Metering the ink: doctor blades
14 August 2015
Common problems caused by lower quality or incorrect type of doctor blades include scoring of the anilox roller and UV ink spitting. Using a fit-for-purpose…
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Bobst introduces new solutions at Competence 15
30 June 2015
During the recent Competence 15 customer event, held at its Mex headquarters near Lausanne, Bobst presented its wide product range for the folding carton…
tesa appoints print specialist
18 June 2015
Tim Wrigglesworth tesa UK has welcomed a new member of staff to its print team. A technical manager with gravure and flexo printing experience,…
Print-Tech Solutions expands customer support
2 June 2015
New technical account manager Phill Rogers In response to continued growth, Print-Tech Solutions has appointed Phill Rogers as technical account manager. Mr Rogers experience…
Apex appoints new US sales director for corrugated
26 May 2015
Apex International has appointed David McBeth as sales director – North American corrugated. Mr The company said that Mr McBeth will support an expanded focus…
AVT to acquire E+L print inspection products as part of new alliance
20 May 2015
Jaron Lotan, CEO of AVT Erhardt+Leimer and AVT have announced their intent to form a strategic alliance to provide wider range of integrated automation…
Brownett installs GMG’s OpenColor
29 April 2015
Digital origination and flexographic platemaking specialist Brownett Ltd has invested in GMG OpenColor software to streamline its profile creation process. The investment has improved colour…
Vetaphone extends reach into Asia Pacific market
28 April 2015
Angelo Santos will head up the sales team for Vetaphone in the Philippines – seen here with ASA Color’s CEO, Gene Arbatin. Danish company Vetaphone…
Walton receives recognition
17 April 2015
Geoff Walton (left) is congratulated by David Galton Held at a new location in Nottingham, the EFIA Awards 2015 saw the introduction of the…
Sonoco Trident appoints new European sales director
15 April 2015
Paul Bates has joined Sonoco Trident Sonoco Trident has appointed Paul Bates as European sales director. He will replace James Cutting who was appointed…
Gold win for Asahi customer
9 April 2015
Compere Dominic Holland with Nick Monk, managing director of Multi Labels Collotype, receiving the gold award from Mark McKee, general manager, JFM Plates Asahi…
FTA Forum debuts ‘Toolbox Tuesday’
2 April 2015
Under the theme ‘Hitting the Perfect Harmony’, the FTA’s annual forum will take place on 3-6 May at the Omni Nashville Hotel in Nashville.…
Etiquette Labels halves energy consumption in a year
1 April 2015
Wrexham-based Etiquette Labels has seen a reduction in CO2 emissions of over 50% and cut bills by £4500 following the installation of a Vickers energy…
Flexo debate returns to packaging show
31 March 2015
Flexo and/or digital? That was the question asked at the FlexoTech panel debate Numerous product launches, new features and over 40 seminars at the…
First narrow web EASI-Plasma installation
31 March 2015
Vetaphone has sold its first EASI-Plasma VE2E surface treatment unit to be fitted to a narrow web press. Designed and developed in cooperation with…