Finishing - Foiling

Diamond Packaging won five awards in the 22nd Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competition, the industry's premier showcase for foil stamping, embossing, and other specialty effects.

The Process Metallic Color System developed by Color-Logic, provides a low-cost and time-saving alternative to traditional hot foil stamping.

Domino has recently launched its first digital cold foil solution based around the proven Domino K600i digital print module. The solution uses the K600i to print a digital adhesive and create the image area prior to UV-curing and delamination.

Prestar Packaging of Christiansburg, VA, has expanded its finishing capacity with the installation of a Kluge 14x22 EHD foil stamping, embossing and diecutting press that includes an adjustable impression feature that reduces make-ready time.

Mark Andy was among the suppliers to win the ‘Technical Innovation Award’ at the recent EFIA event in the U.K.

Jeff Stone has been named a direct sales professional for UEI Group. He will serve the Midwest territory for UEI and Infinity Foils.

Dennis Franklin Patterson, owner of Ben Franklin Press & Label, places print quality at the top of the priority list to ensure customer satisfaction. This focus has helped the company earn a position as one of the premier printers for wineries in the region. Winning Best of Show honors in this year's Excellence Awards competition is just one more feather in its cap.

Printing or foil stamping directly on thick SBS board can eliminate the extra mounting step, saving time and money.

Brandtjen & Kluge and The Brausse Group announced a strategic agreement in which the two companies will co-market the Brausse 1050 series of foil stamping, embossing and diecutting machines in the United States and Canada. “The combined efforts of our two organizations will result in a world class offering of equipment, training and support for our customers.”

This month and next month, packagePRINTING will cover two types of packaging enhancements closely linked together: stamping and embossing, and next month, foil decorating. According to Steve Lee, vice president and director of technical support with RotoMetrics, “Stamping and embossing have quickly become recognized as value enhancements.” It’s well known that consumers experience a tremendous amount of visual noise as they peruse store shelves. “In the competitive retail world,” says Christopher Raney, vice president, folding carton, Bobst, “you need a package to stand out on the shelf. Whether it is foil or embossing, they will both make a difference.” Jim Kingsby, technical service manger,