Board Converting News, January 26, 2026

Board Converting News® is published weekly by NV Business Publications, PO Box 802, Manasquan, NJ 08736-0802. Sub- scription Rates in U.S. and Canada: $275 per year or $395 for two years. Overseas rate USD $395 per year. No part of this pub- lication may be reproduced without written permission. Len Prazych - President/Publisher: lprazych@nvpublications.com Ashley Prazych - Assoc. Editor: aprazych@nvpublications.com Robyn Smith - Vice President Sales: rsmith@nvpublications.com Greg Kishbaugh - FMN Editor/Sales: flexo@nvpublications.com A&V At 65 (CONT’D FROM PAGE 47) ally, AVCE, a high-performance direct engraving material for the letterpress and dry offset markets, is introduced. The engineering team also designs the Demounter 77, a specialized solution for delaminating mounted printing plates from printing sleeves. 2011 : Acquires Flexolutions, a leading distributor of flexographic materials in Canada. 2012 : Acquires The Provident Group, a manufacturer and supplier of Doctor Blades and End Seals. 2018 : Installs the first AVxpose unit in Ohio, an expo- sure system for digital imaging and thermal applications, which is subsequently updated in 2024 with enhanced au- tomation, including a PLC interface and LED touchscreen. 2023 : Acquires Grimco’s flexographic division to fur- ther strengthen its presence and support in Canada. 2024 : Acquires Adheso-Graphics, a manufacturer of pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for various printing ap- plications, including corrugated, wide web, narrow web, offset, and letterpress. Anderson & Vreeland operates as a family-run enter- prise, maintaining a strong commitment to its customers. Beyond distributing global flexographic supplies and equipment, the company manufactures its own line of con- sumables and equipment at its Bryan, Ohio, facility. The organization functions as a valuable resource, employing a consultative method to identify effective and advanced technologies within its portfolio. This approach involves educating customers on how these products can improve their financial outcomes, followed by integration of solu- tions through its in-house field service team and indus- try-leading partner relationships. To explore the comprehensive range of flexographic solutions, equipment, and services offered by Anderson & Vreeland, visit https://andersonvreeland.com/ .

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