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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Spring Brings Virtual Industry Events
PMMI Issues World Packaging Report The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI) has released its 2021World Packaging Ma- chinery Report. The executive sum- mary offers several key highlights on the activity in the marketplace.
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A s the flexographic industry prepares for business to regain some long-absent normalcy in the coming months, several events typically held in person will continue this year as online events. TLMI will be holding a Virtual Spring Summit April 14-15, and the association plans to address some of the industry’s most ur- gent issues during presentations and networking sessions. Fol-
• The world market for packaging machinery is estimated to have been worth $41.4 billion in 2018. In 2019 the market experienced moderate revenue growth of 3.9 percent year- on-year. In late 2019 and early 2020 the coronavirus spread throughout the world and devastated financial markets and disrupted the normal flow of goods and services. Packag- ing machinery suppliers have expe- rienced mixed results in 2020 with some companies declining signifi-
lowing the event’s keynote to be delivered by Alan Beaulieu, President of ITR Economics, panels of converter and supplier members will take to the virtual stage to discuss how compa- nies are persevering in a time of continued uncertainty and sup- ply chain challenges. Directly following Alan Beaulieu’s presentation, Summit at- tendees will hear from the Presidents and CEOs of a select group of TLMI converter member companies including AWT Labels & Packaging, Brook & Whittle, ID Images and MacArthur Corpora- tion.The Converter Panel Discussion will focus on the challeng- es and opportunities in today’s narrow web converting
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this year’s week-long virtual event, which will be held from May 17-21. The program will focus on the digi- tal transformation of the packaging industry, enabling businesses to digitize, automate and connect.
marketplace and ways that participants are readying their companies for a post pandemic world. Follow- ing the Converter Panel, a Supplier Panel with execu- tives from companies including MACTAC,Ashland and FlexoWash will discuss the current state of the North American supply chain and their unique outlooks for the coming year. The final presentation on the Summit’s first day will feature a cybersecurity expert discussing ways TLMI members can modernize the security measures they have in place to better mitigate risk and to orchestrate effective responses to potential threats. The Summit’s second day will open with a discussion on sustainability kicking off with a presentation by Adam Peek of Fortis Solutions. Peek is a TEDX speaker and packaging podcast host and will discuss the current challenges with labels in making packaging more sus- tainable. Following Peek’s presentation,Claudia St. John of Affinity HR will provide updates on COVID-related human resources challenges and some of the ways she is currently guiding companies in dealing with these workforce issues and company culture dynamics. EskoWorld Esko has announced that registration for its annu- al technology showcase, EskoWorld, is now open for
“For this year’s event,we have introduced a dedicated online platform and scheduled more than 80 content sessions, as well as making one-to-one appointments available with our team of experts,” said Melissa Ple- men, Esko Sr. Director of Inside Sales and Marketing. A total of 86 dedicated sessions will address the latest cloud technology solutions from the company, along- side new flexo platemaking hardware developments, in addition to the latest artwork, design and prepress software developments. The sessions will be held live at between 8am and 5pm each day (Eastern Standard Time).
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cantly while others reported record growth. For this reason, forecasts have been revised with packaging machinery growth now forecast to decline by only -0.5 percent year-on-year in 2020.A speedy recovery in all sectors in 2021 and a return to above average growth from 2022 to 2024, with an overall Compound annu- al Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.1 percent from 2018 to 2024 is projected.
•The two largest markets are estimated to have been filling and dosing machinery and labeling, decorating, and coding machinery, which accounted for 20.7 per- cent ($8.6 billion) and 12.6 percent ($5.2 billion) of the market in 2018, respectively.
