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April 8, 2014    
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Screen (USA) Software Provides Flexo Solutions
 
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL | Screen (USA) announces DynaFlex, said to work seamlessly with customers' existing workflow systems to deliver a powerful set of professional tools to streamline prepress production and improve output quality. Software is tailored to label, flexible packaging, folding carton, and converting companies.     

 

Litco Adds New Sizes to Core Plug Line 

VIENNA, OH | Litco International is offering new sizes of molded wood (presswood) core protection plugs to converters of paper, film, and foil. New 3-, 5-, and 6-in. sizes are slated for production in the second quarter of 2014. Inca brand core plugs use proprietary molding process said to ensure consistent size and shape.  

FREMONT, CA | EFI announces a new technology and framework for 4-D printing with the 4D VUTEk printer, which combines photopolymer additive inkjet printing with a concept-stage EFI Fiery digital front end (DFE) running PrintFlow scheduling software to control time coordinates.

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JEMMCO1-15-13 Jemm-Tac Web Cleaning Sleeves have proven to be the most affordable and effective way to clean moving webs. It is now possible to improve your product quality without having to make major machine modifications or requiring a significant capital investment. Best of all, Jemm-Tac Web Cleaning Sleeves can be installed in-plant so there is no need for unnecessary downtime, spare rollers or two way shipping. To learn more   

FEATURED STORY 

Just like coating technology and web handling, if you don't have at least a rudimentary understanding of curing technologies, you will not be able to solve many issues associated with coating. Fluid coating expert Mark Miller offers a basis for understanding curing technologies that will help a coating technician or engineer.

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Enercon's Service Manager, Matt Rajala tells you why you need to download this surface treating Handbook. Bonus: Get access to best practice webinars and connect with Enercon's service team. Get full details.
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BLAUVELT, NY |  Schreiner MediPharm has developed a cost-effective label that helps reduce the likelihood of parenteral dispensing errors. The Pharma-Comb Single Wrap (SW) label allows a more reliable, simpler syringe dispensing and administration process.   
 
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thelamco enhances an almost limitless range of converted products for the paper, packaging, specialty label, automotive and electronic markets. Our custom coating and laminating equipment processes ultra light weight films from 18 gauge to heavier substrates up to 60 mil thick. With 63" web widths and line speeds up to 1000 fpm, the lamco is your lean and green partner for long production runs.

Roll with thelamco! Call us toll free (866) 926-6101 or email Roxanne Behrman for more information!
   
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QuadTech is the leading innovator of advanced color and inspection technology for the printing industry. Our modular and flexible solutions achieve complete control over every phase of production on virtually any packaging press--regardless of substrate, ink, or printing technique. Learn more here.

 

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INDUSTRY NEWS 

                 
HAUPPAUGE, NY | Nordmeccanica has moved into a new location in Hauppauge. The company says it will be able to grow the size of spare parts inventory at this new location, which is twice the size of the previous facility, and permanently feature a full size, 59-in. laminator.

            
PLYMOUTH, MA | Flexo Concepts reports Nilpeter is now shipping all new FB Series press installations worldwide with the TruPoint Orange doctor blade. The company says it has replaced steel with Orange due to its superior metering performance and ability to eliminate UV ink spitting.


ST. LOUIS, MO | Mark Andy hosted more than 200 visitors last week at its 2014 Open House. During the three-day event, attendees were treated to converter-focused educational forums, the highlight being an interactive panel discussion title, "Flexo and Digital--What's the Right Mix?"


Talk To Me

Who can resist puppy breath? Banjo and I both fell in love with this little girl. A friend rescued Sadie Anne from a shelter on the West Coast and brought her home to Illinois last month. She is a 12-week old Lab/Boxer mix. A definite contender for cutest dog.
Now that the Polar Vortex has passed (we hope), I'll bet your dogs really want to get outside. Send me pictures of your pooch at play. Write to me at [email protected]. - Claudia
 
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April 27-29 | FSEA/IADD Joint Conference, Foil & Specialty Effects Assn./Intl. Assn. of Diecutting & Diemaking, InterContinental Hotel, Milwaukee, WI; 785-271-5816; www.fsea.com

   

 

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