N.V. Business Publishers Corporation (with offices in New Jersey and Illinois) is truly the only trade journal specialist that serves the worldwide corrugated and folding carton industries with separate publications. The company is fully integrated with publishing, design, reproduction and origination. N.V. produces a selection of magazines (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and bi-monthly) exclusively covering every aspect of the Corrugated, Folding Carton, Flexographic Printing, and Recycling industries. An added extension for our worldwide publications is our affiliate in England, Brunton Publications, Ltd.
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Manufacturers Hit By Shutdown Costs U.S.manufacturers on average incur losses of around $1,174,000 per year due to production line shutdowns caused by label printing problems, a global study of IT directors in manu- facturing organizations has revealed. This is slightly below the global av- erage, with many companies losing more than $1.31 million each year. The study of 300 IT directors glob- ally, including 100 from the United States, found that on average more than two-thirds of manufacturers (67 percent) were having to shut down their production line for more than an hour if there was a problem with label printing, with an additional 21 percent saying the line had to be shut down for more than 30 minutes. Re- covery time was slightly faster but still problematic for U.S. manufactur- ers, with just more than half (51 per- cent) experiencing downtimes of 60 minutes or longer. The study also revealed that man- ufacturers – both globally and in the US – were having to pause pro- duction lines just under six times a
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T he Flexographic Technical Association has revealed the re- cipients of the 2021 FTA Excellence in Flexography Awards. The award-winning prints and printers were unveiled as part of FORUM 2021’s Awards Presentation, kicking off the Associa- tion’s two-week technical conference.
Wide Web — Best of Show
Recognizing the reality presented by the COVID-19 pandem- ic, the hundreds of print samples entered in the competition were judged remotely in FTA’s Virtual Conference Center. Using high-powered digital microscopes, judges observed each print magnified on their computer screen and debated their quality through more than a dozen scoring criteria. Six entries were awarded Best of Show: • The Eton Mess with Chargrilled Dates/Chargrilled Apricots Wrappers, printed by Sunshine FPC Inc (wide web category)
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• The Lerøy Torsk Lettsaltet Wrapper, entered by Mar- vaco on behalf of Westpak Oy AB (mid web category) •The Bioré Charcoal Anti-Blemish ScrubTube, printed by Berry Global (narrow web category)
Narrow Web — Best of Show
Hall of Fame FTA welcomed the newest inductee into the FTA Hall of Fame, as Jean Engelke becomes its 59th member. Engelke’s wide-ranging career in academia, market- ing, business development and print services was de- fined by the strong leadership, level-headed analytical mindset and unwavering drive she brought to every- thing in which she was involved. Engelke has served as a judge of the FTA Excellence in Flexography Awards; co-chaired, chaired and pre- sented at FORUM; served as a member and chair of the FTA Board of Directors and FFTA Board ofTrustees; participating on the Mentorship Leadership Team of
Mid Web — Best of Show
• The Member’s Mark Applesauce Tray, printed by Advance Packaging Corp (combined corrugated category) • The Roundup Multi-Purpose Sprayer Carton, printed byWestRock (preprinted linerboard category) • The M&S on the Bright Side Envelope, printed by Encore Group (envelope category)
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year on average due to such problems, with nearly three-quarters (77 percent globally and 69 percent in the US) saying their production line had to be paused four times or more in the past year as a consequence of labeling issues. Given the losses they are incurring due to shutdowns, it is unsurprising that 29 percent of the U.S. survey sample see ‘reducing costs’ and 22 percent see produc- tivity gains among the main benefits of modernizing/ automating their manufacturing processes, including labeling, with technology, while 31 percent reference ‘eliminating errors’ as a key driver. “Ultimately, the risks to production operations ex- tend well beyond full shutdowns,” Ken Moir, VP Mar- keting, NiceLabel.“Decentralized labeling for example, also adds risk to production operations.An ERP system is supposed to provide “a single source of truth” to business users. However, at many organizations there are as many versions of the truth as there are labeling locations.That is because in decentralized labeling op- erations, each facility may not be integrated with ERP and will be creating their own label formats and dupli- cated product and customer data. Packaging Industry Sees Growth The packaging industry in the United States is es- timated to grow from 583.3 billion units in 2020 to 624.1 billion units by 2025 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 1.4 percent, according to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets.com. Rigid plastics was the most used pack material with a volume consumption of 194.8 billion units, in 2020. Busier lifestyles, rising purchasing power and consequently growing demand for quick and on-the-go packaged goods is fueling growth in the packaging industry in the United States. Product packaging with convenient, functional, and eco-friendly formats are expected to gain greater pro- liferation in the country. Packaging Machinery Market Expands The global packaging machinery market reached a value of US $49.2 Billion in 2020, according to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets.com. Due to tech- nological progress, packaging machines have become more advanced and include numerous process opera- tions such as fabrication, filling, sealing, cleaning, com- bining, labeling, palletizing and overwrapping, accord- ing to the report.
