Gravure Printing

American Packaging Corporation's recently opened Roto Center of Excellence in DeForest, Wis., will undergo a $50 million expansion, adding 126,000 sq. ft. to the facility. The expansion will allow the company to keep up with gravure demand and provide converting of extensible substrates that qualify for a circular plastics economy.

Comexi has decided to discontinue its gravure business, and will focus its efforts on the sale and design of flexo, offset, lamination and slitting equipment.

Though they are often overlooked in the flexographic and gravure printing processes, doctor blades are essential to high-quality print results. Experts in doctor blades and chambers shared their insights on how to care for and maintain these important tools in flexo and gravure printing.

Backed by clean energy and an environmental conscience, AMGRAPH takes a sustainable approach to flexible packaging.

Nilpeter's servo-driven FA-6* mid-web flexo press produces high quality, cost effective flexible packaging, as well as self-adhesive labels, using multiple substrates.

In February, Windmöller & Hölscher reached a manufacturing milestone, completing the 1,000th print unit for the HELIOSTAR S gravure printing press.

Mondi has introduced a new, customizable teapot-shaped stand up pouch (SUP), designed to capture shoppers' attention on consumer goods retail shelves.

American Packaging Corp., has purchased a nine-station gravure press from Comexi ACOM. The new press will be customized to feature the latest advances in registration control, quick changeovers, 100% defect detection, increased production speeds and improved efficiencies.

Windmöller & Hölscher will present its comprehensive product portfolio at drupa 2016, which includes next generation flexo and gravure technology.

As more products take advantage of flexible pouches for their versatility, printers and converters need to be able to offer a variety of options for any brand that walks in the door.