Maxcess International, a global provider of products and services for the web handling industry, has signed a purchase agreement to acquire the guiding systems business from Fives North American Combustion. Headquartered in Cleveland, Fives North American Guiding Systems will integrate with Fife Guiding Systems, under the Bertram Capital-owned Maxcess.
OKLAHOMA CITY—Maxcess International announced that Greg Jehlik has been appointed chief executive officer. In his new role, Jehlik will guide a global strategy to improve customer productivity through product innovation and operational excellence.
Maintaining Web Alignment e-seminar
Boy, there’s a lot to inspection! In-line versus off-line, rewind versus press-mounted, the human eye versus video—these are only a few, but critical, considerations. There are various inspection systems on the market, some for use on the press, and some for use on the rewinder as the web is rewound. Each inspection system is designed to take certain actions when it detects a defect in the printed product. These defects can range from registration to incorrect characters. In addition, with brand protection emerging as a growing market niche, the ability to inspect microprinting and other security markings not visible to the naked eye is
Oklahoma City—Maxcess International, a supplier of engineered components for the web-handling industry, has added lay-on roll technology, more hands-on sessions, and a plant tour to the agenda for Conference Week 2008, to be held April 21-25 in Philadelphia, PA. Keith Hamilton, of Deacro, will describe the technology of lay-on rolls, which will complement evolved content from Fife, MAGPOWR, and Tidland on guiding, tension, slitting, and winding technologies. The week-long curriculum will offer attendees an intensive view of web handling, from general theory to the detailed application of technology. Additional opportunities for hands-on training and a plant tour have been added to foster further discussion
OKLAHOMA CITY—Fife will a host a free “Tech-Tips” e-seminar on sensor selection Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. Users will learn about a wide range of sensing methods as they relate to application design and material type during the one-hour online seminar. Robby Ross will walk attendees through a wide variety of sensing methods and will also be available after the seminar for a live Q&A session. Attendees will learn how to identify the proper sensing technology for their most common materials and basic rules for the selection of sensors in a web guiding application. The technologies will be broken down into analog vs. discrete
Web handling is a broad category of products that can range from slitters/rewinders, web guides, register, tension controls, and web inspection. Web guiding and tension control are two factors that help converters control waste as well as the web’s “wobble” as it comes off the roll. In the case of tension control, sensor selection is a major factor. Using low-cost sensors that require constant recalibration is no longer acceptable to converters. Tension Control Issues Although some converters may be intimidated by the tension control concept, the waste reduction and improvement in product quality are more than worth the investment. “Tension control is perhaps
Fife has announced that it will present the next Maxcess International ‘Tech-Tips’ e-seminar to help converters assure proper alignment of their moving web. “Maintaining Web Alignment” will cover the topics of web guide selection, location options, and provide guidelines for setup and troubleshooting. Content is written for engineers and supervisors responsible for finished roll quality and production efficiency. Maintaining Web Alignment Wednesday January 24th, 2007 at 2:00 PM EST (USA & Canada) Presented by Ken Hopcus, Applications Engineering Manager, Fife Corporation. Learn about the key considerations for proper web alignment as it relates to web guiding in a free, hour-long e-seminar presented by
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.—Maxcess International, a world leader in the supply of engineered components for the web handling industry, unveiled plans for Maxcess University Conference Week, five days of lecture and hands-on training using real-world examples, to be held April 16-20 in Chicago, Ill. Maxcess University Conference Week will provide the expertise of leading manufacturers Fife, MAGPOWR, and Tidland. Session content will focus on a range of topics from general theory to the detailed application of technology to help converters improve existing operations, and includes hands-on experience to increase their comprehension. “This program is developed by experts throughout the industry with the primary focus of
Maxcess International announced the promotion of Tom Herold from district sales manager to national sales manager. In his new role, he will lead a team of local representatives responsible for the care of Fife, MAGPOWR, and Tidland customers throughout the United States and Canada. Herold has a solid background of experience in the web handling industry including his experience with Maxcess as a district manager, where he worked closely with customers to successfully match product solutions to specific applications. “Tom’s extensive knowledge of converting applications and customer-focused approach contributed to his outstanding track record in the field,” says Marcel Hage, president of North America
