Brandtjen & Kluge

Brandtjen & Kluge and LasX Industries have entered into a strategic alliance, where the two companies will co-market an On Demand Laser Cutting and Converting Solution for folding cartons and other folded and glued products. "Based on our testing of LaserSharp cut and scored folding cartons, we are excited about the possibilities for the digital finishing and converting market," said Michael Aumann, CEO, Brandtjen & Kluge.

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.”

Companies that design and build folders/gluers are working hard to help their customers maintain a competitive edge. packagePRINTING talked to a number of companies that produce high-performance folder/gluers to get their view on what their customers need. Alan Thompson, product manager, Bobst Group USA—Today’s customers are seeking the best “price-to-performance” that money can buy. Many base their decision based upon the amount of work which is being farmed out. Bringing this work in-house not only ensures better cost control, but better quality control of the finished product. Secondly, potential savings in makeready time and improved run speeds are also evaluated by customers with

American Die Technology Rotary hot stamping dies are precision-engraved using high-quality, solid brass for optimal performance and durability. Write 635, Visit www.amdie.com American Int’l Machinery Rotary- and platen-style foil stamping/embossing systems. Foil systems are either retrofits or complete rotary stamping systems. Write 636, www.aim-inc.net J BOBST GROUP USA Hot-foil stamping, embossing, and hologram application on flat bed, Foilmaster or rotary Steuer presses for all commonly used materials. Write 637, www.bobst group.com, See Ad p. 39 Brandtjen & Kluge Kluge EHD and EHF series presses combine heat, strength, and precision, giving you striking graphic finishing capabilities.

Brandtjen & Kluge Visit www.kluge.biz Model Speed (fpm) Web Width (in.) Offset 500 15.75 Write 546 on Reader Service Form J DRENT GOEBEL Visit www.drentgoebel.com Model Web Width Max Print Width Speed (fpm) VSOP 520 20.561 20.61 1,200 VSOP 850 33.561 33.61 1,200 VSOP 1120 44.61 43.761 1,200 VSOP 1250 49.261 48.861 1,200 Vision 20.561 20.61 1,000 Novaprint 680 27.61 26.561 1,500 Novarprint 760 30.61 29.561 1,500 380V 38.561 38.61 1,800 SR200 20.561 20.61 1,200 SR260 26.561 26.61 1,000 Write 547 on Reader Service Form, See Ad p. 9 J GALLUS

J AQUAFLEX Visit www.aquaflex.com Model Speed (fpm) Web Width (in.) Max. Printing Width (in.) ELS Servo 10,13 13 750 Instaprep 500 10, 13 13 LX 500 13, 16, 18, 20, 24, 26 26 Write 452 on Reader Service Form, See Ad p. 46 Brandtjen & Kluge Visit www.kluge.biz Model Speed (fpm) Web Width (in.) Combo 500 15.75 Write 453 on Reader Service Form W.R. Chesnut Engineering