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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Global Flexo Innovation Awards Revealed
Editor Jackie Schultz Retires
Industry veteran Jackie Schultz, Editor of CORRUGATED Today, has announced her retirement with the publication of the November/ December issue, which will also be the last issue of the publication. Jeneane Vilardi,
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M iraclon has announced the 13 winners of the Global Flexo In- novationAwards,which recognize businesses that are driving the transformation of the flexo industry with the help of Kodak Fl- excel NXTechnology.More than 200 entries from24 countrieswere
and Daniel Brun- ton, co-owners of Corrugated Today LLC, confirmed that Jackie Schultz, has announced her re- tirement, effective
judged by an independent panel of eight flexo indus- try experts during a hy- brid session that saw the judges convene both in person and through digital collaboration applications. With high quality a pre-condition of entry, submissions were evalu- ated on four criteria: the efficiency of the com- pany’s workflow, con- version from other print processes to flexo, the degree of creativity in the
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October 31.Without an editor to car- ry the book forward,Vilardi and Brun- ton decided to close the publication after the Nov/Dec issue. A Keen Eye For Detail Jackie began her career as a reporter working for daily newspapers in Day- ton and Cleveland,Ohio. She switched to business trade journalism in 1985 when she joined Harcourt Brace Jo- vanovich, a publishing company that had relocated its offices from New
graphic design and the level of sustainable business practices in the project. Excellence in two categories received a silver award (seven winners), in three categories a gold award (five winners) and in all four categories a platinum award,demonstrating to the industry and to the winner’s customers a commitment to the highest level of print production. This year, Lorytex (Uruguay) became the first winner ever to receive the platinum commen- dation.The judges also awarded Highest Honors to four of the winners that they believed demonstrated the biggest impact on advancing the flexo printing process.
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Fathom Optics, Grace Label Inc and Conflu- ence Brewing Company, United States (Joint En- try) — Gold Grace Label and Fathom Optics created a 3D multi-di- mensional moving image on a standard flexo press without any additional steps. Mega Embalagens, Multipack & Pontyn, Brazil (Joint Entry) — Silver Mega Embalagens combined the Extended Color Gamut (ECG) process with the Flexcel NX printing matrices to combine four different jobs, resulting in a saving of three printing setups and 23 plates in addi- tion to the 40 percent reduction in setup time. Sunshine FPC & Trisoft Graphics, United States (Joint Entry) — Gold California-based Sunshine FPC, as vertically integrated manufacturer, and prepress trade shop,Trisoft, convert- ed a gravure job imported from overseas, thus yielding freight and time savings as well as improved quality control. By printing on a sustainable plant-based substrate, Sun- shine reduced the total gauge,size and dimension of the package, eliminating a lamination process and reducing waste and power consumption.
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“At a time where all of us were experiencing the addi- tional challenges because of the pandemic, these win- ners prove that we’re not only part of an incredibly re- silient industry,but one that continues to innovate with companies that drive creativity and efficient, consistent and sustainable manufacturing processes,” said Grant Blewett, Chief Commercial Director, Miraclon. “The high conversion rates from other printing processes to flexo, focus on fixed color palette printing, and ef- forts to maximize on-press productivity and efficiency that also contribute to sustainability that we have seen in so many of the entries, all demonstrate how much the flexo industry is set to become the print process of choice for packaging.” Out of the top 13 companies, seven winners are based in Latin America, three in Europe, two in North America, and one in the Asia Pacific region. Highest Honors Winners: Bosisio SA, Celomat SA & Mondelez SA, Argenti- na (Joint Entry) — Gold Bosisio SA and Celomat worked together to prove flexo a cost-effective and high-quality alternative to gravure for Mondelez, meeting their need for shorter turnaround times and lower costs. This included Ex- panded Color Gamut (ECG) implementation.
