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Coast to Coast - January 2012
January 1, 2012

Packaging equipment, software and service purchases by U.S. packaging printers, featuring installations by Marshall & Bruce Printing, OMNI Systems, Copac Inc. and Bell Inc.

Proteus Packaging Maximizes Folding Carton Production
December 23, 2011

Following the installation this summer of a Diana X 115 folder-gluer and Diana Packer packing system from Heidelberg, Proteus Packaging is aiming to make the most of its capability for fast, efficient production of short- and long-run folding cartons

Diamond Packaging Wins Five PPC Awards
December 9, 2011

Diamond Packaging earned five awards in the 68th Annual National Paperboard Packaging Competition, the industry’s premier showcase for carton manufacturers involved in the concept, design, print, performance, and shelf appeal of paperboard packaging.

Smart Automation for Shorter Makeready
December 8, 2011

Heidelberg’s XL VLF Series presses have been designed and built to provide significant advances for the VLF market. Market studies conducted during the development of Heidelberg’s XL VLF press platform, for example, revealed a huge opportunity to dramatically shorten makeready times.

manroland declared insolvent
November 28, 2011

The myriad troubles battering the printing industry claimed their biggest scalp on Friday as manroland - the world’s second biggest press manufacturer - was declared insolvent. The German press manufacturing giant sent a shiver through the spine of the industry by filing a petition to initiate insolvency proceedings, after negotiations with a new potential investor, whihc were on the 'home straight' failed. The company has also filed a request for self-administration in order to finalise the on-going

Growing Demand Drives Copac Press Investments
November 18, 2011

Concurrent with the recent installation of its second Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105, Copac, Inc., a global packaging firm headquartered in Spartanburg, S.C., is focused on growth. Its operation provides packaging services to domestic and global customers, focusing on high-end folding cartons, labels, inserts, and hang tags.

Growing Customer Demand Leads Copac To Add Second Speedmaster XL 105
November 16, 2011

Concurrent with the recent installation of its second Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105, Copac, Inc., a global packaging firm headquartered in Spartanburg, S.C., is intently focused on growth. Founded in 1970, Copac was a small carton manufacturer and label producer with around 70 employees before CEO Jerry Lux took the reins in March 2009 and accelerated the pace of growth. Today, the company’s North American operation provides packaging services to domestic and global customers in the tobacco, healthcare, consumer products, home fragrance, and food and beverage markets, focusing on high-end folding cartons, labels, inserts and hang tags. Copac’s sheetfed offset

Heidelberg USA Hosts Student Day for Graphic Arts
November 11, 2011

Heidelberg USA, through its Print Media Academy, recently hosted the second annual ‘Fit to Print’ event at its North American Print and Packaging Technology Center in Kennesaw, Ga. in support of U.S. graphic arts education programs and careers.

Heidelberg USA Hosts 'Fit To Print' Student Day
November 8, 2011

Heidelberg USA, through its Print Media Academy, recently hosted the second annual ‘Fit to Print’ event at its North American Print and Packaging Technology Center in Kennesaw, Ga. in support of U.S. graphic arts education programs and careers.

Dress-Up Directives
November 1, 2011

In their 10-year partnership, Fort Worth, TX-based Motivating Graphics and ACTEGA Kelstar, have developed unique customer solutions, such as Starkote® ultra-high-rub aqueous coating and Ultrasheen® ultraviolet coating.