Insights from Leading Flexographic Inkmakers and Ink Suppliers
Evaluating common printer challenges on-press related to ink, solving ink-related problems and more.
Developing a Sustainable Packaging Strategy with the Five Rs
Reuse, reduce, recycle, renew and redesign, together, help guide sustainable best practices for flexographic package printers.
Sun Chemical and DIC Corp Finalizes Acquisition of BASF’s Global Pigments Business
Sun Chemical Corp and DIC Corp have closed the acquisition of BASF’s global pigments business, known as BASF Colors & Effects (BCE).
Ultraviolet & Electron Beam (UV/EB) Flexography
The ultraviolet/electron beam (UV/EB) flexographic market has seen long-term, sustained growth for many years.
Remembering Sam Gilbert
An industry friend, mentor and teacher passed away in November 2020.
Packaging & the Environment: A Roadmap for a Sustainable Future
Sustainability is becoming a widely adopted initiative within various industries across the globe.
Annual Magnetic Cylinder Audit Offers Answer & Propels Production Uptime
While an annual doctor’s visit is widely accepted and recommended as a path to good health, no one really enjoys their personal “preventative maintenance.” I submit, the same is true for preventive maintenance on equipment—particularly magnetic cylinders, which are so critical to achieving accurate, repeatable and predictable diecutting results. Preventive maintenance takes planning and time […]
Defining Color: Second-Place 2018 FFTA Rossini Scholarship Recipient Researches Accurate and Consistent Color Reproduction
Color matching is a challenging task that requires communication across many different parties; brand owners, printers and ink companies all need to stay in the loop regarding color management procedures. Color management is particularly important for international brands that print their brand colors at various plants worldwide and expect all of their suppliers to maintain […]
The Lengthy, Specific & Complicated Process to Codify an International Standard
Have you ever asked yourself, “Where do Steve Smiley and Danny Rich get the really cool ideas for these International Standards?” While it may seem like wizardry or perhaps something darker, it is really a very simple process that just takes a long time and a lot of patience to get through. Let’s look at […]
Comexi Technical Seminar in Mexico City Attracts More than 70
GIRONA, Spain—During 2018 Comexi, a global leader in the flexible packaging industry, is organizing various technical seminars on new trends and global solutions for the market in several countries around the world. Comexi sends its best technicians and specialists to deliver high-quality lectures for the printing and conversion sector, in which some chosen partners have […]
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