Brand Booster
Andrews Decal Co. Inc., a Chicago-based converter of pressure-sensitive labels, proves that even a small company can be a major player in one of America's...
InksThe 7 Deadly (Converting) SinsThere are some basic problems that crop up over and over again, with costly results in wasted time and materials. Below are examples, in capsule form,... Hierarchy of Value: Part IILast month’s column offered a value model as a way of visualizing the value of a product or service based on price/performance ratio... |
PrepressDigital Flexo SystemKodak has introduced a computer-to-plate (CTP) print solution for package printing. The Kodak Flexcel NX digital flexographic system provides near offset print quality on a variety of substrates, including paper, flexible film, foil, and label stock. ... |
DigitalTop Coated Synthetic Paper for Indigo PrintingHop Industries has introduced a new grade of white synthetic paper with a special top coating on two sides designed for Indigo printing.... Digital DeliveryA new HP Indigo press strengthens Multi-Color's capabilities to provide great labels in smaller quantities.... |
FlexographyDigital Flexo SystemKodak has introduced a computer-to-plate (CTP) print solution for package printing. The Kodak Flexcel NX digital flexographic system provides near offset print quality on a variety of substrates, including paper, flexible film, foil, and label stock. ... |
GravurePLGA Announces Print Quality Award CompetitionThe Packaging & Label Gravure Assn. Print Awards program recognizes member printers and converters for outstanding achievement in gravure printing. Eligible companies can submit entries for any category and individual entries can be submitted for more than one category. ... Shining StarsThe Gravure Assn. of America hits hot topics and announces honors. ... |
LetterpressShort & QuickHarkwell Labels is somewhat unique in that it relies solely on the letterpress process to manufacture its product line, which includes labels for food packaging, swing tags, and window stickers. Recnetly it added a Lintec LPM 300 GT semi-rotary letterpress model.... Curing Cuts Co$tsLabel printer Wilkri-Etiketten is testing a UV system, launched by IST Metz, on a pilot application. The result: higher yields plus energy efficiency.... |
OffsetKBA and xpedx Form Marketing AgreementKBA North America and xpedx have formed a joint marketing agreement under which KBA will use printing papers from xpedx and include xpedx products in its press demonstrations, education and training seminars, and print tests.... KBA Holds 2nd Lenticular SeminarKBA North America held its second comprehensive four-day seminar on lenticular printing and prepress work in early July 2007, bringing together the company's lenticular, printing, and marketing experts. ... |
EnvelopeF.L. Smith November Open House for Envelope ConvertersF.L. Smith Machine Co. will hold an Open House with equipment demonstrations for envelope converters November 6-8, 2007, at its Duncansville, PA, plant. Each day, there will be multiple demonstrations of the SW Sideseam web machine with the enhanced servo press model ESP, the FPC Servo multi substrate press, and the SR Servo Rotamatic machine. ... EMA Releases Core Curriculum Model for Envelope IndustryThe Envelope Mfrs. Assn. has just released the Envelope Manufacturers Core Curriculum Model, covering basic job skills and descriptions within an envelope facility, as well as the recommended core curriculum for those positions. ... |
