Helsinki – UPM Raflatac continues its efforts to lead the label industry into a net-zero carbon emission future. The company raises its climate ambition to accelerate its journey towards being the world’s first label materials company beyond fossils. In practice, this means increasing the use of certified fibers and traceability of biobased materials, fostering reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and developing innovative products and services that help brand owners take positive climate action and go beyond their climate goals.

UPM is among the first forest industry companies committed to the UN Business Ambition for 1.5 °C to take tangible actions to mitigate climate change. UPM has also joined The Climate Pledge which commits the company to achieve net-zero annual carbon emissions by 2040 – a decade ahead of the Paris Agreement’s goal of 2050. As part of UPM, UPM Raflatac aims to reduce or replace virgin fossil sources of carbon that add burden to the carbon cycle by applying the principles of reduce, recycle, renew, and reuse through responsible sourcing, sustainable operations and logistics all the way to innovative products and services.

“Our ambition is also about designing better solutions for the packaging industry through the smart use of materials and enhanced recyclability and reuse. For us, climate has been a strategic issue for a number of years, so we are not starting from zero. Forest Film™, RAFNXT+, Linerless, RafCycle™, and Label Life are examples of products and services we have already launched to help our customers reduce their packaging footprint. And we have new exciting developments in the pipeline,” says Robert Taylor, Sustainability Director, UPM Raflatac.

UPM Raflatac has taken big steps to make its production more sustainable. Six of its ten factories are fully powered with renewable electricity, and the company has reduced its factory greenhouse gas emissions by 47% since 2015. A high share of UPM Raflatac’s products use certified materials from forests that are managed as carbon sinks – and this number will keep rising in the future.

“The time for incremental improvements has passed and industry must take bold steps to drive effective climate initiatives. Partnerships play a key role here. We want to take an active role in driving the change and to collaborate with the value chain partners to reach highest possible positive impact on climate and people,” Taylor adds.

UPM Raflatac
UPM Raflatac is leading in sustainable labeling through our innovative self-adhesive label materials and services. We offer high-quality paper and film label stock for branding and promotion, informational labels, and labels with functionality. We operate a global network of factories, distribution terminals and sales offices. Our company employs around 3,000 people and made sales of EUR 1.7 billion (USD 1.9 billion) in 2021. UPM Raflatac is part of UPM. Find out how we are labeling a smarter future beyond fossils at www.upmraflatac.com.

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Ji Sung, the South Korea based label converter has installed the first Mark Andy Digital Series HD press in the country at its production facility in Suwon. The new DSHD press is the third Mark Andy press sale to Ji Sung negotiated by Phil Tech International, which represents the American manufacturer in the Far East. Earlier, a Mark Andy Performance Series P5 and an Evolution Series E5 had been added to Ji Sung’s flexo production capacity. All three presses were installed and commissioned by Mark Andy Europe, which is based in Warsaw, Poland, and is also responsible for the current service and after-sales support for Ji Sung and other Far East customers.

Founded in 1996 by Kim Jong-Chul, its current owner and CEO, Ji Sung T&I (Technology & Industry) has specialised in label production from the beginning, with most of its current work coming from the pharmaceutical and bio-product industries. Until its recent investment in digital print technology, Ji Sung had always used narrow web flexo presses, and its association with Mark Andy began in 2019 when it invested in 13-inch (330mm) 8-colour Performance Series P5 flexo press with UV drying.

Two years later, and following impressive productivity from the P5, Kim Jong-Chul decided to invest in additional flexo capacity from Mark Andy and selected a 7-colour Evolution Series E5, also with a 13-inch (330mm) web width. The latest installation of the Digital Series HD, which replaced an alternative solution, completes the Mark Andy package to date.

“We are using the hybrid technology for short- and medium-run production. The DSHD offers single-pass production, so is more efficient for these kinds of jobs than a flexo press,” said Kim Jong-Chul, adding, “Because of this, we can process orders faster and offer our customers a higher level of service. We are also looking for new customers with the hybrid technology and hope to grow business for the whole company.”

Speaking for Phil Tech International, owner Chi Bum Park said: “It is very special for us as Ji Sung became the first user of Mark Andy’s hybrid press not only in South Korea, but in the whole Far East region. The local market is becoming increasingly conscious of the opportunities offered by this technology, especially for short and medium length runs, as well as variable data and versioning of the same job. The investment in three Mark Andy presses was a breakthrough for Ji Sung. In the past three years the company has grown dynamically and become very well-known across the region”

Ian Pollock Mark Andy Europe Service Director, who was responsible for delivering, installing, and commissioning the press commented that the global pandemic situation of the past two years proved no handicap, despite travel restrictions.

