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Future Of Flexo Initiative Plans Gala Event reported by Greg Kishbaugh TT he Future of Flexo Initiative, a consortium of industry lead- ers that actively promotes the future health of the flexo in- dustry through scholarships to university students studying flexo, will be sponsoring a gala and fundraiser to be held dur- ing the upcoming Labelexpo Americas show in Rosemont, Illi-
Kodak Plans To Sell Flexo Division Kodak announced it has begun a process to sell its Flexographic Pack- aging Division.The company has en- gaged UBS Investment Bank as its financial adviser for the transaction. Kodak’s Flexographic Packaging Division (FPD) produces and mar- kets the FLEXCEL NX system of flex- ographic imaging equipment, printing plates, consumables and re- lated services. For the last twelve months, FPD reported revenues of $150 million and Operational EBIT- DA of $33 million. During this peri- od, FPD has achieved a 9 percent increase in revenue and 18 percent Operational EBITDA growth. FPD currently employs a staff of approxi- mately 300 people. During the sale process, Kodak will reportedly continue to make investments in FPD by expand- ing manufacturing capacity, de- veloping advanced technology and increasing its headcount to meet customer needs. Kodak also announced it had en- tered into a non-binding letter of in-
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nois.The event is scheduled to begin at 5:30 at the Rosemont Theater on Wednesday, September 26, at the close of Labelex- po’s second day. The Future of Flexo Initiative, founded by OMET Americas, Inc., is a consortium of flexographic suppliers and printers that support the flexographic printing and packaging industries’
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The two new design labs at Rutgers and WMU are part of the ICPF Corrugated Packaging University En- dowment Awards program in which ICPF’s 25 part- ner universities, as well as other colleges around the country, were invited to submit proposals to expand or create new corrugated curricula. Nine campuses that submitted proposals will re- ceive funding and donations over a four-year period to create or expand curricula. Additionally, all univer- sities across the nation have been invited to annually submit additional corrugated packaging curricula proposals for ICPF’s packaging award assistance. Rutgers Packaging Engineering currently offers two programs, a Packaging Engineering Major and the Packaging Engineering Certificate. Western Michigan University’s Graphic and Printing Science (GPS) along with Paper Engineering (PE) and Chemical Engineering (CHEG) is located within the Department of Chemical and Paper Engineering. Resource Label Acquires Ingenious Packaging Resource Label Group, a full-service provider of pressure sensitive label, shrink sleeve and RFID/NFC technology for the packaging industry, has acquired Ingenious Packaging, Toronto, Canada, a labeling so- lutions provider. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Resource Label is a long-standing portfolio compa- ny of First Atlantic Capital, a private investment firm, and TPG Growth, the middle market and growth eq- uity investment platform of TPG, which joined the Resource Label sponsorship group as a significant in- vestor in May 2018. Ingenious services customers across the food, bev- erage, health and beauty, spirits, nutraceutical, distrib- ution, tobacco and pharmaceutical industries. Ingenious is fully equipped with flexographic, digital and offset printing capabilities, offering pressure sen- sitive, cut and stack and in-mold labels, as well as shrink sleeves and banding products. Flexo Market News I NTERNET D IRECTORY Adheso-Graphics, Inc. www.adheso-graphics.com AGI manufactures, distributes and converts current tech- nology flexo mounting tapes and backing systems for cor- rugated 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 thickness range re- quirements and specific adhesion systems for all flexo mounting requirements. We provide technical service and problem solving services for unique customers & applications. Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. www.andersonvreeland.com A&V manufactures a complete line of photopolymer plate processing systems and is a leading distributor of flexo- graphic platemaking materials. A&V also sells digital imag- ing systems and software specifically designed for flexography. ARC International www.ARCInternational.com ARC International is a world leader in the manufacturing of roller products for flexography. The latest nanotechnolo- gy laser engraving in our Charlotte and Las Vegas manu- facturing facilities ensures superior quality and consistency in anilox rollers. Comexi Group Industries S.A.U. www.comexigroup.com The Comexi Group is a leading supplier of quality flexographic C.I. presses for the flexible packaging indus- try worldwide. We also provide solventless laminators, slitter/rewinders and related peripheral equipment such as automatic wash-up systems, solvent recovery sys- tems, automatic roll unloaders, and plate cylinder/sleeve