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Digital printing

UPM Raflatac launches wine labelstocks for HP presses

21 January 2010

UPM Raflatac is now offering a wine product portfolio that is compatible with HP Indigo technology. The product range, available in the Americas, can…

Workflow, MIS & inspection

DiMS! organizing print achieves certification for seven gray boxes

20 January 2010

DiMS! organizing print’s MIS/ERP system has achieved five JDF certifications from the CIP4 within seven months. Two of the certifications – MIS to…

Phoenix Challenge Foundation announces sponsorship opportunities

20 January 2010

The Phoenix Challenge Foundation has announced the availability of sponsorships in support of its fundraising efforts. Sponsorships fund the 2010 high…

Yerecic Label installs Mark Andy Performance Series press

19 January 2010

Yerecic Label, a US-based label and coupon manufacturer, has installed a Mark Andy Performance Series P7 at its New Kensington, Pennsylvania,…

Four MPS packaging presses sold since Labelexpo Europe launch

18 January 2010

MPS has reported sales of four EF-packaging (EFp) presses since the machine’s launch at Labelexpo Europe 2009 in Brussels, with several other…

Plates & platemaking

AB Kelva to distribute Flint Group’s plate products in Finland

18 January 2010

After many years of cooperation in Sweden, Flint Group Flexographic Products has expanded its contract with AB Kelva to cover the Finnish market. AB…

Ancillary equipment

Colombian converter installs BST Premius inspection systems

18 January 2010

Plastilene, a South American flexible packaging converter, has installed three BST Premius inspection systems at its Bogotá, Colombia, production…

Finishing & embellishment

Polar and Heidelberg celebrate 60 years of partnership

15 January 2010

Polar and Heidelberg are celebrating 60 years of collaboration. In 1949, the friendship between the head of the Heidelberg sales office, Nicolaus…

New products

Simec Group launches range of engravings

15 January 2010

The Simec Group, a supplier of anilox rolls, sleeves and accessories for flexographic printing, has released a range of engravings named Leonardo and…

People

Beardow Adams strengthens sales and marketing departments

15 January 2010

UK-based hot melt adhesive manufacturer Beardow Adams has strengthened its sales and marketing with two new appointments: Guy Davis, who has…

People

Hiflex appoints Web2Print sales manager

15 January 2010

Hiflex has appointed Volker Mohr as Web2Print sales manager. The company reports increased interest in its Hiflex Web2Print software since it became a…

Substrates & adhesives

Klockner Pentaplast begins PET production at UK site

13 January 2010

The Klockner Pentaplast Group has begun PET film production at its Crumlin, UK, manufacturing facility. The new line produces polyester films for food…