ITW Foils, with US headquarters in Newburyport, Massachusetts, and ITW Thermal Films, with US headquarters in Chicago Heights, Illinois, have united under one brand name, ITW ShineMark. Previously entwined with other ITW businesses in the Specialty Films Division, these two complementary global businesses were partitioned into their own division in 2020. The pairing allows … [Read more...] about New ITW ShineMark Brand Unites Decorative Foils and Thermal Films

Tarsus Group, organizer of the Labelexpo Global Series of exhibitions and summits, has announced that Labelexpo Europe now will take place at the Brussels Expo Centre on April 26-29, 2022. The next edition of Labelexpo Americas, meanwhile, will take place on Sept. 13-15, 2022, at the Donald E. Stevens Conventional Center in Rosemont, Illinois. At the same time, Tarsus … [Read more...] about New Dates Announced for Labelexpos in Europe and Americas

Henkel, an adhesives, laundry & home care, and beauty care company based in Düsseldorf, Germany, has published its 30th Sustainability Report, detailing its achievements and progress in the area of sustainability. Carsten Knobel, CEO of Henkel, stated that for Henkel, sustainability is not only part of its long-standing tradition, but also an integral element of its … [Read more...] about Henkel Reflects on 30 Years of Sustainable Development

Messe Düsseldorf North America, Chicago, Illinois, has announced that from April 20-23, 2021, the conference area of virtual.drupa will feature a top-class, English-language program focusing on the global trends of artificial intelligence, circular economy, connected consumer and platform economy. International industry experts, brand owners and speakers from vertical … [Read more...] about virtual.drupa Conference Area to Offer over 2,700 Minutes of Knowledge Transfer

A Programmable Foil Draw retrofit for customers operating Kluge EHD presses now is available from digital finishing solutions provider THERM-O-TYPE, Nokomis, Florida. The Programmable Foil Draw includes a full color touchscreen interface, Windows-based computer core and provisions for one or two programmable foil draws powered by high torque servo motors. Software … [Read more...] about THERM-O-TYPE Offers Kluge Programmable Foil Draw

Duplo USA Corporation, Santa Ana, California, an innovative print finishing provider, has introduced products to its bookletmaker, duplicator and cutter lineups. Designed for efficiency and ease of use, these products will appeal to print providers and in-plants with shorter run demands. Ideal for low to mid-volume runs, the 150 Booklet System offers an entry-level solution … [Read more...] about Duplo USA Kicks Off New Year with Three Product Launches

Eckhart & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, a resource for bookbinding and print finishing services and a manufacturer of rigid boxes and cases, has announced an upgrade to their hardcover book manufacturing capabilities with the addition of a new 2020 Kolbus BF513, 30 books per minute, casing-in line. Producing a hardcover book essentially consists of 3 steps: The … [Read more...] about Eckhart & Co. Installs New Book Casing-In Line

Baumer hhs GmbH, Krefeld, Germany, a manufacturer of industrial gluing systems in conjunction with quality assurance and camera verification systems, has introduced the FFG go, designed exclusively for glue application in flexo folder-gluers. It offers simple, intuitive operation but meets sophisticated demands on non-contact gluing in the corrugated industry. Developed for … [Read more...] about Baumer hhs Introduces FFG Go Glue Applicator

A unique new business has been created to bring premier cold transfer and hot foil technologies to the North American folding carton and label markets. Four entities – Gietz AG based in Gossau, Switzerland, Vinfoil based in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, along with Chris Leary and Alex Balke – have joined forces to create Gietz-Vinfoil Americas. The company will be responsible … [Read more...] about Gietz-Vinfoil Americas: Foil Embellishment and Converting Solutions Joint Venture

On Feb. 1, 2021, Ross Hutchison took the reins as president of Overland Park, Kansas-based Universal Engraving, Inc. (UE) – a position held by his father, Larry, and his grandfather, company founder Glenn E. Hutchison. Universal Engraving is a renowned foil and emboss die maker. Under Ross Hutchison’s leadership, UE will continue to revolutionize the embossing and foil … [Read more...] about Ross Hutchison Takes the Reins as President of Universal Engraving