storage systems. DuPont Packaging Graphics is the world’s leading suppli- er of flexographic printing systems in digital and conven- tional formats; including Cyrel® brand photopolymer plates, Cyrel® FAST processing equipment, Cyrel® round sleeves, mounting and finishing 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 industries. The Digital Cyrel® FAST imaging system has been broad- ly recognized for its efficiency, productivity, print perfor- mance, and environmental benefits. DuPont Packaging Graphics www.cyrel.com/na 10 September 3, 2018 Flexo Market News www.nvpublications.com EXTRUSION | PRINTING | CONVERTING 500+ MIRAFLEX presses worldwide MIRAFLEX The newest generation with W&H fully-integrated VISION system for press automation and maintenance-free TURBOCLEAN ADVANCED E inking and wash-up system. 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The company was founded in 1963 by the family of Richard Bol- nick, who will remain as President of Citation, as a di- versified distributor of printing and labels. Both Rich Bolnick, President of Citation, and Freder- ick Youngs, Chief Operating Officer of Citation, will continue in leadership roles and will become share- holders of AWT. Citation operates out of a single pharmaceutical- and medical-grade facility in Hauppauge and employs approximately 100 employees. Diversified Labeling Converts Label Waste To Clean Energy Diversified Labeling Solutions (DLS), a PS label converter with five U.S. locations headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, has found a cost-effective waste management solution that saves 2 million pounds of label matrix annually from reaching landfills. At the same time, the solution provides a clean burn- ing fuel source for energy companies. This is part of DLS’ commitment to improving the environ- ment and creating sustainable ways to operate its business. Working in conjunction with Channeled Resources who sources and qualifies label feedstock for energy companies; waste hauler Republic Services; and Con- vergen Energy, a waste converter and power compa- ny; DLS now has its label production waste turned into fuel pellets that are then used to power an elec- tric utility plant. The pellets are burned as a substitute for coal, de- creasing the need for the fossil fuel and reducing CO2 emissions by 40 percent. Flexo Market News I NTERNET D IRECTORY Eaglewood Technologies, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com Eaglewood Technologies is the Anilox Roll Cleaning Ex- pert! We are the creators of Laserlox™ Systems, Sanilox™ Systems and Sani-Blast™ Mobile Service. Laserlox™ and Laserlox™ Flexi are the latest technology in anilox roll cleaning. Sanilox™ Systems are the global standard of reli- able, environmentally safe anilox roll cleaning. Sani-Blast™ cleaning service has been cleaning rolls for over 20 years and offers several cleaning options to minimize downtime. Flint Group Flexographic Products develops, manufactur- ers and markets an extensive portfolio of printing consum- ables, including: nyloflex® photopolymer 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. Flint Group www.flintgrp.com Harper Corporation of America www.harperimage.com We’ve made ceramic anilox rolls longer than anyone in the world and pride ourselves on being the best in the world. Whether wide web, narrow web, newspaper, or cor- rugated markets, Harper continuously strives to bring new flexographic products and services to the printing industry that will improve the quality of your graphics. J I MacWilliam Co., Inc. www.jimacwilliam.com Used equipment for flexible packaging, folding carton, paper, film, foil and non-woven industries. Professional, knowledgeable service for more than 30 years. KBA-Flexotecnica – Get the Edge www.kba-flexotecnica.com/en/ 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 Flexotecnica presses is provided by KBA North America, Inc. in Dallas, Texas with U.S. resident technicians, an extensive spare parts inventory and an ex- perienced, dedicated service staff. Mark Andy, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of nar- row and mid-web printing and converting equipment. The company has a rich history of delivering solutions to in- crease productivity and profitability for the label and pack- aging markets. The company supplies leading global brands including Comco printing/converting machinery, Mark Andy printing/converting machinery and UVTechnolo- gy curing systems and replacement parts. Mark Andy, Inc. is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with sales and dis- tribution offices in France, Switzerland, and the UK. Mark Andy, Inc. www.markandy.com 12 September 3, 2018 Flexo Market News www.nvpublications.com Overnight Labels Adds Nilpeter Press the customers who buys from e-commerce web- sites tends to return their package if they don’t like the packaging. This aforementioned situation creates new oppor- tunities for the packaging market, which will posi- tively inf luence the f lexographic printing inks market size by 2024. Based on products, water-based inks are projected to grow at a CAGR over 4.5 