ONTARIO, Calif.—Proactive Packaging & Display, Inc., a leading printing and box-making firm that produces high-quality color graphics for consumer products packaging and retail POS displays, has introduced its S.P.A.C.E. (Sustainable Packaging Accentuates Clean Environments) program to provide customers with a wide range of options for greener packaging.
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.—Muller Martini has acquired patents for the VSOP (variable sleeve offset press) technology from Drent Goebel. A new Muller Martini VSOP series, offering flexible packaging and cardboard printing, will be launched by the end of 2009.
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Hammer Packaging is demonstrating its commitment to long-term growth in the packaging industry. Over the next 12 months, the company will reinvest 15 percent of its sales to expand its capabilities with state-of-the-art technology. These technologies included: • 60 percent in new press technologies, including its second Drent Goebel press. This web offset press with Variable Sleeve Offset Printing (VSOP) technology was introduced to North American markets by Hammer last year. • 25 percent in finishing equipment that expands its capabilities in the areas of slitting, seaming, auto-packing and sortation. • 10 percent in a customized ERP business system for greater customer responsiveness.
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Hammer Packaging is demonstrating its commitment to long-term growth in the packaging industry. Over the next 12 months, the company will reinvest 15 percent of its sales to expand its capabilities with state-of-the-art technology. These technologies included: • 60 percent in new press technologies, including its second Drent Goebel press. This web offset press with Variable Sleeve Offset Printing (VSOP) technology was introduced to North American markets by Hammer last year. • 25 percent in finishing equipment that expands its capabilities in the areas of slitting, seaming, auto-packing and sortation. • 10 percent in a customized ERP business system for greater customer responsiveness.
RESTON, Va.—Plans are underway for the debut of PackPrint, a new package printing-, folding carton-, flexo- and label-focused tradeshow. PackPrint will launch at the globally recognized PRINT 09 tradeshow to be held Sept. 11-16, 2009 in Chicago’s McCormick Place. Produced by the Graphic Arts Show Company (GASC®) in partnership with the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), PackPrint has attracted interest from all segments of the package-printing industry. This event offers exhibitors exposure to buyers from the top package printers and converting companies with direct access to PRINT attendees who are seeking to expand their services into the realm of package printing. “Based on what we
DIDAM, The Netherlands—MPS, manufacturer of narrow web label and packaging UV flexo presses, recently announced an agreement with Drent Goebel, manufacturer of hybrid web offset presses for printing markets worldwide. Drent Goebel will deliver offset printing towers to MPS for integration into new MPS press lines. MPS noticed an increasing demand for offset print quality in the narrow web label and packaging market. In reaction to this trend, the company asked Drent Goebel if they would be interested in supplying MPS with the necessary offset technology for their narrow web flexo presses. Rob J. Teunissen, CEO of Drent Goebel, said, “We are pleased to
DIDAM, The Netherlands—MPS, manufacturer of narrow web label and packaging UV-Flexo presses, announced an innovative cooperation with Drent Goebel, manufacturer of hybrid web offset presses for printing markets worldwide. Drent Goebel will deliver offset printing towers to MPS for integration in new MPS press lines. MPS noticed an increasing demand for offset print quality in the narrow web label and packaging market lately. In reaction to this trend, the company asked Drent Goebel if they would be interested in supplying MPS with the necessary offset technology for their narrow web flexo presses. Rob J. Teunissen, CEO of Drent Goebel, said, “We are pleased to
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Hammer Packaging has recently installed a Drent Goebel Variable Sleeve Web Offset Press, the first of its kind in North America. The press was custom configured for Hammer and features a 33.5˝ web, UV/EB curing system for inks and coatings, inline lamination, and continuous unwinds. This state-of-the-art technology expands Hammer’s ability to meet the growing and evolving needs of its customers. Variable Sleeve Offset Printing (VSOP) is a new, innovative technology that provides high quality printing positioned to compete graphically with rotogravure. This sleeve technology allows for quick changeovers for variable repeat lengths, which traditional web offset printing does not cost effectively accomplish.
Shorter print runs, green technology, the emergence of flexible packaging and UV inks, shorter makeready times, globalization—we’ve heard them all of late. Talk to almost any converter or print industry manufacturer and these buzz terms are likely to come up. Whether you’re a high- or low-volume converter, these issues impact the packaging industry in a variety of ways. Perhaps the most important result is that they push press manufacturers to continually evolve their products to keep up with the rapidly changing package-printing market. The challenges are the same for narrow- or wide-web press users. Shorter print runs are converters’ new realities, making shorter makeready
EERBEEK, The Netherlands—Folding carton producer Caraustar has invested in a Drent Goebel VSOP at its Grand Rapids, Michigan facility. The machine has seven printing towers, flexo and EB-curing on board. Paul Curtis, division manufacturer manager said, “The concept of variable size sleeves in offset is where the market is heading. We have to compete in a tough market place. Therefore Caraustar made the strategic decision to be in the top segment of the market. This means we operate in challenging markets like the dry and frozen food packaging industry.” The innovative web offset press, designed and manufactured by Drent Goebel in Europe, has a width
