New technical centre start-up for narrow web printing and converting in China

Narrow web college planned for South China

The Board of Hong Kong based Wutung Holding has announced plans to establish a Technical Centre for printing in South China and has appointed Dr. Jules Farkas to the post of Chairman of the Advisory Board.
Paul S.P. Yeung, chairman comments. ‘There is a need to improve operational quality and productivity in the Chinese narrow and mid-web converting industry, in flexography in particular, and in combination with gravure, screen and offset printing. The Technical Centre will provide theoretical and hands on training in all relevant label and package
printing processes and applications.  Dr Farkas brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience and as Chairman will be responsible for bringing together key European and USA companies to participate in the build-up and daily operation of the Technical Centre.’ States Dr Farkas. ‘It is an honour and a challenge to be nominated for this important position and a rare opportunity to be involved in the start-up of a new venture.  It is my goal to develop the UV flexo market in China and the new Technical Centre will serve to achieve this well. We will also address combination printing applications and selected companies with leading technology will be invited to contribute to the success of the centre.’

The new Technical Centre will also establish working relations with the DFTA-TZ at the University of Stuttgart to exchange knowledge and experience of flexography and sponsor members will be sought to start a Chinese Narrow Web Technical Association. Plans are also in place to develop the Advisory Board to oversee and lead the Technical Centre to a successful future.

Dr Farkas has over 30 years experience in the printing industry and has aquired an international reputation for his expertise in bringing new technologies to the fore. He introduced and pioneered the use of UV flexo technology in the late eighties and more recently has been involved in the development of digital printing, laser die cutting and RFID/EAS technology.