Mobile app from Sun Chemical solves printing problems
20 January 2015
A screenshot from Sun Chemical’s new app Sun Chemical has further enhanced its online advice service with the creation of an app for mobile devices…
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A happy marriage: breaking the boundaries of cold foil
16 January 2015
The team trying to break the boundaries (L-R): Richard Fowler, API Foils, David Carruthers, Innovia Films, Sonja Arcos, Cheshire Anilox Technology, Lauren Shimmin, Innovia Films,…
Ultrachem becomes Actega partner
12 January 2015
Supplier of coatings and pressroom consumables, Ultrachem has completed a successful trial period with Actega and will now officially partner the manufacturer of water-based flexo…
Tresu develops solution for printing on detergent pouches
8 January 2015
A customised flexo printing solution for integration into a water-soluble detergent pouch filling and converting line has been developed by Tresu Group. Developed in collaboration…
Multi Labels bought out by MCC/Collotype
7 January 2015
Multi Labels won Best in Show at FINAT’s 34th label awards, held in Monaco last year, with this label design Daventry-based Multi Labels has joined global company…
Christmas display earns DS Smith a POPAI award
6 January 2015
DS Smith has been awarded bronze at the 2014 POPAI awards for bringing Christmas to life in supermarkets across the UK with its Santa’s grotto…
New EFIA chairman appointed
5 January 2015
New EFIA chairman Andy Young Following a vote at a board meeting in December last year, the European Flexographic Industry Association (EFIA) appointed Andy…
Dubai office opened by Reproflex3
19 December 2014
Andrew Hewitson, delivered a talk at the MEA Packaging Forum 2014 Reproflex3 announced the opening of a new facility at a packaging forum in Dubai,…
New ETI system gives precise registration on thin substrates
15 December 2014
ETI Converting Equipment, manufacturer of in-line printing and coating equipment, has developed a fully servo-driven gearless flexo printing station using a sleeve system giving precise…
Gallus strengthens digital team
11 December 2014
As Gallus prepares for a Labelexpo 2015 launch of the Gallus DCS 340, the company is recruiting more marketing, sales and service staff for its…
Universal Converting Equipment makes £1 million investment
9 December 2014
A £1 million investment in CNC controlled machine tools has made Universal Converting Equipment self-sufficient for the machined mechanical parts it requires. The investment has…
Merger gives birth to Dolci Bielloni
4 December 2014
Dolci Extrusion Srl and Bielloni Converting SpA have announced that the two companies will merge to form a new organisation under the name of Dolci…
Bobst displays new folder-gluer
4 December 2014
The Accucheck XL also made its debut appearance at the event At the Competence 14 open house, held at the end of November in Mex, Switzerland,…
New design for Rotoflex’s DSI die cutting platform
2 December 2014
Rotoflex has redesigned its DSI die cutting platform to have a smaller footprint responding to converter demand for more streamlined finishing workflows and increased productivity.…
Is there a doctor in the house?
21 November 2014
This is the result of not maintaining the doctor blades (courtesy of Allison Systems) Serious problems with print quality can arise from poor maintenance of…