• Asia Pacific was the largest market for packaging machinery, accounting for 36.3 percent ($15.0 billion) in 2018. It is forecast to be the fastest growing region with a CAGR of 4.5 percent to $19.6 billion in 2024, remaining the largest region. (Cont’d on Page 6)
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Circular Economy Study To Be Released
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The Circular Economy Initiative Deutschland, funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and the participating companies, brings together econom- ic, scientific and societal stakeholders. The initiative aims to develop joint targets and a con- crete plan to achieve a Circular Economy in Germany. Within the CEID, three pertinent areas of study were identified for further research: Circular Business Mod- els, Circular Batteries, and Circular Packaging. For each of the aforementioned areas, a working group consist- ing of representatives from industry, academia and civ- il society was established. Each working group investigated the potential of the Circular Economy for their relevant topic and com- piled the results in a report. These findings will in turn be integrated into a com- prehensive roadmap toward a Circular Economy in Germany,which will be published in Spring.The work- ing group on packaging consists of 21 member organi- zations, covering the entire value chain of packaging. Target Vision Over 15 months, the working group developed a tar- get vision for circular packaging in Germany and es- tablished a proposed roadmap to achieve this vision. The final report describes which necessary bound- ary conditions need to be established for a Circular Economy in packaging to work, identifies existing bar- riers, describes circularity levers and outlines a list of 42 measures that need to be implemented by different stakeholders to achieve the target vision. “The Circular Economy Initiative Germany con- firmed the importance of cross-value-chain collabora- tion.Having representatives from the entire packaging value chain around the table created a comprehen- sive and systemic view of our industry,” said Dr. Ralph Detsch, chief technology officer at Siegwerk. “This is the only way to successfully manage this transforma- tion of the packaging market and to address circular economy as an opportunity space.” The report will be presented to the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research and can be utilized to inform future policy-making processes. LMI Packaging Partnership With APR LMI Packaging, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, recently teamed with All Printing Resources (APR). The part- nership will provide LMI with access to MacDermid’s range of flexo plates.
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• EMEA was the second largest regional market, ac- counting for 33.2 percent ($13.8 billion) of global sales in 2018. It is forecast to be the hardest hit region during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and is forecast to decline at a CAGR of -1.2 percent in 2020. However, it is forecast to recover and grow modestly at a CAGR of 3.6 percent to $17.1 billion by 2024. • The Americas was the smallest market, accounting for 30.5 percent ($12.6 billion) in 2018. It is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4.2 percent to $16.1 billion in 2024.
• The United States and China were the two largest subregional markets in 2018, accounting for 21 percent ($8.7 billion) and 15.4 percent ($6.4 billion),respective- ly. China is forecast to grow the fastest to 2024, with a CAGR of 5.3 percent. Most major countries are expect- ed to bounce back quickly after the devastating eco- nomic downturn from the coronavirus in early 2020. • The horizontal and vertical form, fill, and seal ma- chinery sectors along with bottling lines and filling and dosing machinery are forecast to have the highest growth rates over the period 2018 to 2024, with CA- GRs of 4.2 percent, 4.1 percent, 4.5 percent and 5.1 percent, respectively.The largest end market for pack- aging machinery was the beverage sector, which ac- counted for over a third of sales in 2018.
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FPA Announces New Board
Inc.; Nestor de Mattos, Dow;Tricia DeLaney, ExxonMo- bil Chemical Company; Sachin Desai, ProAmpac; Ken Fontaine, AMGRAPH Packaging, Inc.; Mark Forman, Belmark, inc; Steve Garland, Sealed Air Corporation;
BestBrightHalfHOUSE.qxp_Layout 1 9/12/18 4:26 PM Page 1 President & CEO (non-voting member) : Alison Keane, Esq., IOM, CAE, Flexible Packaging Association. Directors : Doug Aldred, Flint Group; Todd Becker, NOVA Chemicals, Inc.; Jarred Carter, Siegwerk USA Executive Committee Members at Large : Stan Biku- lege, Novolex; Dhuanne Dodrill, PAXXUS, Inc.; Russell Grissett, Sonoco Flexible Packaging; Bill Jackson, Am- cor Flexibles; David Love, Printpack; and David Staker, Plastic Packaging Technologies, LLC. The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) has an- nounced the election of its 2021 Board of Directors. Kathy Bolhous, CEO of Charter Next Generation is the new Chairperson of the FPA Board of Directors. Bolhous succeeds Curt Begle, President of the Health, Hygiene, and Specialties Division of Berry Global,who served as Chairperson of the FPA Board of Directors from March 2019 – March 2021. The 2021 FPA Board of Directors includes: Officers and Executive Committee : Kathy Bolhous, CEO, Charter Next Generation, Chairperson of the Board; Curt Begle, President of the Health, Hygiene, and Specialties Division, Berry Global, Immediate Past Chairperson; Guenther Hering,Vice President, Flexible Packaging NA; Henkel Corporation;Treasurer.
