The new gold and silver metallic inks of the Dual Cure Ink series from ECKART are suitable for all curing processes used by printers in flexographic or offset printing. All the new metallic PANTONE shades can be used in both UV and energy-saving LED curing processes. With this innovative range, ECKART is supporting the growing global trend towards sustainable printing inks.
Version 7.5 of PACKZ, HYBRID Software’s native PDF editor, delivers the next generation of prepress software for labels and packaging. STEPZ 7.5 is being released concurrently for digital printing applications. Both tools provide bespoke solutions for prepress experts who require high efficiency, quality and performance in preparing packaging files for conventional or digital printing.
Zecher GmbH starts the new year with a major industry innovation. With the new Zecher App, Zecher GmbH, an international manufacturer of anilox rollers and printing cylinders, is making its mark on the digital transformation of the printing industry. The pioneer of anilox rollers is living up to its name by enabling its customers to compactly manage their Zecher products with mobile devices through the app.
tesa tape’s Twinlock is a self-adhesive, reusable and compressible sleeve. It can help packaging printers achieve greater operational efficiency and improve return on investment (ROI)—and significantly reduce solid waste associated with packaging printing.
DuPont Cyrel Solutions introduces the new Cyrel Lightning plate family at the FTA’s Fall Conference 2021 in Frisco, TX. These new printing plates are optimized for UV LED exposure systems, such as the Esko XPS Crystal, to make full use of these systems’ capabilities. The benefits of the plates include a further optimized match between access time and plate performance, while not compromising the print quality.
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (RRD), a leading global provider of marketing and business communications services including packaging solutions, will introduce its end-to-end, single-source folding carton service at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2021.
Maxcess, a global leader in innovative products and services for web handling applications, has unveiled the new expansion of RotoRepelTM Rx across Componex and Webex roll products, including WINertia rollers.
DIPCO, a leader in “Quick Change” ink pan liner systems, announced the rollout of disposable drip trays for Windmoeller & Hoelscher’s 57-in. Miraflex model. These drip trays, developed with ease-of-use in mind, are manufactured using a durable yet lightweight BOPET film material.
To remain committed to its customers in North America, Koenig & Bauer (US/CA) is expanding its popular portfolio to include the corrugated printing and converting segment. Its three major products—the CorruCUT, CorruFLEX and Omega Magnus—will be represented by the entire North American sales force.
Baldwin Technology Company Inc will be debuting its new ultra-wide FlexoCleanerBrush, a fully automated, state-of-the-art flexographic plate cleaning system at SuperCorrExpo.