QuadTech and Windmöller & Hölscherhave (W&H) have completed an agreement that combines W&H’s EASY-SET lighting and cameras, and QuadTech's processing and algorithms to achieve true 100 percent inspection capability, via the W&H EVI interface.
Equipment, software and service purchases by U.S. packaging printers, including Bema Polytech.
MEQUON, Wis.—Kendall Packaging has recently added another 10-color Windmoeller & Hoelscher (W&H) Primaflex Press. The W&H press supports Kendall’s growth initiatives and allows it to meet demanding customer expectations.
One packaging segment that usually takes center stage at this time of year is that of flexible packaging when supermarket shelves are stuffed with bulk packages of candy for many of us to use on Easter Sunday. This makes sense since retail food is the biggest revenue generator for flexible packaging, according to the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA, www.flexpack.org) 2008 State of the Industry Survey.
LINCOLN, R.I.—Excelsior Packaging Group has purchased a 3-layer and a 5-layer VAREX® blown film extrusion line as well as a second NOVOFLEX® CM 10 flexo press from Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corporation (W&H). The machine order is in addition to the 10-color HELIOSTAR® GE gravure press, the 9-layer FILMEX® cast film line, the 5-layer VAREX® blown film line, and a NOVOFLEX® CM 10 press that Excelsior has purchased from W&H over the last two years. These recent purchases continue Excelsior’s 18-year relationship with W&H.
Measuring success in a business isn’t always done by solely tallying dollars and cents. Customer and employee loyalty is one measuring stick, and having the ability to adapt to trends within a particular industry is still another, while setting high expectations and meeting them is another way. Flexstar Packaging, Inc. (Richmond, British Columbia) has a clear vision, a heavy focus on people, and the ability to change quickly—all of which are hallmarks of its success. Another notable quality is its ability to solve problems. “We believe it is very important to dig in and solve issues versus playing the blame game,” says Marc Bray,
LINCOLN, RI—Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corporation announces the sale of a 10-color 52˝ (1,320 mm) PRIMAFLEX CM flexographic press to new customer Sunshine Plastics, Inc. of Montebello, Calif. The press is expected to be fully operational come early 2008. When deciding on a press manufacturer, Sunshine Plastics focused its criteria on machine quality and service. “We built our foundation on quality and service,” explains James Chuang, president, “and partnering with an industry leader like W&H who shares the same philosophy is paramount to us. Technology and support are crucial elements that W&H offers.” Sunshine Plastics specializes in food packaging and has recently enjoyed growth in
Is bigger, better? Not always, but bigger is getting better, especially when it comes to wide-web printing presses. Wide-web presses are a mainstay in the flexible packaging arena where many times, package size can dictate press size, especially when you throw in productivity and costs. But shorter and shorter production runs, combined with the ability of state-of-the-art narrow-web presses to run flexible materials, are providing other avenues for flexible packaging to be printed. In this environment, wide-web press manufacturers are responding by making their big machines “light on their feet,” with an ability to respond to the needs of the marketplace. packagePRINTING
It’s been 10 years and quite a ride for Wrightstown, Wis.-based Coating Excellence International (CEI). During the past decade, the company has expanded seven times, grown from 13 to 380 people, and is now set to expand into a second plant. In the grand scheme of things, 10 years is not a long time. So, going from $1.9 million in sales for 1997 to a projected $170 million for 2007 is remarkable. What started out as an extrusion coating operation has become a 600,000-sq.-ft. facility with nine flexo presses, three offset presses, two adhesive laminators, four extruders, and a variety of rewinders and slitters.
LINCOLN, R.I.—Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corporation announced the sale of a 10-color 52˝ (1,320 mm) PRIMAFLEX CM flexographic press to C-P Flexible Packaging of York, Pa. The company had recently purchased an 8-color 41˝ (1,050 mm) PRIMAFLEX CM last year. Due to significant growth in the past few years and more expected going forward, Greg Collins, VP of manufacturing, justified the additional purchase, explaining, “We needed to plan ahead for that growth and ensure we’d have the capacity and technology to grow as our customer base grows.” The second PRIMAFLEX press is currently being installed at the company’s York, Pa. facility and will be fully