Kevin Kelly, Emerald Packaging, Inc.; Kevin Keneally, PPC Flexi- ble Packaging; Erik Keracik,West- lake Chemical Corporation; Jeff Koch, American Packaging Cor- poration; Tom Mason, Constan- tia Flexibles LLC; Joe Moynihan, Mondi Jackson LLC; Francois Ol- ivier, TC Transcontinental Pack- aging; Chris Parrilli, Sun Chemi-
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cal Corporation; Stephen Perkins, Bryce Corporation; Geoff Peters,Wikoff Color Corporation; Ken Swanson, Liquibox; and Andrew Wheeler, Windmoeller & Hoe- lscher Corporation. Chairperson’s Advisory Council : Evan Arnold, Glen- roy, Inc.; Eric Erickson,Kendall Packaging Corporation; Catherine Heckman, Ashland; Marc Leclair, St. Johns Packaging, Ltd.; David Nunes, Hosokawa Alpine Amer- ican; Chris Osborn, Amcor Flexibles; Jonathan Quinn, NOVA Chemicals, Inc.;Madeleine Robinson, LPS Indus- tries, LLC; Fredy Steng, Berry Global; Chris Thomazin, Polymer Packaging Inc.; and AdrianneTipton, Novolex.
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Aztec Label Invests In Hybrid Software
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Having initially invested in Packz from Hybrid Soft- ware in 2016,Aztec Label invested in a second license for the native pdf editing software due to accelerating growth.Offering a range of label and tag production ca- pabilities,Aztec has announced several new press and equipment investments in recent months, including a 4,000-square-foot extension of the facility, to boost its capacity, quality, and performance. FTA Plans Print Quality Inspection Course FTA has announced the launch of a second new on- line course, offering instructor-led training in identi- fying flexographic print defects visually and with the assistance of a device, as well as how to develop a road map for printed web inspection. The course, Flexographic Print Quality Inspection , is comprised of two 90-minute classes taught by FTA Director of Education Joe Tuccitto. Each class will fea- ture an interactive lecture and live web inspection. Those who attend both classes will receive a certifi- cate of completion. Classes are taught on specific dates and times through FTA’s Virtual Campus.The classes and their focuses are: • Visual Flexographic Print Quality Inspection : Learn how to describe the best procedure for inspect- ing the entire printed web, identify common print de- fects and what causes them, how to develop an action plan to remedy defects, suggest corrective actions pri- or to press production, and more (April 5); and • Device-Assisted Flexographic Print Quality Inspec- tion : Learn how a spectrodensitometer can be used to monitor and control color during production, verify dot gain with the dot area function, measure and con- trol press slur and doubling, measure and control ink trapping press side, and more (April 12). LMI Packaging Partners Install Flexo Plates All Printing Resources (APR), Glendale Heights, Illi- nois, helped to upgrade the CDI system, supply Mac- Dermid flexo plates and install a RFID Inventory Man- agement system at LMI Packaging in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. APR also installed a SupplySentry RFID Inventory Management system, which helps LMI track every- thing the creative services department uses includ- ing papers, plate materials, towels, stickybacks, doctor blades, tapes and even ink for desktop printers.
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Making Pet Food Matters (MPM) has partnered with an integrated software and hardware specialist Esko. MPM brands are sold in 49 countries worldwide, with offices in the UK,Australia, and the United States. The introduction of a collaborative online workflow platform, Esko WebCenter QuickStart, and 3D design tool, Studio, has enabled the company to consolidate its artwork process and bring CGIs in-house, reducing costs of more than 85 percent in 2019. As a result of the collaboration, multiple users can review MPM artworks simultaneously, speeding up the review and approvals process. Instant visibility of proj- ects has led to higher-quality artwork and increased productivity, increasing speed to market and brand consistency across multiple geographies, according to the company. In other news,Ahmedabad, India-based flexographic trade shop, Pin Mark Block, completed installation of Esko Automation Engine. The new Automation Engine has reportedly im- proved the company’s productivity and efficiency.The workflow server at the company’s facility has stan- dardized and automated all its prepress tasks. Sustainability Trends Drive Food Retail A recent article from Greenbiz.com highlighted the sustainability trends retailers and packaging com- panies can expect in the months ahead. The article spotlighted five major trends that should compel food retailers to take more aggressive action to adapt to a shifting world. Increasing public awareness and regulatory re- quirements regarding climate change The public is savvy about the impact of climate change on the planet, and consumer buying habits are aligning with this increased awareness. In line with this trend, evolving regulatory requirements meant to mitigate the impact of operations on climate change directly impact food retail. Consumers want to know where their food comes from and how it is produced Consumers are increasingly interested in sustainabili- ty-marketed foods such as organic, fair trade, sustainably harvested products such as seafood, and so-called“natu- ral” foods.And recent research shows that shoppers are putting their money where their mouths are.This mar- ket segment grew from 14.3 percent to 16.6 percent of (Cont’d on Page 11)
