Flexo Printers Navigate Supply Chain

May 4, 2015
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Labelexpo Commits
To Brussels For 2017
The organizers of Labelexpo Europe have confirmed that 2017’s
edition is set to remain at Brussels
Expo in Belgium. Home to the biennial event since 1985, the decision
was taken following a year-long
venue research project.
The results of this were presented to
the Labelexpo Advisory Board along
with the findings of a consultation of
key stakeholders on a potential location change.As well as reviewing Brussels, other shortlisted destinations
evaluated by site visits included
Barcelona, Amsterdam and Stuttgart.
Further venue options in Geneva,
Madrid, Dusseldorf and Frankfurt
were also researched having already
discounted other locations based on
their immediate suitability.
“Feedback was received and reviewed from over 1,000 exhibitors
and visitors and Brussels and
Barcelona emerged as the two main
contenders for 2017’s show,” said Lisa
Milburn, Managing Director of the Labelexpo Global Series. “While an interest in moving to Barcelona was
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Flexo Printers
Navigate Supply Chain
by Greg Kishbaugh
lexo converters are part of an intricate supply chain that
weaves them together with retailers and consumer products companies. Leading flexo companies understand that an
important element to remaining competitive is to look beyond
the walls of their own converting operations and pay heed to
the concerns of their other partners in the chain.
As the nation’s largest retailer, Walmart’s voice is certainly one
that carries a great
deal of weight, and
flexo printers should
certainly pay close
attention. While the
company still struggles to rectify many
of the workforce
problems that have
plagued it for years,
there’s no question
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the retail giant has
had a positive effect on the general outlook of sustainability
and the ways in which it plays into the entire supply chain.
Recently, Walmart released the 8th annual edition of its Global Responsibility Report, which reviews the company’s social
and environmental work over the course of the past year. The
company stated it has focused on its workforce, specifically accelerating job mobility, empowering women worldwide, accelerating reintegration of veterans into civilian life, and
developing suppliers and small businesses.
From the standpoint of a converting operation, the most actionable information comes in Walmart’s efforts toward lowering its environmental footprint.
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Labelexpo 2017 (Cont’d from Page 1)
clear, there was more opposition to a location change
expressed by those who preferred Brussels and it
would have affected footfall. Brussels is also set to undergo a major regeneration project (called NEO Brussels) with the Heyzel Plateau site, where Brussels
Expo is based, being redeveloped and its metro and
tramway lines being further improved and extended.”
FINAT Announces
2015 Webinar Series
FINAT, the international association for the self-adhesive label industry, has announced a series of webinars designed to present the latest independent label
industry knowledge and topics relevant to the future
of the industry.
The webinars include:
Sensory Labels and Packaging by Hannah Hall, research manager at Blue Yonder Research. Thursday,
May 7, 2015 at 2 p.m. CET
The Impact of Good Color Management by Marcus Ruckstädter, sales director at EU Zeller + Gmelin.
Thursday, August 27, 2015 at 2 p.m. CET
Direct Print - A Threat to Pressure Sensitive by
Corey Reardon, CEO of AWA Alexander Watson Associates.Thursday, November 26, 2015 at 2PM CET.
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Ultimate Packaging Invests
In Two Bobst Presses
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North East Lincolnshire, England-based Ultimate
Packaging is remodeling its food standard factory and
investing around £4m to install two additional Bobst
F&K 20SIX flexo presses for increasing production
capacity and flexibility.
The investment is expected to enhance the manufacturing process, speed up setup times and bring up
the print capacity by 15 percent, said the company.
With the flexo print factory, an additional three million linear metres of flexible packaging will be produced, which will increase the monthly production
capacity to 30 million linear metres.
Ultimate produces flexible packaging for food manufacturers across the UK and is said to specialize in
high-definition flexo print technology.
Schreiner Awards Ritrama
With Supplier Of The Year
For the third time, the Schreiner Group has selected
a “Supplier of the Year.” This year, the Supplier of the
Year Award goes to Ritrama S.p.A. Ritrama supplies
self-adhesive films and transfer adhesives to the
Schreiner Group.
