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Legacy Flexo Corp., a Green Bay, Wis.-based printer specializing in flexographic printing on film, paper, and non-wovens, has invested in a second Fusion C flexo press from Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC). The efficiency of the Fusion C, as well as Legacy Flexo's prior experience with PCMC, were deciding factors in the purchase of the new press.

To further expand its footprint in the North American folding carton segment, Heidelberg has announced the integration of Heidelberg Web Carton Converting with Heidelberg USA. The integration will allow Heidelberg Web Carton Converting customers to access both companies' portfolios from a single source.

Koenig & Bauer Flexotecnica has launched a new high performance compact CI flexo press — the Evo XC — to join its well-established line of Evo models. The eight-color press offers one of the smallest footprints in the industry and is available in two different versions.

BOBST's new CI flexo press delivers high-quality production on a wide range of substrates. It features technical automation that ensures repeatable process consistency and minimum waste. The announcement of the new press comes during two major events for BOBST, the K 2019 tradeshow and an Open House event.

Clear View Bag Co. has purchased its second Fusion C flexographic press from PCMC. With a smaller footprint and fewer parts, the Fusion C is loaded with fast makeready and waste-saving features, including SteadyPrint.

On Oct. 1, Hudson-Sharp will become a part of Paper Converting Machine Company's and Barry-Wehmiller’s converting equipment platform. The alignment of these two companies amplifies their capabilities, innovation and service.

The latest achievements in flexographic technology took center stage during the Flexographic Technical Association's annual Forum, which was held May 5-8 in New Orleans. Additionally, the future of flexo and its place in the packaging industry were key themes throughout the event.

Lockport, N.Y.-based Bison Bag has placed an order for a 10-color MIRAFLEX II M. The device will be Bison Bag’s fourth flexographic press and its first from Windmöller & Hölscher. The press is scheduled for start-up in fourth quarter 2019.

The Flexographic Technical Association honored this year's Hall of Fame inductee and its 2019 Award Winners at its Awards Banquet held in conjunction with Forum & INFOFLEX 2019.

Kiliper Corp., an Ames, Iowa-based producer of stretch sleeves and polyethylene bags, has ordered a new MIRAFLEX II flexographic press from Windmoeller & Hoelscher, which is scheduled for start-up in Q4 2019.