“I should like to take this opportunity to thank Kim Jong-Chul for his trust in Mark Andy. It was a brave decision to invest in two advanced presses at such a difficult time.” He also acknowledged the part played by Phil Tech International in supporting the project and offered special thanks to Mark Andy’s partner Chi Bum Park for his commitment. “Last, but not least, I would like to mention our service technicians who were actively involved in this challenging project,” he said.

Mark Andy’s Digital Series HD is a hybrid solution that prints and finishes labels and flexible packaging in one pass. The press is equipped with an inkjet module, as well as flexo units and several additional options like die-cutting and laminating. Ji Sung’s management is especially pleased with the DSHD’s Stitch AI automatic alignment system as well as its UV inkjet module that gives 1200 dpi resolution printing.

“The Digital Series HD has taken around 20-30% of the jobs we previously printed flexo,” said Kim Jong-Chul, “and we plan to fill the rest of its capacity with work from new customers.” Chi Bum Park added: “The investment in a Digital Series HD is a good fit for Ji Sung’s activities, as the company’s priorities are sincerity and a commitment to the highest possible customers service. I’m convinced the new hybrid press will prove to be a great asset for staying on this business path.”

Tom Cavalco, Vice President Mark Andy, concluded: “We are delighted to announce the first sale of our hybrid press in the Korean market, and especially pleased that it’s the third Mark Andy press delivered to Ji Sung in a very short time.” He said it confirmed the high standard of equipment and Ji Sung’s trust in the Mark Andy brand and its local dealer, Phil Tech International. “We hope all three Mark Andy presses will support Ji Sung to continue its dynamic growth and enable the company to attract business from new markets, both local and international”, he concluded.

About Mark Andy Inc.
Mark Andy is a pioneer of the graphic arts and printing industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of narrow- and mid-web printing and finishing equipment, it supplies leading global brands, including Mark Andy and Presstek printing presses, Rotoflex finishing solutions, as well as a complete line of Mark Andy Print Products consumables and pressroom supplies. All products are backed by the largest customer support team in the industry, minimizing downtime and helping customers be profitable, efficient and at the forefront of innovation. Mark Andy does what it takes to understand each customer’s unique business, the challenges they face and the pressures they feel. It strives to provide products and services that help customers solve their problems and solutions that go a step further, allowing them to excel in their day-to-day operations, ultimately increasing productivity and reaching their full potential.

For more information, visit www.markandy.com.

Advanced industrial solution promises to revolutionize Mazurky’s local market for high-graphic, high-volume corrugated packaging and display production

Fremont, CA – Electronics For Imaging, Inc., the global leader in the transformation from analog to digital imaging, has just announced the first sale in Brazil of anEFI™ Nozomi C18000 Plusprinter, the industry-leading single-pass LED UV inkjet digital solution for direct-to-board corrugated packaging and display production.Mazurky Embalagens, the first Brazilian company to invest in this market-leading solution, specializes in the production of corrugated packaging and displays.

Based in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil, Mazurky was founded in 2004 by young brothers Eduardo and Marcel Mazurkyewistz. The company has made a name for itself in the market through innovation andmodern management, pioneering a series of certifications such as the ISO9001, 14001 and 450001 integrated management systems, together with FSC certification, which certifies products sourced from responsibly managed forests. The new EFI Nozomi printer matches the company’s core values in using best-in-class technology to meet important management and sustainability goals.

“Right from the beginning, our company has always been guided by innovation and good practices – and the Nozomi C18000 Plus fits perfectly within that context,” explained Eduardo Mazurkyewistz, commercial director of the company. “It is an important milestone for our business because there are no single-pass UV printers yet in Brazil. It will provide a great advantage in all sorts of applications in the corrugated packaging and visual communication market.”

Mazurky had previously taken a lead in inkjet printing, investing in digital printers for small-quantity jobs since in 2018. But, the Mazurkyewistz brothers have been on the lookout for a larger-scale, faster print engine.

‘The right equipment for the Brazilian market’

“We found the EFI Nozomi C18000 Plus and saw that it met all the criteria we were looking for, going beyond what we could imagine,” said Marcel Mazurkyewistz, the company’s director of industrial packaging. “We flirted with the idea of buying it for almost the entirety of 2021. We were sure it was the right equipment for the Brazilian market, we just needed to consider it economically because it is a significant investment.”

