ATE’s DetectAXIS, 100% print defect detection system, helps SB Packaging to scan the entire web width for print defects. It captures sharp and ‘near-print quality’ images of the print web at full production speeds.
At Labelexpo Americas 2018 (September 25-27, 2018, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois), Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, showcased its AWP family of water-washable flexographic plate solutions featuring Clean Transfer Technology, including its new
It’s ten years since Kodak launched the award-winning KODAK FLEXCEL NX System and transformed flexo print production. To mark the anniversary the company has established an awards programme with a difference, the Global Flexo Innovation Awards. Here, chairman of the judging panel, Pier Luigi Sassanelli, shares more about the aims of the programme.
The Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) held the inauguration ceremony of the newly-constructed Academic Block, International Packaging Center (IPC) and Students’ Hostel within its premises in Andheri, Mumbai recently. The newly constructed premises at the main campus of the institute
HMX, a business unit of A.T.E., designs and manufactures unique, energy-efficient, and eco-friendly products for space and process cooling for the industrial and commercial sectors, using its patented and highly successful DAMA technology. The product range includes stand alone units, fresh air pre-cooling units, and fresh air air-conditioning units. With an installation base of 21 million CFM covering more than 4.5 million ft2 all over India, HMX is making fast strides in providing eco-friendly cooling solutions for people and process comfort. A case study.
Printwell earned the distinction of installing Amritsar’s first Heidelberg Speedmaster SX74 four- color press, as part of a strategy to create new growth platforms. A commercial printer, Printwell specializes in books, catalogues and brochures. “Associating with a world-class brand like
VINSAK has always played a pivotal role in the technological front for the packaging &label industry. In 2018, VINSAK installed more than 25 USAR machines out of which 8 were exported to packaging companies in the Middle East and Eastern
Established in 1974 by Kunal Patwa, Patwa & Sons has established themselves as a commercial printer for printing and supplying printed cartons to customers mainly from the pharmaceutical and engineering segments. They have now carved a niche for themselves in
Global leader in speciality films for flexible packaging, lamination and labeling applications as well as synthetic paper — Cosmo Films — has installed a new solvent-less lamination machine at its Karjan plant, Vadodara. The new machine has been commissioned at
Flint Group India is set to offer inks for solvent-based gravure lamination printing which are free of toluene and ketone-based solvent. The company is proud to say they are already well prepared for the new regulations coming during the summer
Standard Printers Providers and Taiyo Kikai Ltd have installed another 8-Colour Servo Drive UV flexo press for labels at JD Printers Pvt Ltd, Mumbai. Dinesh Pawa, Director of JD Printers Pvt Ltd, took a very careful evaluation of presses suitable
Over the past decade, the KODAK FLEXCEL NX System has revolutionized the flexo industry, bringing an unprecedented level of quality and performance to flexo printing for the benefit of everyone involved in the packaging value chain. Kodak is now announcing
Kalptaru Offset, Natraj Print House, Saraswati Press, Hexagon Print & Pack and Sanat Printers are five new Indian partners with whom Q.I. Press Controls (QIPC) will collaborate. The Dutch specialist in measuring and control equipment for the printing industry supplies
Ashok Sethuram, Director, Valence Electrons Pvt Ltd., an ATE Group company, shares more about how ATE supports the print andpackaging industry.
Xerox India has appointed Vineet Gehani as Director of Technology and Channels. Vineet, who joins Xerox from HP, will help the brand drive further growth in the Indian and South Asian markets with an increased focus on expanding Xerox’s technology
Samir Patkar has been appointed as the new Head of Heidelberg India, effective October 16, 2018. Patkar will succeed Klaus Nielsen, and take over the managerial duties and responsibilities from the above mentioned date. After 11 years of successful stint,
A few traumatic years and much disruption in the graphics business has seen renovation and renewal in many parts of the industry. But none has enjoyed such dramatic rejuvenation as the flexo sector. Chemical and imaging advances are helping flexographers compete with alternative printing methods, including offset, gravure and digital printing Laurel Brunner talks more about this technology.
It is estimated that the size of the global packaging industry is about $825 billion whereas the Indian packaging industry will be around $24.6 billion by the end of 2018. The annual growth rate of global packaging industry is about
EDITORIAL Towards smarter packaging! TRENDS Ten key future trends for printing industry FACE-TO-FACE “Listening to ‘voice of the customer’ has always given us ideas for new products” LANDMARK Come, relax and discuss what you want in specialty printing over a cup
The Indian Printing Packaging & Allied Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (IPAMA) has been playing a pivotal role for promoting the Graphic Arts Industry globally. The Association has provided number of office bearers and senior functionaries, on a number of occasions, to
