Praxair Surface Technologies

Featured Products for the flexographic, narrow-web and package printing industries including The Provident Group, Harris & Bruno, ARC International, Impreglon, Eaglewood Technologies, AM-TECH, Harper, Sonic Solutions, PPC Technologies & Solutions, Flexo Wash, and Praxair Surface Technologies

The official kickoff session of FTA’s 2012 Annual Forum “Flexo: Brand of Choice” will set the overall tone of the conference as presenters and audience members alike scrutinize real-world print samples to determine if flexo truly is the “brand of choice”.

CRI has invited industry leaders in the corrugated converting industry to its corporate headquarters in Fairfield, Ohio from Aug. 22 - 23 to exchange ideas about key issues, new technologies, and emerging trends at CRI’s Corrugated Technology Summit.

GLEN ALLEN, Va.: Materials for use in thin-film and organic photovoltaics (PV) will reach $3.8 billion by 2015, according to a new study by NanoMarkets, an industry analyst firm based in Glen Allen, Va. According to NanoMarkets’ analysis the thin-film and organic photovoltaic market is becoming a source of opportunity for both traditional electronic chemicals suppliers and innovative materials firms. In addition, innovations at the material level will have a profound impact on the future of PV as a whole. Some of the main points in the report include: • Thin-film PV is no longer a niche consumer of electronic materials. By 2015 amorphous

MILAN, Italy—Nineteen leading companies have decided to join forces and resources to set up a partnership under the name “Flexo4All,” which is an evolution of “Flexo the Alternative,” an agreement between independent businesses initiated by DuPont Packaging Graphics (DuPont™ Cyrel®) more than 20 years ago. It is a strategic cooperation which combines worldwide expertise from independent companies—suppliers of the graphic arts and package printing industry. The members work together in partnership, sharing their experience and knowledge to perfect flexographic package printing while also promoting advantages and innovation. “Flexo is no longer just an alternative to other printing processes and ‘Flexo4All’ was chosen to suggest

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.—Praxair Surface Technologies, a subsidiary of Praxair Inc., is celelebrating 25 years as a leading provider of anilox roll technology to the printing industry worldwide. A primary factor in the company's success is its ability to innovate, and to market its innovations rapidly on a global scale, both in packaging and processing technology for the printing industry. Since its initial joint venture in England in 1979, major milestones include Praxair's development of:  ° The first laser engraved ceramic roll produced in England in 1981 ° The first laser engraved roll installed in the United States in 1982 ° Rainbow™ surface treatment with a

AAA PRESS INT'L Praxair™ laser-engraved ceramic anilox rolls; tint sleeve kits. Write 604, Visit www.aaapress.com, ABSOLUTELY MICRO*CLEAN Micro*Clean use a unique plastic media to deep-clean anilox rolls. The well-proven method is used off-press in an enclosed blast cabinet. The media is cleaned and recycled for reduced costs/elimination of hazardous waste. Write 605, Visit www.microcleanintl.com ADVANCED CYLINDER REPAIR Recognized leader in "In Press" cylinder repair services. We serve the offset, web, and flexo industries with the most up-to-date repair technology available. Write 606 American Die Technology Anvil rolls and printing cylinders for narrow-web flexo equipment with web widths to 30˝. Write 607, Visit

As demands for higher anilox cell counts increase, manufacturers are developing new strategies for creating the best anilox roll cell configurations. While the printing industry as a whole waits for its flat line to break and begin an upward climb, one segment remains relatively healthy and competitive. Flexo, the once red-headed stepchild, continues to eke out market share as more consumer goods manufacturers elect to protect and decorate their products with the pouches, bags, sleeves, and shrink wraps that are especially well-suited to the flexo process. Flexo's place at the packaging table has been hard won. Though the process has

Anilox experts recommend their top handling procedures for optimum roll performance. compiled by Jessica Millward, Associate Editor • APPLY the proper amount of doctor blade pressure, BECAUSE excessive pressure prevents the anilox from delivering correct ink amount. -Brian Jacob, EVP/sales and marketing, Pamarco • REMOVE roll's protective wrap by hand, BECAUSE using a razor blade to cut through protective wrap might result in cell damage if excessive pressure is applied. -Art Ehrenberg, VP/operations, Harper Corp. • LOCK down gears evenly, BECAUSE even lock-down prevents broken anilox journals. -Wendy Rooks, sales manager, CTS Industries • ESTABLISH careful gear/bearing installation procedures, BECAUSE wiping bearing races and

Anilox roll in anufacturers are investing for now and later, while cleaning technologies take on tomorrow's higher line counts. by Susan Friedman A boy scout mentality pervades the anilox roll industry, where it could be said that the time-worn motto, "Be prepared," has definitely taken root. The flood of recent facility expansions and equipment investments illustrates suppliers' collective decision to keep a ready hand in present and future roll manufacturing methods. As new coating and engraving philosophies continue to assert themselves, ruling a technology out too quickly could leave a manufacturer down and out. CTS President Doug Collins explains anilox roll suppliers have