At the end of 2023, BOBST, Mex, Switzerland, will deliver its 600th rotary diecutter worldwide. The MASTERLINE DRO with six printing units will be installed at the new PACKNERS GmbH plant in Emsbüren in northwest Germany. The MASTERLINE DRO is the flagship rotary diecutter from BOBST. It can be configured for inside and outside printing in a single pass. It also is … [Read more...] about Company Installs World’s 600th Rotary Diecutter from BOBST

The IA/NE Chapter of The ESOP Association named LBS, a 100% employee-owned company based in Des Moines, Iowa, as the 2023 Employee Owned Company of the Year. This award is given to an ESOP company that shows a strong commitment to employee ownership through its involvement with The ESOP Association and its programs, its clear communication with employees and its commitment … [Read more...] about LBS Named 2023 Employee-Owned Company of the Year in Iowa

The diemaking and diecutting industry is competitive. Print finishing, converting and diemaking companies wanting to get ahead of competitors, must keep up with training as new technologies become available. Odyssey Expo helps business leaders – and future leaders – stay ahead of the curve by providing training, including à la carte classes. Odyssey Expo business management … [Read more...] about IADD Announces Programming for Odyssey Expo 2023

EDGE Industrial Technologies, an industrial knives and punches business based in Wilder, Kentucky, is expanding its brand and portfolio of companies through acquisitions and organic growth, to include Leverwood, TGW International and Pearl Technologies, Inc. Together, these three companies serve the packaging, food processing, converting, plastics and printing industries. In … [Read more...] about EDGE Industrial Technologies Expands Portfolio

Monadnock Paper Mills, a manufacturer of technical specialty and premium printing and packaging papers based in Bennington, New Hampshire, announced Steve Murphy has rejoined the company as director of supply chain and logistics. Murphy first joined the company in 1988 as an hourly employee, and he was eventually promoted to the position of maintenance purchasing/stockroom … [Read more...] about Monadnock Paper Mills Welcomes Director of Supply Chain and Logistics

Frederick C. James (Fritz), 87, died April 7, 2023. James was the owner and president of Library Binding Service (LBS), a supplier of bookbinding materials in the United States and internationally. He was the CEO of LBS for over 50 years, retiring in 2016. From a tribute at the 75th anniversary of the Library Binding Institute, James’ good friend and longtime industry … [Read more...] about In Memoriam: Fritz James, Library Binding Service

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, 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