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Elevating Pouch Manufacturing with Pearl Technologies' Cutting-Edge Solutions
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PACKZ 11 Launches with Industry-First RIP Integration
Plus extended CF2 format and automated support for 2-D Barcodes as Required by the Sunrise 2027 Initiative
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Double E Group Acquires CAC, Further Enhancing its Strength in the Global Converting Industry
Double E Group, a global leader in converting components and web handling technology, has announced its acquisition of Converter Accessory Corporation (CAC)
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Nobelus Launches Entry-Level Komfi® Thermal Laminator
FINISHING SOLUTIONS SUPPLIER OFFERS NEW JUNIOR 52 LAMINATING SYSTEM
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Double E Group Mourns the Loss of Founder and Converting Industry Pioneer, Richard Edward Flagg
Double E Group announces with profound sadness the passing of its founder, Richard Edward “Ed” Flagg, on June 23, 2025. He was 85.
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Convertech Brand to Fully Transition to Double E Group Same Team, Same Excellence, Unified Name
Double E Group has announced that Convertech, one of its subsidiaries and a trusted provider of core chucks and shaft solutions for the converting industry, will now operate solely under the Double E Group brand.
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Pulse is Making Print Simple at Labelexpo Europe 2025
Narrow web ink specialist Pulse is Making Print Simple at Labelexpo Europe 2025, as it challenges flexo printers to rethink how they work and shows solutions that turn production bottlenecks into revenue generators.
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ROTOCON to debut at Labelexpo Europe with three machine demonstrations
ROTOCON will make its Labelexpo Europe debut, exhibiting together with HS Machinery on stand 4D21.
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Splicing Can Be Quick and Easy
Dielectric Polymers, Holyoke, MA; 800/628-9007; dipoly.com
NT-5511-2SW and 5512-2SW self-wound tapes are said to offer quick and easy splicing of siliconized webs. Polyester film backing is coated with high-temperature yellow silicone adhesive on the unwind side and an easy-release silicone coating on the backside. Coating allows adhesive release at the splice area, eliminating label loss. Also provides easy removal of the matrix and maintains registration through the splice, company says.
PFFC-ASAP 318

Apply Holograms In-Line
Matik North America, West Hartford, CT; 800/245-1628; matik.com
The Omet Holo-Foil King hologram insetting and hot foil unit can apply up to six hologram images with independent pitch among one another, in-line on company’s gearless/shaftless Varyflex press. Unit’s design incorporates servo drives with vacuum tension control system for what is said to be good registration, ease of use, and little foil waste.
PFFC-ASAP 319
Packaging Software Upgraded
Kodak Graphic Communications Group, Rochester, NY; 800/944-6171; grahics.kodak.com
Pandora 2.9 software further automates the process for creating packaging layouts. Users can modify applied step-and-repeat parameters and now can import dies for folding carton layouts. Provides the ability to drag and drop predefined SmartMarks, intelligent marks that position and size themselves automatically on a layout.
PFFC-ASAP 320
Screening Sets Aid Quality
Esko, Vandalia, OH; 800/743-7131; esko.com
PerfectHighlights screening technology for flexo printing allows users to create complete screening sets optimized for specific jobs using specific inks and substrates on specific presses. Said to produce superior highlight quality, smoother vignettes, noticeable color gamut extension, and improved consistency between press runs.
PFFC-ASAP 321