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Mark Andy Wins
EFIA Innovation Award
Mark Andy was part of the team of suppliers that
won the ‘Technical Innovation Award’ at the recent
EFIA event in the UK.
The team effort of producing a swatch booklet was
the culmination of a new approach to promoting
what the cold foil technique could achieve with top
quality materials and processes. Mark Andy’s awardwinning teammates included the initiators of the project API Foils and Innovia Films, as well as Cheshire
Anilox Technology, Reprobrand, GMG Color, ColorLogic, and JFM Plates.
Gulf Print & Pack 2015
Enjoys Most Successful Show
Gulf Print & Pack 2015, running April 13-16 at
Dubai’s World Trade Centre, enjoyed its most successful edition to date. Visitors came from 110
countries (up from 93 in 2013, 83 in 2011 and 65
in 2009).
While the majority of visitors (both onsite and preregistered) came from the UAE, the wider MENA regions also put forward strong visitor figures; Saudi
Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Iran and Kuwait. The event
also attracted high visitor levels from India, China
and Pakistan.
The four day show was inaugurated by H.H. Sheikh
Hasher Bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, Director General
of Dubai Information Department and featured more
than 300 exhibitors including: AFRA, Bobst, Emirates
Trans Graphics, Giffin Graphics, Heidelberg, Kodak,
Nilpeter, Omet, Prati, Prestige Graphics Trading and
Xerox. Featuring a multitude of new product launches, there was also an increase of around 30 percent
more working machinery being demonstrated on the
show floor.
Pack Print International
Coming To Thailand
Pack Print International 2015, The 5th International Packaging and Printing Exhibition for Asia, is
scheduled for August 26–29, 2015, at BITEC in
Bangkok, Thailand. Jointly organized by Messe Düsseldorf Asia, The Thai Packaging Association and The
Thai Printing Association, PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL 2015 is driven by leading trade shows
drupa and interpack.
Following the show’s staging in 2013 with 202 exhibitors and 16,833 visitors, the organizers expect an
increase in exhibitor participation this year, spanning
the nearly 161,500 square feet of exhibit space.
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Supply Chain Partners (Cont’d from Page 1)
The company’s stated goal is to advance toward
100 percent renewable energy. Another goal is to
procure seven billion kilowatt hours of renewable
energy by 2020 through the use of solar, wind and
fuel cell technologies.The company currently has
more than 380 renewable energy projects in operation or under development in five countries and 17
U.S. states.
The company’s goal of creating zero waste has
motivated Walmart to improve waste data management and reduce and divert food and materials from
turning to waste.The company’s U.S. operation’s operational waste diversion reportedly improved to
82.4 percent in 2014.The company reduced food
throwaway by 11 percent in emerging markets with
the strongest results coming from Central America
and Mexico.
Naturally, a primary component of Walmart’s corporate responsibility plans come in the form of sustainability. The company’s sustainability goals begin with
sourcing responsibly. Last year, the company expanded the ability to identify and monitor its supplier and
product compliance and to hold suppliers accountable for adhering to its standards.
Cutting Emissions
The retailer said it is currently on track to eliminate
20 million metric tons of GHG emissions from its
global supply chain by the end of this year. Walmart
has partnered with the Environmental Defense Fund
to work on projects that have reduced more than
17.4 metric tons of GHG emissions from its supply
chain last year.
Food remains the company’s largest product category, and Walmart said it is dedicated to improving
the sustainability of the food system. Collaborating
with its suppliers, the company envisions four key
pillars in regard to this commitment. These include
improving the affordability of food for both customers and the environment, increasing food access,
making healthier eating easier, and improving the
safety and transparency of the food chain. Walmart instituted a Climate Smart Agriculture Platform in the
hopes of improving agricultural productivity.
By the end of last year, Walmart had formed joint
agricultural partnerships with 17 suppliers, cooperatives and service providers on 23 million acres of
land with the potential to reduce 11 million metric
tons of GHG by 2020.