Mazurky’s EFI Nozomi C18000 Plus UV LED single-pass printer is configured with CMYK, orange, violet, and white inks, giving the company the ability to reproduce up to 97% of PANTONE® Colors. This solution will provide Mazurky with opportunities to deliver superior print quality efficiently and effectively, including highly accurate reproduction of its clients’ brand colors. Even more importantly, this printer, as the very first in Brazil’s packaging industry, promises to revolutionize the sector, bringing greater brand value to clients’ packaging and displays.

“The analog litho-lamination process used today for high-graphic corrugated packaging and displays generates significant waste, from both make-readies and from an outmoded analog financial model that forces production in quantities that are often much larger than what brands want or need,” said Evandro Matteucci, vice president and general manager, Building Materials & Packaging, EFI. “This upcoming EFI Nozomi C18000 Plus installation will give the Brazilian market a new standard for fully recyclable, high-quality corrugated packaging produced in exact quantities needed, with the significant additional benefit of cost-effective versioning and multi-SKU printing – something that will drive greater brand value and product sell-through for Mazurky’s customers.”

The Mazurkyewistz brothers are excited about what this new technology can represent in terms of the diversification of work and market opportunities for the company. “We will be able to meet a latent market demand, which nobody has been able to absorb until now,” Eduardo stated. “The possibilities are immense, and we are priming ourselves in the commercial area, including with the reinforcement of specialized professionals, to take advantage of the new business opportunities that will be created.”

For more information about corrugated packaging and direct-to-board single pass digital printing production using EFI Nozomi technology, visit https://go.efi.com/en_nozomi-c18000-plus.

About EFI
EFI™ is a global technology company, based in Silicon Valley, and is leading the worldwide transformation from analog to digital imaging. We are passionate about fueling customer success with products that increase competitiveness and boost productivity. To do that, we develop breakthrough technologies for the manufacturing of signage, packaging, textiles, ceramic tiles, building materials and personalized documents, with a wide range of printers, inks, and digital front ends. (www.efi.com)

·Mondi has created a recyclable refill pouch enabling Henkel consumers to reduce plastic by 70% and helping Henkel to move closer to its sustainability targets

·Henkel’s Pril hand dishwashing liquid is available in a 100% recycled PET pump dispenser bottle which can be re-used many times using refills packaged in Mondi’s recyclable mono PE refill pouch

·The innovative pouch is light-weight, convenient to use, certified as leak-proof and highly durable even for home deliveries

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, and Henkel are helping consumers to wash dishes more sustainably by creating a completely new reuse packaging concept. The two companies worked together on a packaging solution for Henkel’s hand dishwashing products that allows refilling plastic bottles from flexible pouches. This supports Henkel’s sustainability targets of making 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable and reducing 50% of fossil-based virgin plastic by 2025.

Since January, consumers can purchase a new keep-at-home refillable pump dispenser with refills in the lightweight, mono-material pouch produced by Mondi. The flexible stand-up pouch reduces plastic by 70% every time it replaces rigid plastic bottles and is easy to recycle where existing infrastructure exists.

Convenient and lighter to carry home, the pouch completely empties thanks to its shaped design, leaving no residue. It is soft touch with a sturdy base so it can easily stand in-store, offering retailers attractive and eye-catching on-shelf appeal while also communicating all the brand information including sustainability benefits. Mondi’s leak-proof pouch is certified according to ISTA 6, providing a highly durable packaging for both in-store and online shopping.

Muriel Joncheray, Global Key Account Manager Consumer Flexibles, Mondi says: “Sustainability is a vital element in the homecare industry and a trend that is shaping the whole market – and rightly so. At Mondi, we have defined sustainability goals that focus on circular driven solutions in our MAP2030 action plan. This includes a target to make 100% of our products reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025 – just like the recyclable pouch for Henkel. Our EcoSolutions approach meant that we worked very closely with the Henkel team to create the new packaging. While the aim was to provide a solution that helped Henkel reach its sustainability targets, we also needed to ensure the materials and structure would protect the product in transit and on-shelf, preventing leakage and minimising waste.”

Carsten Bertram, Head of Global Packaging Innovation Dishwashing at Henkel added: “At Henkel, we recognize our responsibility related to packaging. We’re committed to driving sustainable packaging and have a set of ambitious targets. Our strategy is based around circular economy and focuses on integrating recycled plastics, reducing the amount of plastic packaging, having reusable packaging and using fully recyclable packaging concepts to close the loop. Mondi was the obvious partner to help us with their expertise in creating the best possible solutions – for the product, the planet and the customer.”

The new packaging concept is being launched for Henkel’s brand Pril in Germany. It has been certified by “Blauer Engel”, the independent ecolabel of the German Federal Government that sets stringent standards for environmentally responsible products and services.

