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ABB to Build New Manufacturing Site

The company will invest in the Memphis area for North America growth in electrical connection, protection, and control

Web Industries Named 3M Preferred Converter

Company will offer medical device companies a single source for contract converting and manufacturing services of medical devices using 3M materials

Johns Manville Expands Glass Fiber Operation

Company says the expansion in its Tennessee plant is intended to support growth in engineering thermoplastics

Theme Parks Planned for drupa 2016

Six theme parks are expected to offer trends and business cases highlighting the future of print in various areas

OMET Installs Press at Siberian Printer

Delta Center is pleased with its purchase of the XFlex X4 press, reporting both the technology and set-up help have met its needs

AZCO Sheeter Has Automated Stacking System

Custom sheeter system creates 12-in.-high stacks of aluminum material with automatic features

AWA Issues Annual Release Liner Report

The study includes material trends and costs, regional differences, end-use markets, environmental issues, and more

Acucote Tamper-Evident Label Stock Now Customized

Custom Voiding Facestocks are said to provide enhanced security and brand protection solutions through text, color, and shapes

PACK EXPO East Exceeds Expectations

Organizer PMMI calls the regional show a success in both numbers and educational opportunities

HERMA Label Paper Suited for Pharma Uses

HERMAlaser sheet 50 label paper is said to be light and supple for surfaces with small radii

TS Converting Reports Slitter Sales

Three different converters have recently purchased precision Elite Cameron slitters, including the CS550, the CS600, and the CS800

AIMCAL Offers Converting School Connect

Training event has flexible options and includes time for individual appointments and small discussion groups

Archroma Additive Is FDA Approved for Food Packaging

Cartaguard KST, reported resistant to oil, grease, and water, is approved for use in the manufacture of paper and board for food packaging

Flex Essentials Offers Control Unit for Leak Detector

The FlexPak fully automatic control package is retrofittable to FlexPak Leak Detector or others like it

Spooner Industries Welcomes VIPs

The UK manufacturer, enjoying success in sales, proudly showed off its facility and equipment to the chancellor and prime minister

McLean Packaging Installs Eagle Cold Foil System

McLean says the Eco-Eagle Cold Foil system is helping it produce folding cartons that “jump off the shelf”

Flint Moves UV Ink Manufacturing to Sweden

A new center of excellence will now serve as the site of the production for sheet-fed UV inks, a growing sector for the company

TRESU Coater Applies Varnish In-Line

The iCoat 30000 TWIN enables single-pass double coating on folding cartons digitally printed with the HP Indigo 30000

Inteplast Group Announces Acquisitions

Company has acquired certain assets of El-En Packaging Co. and Haremar Plastic Manufacturing, solidifying its presence in the Canadian marketplace

Virgin Fiber a Necessity in Chocolate Packaging

Du Caju Printing & Packaging looks to Iggesund Paperboard

Drytac Overlaminate Has Improved Finish

Interlam Pro Emerytex clear overlaminate now offers a durable, sand-textured finish for greater uniformity and appearance

AccuWeb Web Guide Controller Has Lighted Screen

The EVO 150 web guide controller features a lighted touch screen operator panel with icons for basic functions

ICE USA Reports Attendance for 2015; Sets Date for 2017 Show

More than 2,300 visitors is 12% increase over 2013 event

Catbridge to Supply Slitters for Bemis

The slitter/rewinders, intended for Bemis’s recapitalization program, are expected to bring added productivity and ergonomics

Maxson Retrofits Older Sheeters

Dual motor drive retrofit reportedly allows older sheeters to remain competitive

NPE2015 Shaping Up as Record-Setter

The event is expected to draw record numbers of exhibitors in a record amount of space, and to be the most NPE in history

Pantec System Applies Holograms in Volume

The SWIFT system is said to allow brand protection and security at high volumes for an affordable cost

One Equity Partners sells Duropack Group to DS Smith

Duropack, now part of DS Smith, has raised its market share in Europe and sharpened its focus on packaging, reports OEP

Label Traxx Announces Digital Prepress Tool

Company will launch enhancements to the integration with EskoArtwork at the upcoming DSCOOP X event

Cosmo Films Offers Metallized BOPP

Metallized BOPP film is said to provide good barrier and a treated surface for printing, as well as good heat seal strength

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