Spiral Binding, Totowa, New Jersey, has released the Akiles MegaBind 2, combining the simplicity and commonality of plastic comb binding with the more professional metal wire binding. The Akiles MegaBind 2 punches the standard comb hole pitch with 5/16"x1/8" rectangular holes. This hole pattern makes it compatible with both standard plastic binders as well as special … [Read more...] about Spiral Binding Launches Akiles MegaBind

Metsä Board, based in Norwalk, Connecticut, the leading European producer of fresh fiber paperboards, has appointed Kristen Clark to the role of communications manager for Metsä Board Americas. Based in the Norwalk office, Clark will develop and implement their annual marketing plans, working to ensure consistency across all messaging while tailoring it for the Americas … [Read more...] about Metsä Board Appoints Communications Manager to the Americas

The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) has announced the top winners of its 78th annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition. These folding cartons and rigid boxes represent some of the best paperboard packaging manufactured by North American converters over the past year. Paperboard Package of the Year Kiehl's – Advent Calendar Submitted by JohnsByrne … [Read more...] about PPC Names Winners of 2021 Packaging Competition

The DC-12 RAPID is a solution for label production. The system by POLAR Mohr has been set up at Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG in October and can be viewed live. The fully autonomous DC-12 RAPID produces die-cut label bundles and packs them in trays ready for dispatch. With synergies in the development between POLAR and the packaging specialist DIENST, a fully automatic, … [Read more...] about CD-12 RAPID from POLAR Installed at Heidelberg

Eckhart & Company recently acquired fine book and bible manufacturer Liberty Book & Bible. For the past 38 years, Liberty Book & Bible has been the go-to vendor for all things bible. Offering services such as gilding, reece case making, ribboning, casing-in and foil stamping. Donna Clifford, Pete Pitrelli, Brad Wayman and the Liberty Book & Bible operators … [Read more...] about Eckhart & Company Acquires Liberty Book and Bible

Scodix, the leading digital print enhancement press provider for the graphic arts industry based in Saddle Brook New Jersey, has announced the appointment of Paul Furse as its national sales director in North America. This new position coincides with growing demand for Scodix digital enhancement solutions in the region. Furse brings knowledge and expertise to his Scodix role … [Read more...] about Scodix Appoints National Sales Director

Eagle Systems, Inc., Ocean, New Jersey, recently completed testing intended to provide data on the repulpability and recyclability of cold foil decorated paper/board. The funding for the testing was provided through Western Michigan University. The test results showed that cold foil decorated paper/board is 100% repulpable and recyclable. The samples were produced on a thin, … [Read more...] about New Study on Cold Foil Repulpability and Recyclability

Highcon, Yavne, Israel, has announced the appointment of Juergen Freier to the role of VP and GM Highcon Europe, effective October 1, 2021. In this role he will be responsible for driving Highcon’s sales and building the company’s business across the region. Freier is an industry veteran who worked in leadership positions in both the production side at companies including … [Read more...] about Highcon Appoints GM and VP of Sales to Highcon Europe

Roland DGA, Irvine, California, has completed its online “Application Page Library” – a comprehensive resource at the company’s website offering information on virtually every application that can be performed with Roland DG’s advanced digital devices. A project years in the making, this extensive 47-page library is a resource that existing end users and prospective … [Read more...] about Roland DGA Finishes Online Application Page Library

Spiral Binding, Totowa, New Jersey, now offers the newest Dry-Lam laminators in the Element Series. The progressive Standard, Deluxe and Professional models come in 27” and 40” widths. The new releases offer a range of specifications, including maximum film thickness of 3, 5, or 1 mil, speeds of up to 3, 9, or 10 feet per minute, and core sizes of 1 or 3 inches. For more … [Read more...] about Spiral Binding Introduces Dry-Lam Element Series