The MBO DPS 60 Dynamic perforating and scoring unit from Marlton, New Jersey-based MBO America, is a modular unit that applies dynamic or static, perf or score patterns, inline or across a web. Along with such common applications as buck slip tear offs, return slips, coupons, bang tails and T-perfs, the DPS 60 can be used in conjunction with MBO buckle folders and plow … [Read more...] about MBO America Unveils DPS 60 Dynamic Perforating and Scoring Unit
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Xeikon America and Anderson & Vreeland Form Alliance
Xeikon America, Inc., Itasca, Illinois, and Anderson & Vreeland, Inc., corporate headquarters in Bryan, Ohio, have announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Anderson & Vreeland will sell the Xeikon line of dry toner and inkjet-based digital label presses in the US and Canada. The move, which was announced at the TLMI annual … [Read more...] about Xeikon America and Anderson & Vreeland Form Alliance
Infinity Foils, Inc., Announces Foil Selection Guide
Kansas City, Kansas-based Infinity® Foils has released the Foil Selection Guide, the company's largest guide to date with its expanded foil shade range and increased product offering. It is also the industry’s most compressive shade guide, including foils for hot, cold or digital applications. Additionally, Infinity® Foils has added to its line new shades and grades formulated … [Read more...] about Infinity Foils, Inc., Announces Foil Selection Guide
PRINTING United Delivers Megashow in Dallas
The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) presented the inaugural PRINTING United tradeshow, which brought approximately 30,000 individuals to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas on Oct. 23-25. Occupying 724,000 gross sq. ft., the event – developed by the SGIA and business-to-business media company NAPCO Media – featured more than 680 exhibitors, more … [Read more...] about PRINTING United Delivers Megashow in Dallas
Top Five Internet Resources for Workplace Health and Safety
Health and safety for workers is top-of-mind for today’s manufacturers. Use these US government resources to help protect and safeguard the workforce. Create a safer work environment The Occupational Safety and Health Administration addresses especially harmful hazards via its national and local emphasis programs. National Emphasis Programs are temporary programs that … [Read more...] about Top Five Internet Resources for Workplace Health and Safety
FSEA and PaperSpecs Release Foil Cheat Sheet
The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) and online graphics hub PaperSpecs have released the Foil Cheat Sheet, a metallic foil decorating reference for graphic designers. The Foil Cheat Sheet contains a section detailing and illustrating each of the following techniques and materials: Hot Foil Stamping, Cold Foil Transfer, Toner Digital Foil, Varnish Digital Foil … [Read more...] about FSEA and PaperSpecs Release Foil Cheat Sheet
Can You Help Employees Save (Or Save More)?
By Joseph P. Trybula, CFP®, AIF® Printers 401K How realistic are employees about the true state of their retirement savings? While many among the three primary generations – millennials, Generation X and baby boomers – that make up today’s workforce are feeling pretty good about the future, all three may be seeing things a little optimistically. Even if their vision is a … [Read more...] about Can You Help Employees Save (Or Save More)?
Sun Chemical Launches SolarVerse UV Inks
Sun Chemical, Parsippany, New Jersey, has launched SolarVerse, a range of highly pigmented, low viscosity, multipurpose UV flexo base concentrates. The concentrates are easily dispensed through a standard UV flexo dispenser and offer customers cost savings and flexibility. By simply blending a SolarVerse base concentrate with a specific, optimized technology varnish, … [Read more...] about Sun Chemical Launches SolarVerse UV Inks
Art Laminating and Finishing Launches Sample and Resource Center
Art Laminating and Finishing, LLC, a full-service custom print finisher in Atlanta, Georgia, has unveiled its Sample and Resource Center, upgrading its 300 sq. ft. sample showroom to a state-of-the-art facility of more than 1,000 sq. ft. The experiential redesign will bridge the finishing knowledge gap between print providers and print buyers, uniting the "Create, Print, … [Read more...] about Art Laminating and Finishing Launches Sample and Resource Center
SEI Laser Reveals Latest Version of the Labelmaster
Matik, West Hartford, Connecticut, has announced SEI Laser’s enhanced version of the Labelmaster in two models with widths of 350 and 600 mm. With full digitalization, from order receipt to shipment, converters using the Labelmaster can reach a new level of speed and productivity. It is the perfect solution for the production of self-adhesive labels in all sectors: … [Read more...] about SEI Laser Reveals Latest Version of the Labelmaster