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Paper Converting Machine Co, Hudson-Sharp Join Forces

PCMC Hudson-Sharp

GREEN BAY, WI—Paper Converting Machine Co (PCMC) is pleased to welcome another Barry-Wehmiller entity into its robust portfolio of capabilities for the printing and converting industries. On Oct. 1, Hudson-Sharp will become a part of PCMC and Barry-Wehmiller’s converting equipment platform. Hudson-Sharp, a world-renowned leader in the making of bag converting equipment, is currently part […]

Bobst Announced as First Bellissima DMS Press Manufacturer Partner

CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom—Bobst, one of the world’s leading suppliers of equipment and services to packaging and label manufacturers, has been chosen as the first Bellissima DMS Press Manufacturer Partner (PMP). The Partner Program aims to establish mutually beneficial relationships with providers of complementary products in the printing and graphic arts industries. The first of the […]

Durst and Koenig & Bauer Sign Joint Venture Agreement for Digital Packaging Printing Systems

BRIXEN, Italy—Durst and Koenig & Bauer signed a 50/50 joint venture agreement in Munich April 10. The signing of the agreement paves the way for the joint development and marketing of single-pass digital printing systems for the folding carton and corrugated fiberboard industry. The antitrust clearance that is still required from the relevant antitrust authorities before […]

Apex North America Named Preferred Anilox Manufacturer for BOBST Web Fed Division

ROSELAND, NJ—BOBST North America confirmed Apex North America as the preferred anilox manufacturer for BOBST’s web fed division (flexible packaging, preprint and narrow web presses) in the United States and Canada. The agreement allows Apex and BOBST to work together to promote the REVO program and the key added value around a solution-based offering to […]

Nordmeccanica & Coim Group Develop Adhesive Technology

PIACENZA, Italy—Nordmeccanica and Novacote adhesives by Coim Group joined forces to develop an adhesive technology suitable for high production and quality performance in the lamination of high barrier structures in flexible packaging. In solventless lamination, there are production speed limitations once converting barrier compounds. It is the case of metallized films, foil and polymers highly impermeable to […]

All Printing Resources Partners with SPL Consulting to Deliver Process/Lean Improvement Programs

GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL—All Printing Resources (APR) has formed a strategic partnership with SPL Consulting LLC, a Wisconsin-based firm specializing in strategic planning, lean implementation and leadership development services. SPL Founder and CEO Brian Van de Water has spent the last three decades in the printing and packaging industries. Brian has a record of success in helping […]

Mark Andy Print Products Strengthens Partnership with RotoMetrics

ST. LOUIS, MO—Mark Andy Print Products, the supplies and consumables division of Mark Andy Inc, has been named the preferred global distributor of RotoMetrics print cylinders and magnetic cylinders.  Mark Andy Print Products will now support order specifications for the RotoMetrics line of print cylinders, including RotoGuard and RotoGuard, as well as the line of […]

Sonic Solutions Announces Mexico Distribution Agreement with Jetrix Soluciones Gráficas

MOKENA, IL—Sonic Solutions, a leading manufacturer of ultrasonic anilox roll cleaning equipment, cleaning solutions and roll cleaning services, announced an agreement with Jetrix Soluciones Gráficas, S.A. de C.V. to represent their anilox cleaning solutions to the flexographic market in Mexico. “This alliance is an excellent opportunity to expand in this important region, considering the constant […]

Colordyne Technologies Partners with NAStar Inc on Shelf Tag and Digital Print Solution

BROOKFIELD, WI—FTA member Colordyne Technologies and NAStar Inc have partnered to provide a new, lower-cost solution that simplifies the process of producing and implementing retail shelf tags. Combining Colordyne’s digital printing expertise with NAStar’s innovative adhesives and materials, this partnership allows for a roll of TwoFer Shelf Tag material to be converted to duplex printed […]

Uteco Group, Kodak Partner on Sapphire EVO Digital Press

Uteco Group Kodak Sapphire Evo

COLOGNOLA A COLLI, Italy—FTA member Uteco Group, in partnership with fellow FTA member Kodak, announced the commercial availability of the Sapphire EVO digital press. Allowing packaging service providers and converters a digital offering without compromising on productivity or economics, the press addresses a full range of low- and high-volume applications that produce up to 20m2 […]