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Designed to showcase the company’s range of co- rona technology, the exhibits, which include treat- ment units for applications such as extrusion, high- speed printing, converting, and narrow web, can all be demonstrated in operation. Green Packaging Market Rises The growing awareness regarding environmental conservation and sustainable living is one of the key drivers of the market. This, coupled with stringent governmental regula- tions for environment protection and the industrial trend of incorporating renewably sourced materials in the manufacturing process, is also significantly cat- alyzing the market growth. In addition to this, various industries have started to include green packaging as a part of their Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR). Driving The Market Moreover, an increasing number of initiatives im- plemented by governments of both developed and emerging nations to encourage the incorporation of green packaging across various industries is also projected to drive the market in the coming years. Other factors contributing to the market growth in- clude increasing research and development (R&D) activities and technological advancements in the manufacturing of green packaging materials such as bio-based resins. The new showroom and demo facility in Kolding is fully equipped with the latest surface treatment technology for online and in-person visits.
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Graphic Packaging To Acquire AR Packaging
Graphic Packaging Holding Company, a vertically-in- tegrated provider of sustainable fiber-based consumer packaging solutions, and CVC Capital Partners Fund VI signed a definitive agreement under which Graphic Packaging will acquireAR Packaging GroupAB, report- edly Europe’s second largest producer of fiber-based consumer packaging, for approximately $1.45 billion in cash, subject to customary adjustments. The proposed acquisition of AR Packaging is expect- ed to add $1.1 billion in annual sales and $160 million in annual Adjusted EBITDA. In addition, the combina- tion is expected to drive total synergies of $40 million over 36 months following close.The deal is expected to be immediately accretive to the company’s earnings per share and cash flow. The transaction, which has been unanimously ap- proved by the Boards of Directors of Graphic Packag- ing and AR Packaging, is expected to close in four to six months, subject to regulatory approvals. C-P Flexible Packaging Acquires Genpak Flexible C-P Flexible Packaging, a manufacturer of flexible packaging based in York, Pennsylvania, has acquired Genpak Flexible from the Jim Pattison Group. Genpak Flexible is a North American supplier of compostable packaging and offers a range of patented flexible pack- aging solutions. C-P Flexible Packaging is a portfolio company of First Atlantic Capital, a New York–based private equity firm. With facilities in Aurora, Ontario, and Lakeville, Min- nesota, Genpak Flexible provides custom die-cut roll- stock and pouches, as well as paper-based laminations. This strategic investment is said to complement C-P Flexible Packaging’s converting and printing capabil- ities with a North American footprint now consisting of six locations with more than 750 employees. Pack Print To Be Held In 2022 The next edition of PACK PRINT INTERNATION- AL, International Packaging and Printing Exhibition for Asia, will be postponed to February 9–12, 2022, at BITEC in Bangkok,Thailand.The move to next year from the original September 2021 dates will allow for optimum international participation.At the last staging in 2019, international exhibitors accounted for about 60 percent of the 325 participating companies and the more than 19,000 visitors came from 62 countries.
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AM Etichette Modernises With Nilpeter FA-17 AM Etichette has installed a new FA-17 flexo press from Nilpeter.The Italian printer specializes in self-ad- hesive labels and shrink sleeves.
that they comply with the relevant regulations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and do not other- wise adulterate the food and confirm that the materials are safe and technically suitable for their intended use. Esko Partners With Boots Retail USA Integrated prepress software and hardware solu- tions company Esko, has partnered with Boots Retail USA to introduce a streamlined content process that increases productivity by an estimated 50 percent, according to the company. Boots merchandising materials are typically refreshed twice per year,requiring a high degree of teamwork and collaboration to coordinate. By introducing WebCenter collaborative workflow management software and Me- diaBeacon digital asset management from Esko, Boots has streamlined merchandising, creative, and promo- tional work across its portfolio that includes cosmetics brands No. 7, Soap & Glory, and Botanics. With Web- Center and MediaBeacon in place, the Boots team can collaborate from a single source. Guided automatically through the entire process of content creation through distribution, the team has trackable feedback and assets on hand to ensure faster approvals.