percent by 2024. Solvent- based inks accounted for more than 25 percent of the total flexographic printing inks market share in the forecast period. Packaging applications registered for more than 28 percent of the global flexographic inks market size by 2024. Strong growth in the food & beverage, cos- metic and pharmaceutical industry along with in- creasing packaging demand in these industries will boost the industry growth in the forecast timeframe, according to the report. The Asia Pacific flexographic printing inks market size was more than $3 billion in 2017 in the forecast period. Sturdy growth in the food & beverage, phar- maceutical and cosmetic industry, particularly due to improved consumer lifestyles, is the major factor con- tributing industry growth in the region. Overnight Labels, Deer Park, New York, a full-ser- vice, label and flexible packaging printing company, has added a 13th press, a new Nilpeter FB 4200. It is an 8-color press with UV and hot air drying for UV and water-based inks. This machine can run labels, shrink sleeves and flexible packaging, and is ONL’s 6th Nilpeter press. Flexographic Printing Inks Market To Hit $14B By 2024 The flexographic Printing Inks Market is expected to cross $14 billion by 2024, according to a new re- search report by Global Market Insights, Inc. Strong product demand in the flexible packaging industry will drive the flexographic printing inks market size in the forecast period. The flexographic printing inks has its extensive application in the packaging of products in food & beverage and cosmetics industry. The rise in the numbers of e-commerce websites has amplified the package printing opportunities. For instance, a survey from Pack Expo shows that 34 percent of Flexo Market News September 3, 2018 13 www.nvpublications.com KBA Continues Rebranding To Koenig & Bauer On the occasion of its 200th anniversary last year, KBA went back to its roots and returned to its found- ing name Koenig & Bauer as part of a global brand re- launch. In a continuation of this rebranding this year, the company will be changing the names of all of the global business units, subsidiaries, and agencies to be aligned with this new brand and to better reflect its international stature in the graphic arts industry. Effective immediately, KBA North America Inc. is now named: Koenig & Bauer (US) Inc. And, KBA Canada, Inc. is now named: Koenig & Bauer (CA) Inc. Koenig & Bauer (US) is located in Dallas,Texas and a member of the Koenig & Bauer Group, which was established 200 years ago inWürzburg, Germany. Green Bay Packaging Celebrates $500M Expansion Green Bay Packaging, Green Bay, Wisconsin, held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate its new mill. According to the Governor’s office, the $500 million project is expected to preserve more than 1,400 jobs and create 200 new ones statewide. The Governor’s office reported that Green Bay Packaging’s $500 million investment will be one of the largest economic development projects in state history and the largest ever in Brown County. In Brown County alone, this new investment is expect- ed to preserve 1,100 jobs. The mill is expected to be fully operational in the spring of 2021. Smithers Pira Plans Inaugural E-commerce Conference Smithers Pira is launching a new conference this fall, focusing on Packaging For E-commerce (E-PACK Summit). Taking place September 18-19 in Chicago, Illinois, E- PACK Summit is the first cross-sector con- ference focusing on technical discussions around leveraging the packaging industry to fulfill the grow- ing e-commerce market; E-PACK 2018 will bring to- gether brand owners, retailers, packaging converters, equipment, and software suppliers. Focusing around the theme, Bridging the Gap On The Path To Delivery , this year’s two-day program will focus presentations, panel discussions, and case stud- ies looking at the full landscape of the e-commerce packaging market including supply chain workflow, the CPGs perspective, future outlooks and more. Get your company in front of the flexo industry’s key decisionmakers. Flexo Market News’ readership is comprised of Presidents, Owners, VPs and General Managers of flexo operations — the key people who make decisions on equipment purchases. An ad in Flexo Market News is a direct sales meeting with thousands of the industry’s best thinkers and most influental leaders. The Top Minds In The Flexo Industry Are Waiting To Hear From You Reach Owners, President, VPs and General Managers To boost your market presence contact: Greg Kishbaugh / 317-306-1060 / flexo@nvpublications.com Tom Vilardi / 732-245-3702 / tvilardi@nvpublications.com Robyn Smith / 910-553-4055 / rsmith@nvpublications.com 14 September 3, 2018 Flexo Market News www.nvpublications.com A HEALTHY PLAN FOR BUILDING PROFITS FINAT Launches #LABELicious Competition International label association FINAT has launched its #LABELicious competition to attract fresh, creative and enthusiastic industry talent.The initiative follows the finding of the latest FINAT Radar industry survey that discovered how challenging it is for the industry to attract a newly