Industry Members—One Young, One Older—Discuss Information Sharing & IT’s Impact on Flexography
The workforce is currently comprised of those in the younger generation (who grew up with technology), and older workers (who have adapted to working with technology). This dichotomy is one of the reasons workers from different age groups bring varying experiences, strengths and weaknesses to a job—Especially when it comes to the fast-changing technology of […]
Esko’s Award-Winning Screen Technology Used for Aldi’s Festive Shopping Bag
GHENT, Belgium—A combination of award-winning crystal screen technology and the latest innovation in digital flexo from Esko has delivered superior print quality for Aldi‘s latest festive shopping bag. Esko pioneering Print Control Wizard software was combined with the innovative Crystal XPS LED Exposure System to deliver outstanding final results when Brandpack, a division of Graphic […]
MPS Systems North America Relocating to Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA—As of January 2020, MPS Systems North America Inc will be operational in Philadelphia, PA. The North American subsidiary of the Dutch-based press builder is set to move from current facilities in Green Bay, WI. The new facility in Levittown (near Philadelphia) is logistically more convenient than the current location in Green Bay, WI, […]
Flexography in 2019: Looking Back on What the Year Meant to FTA, FLEXO Magazine & the Industry
With each passing year, innovations in flexography continue to grow and expand, and this year was no exception. In 2019, flexography was once again a preeminent force. Attendees to events like INFOFLEX and Labelexpo Europe saw firsthand the new and upcoming technologies that are allowing companies to streamline processes, automate and become more competitive. Printers […]
Looking at Labelexpo Europe 2019
Mid web press launches, hybrid technology, and advancements in automation and sustainable materials—Labelexpo Europe 2019, which took place Sept. 24-27 in Brussels, Belgium, had it all. Some say the 2019 edition of the show represented a landmark moment in Labelexpo’s evolution from a label exhibition to a technology giant involving multiple areas of package printing. […]
Expanded Gamut Study Evaluates Spot Color Reproduction in Multicolor Printing
Expanded gamut (EG) printing requires a new approach in terms of color management software and, of course, in the number of colors on press. There are many solutions in this new technology area, but are they ready for prime time, and what kind of results can you expect? (Spoiler alert—They are ready! And our data […]
The 2019 FLEXO Magazine Cover Project
Analogies, analogies: Press teams and pit crews… Racetracks and pressrooms… Drivers and operators… Mechanics and pressman… Pace cars and process control… Chassis and web paths… Checkered flags and impulse buys… Sponsors and CPCs… Time trials and optimization runs. Fast and Furious—oh no, that’s a movie franchise! Stock car racing and FTA? You get the picture—Blurs […]
MacDermid Graphics Solutions’ Premier LUX ITP 60 Plates Run Clean at Andrew Kohn
ATLANTA, GA—MacDermid Graphics Solutions reported its premier flat top dot plate, LUX ITP 60, provided superior, clean running results at Andrew Kohn. The plates were produced by Brandpack, a division of Graphic Packaging International Australia, using Esko Crystal XPS imaging technology for the latest print run of the flagship ALDI carrier bag. The LUX ITP […]
FTA Emerging Leaders Committee Member Ashley Cash Gives Insight on Being a Millennial Working in Flexography
For Emerging Leaders Committee member Ashley Cash, a career in flexography started with a tip from a teacher. “My high school biology teacher encouraged me to combine my creative abilities with science,” Cash says. “She recommended I explore the possibilities of a career in the packaging industry.” Now, as a technical sales representative and business […]
Durst Appoints Peter Jones to New Labels Business Development Role
BRIXEN, Italy—Durst, manufacturer of advanced production technologies, has appointed Peter Jones to a newly created role as labels business development manager for the UK and Ireland. Starting Aug. 19, he will be working closely with the local sales, service, supply and logistics teams as well as Durst Group headquarters staff based in Brixen. Peter’s new […]
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