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York City to Cleveland. She worked on several HBJ pub- lications, eventually becoming the Editor of Paperboard Packaging and the Executive Editor of Official Board Markets in 1991. At SuperCorrExpo 2004, she was approached by the late Michael Brunton and his son Dan, Managing Di- rector of Brunton Business Publications, along with the late Ted and Tom Vilardi, founder and owners of NV Business Publishers, to join their companies and launch CORRUGATED Today. Despite the gloomy eco- nomic prospects at the time, both the Vilardis and the Bruntons saw the value and efficacy of a glossy tech- nical magazine to be published six times per year for the North American corrugated packaging industry; the logical person to spearhead this venture would be Jackie. She took the reins of the publication with the publication of the Jan/Feb 2005 launch issue. Success From The Start Having earned a following in the industry from her previous 13-year tenure with a competitor, Jackie made CORRUGATED Today a success from the get-go. And she and the magazine only got better. In addition to her responsibilities on CORRUGATED Today, she also wrote for Folding Carton Industry and Board Con- verting News.Over the years, Jackie has received many awards for her writing fromThe Society of Profession- al Journalists and the American Society of Business Publication Editors. Sadly, Mike Brunton passed away this year,Ted Vilar- di in 2013 and Tom Vilardi in 2018.Their vision creat- ed a successful magazine, brilliantly edited and well respected by the industry. It seems appropriate that CORRUGATEDToday retire along with Jackie. “We cannot thank Jackie enough for her tireless work over the last 16 years,” said Daniel Brunton.“Her knowledge of the industry and focused research en- sured readers had a well-produced magazine from cov- er to cover. She is well respected and will be missed by advertisers and readers alike now that she has chosen to retire and enjoy more family life.We wish Jackie all the very best.” “Jackie often told me she was in awe ofTed,Mike and Tom,” recounted Jeneane Vilardi. “She was concerned she might not live up to their expectations, but she had nothing to worry about! Her industry knowledge and reporting skills made her the ultimate asset!” “It is a really tough decision, as CORRUGATEDToday was one of my first business ideas I pitched toTed,Tom and Mike,”added Brunton.“They were not 100 percent convinced it would work, but time proved otherwise. We have had a fantastic run, but the way in which we
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are sharing content and reporting has changed mas- sively, particularly over the last 18 months and Jackie was becoming increasingly aware that content could become stale if we had to wait 8 weeks for the next issue. Although CORRUGATED Today will conclude with the Nov/Dec issue, rest assured that NV Business Publishers and Brunton Business Publications will continue with their primary role of keeping convert- ers in the North American market up to speed with all the latest news.” “I have worked with Jackie since she became the ed- itor of Paperboard Packaging in 1991,” said NV’s Pres- ident/Publisher Robyn Smith. “Her writing skills and commitment to excellence have always been top notch. We had success with PB and OBM and held our own against the NV/Brunton powerhouse. What a delight for both of us to become part of that team! In the past 30 years we have forged not only a formidable business relationship but also a personal friendship. I will miss being part of CORRUGATED Today but won’t say that I’ll miss Jackie as I foresee our friendship continuing. I look forward to hearing about her plans and ventures with Steve as they learn to relax and enjoy retirement.” Siegwerk Launches New Sustainable Business Agenda Siegwerk has launched a new sustainable business strategy entitled HorizonNOW. The strategy combines the term“Horizon”, in reference to the company’s New Horizons 2025+ business strategy and “NOW”, because the challenges of sustainable development require im- mediate action.To ensure the success of HorizonNOW, the initiative focuses on seven measurable targets based on the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals to be realized by 2025.These include: • Achieve carbon neutral scope 1 and 2 emissions globally; • Ensure 100 percent of Siegwerk suppliers are com- mitted to UN Global Compact Corporate Social Re- sponsibility (CSR) requirements; • Establish product environmental footprint data for 100 percent of Siegwerk products; • Be the trendsetter for the safest inks by proactively improving Siegwerk’s products and setting new indus- try standards in consumer and environmental safety; • Manage portfolio so that 75 percent of all products or services sold enable reusable, renewable or recycla- ble packaging; • Achieve a minimum gender representation at the executive level of 15 percent; and • Ensure a Total Incident Rate (TIR) of less than 1.0.
