printing environments (flexo, digital, gravure, offset) with extra attention to achieving color consistency and improving printing press uptime. • Finishing showed how companies with digital fin- ishing departments can get the absolute most out of their equipment, their workflows and their staff. During the sessions, users contributed their own ex- periences working with changing packaging regula- tions, creating photo-realistic 3D packaging and successfully implementing an extended gamut print- ing process. In one specific workshop, Esko conduct- ed an event-wide exercise to map each participant on a large-scale workflow diagram, specifying roles, com- munication channels and requirements in order to build a giant visual map of the connected value chain. Executive Summit, Brand Owner Track For the first time, there was a one-day concurrent Ex- ecutive Summit. While EskoWorld always focuses on sessions that benefit those who build workflows and operate Esko tools, the Executive Summit focused on inspiring business owners and decision makers about solutions and opportunities to improve their business- es.The objective was for customers to develop deeper trust relationships with Esko, built on intensive inter- action among decision makers on relevant business, technology and economics subjects. In addition, EskoWorld was home, once again, for a Brand Owner track. Those responsible for brand packaging can understand how to efficiently manage packaging and packaging assets as part of the go-to- market process and work with partners throughout the complete packaging supply chain. EFI Acquires CRC Information Systems Electronics For Imaging, Inc. has acquired privately held CRC Information Systems, a Reynolds and Reynolds company, headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. CRC, which is based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a provider of business management information sys- tems (MIS) for commercial printers and packaging label and forms printers throughout the United States and Canada. While financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, it is not expected to be material to EFI’s Q2 or full year 2017 results.
I NTERNET D IRECTORY
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.
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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