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AICC NWPCA Partnership Propels Training Into Future ICC, The Independent Packaging Association, has partnered withThe NationalWooden Pallet & Contain- er Association (NWPCA), to connect the Pallet Design System (PDS) training, AICC’s packaging education program, and the Packaging School’s online learning management system. AICC’s existing program provides comprehensive training for corrugated, folding carton, and rigid box plant industries. As part of the partnership, the Pack- aging School will include the PDS curriculum on unit load for boxes in AICC’s course offerings. The NWPCA and the Packaging School developed a member portal to access the complete course bundle that focuses on corrugated boxes and pallet design.An initial catalog of four courses in English and Spanish covers unit load design and corrugated boxes. NWPCA’s staff will release new courses on PDS and related topics as the year progresses.These courses are free for NWPCA and AICC members. Comexi Promotes EB, Recyclable Flexible Packaging Approximately 1,000 people attended the Green Packaging Showroom, an event organized by Comexi and other companies of the flexible packaging indus- try.The event presented the technological advantages of printing with offset or flexo Electron Beam curable inks, and its use in a wide range of flexible packaging applications. tesa Publishes Sustainability Report 2020 tesa SE has released its agenda for greater sustainabil- ity with its new Sustainability Report. Last year, the technology company, which is active in 100 countries, hailed ‘sustainable growth’ as a key component of its corporate strategy. The core element is the new ‘Sustainability Agenda’. It serves as a blueprint to align the tesa business re- sponsibly as well as holistically along the entire value chain. Subdivided into the areas Environment,Custom- ers, and Society, the agenda contains specific goals and measures that are clearly explained in the 48-page Sus- tainability Report 2020. “We’ve come a good step closer to our goal of op- erating climate-neutrally by 2050: Between 2018 and 2020, we managed to reduce our energy-related CO2 emissions by 23 percent,” said Dr. Norman Goldberg, tesa CEO.
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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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single-use bags at the forefront of public conscious- ness, highlighting the role that food retailers play in addressing waste each time they visit. Following California’s example, eight states effective- ly ban either plastic or non-biodegradable single-use bags. In other states, counties and cities have taken the approach of imposing a charge for each plastic bag. While many countries have enacted plastic bag bans, the United States still has not moved to do so. COVID-19 has magnified social inequities among frontline food system workers The pandemic has exacerbated existing inequities along racial and income lines. Exposure and death rates have been especially high among communities of color compared with the overall population, partly because frontline workers disproportionately are people of col- or. These are the people who are the underpinnings of the food system, who work to harvest, process, dis- tribute and sell food to the U.S. market at the check- out counter in the grocery store. Job loss due to the pandemic also has had an outsize effect on workers in the service industry as restaurants, retail and service op- erations have closed, aggravating existing food access issues in communities where these workers live.
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BestBrightHalfHOUSEtwo.qxp_Layout 1 9/12/18 4:28 PM Page 1 4. Growing awareness of the waste problem Along with food waste, consumers are increasingly interested in the global waste problem and are asking questions about who the biggest culprits are.Weekly trips to the grocery store put plastic packaging and Growing awareness of food retail’s role in creat- ing (or preventing) food waste Supermarkets produce 10 percent of food waste in the United States, and the industry is just beginning to step up in response to tackling the issue. A 2019 report by the Center for Biological Diversity on U.S. supermarkets’ path to zero waste rated only three of the top 10 retailers an “A,” meaning they scored high on three metrics: commitment to zero waste; tracking and transparency; and waste prevention measures. Nonprofit organizations and programs are partnering with food retail to reduce its food waste, while others are implementing their own internal programs. CPG dollar sales. Additionally, over half the growth in the CPG product category is attributed to sustainabili- ty-marketed products.Beyond this,consumers are more conscious of how their food is produced and the envi- ronmental and social impacts of producing it.
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Nilpeter Conducts Virtual Training For UPM Raflatac Nilpeter conducted a video-based demo and train- ing session for 42 employees of the global label man- ufacturer UPM Raflatac, covering everything from sub- strate capabilities to special equipment. Set up by UPM Raflatac’s Technical Support Manager, Michael Drasch, and Nilpeter’sArea Sales Manager,Dan Wissing, the joint session covered Nilpeter’s portfolio in great detail, focusing on everything from substrate capabilities to special equipment. In other news, MP+H Packaging, a Manchester, UK, supplier to the pharmaceutical,medical,and healthcare industries, has acquired a Nilpeter FA-22 to expand ca- pacity and to keep up with the demand brought about by COVID-19 in the wide medical industry. MP+H Packaging supplies and manufactures print- ed flexible packaging and labels, including sachets, pouches, flow wrap, top, and base web constructions for the pharmaceutical, medical, nutraceutical, veteri- nary, healthcare, and health & beauty sectors.