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Technofilms, Guatemala Technofilms reduced the spot colors used in this job from four to two, translating into a 22 percent reduc- tion in set-up times. In another job, the company used new packaging materials manufactured from more sustainable polyethylene foam films to reduce weight — by 11 percent in this case — and enable more effi- cient packing for transit. Teruel – Papeis Amalia Ltd, Brazil Teruel worked with three brands to adapt and create packaging designs and new substrates that not only matched the quality of the product when previously produced gravure, but also enhanced sustainability cre- dentials and eliminated steps in the post-print process. In addition to the 13 winners, the judges highlighted the contributions of the following entrants: • CR Serigrafia Srl & Esbe Srl , Italy, (Joint Entry) • Mondi Halle GmbH, Werner & Mertz GmbH, Knecht GmbH and Flexicon AG, Germany (Joint Entry) • Papierfabrik Palm, site plant Seyfert, Reichen- bach an der Fils, and D&W Flexo-Manufaktur GmbH & Co. KG, Osterwieck, Germany (Joint Entry) • Rotoplast d.o.o., Hungary • Z Due, Italy .
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BestBrightHalfHOUSE.qxp_Layout 1 9/12/18 4:26 PM Page 1 Printed inside the box, the image created an en- hanced ‘unboxing’ experience for consumers in a highly efficient manner — the post-print cost 30 per- cent less than lith , and flexo post-print also signifi- cantly reduces lead time for re-orders. Victory Graphics & Caps Cases, United King- dom (Joint Entry) Produced for luxury fashion brand The Rake,Victory and Caps used a single FLEXCEL NX Plate to create the photographic-quality image with its challenging mix of highlights and dark shadows. with printer and brand to establish how best to im- prove colors or textures, including the choice of var- nish. Using Flexcel NX Plates, results were achieved at 150 lpi and a production speed of 130 tubes per minute. Tadam & Gruppo Sada spa, Italy (Joint Entry) Tadam’s customer Sada proposed converting from offset to flexo to streamline the production workflow, and as a result shortened the production time from 20 working days to six hours.The job was printed using FLEXCEL NXC Plates and DIGICAP NX Advanced Pat- terning, achieving a minimum dot hold of 1 percent.
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Glenroy Unveils Sustainable Flexible Packaging Portfolio At Pack Expo Las Vegas, Glenroy Inc., a flexible pack- aging company and the exclusive converter of the pre- made Standcap Pouch, announced “TruRenu” as the official brand name for their sustainable flexible pack- aging portfolio to help brands and retailers achieve their sustainability goals. TheTruRenu sustainable flexible packaging portfolio features recyclable pouches and film laminations that qualify for the How2Recycle store drop-off label pro- gram, post-consumer recycled (PCR) pouches and film laminations made with up to 53 percent recycled con- tent, the premade STANDCAP Pouch in a PCR format with up to 48 percent recycled content, and the new recycle-ready premade STANDCAP Pouch, an 100 per- cent Polyethylene structure designed to meet all the critical technical recycling guidelines from the Associ- ation of Plastic Recyclers (APR). FlexoPrint Invests In LabelHub Prepress Optimum Group company FlexoPrint has invested in LabelHub to manage its digital label artwork. LabelHub is an online platform for digital label man- ufacturers and their customers, which provides auto- matic prepress. Customers upload PDF artwork files into the system, receive instant preflight feedback and a print-ready status or simple instructions on how to fix the PDF files. After that, step and repeat files are automatically generated and sent directly to the digital press. The interface provides an overview of artwork and label specifications, with search and filter functions that help facilitate a simple re-ordering process. Avery Dennison Receives How2Recycle Label Avery Dennison has received the How2Recycle label for RFID paper hang tags.The label has been assigned based on a number of factors that How2Recycle con- siders: applicable law, collection (access to recycling), sortation (MRF package flow), reprocessing (technical recyclability), end markets. This development follows many years of research and development within Avery Dennison Smartrac to develop a combination of materials, adhesives, and inlay construction to enable RFID labels to be recy- cled alongside any other residential recycling stream, meaning they can be transformed with any other pa- per-based materials.