Last year, Walmart had contributed $2 billion to
fight hunger in the United States. It opened 375
stores to serve food deserts across the United States
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Flint Group Issues Call
For Entries For Print Awards
Flint Group Narrow Web has officially opened its
11th annual Narrow Web Print Awards competition.
Label converters from around the globe are encouraged to submit sample labels of their choosing for
evaluation by a panel of industry judges.
The winners of this award will be announced during
a live event at the Flint Group stand at Labelexpo Europe in Brussels, Belgium, on Wednesday, September
30. Flint Group has received hundreds of submissions
every year since the first competition in 2005; presenting this award to more than 65 companies globally. In
2014, Flint Group presented awards in 12 different categories at Labelexpo Americas — all submissions using
inks, coatings, and specialty products that were supplied by Flint Group Narrow Web.
Menasha Recognized By
American Institute Of Baking
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For the sixth consecutive year, Menasha Packaging’s
Promotional Print Solutions (PPS) facility and Midwest Fulfillment Center (MFC), both located in
Neenah, Wisconsin, have been recognized by the
American Institute of Baking (AIB) International with
Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP) audit scores
greater than 900 out of a possible 1,000.
Both facilities recently underwent a comprehensive
assessment where they were evaluated based on the
AIB standards for Food Contact Packaging Manufacturing Facilities.
The AIB and its Good Manufacturing Processes criteria are based on current federal guidelines and industry best practices.
Passing the assessment confirms that a facility has
good manufacturing processes in place, and that it
can provide clean, food-safe packaging products.
AIB auditors specifically evaluate the following
areas: Operational Methods and Personnel Practices,
Maintenance for Food Safety, Cleaning Practices, Integrated Pest Management, and Adequacy of Prerequisite and Food Safety Programs.
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Henkel, Dusseldorf, Germany, a global provider of
adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, has
signed an agreement to acquire Novamelt GmbH, a
privately owned company based in Wehr, BadenWürttemberg, Germany. In fiscal 2014, Novamelt generated sales of around 50 million euros. The company
has about 100 employees.
Performance and profit
regardless of the size of the run:
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With the Goss Vpak web offset press you’ll consistently
profit no matter how big or small the press run. Why?
Because job changes can be done quickly compared to
flexo and gravure. Run speeds are twice as fast as sheet fed
offset. Add to that, offset plates are typically 5% of the cost
of flexo plates or gravure cylinders. Vpak even approaches
and, in some cases, exceeds the efficiencies of digital for
short runs. As the marketplace trends toward more and
shorter print runs, the Vpak is the profitable solution.
Designed specifically for packaging, the Vpak can be
configured to run film, foil and paperboard substrates.
Vpak brings Goss renowned reliability and print quality
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Anthem Wins Six
Packaging Design Awards
Graymills To Sponsor
FTA Luncheon
Anthem, a global creative agency that actively connects brands with consumers by amplifying desirability from package design to brand campaign to drive
brand performance, has been honored with six packaging design awards recognizing design excellence
for Safeway Refreshe ICE, Safeway SELECT Iced Tea &
Lemonade and Safeway The Snack Artist store brands
in the 2014 Vertex Awards, 2015 GDUSA American
Package Design Awards and 2015 HOW International
Design Awards.
Graymills Corporation again sponsoring the FTA
2015 Forum’s “Neighborhood Bites”. Every registrant
of the FTA 2015 Forum will receive a $15 voucher
for lunch on Tuesday May 5, to be used at one of 6
participating restaurants located near the Omni
Nashville, the Forum’s venue, and close to Music City
Center for the FTA’s Info*Flex 2015.
Comet Group Acquires
PCT Engineered Systems
The COMET Group signed a purchase agreement
with the system integrator PCT Engineered Systems
LLC, based in Davenport, Iowa. COMET will thus become a vertically integrated company for low-energy
ebeam technology. The parties agreed not to disclose
the value of the transaction.
The acquisition of PCT Engineered Systems provides the COMET Group with direct access to the
ebeam end-user market and also allows the group to
expand its ebeam product portfolio.
