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Asahi Asahi Photoproducts has appointed long-time Asahi customer and senior industry expert Gene Martin to represent the company and its products in the United States. Martin has been in the flexo- graphic industry for 40 years, the last 30 of which

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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.

were with a major provider of flex- ographic services, where he rose from Graphics Division manager to plant manager.

As plant manager, a role in which he served for nine years, Martin and his team completely reinvented prepress at the company, moving to Asahi AWP CleanPrint plates. Martin has also served on the FTA board for six years as well as serving on the FTA Scholarship Committee from 2006 to 2019. As Asahi’s agent for the U.S. market, Martin will be working directly with Asahi customers in partner- ship with distributors in the United States to pro- vide value-added services to both Asahi’s distrib- utors and their customers. This includes providing color management best practices and procedures for all U.S. customers, working with potential cus- tomers to understand their current printing process and provide plate specifications to Asahi distrib- utors for print trials, and addressing all customer complaints and resolving any plate-related issues. Technicote Gene Martin

Technicote has appointed Ed Klene to the position of National Sales and Marketing Director. In this role he will continue his re- sponsibilities as marketing director developing and implementing mar- keting strategies, pricing and port- folio management. Now, he will also be responsible for leading the company’s North American field

Ed Klene

sales organization. Klene sits on the Technicote’s executive team collaborating with operations, sup- ply chain and technical teams. Klene has spent five years at Technicote leading the Marketing & Purchasing organizations. Prior to Technicote, he spent 16 years in brand and packag- ing management, leading consumer product goods marketing teams. Klene works at the corporate office in Miamis- burg, Ohio.

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