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AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, has several virtual training options for members during October. Created with the support of AICC member, alliant- group, the webinar Employee Retention Credit ,Tues- day, October 19, will walk attendees through the Em- ployee Retention Credit, why it applies to members, the latest changes to the tax code from the IRS, and how members can qualify for these critical credits and incentives.To date, alliantgroup has helpedAICC mem- bers uncover more than $15 million in credits and cash refunds. Wednesday, October 20,will have members come to- gether to work on Building Trust in New or Evolving Roles with a new AICC speaker, Milton Corsey, Direc- tor of Human Capital Solutions, AchieveNEXT. Many people have changed roles in the last few months.This webinar will help attendees understand the impor- tance of being trustworthy, rate their trustworthiness, and ensure that competence, consistency, caring are all in place to succeed in a new role. Benchmarking Created with the support of AICC member Guide- wheel, Operations Leaders: Get More FromYour Ma- chines Through Benchmarking ,Tuesday, October 26, will help attendees learn to boost throughput and mar- gins with benchmarking.Attendees will get more from existing machines and see the financial impact bench- marking can have on operations. Attendees will learn What Every Process Improve- ment Professional Needs to Know ,Thursday, October 28, with instructor Scott Ellis, EdD. The webinar will provide an overview of the mindset, methods, and tools required to effectively lead a company’s efforts to improve quality and productivity to become a learn- ing organization. Esko Introduces CDI Crystal 4260 XPS Esko has launched its latest plate making solution, the CDI Crystal 4260 XPS. The CDI Crystal 4260 XPS can reportedly be operat- ed with just one hour of training,with single touch op- eration using an intuitive screen interface and enables unattended operation.The Esko XPS Crystal technolo- gy combines UV main and back exposure, using LEDs that always emit consistent UV light as opposed to tra- ditional exposure frames, which use lightbulbs with fluctuating output.
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DS Smith Issues 2021 Sustainability Report
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Each year DS Smith publishes a comprehensive sus- tainability report detailing progress against its sustain- ability objectives. Highlights of the report include: • 100 percent of its designers trained on our Circular Design Principles; • 4 percent reduction in CO2e per ton of production compared to last year; • 23 percent reduction in CO2e per ton of produc- tion compared to 2015; • 5 percent reduction in water abstraction per ton of like-for-like paper production compared to last year; • 32 percent reduction in waste to landfill per tonne of like-for-like paper production compared to last year; • 37.5 percent female representation on Plc Board; • 14 percent reduction in Lost Time Accidents (LTAs) versus last year; and • 57 biodiversity projects launched in our local communities. The company celebrated achieving seven of its Now and Next Sustainability Strategy targets, from training 100 percent of its designers on its Circular Design Principles to implementing water stress mitigation plans at 100 percent of its sites at risk of water stress. The company maintains that 100 percent of its papers are recycled or chain of custody certified, 100 percent of its forests hold forest management certification, 100 percent of its in-scope sites hold FSC certification, 100 percent of its in-scope sites hold ISO 50001 certifica- tion and 100 percent of its in-scope sites engage in community activities. The company reported it reduced carbon emissions by 23 percent per ton of production compared to 2015 and by 4 percent per ton of production compared to last year.This performance supplements its announce- ment of a science-based target to reduce emissions by 40 percent per ton of production compared to 2019 and commitment to reach Net Zero emissions by 2050, elevating its plans to decarbonize its circular business. A B Graphic Expands Global Footprint A B Graphic International (ABG) has opened a new manufacturing facility in Girona, Spain. ProducingABG branded products, the investment will be used by En- prom Solutions, part of the ABG group, to manufacture nonstop winding machines, converting lines, sleeve machines and automated customized products. The Spanish converting machinery specialist was jointly acquired by ABG and Kocher + Beck in July 2019.
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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.