TVC, MEI Label Rebrand
As Infinite Packaging Group
TVC Label, Lewisville, Texas, and MEI Label, Tulsa,
Oklahoma, have officially rebranded and changed
their corporate identity to Infinite Group.
According to the company, the rebranding is designed to unite its teams under one common identity.
The name change symbolizes the intention to expand the core label business and develop a broader
platform of packaging products.
Lynn Higgs, CEO of Infinite Packaging Group, said
the future will bring new plants, new and wider
presses and new talent.
Infinite Packaging Group will continue to operate
its plants in Lewisville and Tulsa.
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Daetwyler To Represent
CBG Technologies
Expo Pack Prepares
For Mexico Show
Daetwyler, Huntersville, North Carolina, has entered
into an agreement with CBG Technologies, Columbus, Ohio, in order to provide sales and service
throughout North America for CBG’s Solvent Recycling Systems. These systems use distillation to heat
liquid waste and then separate, purify and cool the
resulting vapors into a highly pure solvent for reuse
with up to 99.5 percent purity. They are available in
sizes ranging from 6 gallons to 60 gallons.
Available in four sizes, the CBG Technologies Systems feature all metal construction with dual wall
304 stainless steel tanks.
EXPO PACK México 2015 will be held June 16–19,
Centro Banamex, Mexico City. Show producer, PMMI,
The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is expecting more than 26,000 total attendees to visit the four-day show.
PIA Announces Best
Workplace Call For Entries
Printing Industries of America’s 2015 Best Workplace in the Americas (BWA) Competition is now underway and accepting entries.
Distinguished HR experts evaluate each organization’s success in eight key areas, including management practices, work environment, and training and
development.
To enter visit, www.printing.org/bwa.
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Graphic Arts Alliance Offers
Image Test Labs Services
Graphic Arts Alliance (GAA) and Image Test Labs
(ITL) have announced that the Image Test Labs Image
Grader press grading service will be available to members of the buying association at a reduced cost.
The ITL Image Grader is a patent-pending technology that grades all types of conventional and digital
printing presses, wide format printing systems, photographic printing systems and government and scientific print imaging systems. The ITL Image Grader
report is an objective, repeatable evaluation of the
press output quality.
GAA is a purchasing cooperative of printers and
packaging companies whose mission is offer a wide
variety of quality products at pre-negotiated quantity
discounts.
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Corrugated Market To Reach
US$173.6 Million By 2020
The global corrugated packaging market is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of
4.0 percent during 2014 to 2020, to reach an estimated USD $173.6 million by 2020, according to a new
market report published by Persistence Market Research Global Market Study on Corrugated Packaging: Glassware and ceramics application to witness
highest growth by 2020.
The corrugated packaging market is thriving, said
the report, mainly due to growing end-user industries, including food, medicine, consumer durables,
rubber, and petroleum. Benefits associated with corrugated packaging such as sustainability and low cost
makes it one of the preferred modes of packaging
across various industries. Emerging markets offer
tremendous growth opportunities for the corrugated
packaging market due to increasing population and
growing demand for consumer products in these regions. The e-commerce industry has emerged as one
of the key drivers for the global corrugated packaging market.
However, certain restraints such as low endurance
of corrugated packaging and stalled growth across
certain end-user industries are affecting market
growth, according to the report. The market, in terms
of competitive structure, is consolidated through
large numbers of mergers and acquisitions. This indicates tough sustainability in this market.
Increasing population coupled with rising per capita
income is encouraging industrial production worldwide, which, consequently, is increasing the number of
shipments. Owing to low costs and easy handling, corrugated packaging is considered as ideal for shipments
across several industries, said the report.
Food and healthcare are among the fastest growing
industries in China that use corrugated packaging.
The processed food sector in China is growing at a
rate of more than 10 percent. Electrical equipment
and machinery (a key end-user for the corrugated
packaging market) market in China is growing at
more than 11 percent. Indonesia is another emerging
economy with a large number of food processing
companies. This, in turn, is driving the corrugated
packaging market.
