Flexo Market News
costs, including 17.2 percent feeling that input prices would rise at least 5 percent. • Inventories: Respondents anticipate inventories will decline 0.4 percent over the next 12 months, solid improvement after being expected to fall 2.8 percent in the May survey. Nonetheless, it was the sixth con- secutive quarter with expected declines in invento- ries. Roughly 31 percent of manufacturers anticipate reduced inventories over the next year, with 24.9 per- cent expecting increases and 44.0 percent seeing no changes. The reduction in inventories over the past few quarters means that stockpiles are becoming de- pleted, and if demand accelerates, that should necessi- tate additional production. • Health Insurance Costs: Manufacturers predict health insurance costs will rise 5.8 percent over the next 12 months, edging up from 5.7 percent in the previous survey, which had been the lowest rate of growth since the question was added in the third quar- ter of 2014. In the latest figures, 56.5 percent expect costs to increase 5 percent or more, and 15.3 percent see costs rising 10 percent or more. Packaging Industry COVID-19 Videoconferences Return After taking a summer hiatus,AICC,The Independent Packaging Association, is offering its next COVID vid- eoconference Friday, September 18, at 11:00 am EST. This session, titled COVID-19 & FFCRA Updates - What’s Now &What’s Next , will feature guest speaker Christine Walters, J.D., MAS, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, & Inde- pendent Consultant, FiveL Company. On April 1, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) took effect as did the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) regulations. Since then, the U.S. EEOC and DOL have published updates, interpretations, and guidance advising employers on how to comply.Then, on August 3, a judge ruled that four (4) provisions of the DOL’s regulations were not enforceable. The vid- eoconference will review the latest news and devel- opments. Additionally, the AICC, with the support of AICC Ed- ucation Investor Pamarco, is offering Anilox Selection/ Maintenance & Ink Management/Control, a new webi- nar,Wednesday, September 16, at 2:00 pm EST. This webinar will discuss in detail the key drivers in selecting the correct engraving for an application, establishing an understanding on volume, and devel- oping the maintenance procedures to get maximum value from the company’s anilox investment through proper care and handling. Manufacturers’ Survey (Cont’d from Page 8)
Adheso-Graphics, Inc. www.adheso-graphics.com
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. ARC International www.ARCInternational.com Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. www.andersonvreeland.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. DuPont Packaging Graphics www.cyrel.com/na 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 today’s digital workflow revolution, DuPont has been driving innovation in the Flexo and package printing indus- tries. The Digital Cyrel® FAST imaging system has been broadly recognized for its efficiency, productivity, print performance, and environmental benefits.
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