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BestBrightHalfHOUSEtwo.qxp_Layout 1 9/12/18 4:28 PM Page 1 And by manufacturing its diverse offering of packag- ing products with a +95 percent landfill diversion rate, the Outlook Group has long been a guide for custom- ers looking for solutions to divert their own packaging Outlook Group reportedly has a legacy in leading customers to reap the benefits of source reduction, downgauging product materials to use the thinnest pressure sensitive film liner in the industry. Outlook Joins Sustainable Packaging Coalition Outlook Group, a printed packaging converter based in Neenah, Wisconsin, is now a member of the Sus- tainable Packaging Coalition (SPC).The SPC is a voice on sustainable packaging with membership that rep- resents the entire packaging value chain including global brands, material producers, material converters, retailers, NGOs and waste management providers. Outlook Group works to leverage its combination of packaging capabilities, including labels, flexible pack- aging and folding cartons, to reduce complexity for its brand owner and retailer customers, and to bring sustainability to their businesses. In support, Outlook Group offers sustainable packaging roadmap develop- ment, material selection and design for recycling con- sultation services, inventory management programs and automation strategy.
waste from landfills. Outlook Group has earned multiple awards related to sustainable business in recent years, including the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) Busi- ness Friend of the Environment Award, theTag & Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI) Environmental Leader- ship Award, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Recycling Excellence Award. GSE Partners With PRETHINK INK GSE has joined the PRETHINK INK network — a group of printing industry suppliers promoting the adoption of water-based inks. Established by BASF, the PRETHINK INK network is dedicated to raising awareness about the capabilities of water-based technology, and providing guidance on best practice. The network includes companies from across the packaging value chain, including machine and tooling manufacturers, raw materials providers, ink makers, packaging converters and brand owners. PRETHINK INK network partners also includes Actega, Comexi Group, Druckfarben, Follmann, Grupo Consist, NNZ, Quimovil, Saueressig, Silbo and UTECO Group.
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Two Sides Leads Anti-Greenwash Campaign As economic pressures around the globe continue to mount, banks, telecom providers, utility companies and even governmental organizations are increasingly focused on switching their customers from paper to digital services to cut costs.All too often, their custom- er communications attempt to mask these cost-saving efforts, justifying the switch with unsubstantiated en- vironmental marketing appeals such as “Go Green – Go Paperless” and “Choose e-billing and save a tree.” “Not only do these greenwashing claims breach es- tablished environmental marketing standards like the U.S. Federal Trade Commission Green Guides and the ISO 14021 standard, they also are extremely damaging to an industry that has a solid and continually improv- ing environmental record,” saidTwo Sides NorthAmer- ica President Kathi Rowzie. “Far from ‘saving trees,’ strong market demand for sustainably sourced paper encourages responsible forest management and sup- ports the long-term health of forest resources. Many of the organizations we engage are surprised to learn that over the last 30 years, U.S. forests have expanded by some 18 million acres, while net forest area in Can- ada has remained the same at around 857 million acres during the same period.” Two Sides has engaged nearly 1,700 organizations around the globe — in North and South America, Eu- rope, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand — urg- ing them to remove misleading environmental claims about paper from their customer communications.To date, more than 810 of them have complied, 149 of them in the United States and Canada, bringing the North American success rate to 68 percent. Ask the Experts Program Returns To ICEC USA Converting professionals attending ICEC USA, Octo- ber 19-21 at the OCCC in Orlando, Florida, can meet one-on-one with some of the industry’s most accom- plished experts during the “Ask the Experts” program. Attendees are encouraged to bring their technical and operational challenges and participate in this com- plimentary program. Experts are available each show day for 15-minute consultations to help with attend- ees’ specific converting questions and challenges. The 2021 ICEC USA Panel of Experts includes: David Roisum, Ph. D. (Web Handling & Converting); Michael Gaffney (Graphic Management & Flexography); Ken- neth McCarthy (Coating); Rock LaManna (Buying, Sell- ing, & Growing Businesses); and Steve Lange (Process & Material Development).