China, Japan, India, and Indonesia are the major corrugated packaging material producers in Asia Pacific. The
Unites States, said the report, leads the corrugated
packaging material production in North America while
the European market is dominated by Italy, France, Germany, Spain, the U.K., and Poland. Brazil and Turkey feature among the leading corrugated packaging material
producers in Rest of the World (RoW).
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Adheso-Graphics, Inc.
www.adheso-graphics.com
AGI manufactures, distributes and converts current
technology flexo mounting tapes and backing systems
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 thickness range requirements 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 flexographic platemaking materials. A&V also sells
digital imaging systems and software specifically designed for flexography.
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 industry worldwide. We also provide solventless laminators, slitter/rewinders and related peripheral equipment
such as automatic wash-up systems, solvent recovery
systems, automatic roll unloaders, and plate
cylinder/sleeve storage systems.
DuPont Packaging Graphics
www.cyrel.com/na
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 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 broadly recognized for its efficiency, productivity,
print performance, and environmental benefits.
Eaglewood Technologies, LLC
www.eaglewoodtech.com
Eaglewood Technologies introduces the Sanilox™
Anilox Roll Cleaning System, an innovative, environmentally safe system, by the makers of Sani-Blast™
systems. Sanilox™ uses a touch-screen interface to
clean rolls in-line or off-line with the simple touch of a
button. It can be operated in English or Spanish and
monitor roll inventory by entering roll information into
the touch-screen interface. Eaglewood Technologies
offers cleaning service in your facility, or a ship-in roll
cleaning program.
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Label Summit Latin America
Draws Record Attendance
The 12th edition of the Label Summit Latin America, held at Mexico City’s World Trade Center on April
21-22,reported record attendance for the event, attracting 1,080 attendees.
Conference highlights included the keynote presentation by Darrell Hughes, Vice President and General
Manager - Materials Group North America, Avery Dennison Corporation. Hughes gave an overview of the
key issues shaping the industry such as the growth of
middle class consumers, rapid evolution of technology and the mounting pressure to be sustainable.
Other sessions included Liverpool’s Felipe Iván
Campo’s take on RFID technology and the CEO
panel discussion, which featured Etiquetas e Impresiones’ Ricardo Stone Aguilar, Graphic Image’s Carlos
Rodriguez Garmendia and Francisco Torres from
Standard Register de Mexico.
2015’s Summit also supported AMETIQ’s inaugural
Label Awards Mexico, and expo visitors had access to
more than 80 Mexican and international exhibitors.
TAPPI To Offer Flexible
Packaging Symposium
The 2015 TAPPI PLACE Flexible Packaging Symposium will be held June 10 at the Intercontinental Miami
Hotel, Miami, Florida. This year, the TAPPI PLACE Division is co-located with Global Pouch Forum.
This one-day symposium is designed to give an indepth look into pouch-making and structures and
features speakers from the converting side.
Supplier Products
High Performance
Corrugated Plate Introduced
MacDermid Printing Solutions has announced the
commercial introduction of a new digital flexo printing plate designed specifically for corrugated printing. Digital MAF, MacDermid’s new “Anti-Fluting” plate
has a dot profile that is optimized for post print corrugated, resulting in dramatically reduced fluting
without the use of additional platemaking techniques
or exposure systems, according to the manufacturer.
The Digital MAF dot shape is designed to minimize the
variations in dot compression that arise from the valleys
and peaks of the fluted corrugated board structure.
For free information contact MacDermid Printing Solutions, 5210 Phillip Lee Drive, Atlanta, GA
30336 or phone (404) 696.4565.
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Supply Chain Partners (Cont’d from Page 8)
and has committed to provide four billion meals to
those in need between 2015 and 2020, adding to the
1.1 billion donated through last year.
From a converter’s standpoint, one of the most notable recent developments is the just-launched Sustainability Leaders Shop, which now appears on the
company’s web site. This allows customers to see
which brands and suppliers are leading in product
categories as they try to improve sustainability based
on their Walmart Sustainability Index scores. This is
another means for Walmart to hold CPGs and converters accountable for their actions pertaining to
sustainability.
