Joe Adkison, 72, chief operations officer at ADKO, Inc., and member of the International Association of Die Cutting and Die Making, died March 15, 2023. Adkison, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, is survived by his wife, Debra “Dee” Adkison, and daughter Candice Adkison. He was preceded in death by his daughter Heather Adkison. Services were held on March 17 in Fort Smith. A memorial … [Read more...] about In Memoriam: Joe Adkison, ADKO, Inc.
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Duplo to Exhibit at 2023 Dscoop Edge World Expo
Duplo USA Corporation, a provider of finishing solutions, will be on the show floor at the 2023 Dscoop Edge World Expo, May 7-10, at the America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis, Missouri. Inside booth #541, Duplo will have live demonstrations of the new DC-746 B2 slitter/cutter/creaser, designed for finishing oversized applications, and the DSM-1000 B2 platen … [Read more...] about Duplo to Exhibit at 2023 Dscoop Edge World Expo
Embossing Plus Increases Value-Added Capabilities with BOBST NOVAFOIL
Embossing Plus, a trade finisher in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has installed a BOBST NOVAFOIL 106 hot foil stamper to maintain the company’s competitive edge, and in response to its customers’ demands for highly embellished print products and short lead times. The NOVAFOIL 106 is Embossing Plus’ sixth BOBST press. For more information, visit www.bobst.com. … [Read more...] about Embossing Plus Increases Value-Added Capabilities with BOBST NOVAFOIL
Registration Now Open for the Print Embellishment Conference
The 2023 Print Embellishment Conference, sponsored by the Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) and Amplify Print, will be held June 5-7 at the Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing in Indianapolis, Indiana. Registration is open, and early bird rates are available. The conference offers a supplier trade fair, educational programming to address new … [Read more...] about Registration Now Open for the Print Embellishment Conference
Standard Announces Horizon iCE StitchLiner Mark IV Saddlestitcher
Standard Finishing Systems, a leading supplier of post-press and paper handling solutions in Andover, Massachusetts, recently announced the release of the Horizon iCE StitchLiner Mark IV Saddlestitcher, which combines signature scoring and folding, saddlestitching and three-knife trimming into a single system. On the Mark IV, stitch length, balance adjustment and thickness … [Read more...] about Standard Announces Horizon iCE StitchLiner Mark IV Saddlestitcher
Robert Welford Appointed President of Xeikon
Flint Group, Lier, Belgium, has announced the appointment of Robert Welford as president for Xeikon. Stepping up from his current position as vice president of research and development, he will lead Xeikon through the next phase, reaffirming the company's commitment to bringing the latest innovations in digital printing to customers across the globe. Welford joined Xeikon … [Read more...] about Robert Welford Appointed President of Xeikon
IST America Announces Key Senior Leadership Changes
IST America, Shorewood, Illinois, has announced changes to its senior leadership team. Effective April 1, 2023, Bill Bonallo will transition from his role as company CEO and president. Replacing him will be Errol Moebius, IST America’s current vice president. Bonallo will remain a strategic consultant until the end of this year and will be serving on the IST America Board of … [Read more...] about IST America Announces Key Senior Leadership Changes
Scodix Expands Global Team
Scodix, based in Rosh HaAyin, Israel, is expanding its team and business development infrastructure with the appointment of three new people. The company says this is in response to growing demand for more economical and sustainable embellishment printing. Xavier Bastie has been named sales manager for France and all French-speaking countries. Bastie will be responsible for … [Read more...] about Scodix Expands Global Team
drupa Event to Focus on Future Topics
Five special forums of drupa 2024 will provide a deep dive into the future of print and packaging industries, connecting technology leaders, newcomers and users, and specifically focusing on the top trends in the industry. Organizers say these forums will become the hot spot for new technologies, applications and ideas. The drupa cube, drupa next age (dna) as well as … [Read more...] about drupa Event to Focus on Future Topics
Duplo to Exhibit at NPSOA Conference, IMPA Roadshows
Duplo USA Corporation, based in Santa Ana, California, and a provider of innovative print finishing solutions, has announced it will exhibit at the upcoming NPSOA Owners Conference, IPMA Roadshows and Sharp National Dealer Meeting. Duplo is a gold sponsor of the 11th annual National Print and Sign Owners Association conference. Attendees are invited to visit the Duplo table … [Read more...] about Duplo to Exhibit at NPSOA Conference, IMPA Roadshows