What’s New in FIRST 7.0
FIRST evolved over time and expanded as print segments changed and flexographic print capabilities improved. The latest version, FIRST 7.0, contains numerous modifications.
Industry News
Label Traxx Announces Intent to Merge with Siteline and Batched
Label Traxx, a leading provider of print MIS/ERP solutions for the labels and flexible packaging segment, announced the intent to merge with its two key partners: Siteline (web-to-print and sales portal/CRM) and Batched (automated scheduling and capacity planning). This merger will create the industry’s only fully integrated, end-to-end production solution designed specifically for the labels and flexible packaging market.
Maxcess Launches FIFE-500 MAX Web Guiding System
Maxcess, a global leader in innovative products and services for web handling applications, unveiled the FIFE-500 MAX web guiding system. Ideal for nonwoven, tag and label, battery converting and numerous other narrow web applications, the FIFE-500 MAX packs in more features while improving accuracy and throughput.
Apex International Breaks Ground on New Manufacturing Facility
Apex International, a global leader of anilox rolls, sleeves, glue sets, and metering solutions, held a celebratory groundbreaking to mark the commencement of construction on its new Pennsylvania manufacturing facility.
Flexographic Printers Reveal Synthetic Substrate Use
A FLEXO Magazine poll shows synthetic substrate applications, use cases and other relevant findings.
Lüscher Technologies Announces Leadership Changes
A change in personnel at Lüscher Technologies AG.
Norm Provan, 1951 – 2022
Norm Provan, who founded Pro Mark Technologies (initially named Pro Mark Development) in 1987 with his wife, Jean, passed away over the summer following a two-year battle with cancer.
Revere Extends Flexible Packaging Capabilities with New BOBST MASTER M6
Already successfully running two BOBST MASTER M5 presses for film products and labels, Revere Group is accelerating its Flexpak division with more inline flexographic power from BOBST. A new highly automated MASTER M6 machine with quicker setup and lower waste will allow the Seattle, WA-based company to take further advantage of the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions.
The Optimal Method for Press Calibration
Exploring a general solution to the print calibration problem that works with any set of measurement samples.
Avery Dennison Launches New Program to Enable Liner Circularity
Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials has taken a major step in advancing material circularity across the industry with an exclusive agreement with Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s Polyester Film division in North America. Through the agreement, Mitsubishi will offer a closed-loop process for PET liner recycling, helping to increase the recycled content in PET liners supplied to Avery Dennison and the industry.