The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA – Bohemia, New York) and its Forum 2021, the 63rd iteration of the flexographic industry’s largest technical conference, will show how to Prosper Through Efficiency when it convenes May 2-5, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. “We’re all anxious to leave 2020 behind, but this year taught us valuable lessons about … Read more →
Teledyne Imaging (Waterloo, Ontario), a global leader in machine-vision technology, has rolled out its latest brochure that provides a detailed overview of its newest innovations in machine-vision solutions. These include: line-scan and area-scan cameras; infrared, SWIR and multispectral imaging; scientific cameras; 3D profilers; frame grabbers; smart cameras, integrated vision systems and embedded solutions; industrial X-Ray … Read more →
To ensure that strict compliance with worldwide food and pharmaceutical manufacturers that meets internationally recognized food safety requirements, Beneco Packaging/SoOpak.com (Brampton, Ontario) a leading North American offset and custom packaging specialist, has added a number of key new certifications and initiatives for its paperboard packaging clients. In December, the company once again earned the coveted … Read more →
The latest report from market research and data specialist Lux Research (Boston, MA) has revealed that diversification and innovation are essential for the pulp and paper industry to succeed in emerging packaging applications – and to stave off tens of billions of dollars in expected losses! Digital media and paperless communication have caused a major … Read more →
Rotoflex’s Canadian Regional Office (Mississauga, Ontario), a Mark Andy company specializing in converting and finishing solutions, will soon be moving to a new and more efficient building in the coming weeks. The new facility is also located in Mississauga just a few miles away, and is currently in the final stages of preparation to receive … Read more →
The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA – Topeka, Kansas) has released a new study on the repulpability of paper decorated with foil, which was produced in conjunction with the Georgia Tech Renewable Bioproducts Institute. The study was titled Repulping of Foil Decorated Paper. The association has been proactive in working to separate the decorated … Read more →
Lorpon Labels of Toronto has doubled its digital label production capacity with a new HP Indigo 6900 Digital Press, improving agility to deliver labels with fast turnarounds to support a recent upswing in demand for food packaging. The converter – a major supplier to the wine and spirits, beverage, beer, food and cosmetics industries – … Read more →
The crucial area of investor relations, which falls under the mandate of Koenig & Bauer AG’s Chief Financial Officer, Dr. Stephen Kimmich, has been passed on to Lena Landenberger effective from January 1, 2021. Landenberger has a wealth of experience in corporate communications, auditing and investor relations. After graduating with a degree in business law, … Read more →
If this exhausting pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we simply cannot survive without each other. The cliché “we’re all in this together” rings even truer during times of isolation, hardship, sickness and sadly, death. As we say goodbye to a frustrating and bittersweet year, we are all hopeful that COVID-19 vaccines will be … Read more →
X-Rite Incorporated and Pantone (Grand Rapids, Michigan), global leaders in colour science and technology, have announced that the official spectral colour values for Pantone 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + Pantone 13-0647 Illuminating are now available in PantoneLIVE, a cloud-based digital colour standard ecosystem. PantoneLIVE integrates across X-Rite’s digital workflow tools, allowing brands and their print suppliers … Read more →
Shutterstock (New York, NY), a leading global creative platform offering full-service solutions for brands, businesses and media in need of high-quality content, tools and services, has announced The Create Fund – a $300,000 (USD) artist grant program. The Create Fund will provide financial and professional support for artists around the globe focusing on diversity, inclusion, … Read more →
The Association for Print Technologies (APTech – Reston, Virginia) has partnered with Innovatis Group, an association management company. APTech joins a client base of industry leaders such as Canon, Dell Technologies and VMware that have also joined forces with Innovatis Group. Innovatis Group creates, manages and engages communities, fostering innovation for organizations looking to engage … Read more →