CMM International

It’s another busy year for trade shows. FTA’s INFO*FLEX took place in early May and CMM International held its every-two-year show earlier this month. Graph Expo (without the postponed PrintPack) and Labelexpo Europe will rule the roost in September, followed by Pack Expo and CPP Expo in October, this year heading back to Las Vegas. By all accounts, INFO*FLEX had a good showing. This is a targeted flexographic printing event, run by its association, and is typically a good draw for suppliers and printers that are involved with flexography. Unfortunately, the term “by all accounts” wouldn’t fit for CMM International. The aisles were never too congested

ROSEMONT, Ill.—Neil Burns, managing director of the release liner segment for Mondi Packaging in the UK, has been selected as CMM’s Converter of the Year for 2007. He will accept the award at CMM International 2007—scheduled for June 4-7 in Rosemont, Ill.—and will also deliver the show’s keynote address on Tuesday, June 5 at 9:30 a.m., during which he will identify and analyze key trends in the global converting industry. Considered one of the industry’s most prestigious honors, the Converter of the Year award is presented biennially to a converter, supplier, educator, or consultant who has significantly advanced converting technology, business practices, industry education,

Neil Burns, managing director, release liner segment for Mondi Packaging in the UK, has been selected as CMM’s Converter of the Year for 2007. Recognized for his many accomplishments in growing a variety of converting businesses throughout Europe, Burns is the 10th recipient in a list of distinguished honorees who have won this prestigious award over the last 20 years. He will accept the award at the show in June and he will also deliver the keynote address on Tuesday, June 5 at 9:30 a.m., where he will identify and analyze key trends in the global converting industry. Considered one of the industry’s most

Q: How do you expect this year’s show will compare with previous shows? A: PennWell [has] extensive expertise in show management and marketing that we are using to reinvent CMM and restore it to its industry dominance of years ago. In addition to the industry consolidation and difficult economic situation that has plagued the converting industry, CMM endured a series of owners that were not trade-show focused companies, but every exhibitor and attendee we talked to said they wanted us to revitalize CMM and that the industry needs this show. Our focus has been on getting running equipment back on the floor and bringing

NASHUA, N.H.—Comexi, Hudson Sharp, and Air Trim have joined Bobst/Schiavi and Profama as the major sponsors of the new Flexible Packaging Technology Center at CMM International 2007, June 4-7, in Rosemont, Ill. Designed to showcase the latest advancements in flexible packaging printing and converting, the new Technology Center will feature actual jobs being produced several times a day during the four days of the show. Preliminary plans call for plastic bags to be produced using the following equipment: • A new Bobst/Schiavi 10-color C.I. EF 50 press • Comexi’s 52˝ Nexus Solventless Laminator with Sleeve Option • Profama’s new Pratica 1200 slitter/rewinder • Hudson

NASHUA, N.H.—To help converters from around the world better understand how they can combine both narrow- and mid-web converting technologies, CMM and DiTrolio Flexographic Institute have teamed up to create a new Technology Center at CMM International 2007 in June at the Rosemont Convention Center. The new “Narrow to Mid-Web Technology Center” will feature operating equipment from leading manufacturers producing actual jobs on the show floor all four days of the event. More than 15,000 converting professionals from around the world will be able to see various jobs being produced using both narrow and mid-web equipment. “The new Technology Center fills a void in

NASHUA, N.H.—The latest advancements in flexible packaging printing and converting will be demonstrated on the show floor at CMM International 2007 in Chicago, June 4-7. An innovative new Flexible Packaging Technology Center, will feature a new Bobst/Schiavi electronic flexo press from its 10-color CI EF 50 press series, Profama’s new Pratica1200 slitter/rewinder, and a variety of other equipment from leading manufacturers. The new Technology Center will provide thousands of converters from around the world with the opportunity to experience each step of the converting process while discussing the technology with a variety of industry experts. “We are delighted that we can provide CMM attendees with

Maxcess International recruited Lee Nanney to provide local sales and support for Fife, MAGPOWR, and Tidland. Also, Scott Haney joined the Maxcess management team as product manager. Presstek, Inc. appointed Klaus Schleicher to director, international business development. Ernie Stokes Sr. joined Lederle as director of international sales. Harper Corporation America announced that Ron Case was promoted to production supervisor at the company’s Charlotte, N.C. facility. The Montalvo Corporation promoted Joseph Croyle to the position of applications specialist. Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group has named Michael K. Howard vice president of marketing for its Digital Printing Solutions business. Davis-Standard, LLC promoted Robert M. Armstrong to vice president and chief financial officer. Sandvik

Contaminants and static create big problems for printers, but the right system will protect employees and increase production yields. ANY PRINTER KNOWS there are several things that can ruin a job and harm the company's reputation. Dust, contaminants, and static electricity are just a few—but a costly few. Static not only zaps press operators, but also attracts dust particles, hair, and other contaminants to the web, which leads to unsightly errors on the finished printed product. Brand owners don't want to package their products in dirty and poorly printed boxes or labels, and printers don't want to be the ones to supply such

TULSA, Okla.— PennWell Corporation, a diversified global media and information company, announced today that it has acquired CMM International, the leading trade show for the converting and package printing industry in North America. The addition of CMM International brings a new market to the PennWell Conferences & Exhibitions group, the fastest growing sector of PennWell's business-to-business communications products. CMM International also complements PennWell's Electronic Publishing franchise, which includes a publication, e-Newsletter, web site, and conferences for design, printing, and publishing professionals. The financial terms of the sale were not disclosed. CMM International, held biennially since its launch in 1978, took place most recently in