The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association announced James Martin has come on board as Executive VP, Supplier and Manufacturer Relations. Martin, who recently served as CEO of MBO America, will bring his experience with trade shows and associations to P…
Heartland Label Printers to Add Second ETI Cohesio Machine
To support its growing pressure-sensitive label business, Little Chute, Wis.-based Heartland Label Printers has purchased its second Cohesio machine from ETI Converting Equipment of Canada. The Cohesio machine will feature flexo printing stations, adhe…
Flexible Packaging Shines With Graphical Advancements
Welcome to the final edition of the Road Map of Progress series, which reveals insights that our reporter Patrick Henry learned from subject matter experts in each packaging segment. This week, Mark Mazur, consultant; chair of the FIRST committee, Flex…
Flexible Perforating Can Up Your Finishing Game
More than any other value-adding finishing step, perforating makes print interactive. When perforated sections are pulled from direct mail pieces and other kinds of printed matter, things start to happen. They collect coupons for redemption. Perforati…
Mark Andy Announces Acquisition of Brandtjen & Kluge
Mark Andy has acquired Brandtjen & Kluge, a manufacturer of reliable, high-quality print finishing equipment for foil stamping, diecutting, folding and gluing, and UV coating. Kluge provides customers a full life cycle solution for offline finishin…
Mondi to Expand in U.S. for Increased Flat-Bottom Bag Production
Citing increases in demand for flexible packaging, Mondi is expanding its U.S. operations for increased flat-bottom bag production. Mondi is targeting the food, pet food and home and personal care markets for these flexible packaging applications.
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