UPM Raflatac Achieves Food Safety Certification
BestBrightHalfHOUSE.qxp_Layout 1 9/12/18 4:26 PM Page 1 Food compliance management starts from raw mate- rial selection and the design of the products, to further covering the facilities and production processes as well as deliveries and market documentation. In the United States, the responsibility rests with the food packer or brand owner to evaluate its packaging materials, ensure UPM Raflatac has had its factories in the United States certified to the ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Manage- ment System standard; UPM Raflatac’s various manage- ment systems are certified and regularly audited by a third-party auditing company. The factories in Mills River and Fletcher, North Car- olina as well as Dixon, Illinois, join the company’s five European factories and Changshu, China factory as certified to this standard. Additionally, the compa- ny’s slitting and distribution terminals throughout the Americas are aligned to this standard.
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Derschlag Installs Bobst Master M6 Inline Press
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Derschlag has invested in a new Bobst Master M6 Inline press as part of a large expansion at the German company’s site in Bad Berleburg, North Rhine-West- phalia.The nine-color UV flexo machine was chosen in expectation of ongoing growth in demand for flexible packaging and new sustainable materials. Derschlag is a family-owned packaging manufactur- er providing aluminium foil and plastic film products to the food,dairy, cosmetics and pharmaceutical indus- tries, and traces its roots back to 1957. The new Bobst Master M6 press was installed in 2020 along with additional die-cutting and converting machinery,while a brand-new production facility with more warehousing is also in progress.
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The press reportedly handles all types of substrates for labels, flexible packaging, or folding carton, and can be fitted with multiple printing and inline finish- ing processes, including screen and gravure printing. When configured for flexible packaging, unsupported films from 12-micron PET and 18-micron BOPP can be printed, as well as PVC shrink films, alu-foil, lami-tubes and light cartonboard up to 300 gsm. The Master M6 can be equipped with DigiFlexo reg- istration and pressure adjustment and oneECG color management for non-stop production through a fully digitalized press operation, according to the manufac- turer. Job changeovers can be performed in less than one minute with only a few meters of waste. ( Left to right ): Thomas Reckert, BU-Director Flexi- ble Packaging & Label DACH, Bobst; Michael Scholz jr. & Michael Scholz sen., Members of the Board, Derschlag.
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Sigma Labels Adopts Water-Washable Plates
Sigma Labels, a manufacturer of self-adhesive labels in the Gulf Region, has implementedAsahi Photoproducts CleanPrint AWP water-washable flexographic plates.
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President’s Award Two recipients received the 2021 FTA President’s Award, given by theAssociation’s president to industry members who demonstrate a significant dedication to aiding in its endeavors.
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This year’s honorees are: • PJ Fronczkiewicz, Product Manager at XSYS Global, a division of Flint Group, an experienced speaker at FTA events—including FORUM, Fall Conference and Membernars—and through active participation with FQC and the FIRST Executive Committee. • Joe Riccardella, Continuous Improvement Manager at ABX Innovative Packaging Solutions, who focuses on continuous improvement—not only of the flexo- graphic print process but also its practitioners—but also through his work on FQC research projects, serv- ing on multiple FQC committees, speaking in and co-chairing FORUM sessions, and achieving FIRST Im- plementation Specialist Certification FTA Sustainability Excellence Awards FTA announced two winners of the 2021 FTA Sus- (Cont’d on Page 11)
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Koenig & Bauer’s Invests In Apprenticeship Program After investing in a 18-month apprenticeship pro- gram, Koenig & Bauer has announced that two of its students have graduated and are now working in the field in the United States. Kaitlin Sullivan and Flavio Tello-Saenz are trained electricians and working at cus- tomer sites. Both graduated fromTexas State Technical College with associate degrees before joining the Koe- nig & Bauer apprenticeship program.
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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.
Sullivan, who earned an A.S. Degree in Wind Energy Technology (WET), and Tello-Saenz, who earned an A.S. Degree in Mechatronics, began their internships in mid-Janaury 2019. In Germany, they received a mix of working in the press assembly hall, specialized training in the training center at the factory, and classes at the GermanApprenticeship School located at the Radebeul factory near Dresden while at night taking German les- sons at the Goethe Institute. Since their return, they’ve been supporting German electricians with machine in- stallations and will soon be working on their own. Kaitlin Sullivan is a trained electrician who gradu- ated from the 18-month Koenig & Bauer apprentice- ship program.
GLBC Named Best Managed Company
Great Little Box Company Ltd / Ideon Packaging (GLBC) has been recognized for overall business per- formance and sustained growth with Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation for the 17th consec- utive year.The 2021 Best Managed program award win- ners reportedly demonstrate leadership in the areas of strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and com- mitment, and financials to achieve sustainable growth. Great Little Box Company Ltd./ Ideon Packaging (GLBC) began operations in 1982 in British Columbia, Canada and currently operates from its headquarters in Richmond, BC.
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tainability Excellence Award, as well as two honorable mentions.
