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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Designed with input from HP Indigo experts, our Parts Washer (model number A-44213-A) was created specifically to clean parts from HP Indigo digital presses. It speeds productivity through an extra long flush hose for direct hands-free flushing of press parts. The Graymills abrasive resistant pump, twin filtration system, and rugged power-coated steel construction are up to the challenge of cleaning with imaging oil. DOES AN HP INDIGO NEED ITS OWN PARTS WASHER? They Thought So.
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