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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/
AICC Members To Meet For Southeast Summit
Members of AICC,The Independent Packaging Asso- ciation, are coming together at the Grandover Resort & Spa in Greensboro, NC, March 31-April 1, for the Southeast Summit, featuring a virtual tour of Packrite. During the Summit, Mitch Klingher of Klingher Na- dler LLP will discuss how box de-mand is likely to grow in the year ahead and what strategies AICC members should consider to maximize their company’s posi- tion.AICC Technical Advisor Ralph Young will address new containerboard production capacity, conversions, and additional capacity expected over the next two to three years. The event will also feature a panel of box makers discussing how they navigated the past year, includ- ing sales and marketing challenges, managing contin- gencies, volatili-ty and demand, and developing a new “normal.”The annual golf tournament will be held on Thursday,April 1. The tour host, Packrite, located in High Point, North Carolina, will take attendees on a virtual walkthrough of its plant, then answer questions live. Virtual Graphics Introduces RevealPro Stock Virtual Graphics, LLC has introduced RevealPro a 4 mil and 7 mil tag stock. RevealPro Tag combines Re- vealPrint imaging technology and a synthetic tag stock.
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AICC During its Annual Meeting on March 16, the Small Business Legislative Council (SBLC) elected AICC Presi- dent Michael M.D’Angelo to its Board of Directors. The SBLC is an independent, per- manent coalition of trade and profes- sional associations who share a com- mon concern for the future of small business.The purpose of SBLC is two-
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fold: to consolidate the strength and maximize the in- fluence of business on legislative and Federal policy issues of importance to the entire small business com- munity; and secondly, to disseminate information on the impact of public policy on small business. GEW UV curing systems manufacturer GEW will be fully represented for Sales and Service in Italy by Fornietic srl. GEW’s existing service partner for Italy, Spark Solu- tions, will support Fornietic. PCMC Stan Blakney has accepted the position of President of Global Operations for Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC). In addition to leading the compa- ny’s U.S. business, as he has since February 2019, Blak- ney now will assume leadership of operations in Italy and Serbia as well. Since Blakney joined PCMC, he has led the compa- ny’s expansion in flexographic-printing, bag-convert- ing and hygiene solutions, while also continuing to drive growth in tissue converting and packaging. The creation of this new role enables PCMC to fur- ther unify its operations worldwide and expand into new geographies across all of its markets. It also en- hances aftermarket support globally for its customers. Durst Thomas Macina has been named successor of the current label and flexible packaging segment manager Helmuth Munter, who will retire at the end of 2021. The native of South Tyrol, Macina served as HP Indi- go labels business manager for the EMEA region, a role he filled for nearly five years. Since February, he has been in his introductory phase at the Durst Group and will assume his role for the EMEA region in April.This will be followed in June by responsibility for global sales of label and flexible packaging products.
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In other news, Robert Bodine has joined Anderson & Vreeland as 3M Business Development Special- ist. Bodine has more than 35 years of experience in
narrow-web printing, during which time he helped engineer inline mul- tiple web press technology for fold out booklet and instant redeemable coupon markets, as well as the devel- opment and first initial mass produc- tion of the very first series of flex- ographic pouch labels, which were used to market fragrance and beauty products.
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Vetaphone Vetaphone has made a number of new appointments in Southeast Asia. The new agents will cover Thailand,Vietnam, Malay- sia, and Indonesia, and provide full sales and service support to existing and new customers in their respec- tive regions. FPT Engineering Company, based in Samut Sakhon on the outskirts of Bangkok, is the new name for Vet- aphone sales and service in Thailand.A subsidiary of SV Machinery,which has been manufacturing flexible packaging products for more than 40 years, the com- pany is run by Sales Manager Natdanai Iamudomlap (aka Art) and Engineering Manager Wasaphol Iamu- domlap. In Vietnam, Nguyen Anh Tu (aka Max) heads up the Plastic & Converting Division of Song Song Co Ltd in Ho Chi Minh City. Puchong Selangor, near the country’s capital Kuala Lumpur is the headquarters of Colorblend, the new representative in Malaysia, which is run by Rayson Ng. The fourth appointment, in Indonesia, is Merindo Makmur. Based in Jakarta, and with branch offices in Surabaya, Medan, and Semarang, the company, which was established in 1997, is led by Tedy Lim.
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