Finishing - Conventional

Packagers and converters understand the "moment of truth," when a text or graphic element found on a product's packaging helps prod a consumer to make a purchase. When it comes to folding cartons, it could also be a uniquely shaped box, a strategically positioned foil stamp, or an attractive varnish.

More than 200 visitors attended the Packaging Days hosted by Heidelberg to discover new solutions for packaging printing. Heidelberg presented its new Promatrix 106 CS die cutter and the new Diana Smart 55 and Diana Smart 80 folding carton gluing machines.

GRAPH EXPO 15 will be joined by CPP EXPO, PROCESS EXPO, InterBev Process and the International Dairy Show this September in Chicago's McCormick Place.

The countdown to ICE USA 2013 has begun. Only a few weeks remain until thousands of converting industry professionals will come together in Orlando to take part in North America's largest converting event, April 9 -11, 2013, at the Orange County Convention Center. Going into the home stretch, ICE USA 2013 is already 25 to 30 percent larger than the 2011 biennial event, and will feature more than 100 first-time exhibitors that will join nearly 200 returning exhibitors.

Featured Products for the flexographic, narrow-web and package printing industries, including Bobst, Nordson and American Intl. Machinery, Inc.

Converting equipment news, purchases, and installations from Arkwright Advanced Coating, Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd., Heidelberg and Montalvo Corporation.

The future for the PaperWorks Packaging Group is looking bright. Its growth has been explosive and its customers obviously appreciate the diversity and creativity. Across PaperWorks' 17 facilities, there's a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship that encourages its members to rethink, adapt, and constantly improve.

Converting equipment news, purchases, and installations from CTC International, Montalvo Corp. and Proteus Packaging.

The inaugural ICE USA show opens its doors to an array of international converting professionals in Orlando, Florida April 6-8. Close to 250 exhibitors from around the globe are set to showcase the latest equipment, machinery, and technologies at the Orange County Convention Center.

ROSELAND, NJ—Line-Text International’s personnel will have the full support of the local Bobst Group North American Product Management and the worldwide product groups in this endeavor.