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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/
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Mactac, Esker Form Process Automation Partnership Mactac, a Lintec company and supplier of pressure sensitive adhesives, is partnering with Esker, a global cloud platform and leader inAI-driven process automa- tion solutions, to automate its accounts payable (AP) and order management (OM) processes. Mactac is im- plementing the information technology changes as part of the company’s digital transformation strategy. The new automated accounts payable solution al- lows Mactac the opportunity to streamline all vendor inputs into a single platform, which reduces errors and time needed to improve cash management. The order management solution gives Mactac the ability to quickly access metrics and validate information to ensure data accuracy and faster processing of orders. Sun Chemical Partners With GMG Color Sun Chemical has partnered with GMG Color to pro- vide customers with a new digital drawdown solution for color swatch production. GMG’s solution, GMG ColorCard,will now be available globally as part of the SunDigiProof service, available within Sun Chemical’s SunColorBox. GEW Appoints Impryma Group For Spain, Portugal GEW UV curing systems will be represented across Spain and Portugal by a new official distributor, Grupo Impryma. Impryma has office in Madrid and Barcelona, Spain. FLAG Hosts Peer Group Summit FLAG (Flexo Label Advantage Group LLC) launched its first in-person Peer Group Summit at the Double- tree by Hilton Hotel at Seaworld in Orlando, Florida, on October 5. Peer group meetings, and the opportunity to openly network with converters of a similar size facing sim- ilar challenges, have become so popular with FLAG members that a dedicated “Peer Group Summit” was launched this year to enable independent converters to exchange ideas and business opportunities. Twelve member companies and six sponsoring ven- dor partner companies attended this inaugural event. Members met for a day-and-a-half in small groups, shar- ing input on topics such as COVID impact, staffing is- sues and supply chain disruptions.
Industry Events
TLMI Annual Meeting October 17-19, 2021 Naples Grande Beach Resort Naples, FL
FTA Forum March 13-16, 2022 Omni Fort Worth Ft. Worth, Texas
Labelexpo Europe April 26-29, 2022 Brussels Centre Expo Brussels, Belgium
Labelexpo Americas September 13-15, 2022 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont, IL
FTA Fall Conference October 17-19, 2022 Covington, KY
FTA Forum April 16-19, 2023 Hilton Columbus Downtown Columbus, Ohio
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People & Places GEW
Chuck Irons has joined GEW Inc. as Sales Manager for North Ameri- ca. Irons’ career spans more than 40 years in the industry and has been fo- cused on sales and sales management in commercial, newspaper and digital printing. ACTEGA ACTEGA, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives and sealing compounds for the print and pack- aging industry, today announces the
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Uteco is looking to expand our North American/Canadian Salesforce. A great opportunity for an enthusiastic, expe - rienced, and motivated individual looking to join our fast growing company. Qualified candidates should send resume Mario.Mucciacciaro@Uteco.com .
following, high-pro- file management ap- pointments. These include the appoint- ment of Jan Franz Allerkamp has been
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named Head of Global Business Line Paper & Board of ACTEGA. Stephan Plenz has been named interim Gen- eral Manager of ACTEGA Metal Print.
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Siegwerk Introduces Ink Technology
Siegwerk, a supplier of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, is part of a global lighthouse project for recyclable packaging with its ink technology. A stand-up pouch developed by part- ner Werner & Mertz and the global packaging and pa- per group Mondi with Siegwerk’s solution is report- edly the first flexible packaging to achieve Gold status in all categories for its recyclability in terms of Cra- dle-to-Cradle certification. Castle-Pierce Adds Flexo Press Offering a range of custom printing and converting packaging solutions, Castle-Pierce Printing, a provider of flexible packaging print and converted pouches,off- set folding carton and rigid set-up base and lid boxes, announced new installations of a central impression flexo press as well as film poucher.The new equipment will be production ready around the first of the year 2022 and adds to the company’s print and converting capabilities focused on small to medium quantity film and paperboard packaging.
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