skilled next generation workforce. The competition also marks FINAT’s 60th anniver- sary, and its aim is to increase awareness among stu- dents and young professionals about the creative, technical and leadership skills involved in shaping to- morrow’s labels and label sector.The goal is to educate students and young professionals about the exciting and challenging opportunities the industry offers and how their innovative spirits can make a difference. The #LABELicious competition features three cate- gories, all of which have an important sustainability aspect.These include: • Brand Design : The winning entry will demon- strate how in 2025 a branded label will create an out- standing experience, competitive advantage and added value for a brand in its own product category. • Smart / Intelligent / Multifunctional Labels :The winning entry will demonstrate how technology adds value to a label through new functionality, other than branding alone. • Out of The Box : The winning entry will demon- strate how out-of-the-box-thinking, combining both creative design and technology, offers new applica- tions and added-value possibilities in product label- ing. This could also present a vision of the entrant’s future work environment in the industry. As further details and rules for the competition are being developed, the project is designed to demon- strate how the label profession is evolving, how la- bels and adjacent technologies are key to the success of brands and industry processes, and ultimately, why the label industry is an attractive work option for young talent. FINAT plans to develop this project throughout 2018 and 2019. It will work with a wide range of partners and stakeholders, including companies in the label industry, national associations, national and international media, and partners from vocational ed- ucational institutions and universities. The YMC will hold its fifth Global Congress from September 5-7 in Bucharest, Romania.This year’s pro- gram will focus on best practices in HR aspects, inter- nal relations and managing workforce, logistical challenges, and future developments in packaging from a brand owner's perspective. Flexo operations are tough to keep healthy. Margins rely on everyone and everything performing and delivering according to plan. That’s why The ARChitects of Flexo should be part of that plan. Behind your ARC International representative is a team of flexo-focused gurus. They’re all trained to ensure that everything rolling on your flexo line is engineered to give you healthy profits. From ink consumption, to volumes and densities, to hard lines and soft fades— if it involves moving, coating, or printing a substrate, The ARChitects of Flexo have the evidence-based proof and scientific insight to make your line run true and fruitful. Why not put your best team on the line? Contact ARC today. Together we’ll draw up a plan to give you a healthy bottom line. Meet us in Chicago! booth #3002 ARCInternational.com 800-526-4569 The ARChitects of Flexo Flexo Market News September 3, 2018 15 www.nvpublications.com items will all di- rectly benefit the Future of Flexo.” The goal of the gala is to highlight the urgent need for recruitment and proper training for the health and fu- ture of flexography. “Today, as we are seeing an aging in skills and knowl- Future Of Flexo Gala ( Cont’d from Page 1) developing workforce with scholarships, educational programs, funding for student industry-related travel and other initiatives designed to ensure the health of flexo. Additional Initiative members include Durst, Tresu Group, Apex International, Avery Dennison, BST North America, Erhardt+Leimer, FLEXcon Company, FLEXOconcepts, FLEXOgrafix, FlexoWash, grafiKontrol, ICP | Nicoat | MinusNine, K Laser, Liberty Capital Group, MacDermid Graphic Solutions, Martin Automat- ic, Nazdar InkTechnologies, PhoseonTechnology, Rossi- ni s.p.a., RotoMetrics, spgPrints, tesa tape, inc, and Vetaphone. The Gala will include a black-tie optional dinner, a raffle, live music and the opportunity to test drive a Ferrari. Celebrating Flexo “The 2018 Gala is not just a celebration of the suc- cesses of our giving community, but a celebration of the recipients of the generous donations that our community makes,” said Claudio Semenza, the Fu- ture of Flexo Chair. “These recipients include young people involved in the study of flexography. The generous campaign contributions that have been made and the proceeds from the evening’s raffle Earlier this year, the Future of Flexo Initiative donated $5,000 to Illinois State University’s Department of Technology. edge base, it is paramount that we all work together to grow and mentor young people, create awareness for industrial jobs and develop a pipeline of qualified workforce members for the future,” said Semenza. The Join the Network Gala is an invitation-only ex- clusive event where C-Suite executives, business de- cision makers and thought leaders from around the world will be able to connect, discover and support the future health of flexo. If interested in attending, the Future of Flexo Initia- tive asks that you contact