Attendee registration is open for the industry’s new web-based event, PACK EXPO Connects. The event, scheduled for Nov. 9-13, 2020, is produced by PMMI Media Group for the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, Herndon, Virginia. PACK EXPO Connects aims to deliver the power of PMMI Media Group and the PACK EXPO brand to connect the packaging and processing … [Read more...] about Registration Opens for First of Its Kind PACK EXPO Connects

On Aug. 28, 2020, Finzer Roller, Inc., Des Plaines, Illinois, acquired certain assets of Rotation Dynamics Corporation “RotaDyne,” headquartered in Romeoville, Illinois. Finzer Roller can provide access to an expanded line of roller products and services. Because of its size and over 50 years of industry experience, it offers an expansive selection of roller solutions, … [Read more...] about Finzer Roller Acquires Assets of Rotation Dynamics

PRINTING United Alliance, Fairfax, Virginia, producer of the PRINTING United Digital Experience that replaces this year’s in-person Expo, has announced more details about the event that now will run Oct. 26-Nov. 12. The multifaceted online experience spans 14 action-packed days of carefully curated keynotes, educational programming, and worldwide product launches and … [Read more...] about PRINTING United Digital Experience Unites Global Printing Community

Labelexpo’s first Virtual Label Summit is the perfect opportunity to stay connected and keep a company's label and package printing knowledge up to date. Featuring five days of expert-led sessions, participants will learn about the technology and key trends affecting the global label and package printing market. Join Labelexpo from Sept. 28-Oct. 2, 2020, and discover how … [Read more...] about Labelexpo Announces First Virtual Label Summit

drupa, the trade fair for printing technologies, extends its digital offering: starting in October the online platform drupa preview will offer exhibitors and visitors an additional channel for touching base with the sector, discussing trending themes and presenting product portfolios. The portal will consist of the content formats “Conference”, “Exhibition” and “Networking” … [Read more...] about drupa Preview: New Digital Platform for Knowledge Transfer, Networking and Presentation

The International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking (IADD), Crystal Lake, Illinois, has announced that it will host its 48th Annual Meeting Xchange online. Informative programming will be live every Tuesday beginning September 29 through October 27. IADD vice president of education, Robert McCann, Bobst North America, Inc., noted that the annual meeting offers … [Read more...] about IADD Announces Online Annual Meeting Xchange Programming

The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), Sayville, New York, an authority in sustainable printing certifications for print manufacturers, has announced that the public review of the new SGP supplier certification is extended to Oct. 15, 2020, due to the COVID-19 situation. The criteria for SGP supplier certification are similar to the criteria for SGP printers in … [Read more...] about SGP Supplier Certification Criteria Public Review Period Extended

Barry Kallman, Rollem International's vice president of sales for the Western region, retired effective Aug. 31 after 31 years with the company. He was recruited by Baumfolder in 1972 as a salesman in Southern California and was subsequently promoted to the Western regional sales manager, where he built a successful sales team. In the late 1970s, Baumfounder was sold and … [Read more...] about Rollem International Announces Longtime Executive’s Retirement

Italy-based Meccanotecnica Group, a manufacturer of automatic book-sewing machines and lines both for offset and digital printing for the industrial production of books, has introduced the asterEL. This automatic book sewing machine is the ideal solution for bookbinders wanting to produce high quality thread sewn books with a moderate investment and low operating costs. … [Read more...] about Meccanotechnica Introduces asterEL for Thread-Sewn Book Production

Esko, Ghent, Belgium, a provider of integrated software and hardware solutions for the packaging, label and wide format sectors has extended its no-charge donation of software licenses to leading educational institutions across the US. The investment includes its market-leading structural design and production software platforms. Among the more than 40 schools utilizing Esko … [Read more...] about Esko Donates Millions in Software Licenses