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Additionally, Rose City Label Co (sustainability pro- grams category) and Emmerson Packaging (innova- tions in sustainability category) each received an hon- orable mention. Technical Innovation Award FTA announced three recipients of the 2021 FTA Technical Innovation Award, which has recognized disruptive, groundbreaking and innovative technolo- gies impacting the package printing industry for more than 25 years. • Fathom Optics, for its Light Field Technology Soft- ware, enabling printers to add 3D-like effects without
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Siegwerk Joins Initiatives For Circularity In Packaging During the first quarter of 2021 Siegwerk has joined two initiatives to promote circularity in packaging.The first initiative, 4evergreen, is a cross-industry alliance with members representing the whole packaging val- ue chain and aiming to optimize fibre-based packaging circularity as well as climate performance. 4evergreen endeavors to raise the overall recycling rate of fibre-based packaging to 90 percent by 2030. The goal is to be accomplished through the initiatives and insights from different workstreams comprised of 4evergreen members focusing on different aspects of collection, sorting and recycling as well as the circular design of fibre-based packaging. The second initiative, CosPaTox, is an EU project to establish a quality standard for non-food plastic post-consumer recyclates from mixed feedstock input streams. A recognized obstacle to introducing recycled plas- tics to package consumer goods is the scarcity of qual- itatively acceptable recyclates.While there is a reason- ably large volume of generally usable post-consumer waste already collected and processed in many EU countries, these don’t meet the legal requirements for food safety. Enabling the use of recycled non-food plastics for cosmetics or cleaning products packaging is an im- portant part of creating circularity in the value chain. To address this, CosPaTox initiative is working to- wards the creation of additional quality definitions. In scope of the project are the following applications:
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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 to - day’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 performance, and environmental benefits. Flint Group www.flintgrp.com Flint Group Flexographic Products develops, man - ufacturers and markets an extensive portfolio of printing consumables, including: nyloflex ® photopoly - mer printing plates and processing equipment, and dayCorr ® die-cutting blankets and anvil covers. With a strong customer focus, unmatched service and support, and superior products, Flint Group strives to provide exceptional value, consistent quality and continuous innovation to customers around the world. Harper Corporation of America www.harperimage.com We’ve made ceramic anilox rolls longer than any - one in the world and pride ourselves on being the best in the world. Whether wide web, narrow web, newspaper, or corrugated markets, Harper continu - ously strives to bring new flexographic products and services to the printing industry that will improve the quality of your graphics. Flexotecnica’s patented Safe Sleeve Change ® system and Speedy Clean ® auto washup system are designed to give converters a competitive edge through Flexotecnica’s commitment to research and development. Sales, service and support for Flexo - tecnica presses is provided by KBA North America, Inc. in Dallas, Texas with U.S. resident technicians, an extensive spare parts inventory and an experi - enced, dedicated service staff. KBA-Flexotecnica – Get the Edge www.kba-flexotecnica.com/en/
• Cosmetic “leave-on” products. • Cosmetic “rinse-off” products.
• Detergent and other home and hygiene products. In addition to the determination of toxicologically safe threshold levels, the project aims to create a har- monized analytical test methodology that can be used quickly and reliably on site by recyclers. Siegwerk joins the ranks of major European brand owners from the cosmetics, hygiene, and detergents and cleaning agents sectors, as well as recycling com- panies, plastic manufacturers and plastics processors that have joined the consortium.
Catapult Print Extends Hamillroad Partnership
Prepress company Hamillroad Software has extend- ed its three-year contract with label and packaging converter Catapult Print. The team at Catapult has been working with Bellissi- ma since launching the business in 2018.
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the use of additional materials (prepress/graphics category).
SuperCorrExpo 2021 August 8–12, 2021 Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL
Labelexpo Europe September 21-24, 2021 Brussels Expo Brussels, Belgium
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CorrExpo 2021 September 27 - 29, 2021 St. Louis, Missouri
FTA Fall Conference October 4-6, 2021 Frisco, TX
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Label Congress 2021 September 29-October 1, 2021 Brussels Centre Expo Brussels, Belgium
TLMI Annual Meeting October 17-19, 2021 Naples Grande Beach Resort Naples, FL
Rheonics
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Labelexpo Europe April 26-29, 2022 Brussels Centre Expo Brussels, Belgium
Labelexpo Americas September 13-15, 2022 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont, IL
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A B Graphic International Dirk Raming has become the new- est addition to the German sales team of A B Graphic International (ABG), joining recently recruited Michael Rüschenbeck and existing Sales Man- ager Klaus Nordlohne. Raming joins ABG following a 13- year sales role at his father’s firm,Flex- Well GmbH, where he was involved
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