FTA Announces New Dates For Fall Conference 2022 FTA’s Fall Conference 2022 will take place Octo- ber 11-13 in Covington, Kentcky, just over the riv- er from Cincinnati, Ohio. The event will explore the theme “The Future Is Here” with flexographic industry professionals addressing topics in eight technical sessions. The dates were recently moved by one week to avoid conflicts on the fall calendar. $600M Graphic Packaging Expansion Nears Completion The $600 million Graphic Packaging International factory expansion in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is near- ing completion, according to the company. Graphic Packaging is in the final stages of “an ex- tensive checkout and commissioning process” for the expansion of its Kalamazoo operations. Graphic Packaging made a commitment to invest the money and also create 25 new jobs as part of an “economic incentive package” initially proposed in 2019, the company said. The company has since hired 140 new employees to staff the expansion, GPI said. More than 40 percent of the recycled paperboard for the North American market will be manufac- tured at the Kalamazoo mill, the company said. Based on initial estimates, K2 will reduce green- house gas emissions by nearly 20 percent, reduce water usage by 300 million gallons annually and reduce purchased energy by 18 percent across the company’s Coated Recycled Board) manufacturing platform in North America. F4SS Forges New Partnership With PMMI F4SS, the Foundation for Supply Chain Solu- tions, has formed a new strategic partnership with PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Process- ing Technologies. Effective January 2022, PMMI will provide man- agement support for F4SS adding to its portfolio of Association Partners that includes The Cold Pressure Council, CPA, The Association of Contract Packag- ers and Manufacturers, The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) and OMAC, The Organization for Machine Automation and Control. The next F4SS Conference will be held March 6-8, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will focus on Sup- ply Chain’s role in Saving Our Planet.
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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. Apex International www.apexinternational.com Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. www.andersonvreeland.com Apex International is an award-winning global lead - er of anilox rolls, sleeves, glue sets, metering prod - ucts, and print maintenance solutions. With five production facilities on four continents, a grow - ing portfolio of clients in over 80 countries, and a high-performance continuous-improvement culture, Apex’s mission is the customer’s production suc - cess. Through technical innovation, service, and manufacturing precision, Apex delivers reliable, durable, and predictable metering solutions to its client’s presses every day. ARC International www.ARCInternational.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. Eaglewood Technologies, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com Eaglewood Technologies provides the award-winning Sitexco Laser Systems, Sanilox ™ Systems and Sani- Blast ™ Mobile Service. Sitexco Laser Systems are the latest technology in anilox roll cleaning and are perfect for packaging and label printers. Sanilox ™ Systems are the global standard of reliable, environmentally safe anilox roll cleaning. Sani-Blast ™ cleaning service has been cleaning rolls for over 20 years and offer several cleaning options to minimize downtime.
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