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Smurfit Kappa acquired two integrated paper- based packaging businesses, Industria de Embalagens Santana and Paema Embalagens, based in Brazil, for a total consideration of approximately $186 million. Graphic Packaging International , Atlanta, Geor- gia, entered into an agreement to acquire 100 per- cent of the outstanding equity of folding carton manufacturer Walter G. Anderson, Hamel, Minnesota. The WG Anderson deal follows the completion of Graphic Packaging’s takeover of Mexico’s G-Box and it entering a deal to acquire Australia’s Colorpak. Print Pro Inc. , Greenville, Wisconsin, installed a new gearless flexo press from Uteco, in an attempt to grow its tissue and towel wrap business. Garlock Printing & Converting, installed two new Uteco presses, one in its Gardner, Massachusetts, facility and the other in its Reno, Nevada, facility. M&M Printed Bag in Chino Hills, California, added its second Uteco Onyx press. Label Impressions, a label and flexible packaging printer in Orange, California, expanded its operations into a new 30,000-square-foot manufacturing space. In tandem with the expansion, the company installed two additional 10-color Nilpeter presses in 13-inch and 17-inch widths to assist in the development of unique label and pouch products, such as its “softscreen” print - a low cost alternative to expen- sive screen printing. Flint Group , as part of its strategy to grow in strategic market segments, acquired Advanced Color Systems, Inc. (ACS) located in Tualatin, Oregon. Ad- vanced Color Systems manufactures and distributes water-based inks in North America and also exports to some countries outside of North America. Pro Mach, Inc. , Cincinnati, Ohio, an integrated packaging solutions company, acquired EPI Labelers, New Freedom, Pennsylvania. EPI Labelers is a dedicat- ed manufacturer of labeling products for packaging and promotional needs, providing for a large contin- gent of consumer snack food and bakery brands. Pure Pak ,which is located in Phoenix, continued its rapid expansion by adding a second Uteco press in just three years, an 8-color Onyx 808. Poly Print, located in Tucson, added a 10-color Onyx 108. The newest member to the Uteco family,Arizona Flexibles located in Lake Havasu City, purchased an 8-color Onyx 808. Amcor Ltd . bought BPI China, the Chinese sub- sidiary of British Polythene Industries plc, for US$13 million.BPI China has one plant in Xinhui, in southern China, with blown film and flexographic printing lines.
TECHNICALLY SPEAKING. . .
JAMES CARSON 29 Years of Industry Experience
James knows Flexo! Committed to the market since 1946 , our business culture and value for relationships have been the drivers and differentiating factors behind our position as the most successful global flexographic anilox supplier to date. From offering the most extensive portfolio of products on the market, to offering the best consultative advice and delivering an overall superior customer service; all underpinned by our passionate corporate culture, Pamarco has been able to build enduring and meaningful relationships with converters and OEM suppliers around the globe. Increased profitability is our goal for every client. Pamarco products, technical support and an understanding of the desires and dreams of our converters gives us the unique ability to stimulate positive growth. We provide each client with ready access to a team that is dedicated to improving both their printing processes and their productivity. Our consistent service and support delivers not only a product, but improved profitability as well.
Talk with your Pamarco Representative about specifications for your application. Email flexosales@pamarco.com or visit www.pamarco.com
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