your local area network member to apply. Executive Outlook The annual Executive Outlook Special Report exclusively from Flexo Market News is now available in print and online at www.nvpublications.com . · ARC International · Bobst · Mark Andy Anderson & Vreeland BST North America · DuPont · FLXON · Uteco · Windmoeller & Hoelscher Nilpeter 16 September 3, 2018 Flexo Market News www.nvpublications.com PRINT THE FUTURE SM SAVE THE DAT E | S EP T EMBER 26 | 5 : 30 PM ROSEMONT THEAT RE | BY INV I TAT ION ONLY I n t e r e s t e d i n a t t e n d i n g ? Co n t a c t y o u r l o c a l a r e a n e t wo r k memb e r t o app l y. J o i n t h e F u t u r e o f F l e x o Co n s o r t i um i n o u r i n ag u r a l y e a r, f o r a n e v e n i n g o f c h a r i t y, c o c k t a i l s , l i v e mu s i c a n d d i n n e r p l us a n e x c l u s i v e o pp o r t u n i t y t o t e s t d r i v e a F e r r a r i . T h e Jo i n the Network Ga l a i s a n e x c l u s i v e p l a t f o r m wh e r e C - S u i t e e x e c u t i v e s , b u s i n e s s d e c i s i o n ma k e r s a n d t h o u g h t l e a d e r s f r om a r o u n d t h e wo r l d c o n n e c t , d i s c o v e r a n d s u p p o r t t h e f u t u r e h e a l t h o f fl e x o . T h e F u t u r e o f F l e x o I n i t i a t i v e s u p p o r t s t h e fl e x o g r a p h i c p r i n t i n g a n d p a c k a g i n g i n d u s t r i e s ’ d e v e l o p i n g wo r k f o r c e w i t h s c h o l a r s h i p s , e d u c a t i o n a l p r o g r ams , f u n d i n g f o r s t u d e n t i n d u s t r y r e l a t e d t r a v e l a n d o t h e r i n i t i a t i v e s d e s i g n e d t o e n s u r e t h e h e a l t h o f fl e x o . PRESENTING NETWORK MEMBERS OMET Americas, Inc. Durst Image Technology US, LLC SUPPORTING NETWORK MEMBER TRESU Group PARTNERS NETWORK MEMBERS Apex Inter national Aver y Dennison BST Nor th America Erhardt+Leimer FLEXcon Company FLEXOconcepts FLEXOgrafix FlexoWash grafiKontrol ICP I Nicoat I MinusNine K Laser Liber ty Capital Group MacDer mid Graphics Solutions Mar tin Automatic Nazdar Ink Technologies Phoseon Technology Rossini s.p.a. RotoMetrics spgPrints tesa tape, inc. Vetaphone FlexoTech FTA IMDA L&NW Narrow WebTech packagePrinting Flexo Market News Thanks to Live Music & Food Sponsor Gibson’s Italia. | Event Logistics and Gift Bags by the Italian American Chamber of Commerce - Midwest. Vetaphone Joel Bartelt of Dotray & Associates Inc, based in the Twin Cities of Min- nesota, has been appointed to repre- sent Vetaphone in the Midwest of the United States. PIA The Idealliance and Printing Indus- tries Alliance Foundations have an- People & Places Classified Advertising Rates: Boxed Ads: Print: $95.00 per column inch, On-Line: $95.00 , ($65.00 if placed with print ad). To place ad call (847) 441-5645. Ads may be faxed to (847) 441-5652 or emailed to: advertising@nvpublications.com. Mail Blind Box Replies to: Flexo Market News, N.V. Busi- ness Publishers, 540 Frontage Rd., Suite 3124, Northfield, IL 60093-1230. Indicate Box# on lower left corner of envelope. For exclusive content and breaking news please visit www.flexomarketnews.com Joel Bartelt nounced that the 2018 Franklin Luminaire Committee has selected Benny Landa, inventor, entre- preneur, philanthropist, and “Father of Commercial Digital Printing,” as the recipient of the 2018 Franklin Award for Distinguished Service. The award has been presented for more than 60 years to leaders in the military, politics, business, jour- nalism and communications for their outstanding achievements and contributions to American society. The award, named for Benjamin Franklin, a printer by trade, will be presented to Landa at the annual Franklin Luminaire Awards on Wednesday, October 17, at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers in New York City.The gala is jointly presented by the Print Drives America Foundation and the Idealliance Foundation. In other news, Printing Industries of America an- nounced that Dr. Jerry Waite of the University of Houston was the 2017 recipient of the Education Award of Excellence and the Print Production Pro- gram at Carroll County (Md.) Career and Technology Center was the 2017 recipient of the Frederick D. Kagy Education Award of Excellence. Initiated in 1984, the PIA Education Award of Excel- lence is awarded annually to an academic representa- tive in recognition for outstanding contributions to education and training in the graphic arts. Dr. Waite was recognized for leadership that has directly result- ed in a distinguished program and service to graphic communications education. Professor Waite founded the University of Hous- ton’s graphic communications program and shrewdly transformed it in 2009 to Digital Media, a standalone baccalaureate degree program that covers print media, packaging, motion media, e-commerce, e- media, and gaming and simulation. TLMI Lauren Walsh has been named Director of Opera- tions for TLMI.Walsh will immediately be managing all administrative and accounting functions, and will be overseeing all facets of TLMI’s day-to-day operations. 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