Sun Chemical, Parsippany, New Jersey, has acquired SAPICI, a global leading Italian company in high-performance polyurethanes for coatings, flexible packaging, industrial adhesives and more. With SAPICI, Sun Chemical reinforces its integrated supply strategy in the packaging market by adding capabilities to develop and produce unique polymers for the entire portfolio of … [Read more...] about Sun Chemical Acquires SAPICI

  Print Finishing Partners has successfully finished a Kolbus Publica high-speed perfect binding line installation at Freeport Press, Ohio. This 2014  perfect binding line can produce up to 18.000c/h. Freeport knew that very well prior to  purchasing the line from PFP since the company has almost the exact same line and vintage already in place. The Kolbus KM 412 … [Read more...] about Print Finishing Partners Completes Install at Freeport Press

Manufacturing always needs more dependable employees. An Industry Week article1 by Adrienne Selko stated that more than 2.3 million women left the labor market since the pandemic began. On top of that, countless other women had previously earned degrees and started up the career ladder before leaving the workforce to raise their children. The moms in these two categories can be … [Read more...] about Top 5 Ways to Attract Moms as a Workforce Segment

BOBST, Mex, Switzerland, has announced the launch of MASTERLINE DRO, a full line solution from pre-feeder to palletizer. The MASTERLINE DRO enables productivity reaching an output of 430 million square feet per year, combining high-volume production on simple boxes and added-value packaging with qualitative printing and die-cutting. It features inside-outside printing in a … [Read more...] about Bobst Launches MASTERLINE DRO Die-Cutting System

Heidelberg, Kennesaw, Georgia, had three technologies recognized by PRINTING United Alliance with its Pinnacle InterTech Awards (formerly the PIA InterTech Technology Awards) for 2021 – making it one of only two companies to receive multiple awards this year. With 13 awards presented overall, Heidelberg’s Hycolor Pro, PAT (Performance Advisor Technology), and Push-to-Stop in … [Read more...] about Heidelberg Earns Three Pinnacle InterTech Awards

Mohawk Fine Papers, Cohoes, New York, has introduce "Paper with a Plan," a new attribute-driven approach to specifying paper. To assist in making informed paper selections, Mohawk has refined and reorganized its paper portfolio into five distinct collections, including the Beautiful, Sustainable, Expressive, Elevated and Practical collections, which help make choosing paper … [Read more...] about Mohawk Fine Papers Launches Approach to Specifying Paper

by Andy Hoffman, Phillips Graphic Finishing, LLC We are quickly approaching the most wonderful time of the year – for mail, that is! In the week before Christmas, the US Postal Service processes and delivers nearly 2.5 billion pieces of First-Class Mail – including cards and lightweight packages – which is over 350 million per day. And for businesses, it’s not for nothing. … [Read more...] about Finishing Tips for Holiday Mailings

The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), Sayville, New York, has announced certification of all four Shutterfly manufacturing facilities. Shutterfly in Fort Mill, South Carolina, was the first to obtain certification in late 2020. Since then, the remaining locations in Plano, Texas; Shakopee, Minnesota; and Tempe, Arizona, achieved certified SGP Facility … [Read more...] about SGP Announces Certification of Shutterfly Manufacturing Facilities

Baumer hhs, Dayton, Ohio, has launched its new hot melt system for e-commerce packaging. Designed to meet the growing demand for high-quality delivery boxes with pressure-sensitive adhesive closures, the turnkey system includes an energy-efficient melter, application head, controller, product guide and durable mount with precision settings. The holt melt system has a high … [Read more...] about Baumer hhs Introduces E-Commerce Hot Melt System