It’s important to consider that while Walmart’s
Global Responsibility Report is specific for the company, flexo printers would be wise to acknowledge
that many retailers, both large and small, as well as
CPGs, are attempting to achieve ver y similar
goals.Converters that can aid in attaining the goals
set forward by retailers and CPGs will set themselves
apart and distinguish themselves as true partners.
FSC Launches
New Global Brand
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched
a new global brand called Forests For All Forever. In
the past 20 years, FSC has become a well-trusted and
established brand in sectors and markets around the
world. With its new branding FSC plans to extend its
reach by targeting consumers directly.
The new strapline
Forests For All Forever
reaffirms the FSC vision
of saving the world’s
forests for future generations, while the visual
identity, which includes
the animals and people who live and interact in
forests, reinforces the all-encompassing approach FSC
takes to sustainable forest management.
“Forests are so much more than trees and timber;
they are reservoirs for clean drinking water, protection for animals and endangered wildlife, and home
to indigenous peoples and communities,” said Kim
Carstensen, Director General of FSC.
“With markets opening up in Asia, Latin America
and Africa, it was time go beyond outreach to producers and retailers,” he continued. “Supply grows in
response to demand, and those at the end of the supply chain — consumers — are vital to ensuring companies seek out sustainable solutions and engage in
responsible businesses practices.”
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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. 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 experienced, dedicated service
staff. Visit our web site for more information
Flint Group
www.flintgrp.com
Flint Group Flexographic Products globally offers an
outstanding product range: nyloflex® and nyloprint®
photopolymer printing plates for flexographic, letterpress and gravure applications along with coating
plates for offset printing, processing equipment, nylosolv® washout solvents, rotec® sleeves, rotec®
adapters and the endless photopolymer nyloflex® ITR
sleeves. Product names marked with ® are registered
trademarks of Flint Group Germany GmbH.
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
corrugated 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.
Mark Andy, Inc.
www.markandy.com
Mark Andy, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of
narrow and mid-web printing and converting equipment. The company has a rich history of delivering solutions to increase productivity and profitability for the
label and packaging markets. The company supplies
leading global brands including Comco printing/converting machinery, Mark Andy printing/converting machinery and UVTechnology curing systems and
replacement parts. Mark Andy, Inc. is headquartered in
St. Louis, Missouri, with sales and distribution offices
in France, Switzerland, and the UK.
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18 May 4, 2015 Flexo Market News
People & Places
Mark Andy
In a move to coincide with the company’s continued growth in the European market, Mark Andy has
made several promotions in its aftermarket service
and support team.
Phil Baldwin, who has been with the company for
three years, has become Europe Aftermarket Director,
responsible for all aspects including OE parts, retrofits, service, rebuilds, training and demo facilities,
with a special brief to help grow business for the
company’s new venture in Warsaw, Poland.
With this expansion in aftermarket services for Europe, new opportunities have been realized within
the Mark Andy UK office, which celebrated its 20th
anniversary in 2013.
Sam Adams has been promoted to Facility Manager, adding to his responsibilities of scheduling installations and training in the region by accepting
primary responsibility for the demonstrations held
in the UK facility.
Darran Goodwin becomes European Service Manager. A veteran of the industry, Goodwin brings more
than 20 years of Mark Andy experience and
knowhow to the position.
Andy Clarke, who has handled OE parts supply for
the past seven years at Mark Andy UK, will have a
new role as European Parts Supervisor.
ICPF
The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation
has inducted former AICC General Counsel Paul Vishny into ICPF's Circle of Distinguished Leaders.
NAPIM
The National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) bestowed a Printing Ink Pioneer
Award to INX International Ink executive Jim Bailen
at its Centennial Convention’s awards dinner, March
23, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
ICPF
Amtech Software has committed to a partnership
pledge of $250,000 to support education initiatives
for the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF).
As a provider of business software to the corrugated packaging industry Amtech has a unique opportunity to contribute to the education among ICFP’s
college and university partners. Since its establishment in 1981, Amtech has been installed in more
than 1,000 packaging facilities.
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