J DRENT GOEBEL Visit www.rdpmarathon.com Model Speed (fpm) Web Width (in.) Non Perfecting - LS Series with RDP SOLID™ Sleeve Insert Technology LS-68 1500 26 LS-85 1500 33 LS-100 1800 38 Non Perfecting LG-200 1500 20 LG-260 1500 26 LG-330 1500 33 LG-380 1800 38 LF-200 1200 20 LF-260 1200 26 Write 530 on Reader Service Form, See Ad p. 9 J GALLUS Visit www.gallus.org Model Web Width (in.) Max. Printing Area
J AQUAFLEX Visit www.aquaflex.com Model Web Width (in.) Max. Print Width (in.) Speed (fpm) Instaprep 10, 13 13 500 Write 558 on Reader Service Form, See Ad p.46 J COMCO Visit www.markandy.com Model Speed (fpm) Web Width (in.) ProGlide MSP 500 18, 22, 26 Write 559 on Reader Service Form, See Ads p. 35, 65 J DRENT GOEBEL
It’s a virtual war out there and converters are on the front lines. Striving to stay one step ahead of the competition, converters need to know they have a support system that they can seek out and use for appealing product innovations, especially when it comes to the building blocks of the printing world—printing presses. Narrow-web press manufacturers are listening closely to what printers are asking for, and are developing new and better equipment all the time. To do this well, they must know what converters are demanding from their presses. Mac Rosenbaum, vice president, sales and marketing, Aquaflex (A division of F.L. Smithe
Combining in-line processes provides the key to distinctive products. COMBINING A VARIETY of processes in package-printing applications is being seen more and more often. This does not mean that it's becoming routine—by any sense of the imagination—just more popular. Commenting on last year's TLMI Awards Competition, Ray Mackura, technical marketing manager for Avery Dennison, Fasson Roll North America and a judge in the competition, said, "The use of combination printing is becoming quite common, and printers are getting really good at it." The reason why combination printing is not routine (and hopefully, will never reach such a stagnant milestone) is that it provides a
THE USE OF servo drives in package printing, especially when incorporated into the printing press, is one of several technologies that can significantly improve quality and productivity for package printers. To get a perspective of the impact that servo technology is having, and will have on our industry, packagePRINTING interviewed executives from several press manufacturers that have staked a claim at the forefront of this state-of-the-art technology. pP: What impact has servo technology had on the package-printing industry? Mac Rosenbaum, vice president, Aquaflex—The speed and accuracy of servo-driven presses are making it possible to maintain margins while still satisfying customer demand for stabilized
Having been a member of TLMI since 1990, the major shareholderof Gallus Ferd. Rüesch AG, Ferd. E. Rüesch Jr., has beenrecognized as the TLMI Supplier of the Year: the 2005 Award was presented to Rüesch at its recent Annual Awards dinner, held in Las Vegas. The purpose of this award is to honor and recognize an individual for their volunteer service and dedication to TLMI and the industry, and Rüesch was very delighted to receive this prestigious award. Rüesch joins a small elite group of recipients of this award since it is only the third such award given to date. Rüesch stated:
UV inks are a great addition to the world of flexographic printing, but knowing the simple do's and don'ts will keep converters' blood pressure under control. AHHH, ULTRAVIOLET (UV) flexographic printing … it's great! The use of UV materials in general, is making the printing market a bit more rewarding for some, as long as they are used correctly in particular applications. For instance, there are different rules for medical applications than for food applications. packagePRINTING spoke with some experts in the field to find out what printers need to know to incorporate UV flexographic printing in their arsenal. You are what you eat
The screen printing process adds "feeling" to package printing. SCREEN PRINTING IS becoming synonymous with quality in package printing. Increasing the visual appeal of a package is something all brand owners strive for and screen printing helps in a way that very few other processes or substrates can. With the ability to lay down up to 300 µm of ink in one pass, said John Costenoble, sales manager, Graphic Print Systems, Stork Prints America, Inc., comes the means to explore more creative avenues and the ability to increase the attraction to and perceived value of brand owners' products. "Rotary screen printing is becoming increasingly
PRINT 05 & CONVERTING 05 drew an international audience to the Windy City for a week of new technology demonstrations. THE STATISTICS ARE in from the Graphic Arts Show Company (GASC). PRINT 05 & CONVERTING 05, held last month in Chicago, was a big success by many of the reported metrics. Attendance was in the neighborhood of 62,000. The number of exhibitors, 954, was up from the 893 at the last PRINT show in 2001. The international flavor of the show was demonstrated by the more than 7,200 international attendees from 99 countries, up from 75 in 2001. Clearly, the show had the
A new Gallus folding carton production system has helped Cadmus Whitehall Group focus on helping its customers face increasing competitive pressures. THE CADMUS WHITEHALL Group has roots dating back to 1902, close to one hundred years before it moved into its current flagship facility in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1997. This building covers more than 300,000 square feet with more than 300 associates, a big step from the business in the early 1900s. Jerry Lux, president, Whitehall Group, attributes this growth to the company's "commitment to customer service and a focus on each customer. It is innovation and technology that really separates our business