Learn more about our EcoSolutions approach here. 

About Mondi
Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by making innovative packaging and paper solutions that are sustainable by design. Our business is integrated across the value chain – from managing forests and producing pulp, paper and plastic films, to developing and manufacturing effective industrial and consumer packaging solutions. Sustainability is at the centre of our strategy and intrinsic in the way we do business. We lead the industry with our customer-centric approach, EcoSolutions, where we ask the right questions to find the most sustainable solution. In 2020, Mondi had revenues of €6.66 billion and underlying EBITDA of €1.35 billion.

Mondi has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange (MNDI), and a secondary listing on the JSE Limited (MNP). Mondi is a FTSE 100 constituent, and has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series since 2008 and the FTSE/JSE Responsible Investment Index Series since 2007.

www.mondigroup.com

About Mondi’s eCommerce packaging solutions
Mondi Group offers a full portfolio of eCommerce packaging solutions and products that are fit for purpose, innovative and sustainable by design. We are setting new standards in the industry with our expertise in sustainable materials and product design. Driven by an agile and customer-centric mindset, our network of more than 100 in-house packaging designers develop award-winning eCommerce solutions together with our partners. Our focus is on decreasing total packaging costs, reducing waste, and meeting end-consumer needs through a combination of our sustainability expertise and full portfolio of multi-material solutions, including kraft and functional barrier paper, paper bags and corrugated solutions.

About Mondi Consumer Flexibles
Mondi Consumer Flexibles is part of Mondi’s Business Unit Flexible Packaging and a global manufacturer of tailor-made flexible plastic and hybrid packaging solutions that are sustainable by design. The product range includes pre-made bags, stand-up pouches and high-performance barrier materials with film- and paper-based solutions. Making it possible to provide paper where possible, and plastic when useful. We serve some of the world’s biggest brands and FMCG’s in categories such as fresh food, pet food, home, and personal care. Committed to quality, we provide customer-oriented packaging solutions and cutting-edge innovations developed by our state-of-the-art R&D centre in Gronau. Our network serves customers from 27 operations located in 12 countries.

Glendale Heights, IL – All Printing Resources (APR) has announced it has named Katherine Treadaway as Business Development/Technical Sales.

Following graduation from Clemson University’s Graphic Communications program in 2019, Katherine worked as an Applications Specialist in Plates and Prepress at Wikoff Color Corporation.

According to Dave Nieman, President and CEO, APR, “We are very pleased to welcome Katherine to APR. She brings technical expertise in a number of key focused areas for APR including photopolymer plate making and color management.”

About All Printing Resources, Inc. (APR)
All Printing Resources, Inc. (APR) is a proven resource for solutions, trusted service, and support to the flexographic printing industry. APR delivers measurable performance enhancements and total cost reductions, including the after sale attention needed to see optimal results. APR represents some of the most innovative product lines worldwide and takes a “team” approach to deliver process improvement and innovative solutions.

www.teamflexo.com

Impact Label was founded in 1964 by William Fogleson Sr. in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  This high-quality custom label printer provides solutions for long-term durable labels and graphic overlays with a wide-array of equipment that includes high-speed narrow web digital printing, high-speed multi-function finishing equipment, wide-format digital, doming, screen printing, flexo printing, optical and mechanical die-cutting, and laminating. Key sectors that they serve include outdoor recreational, agricultural, medical, automotive, electronics, and food.

In October 2020, Impact Label installed the Domino N610i digital UV inkjet label press. 

We recently caught up with the Impact Label team to learn more about their business, why they added digital to their label printing arsenal, and why they chose Domino.

Tell me about Impact Label.   

“At Impact Label, we take great pride in finding solutions and designing products for our customers by working with unique materials and adhesives.  We produce everything from domed labels and graphic overlays for consumer products, to safety and warning labels for industrial applications. We’ve learned that success comes from having the knowledge and experience to truly exceed our clients’ expectations and to solve their unique challenges,” says Abdullah Alyousif, Director of Engineering.

What are your customers’ needs, requirements, and expectations?

Matt Berry, Vice President says, “Our customers require high-quality, durable products with a short lead time.  We are constantly improving our capabilities and investing in new equipment and technologies.”

Why digital?  What were the drivers that made you decide “we need digital”?   

Matt continues, “It was really based on speed, quality, consistency, and cost.  We knew that digital would address those key critical elements that would be a win-win for our customers and Impact Label.”  

Why Domino?  Why did you choose Domino versus any other digital provider?

“We researched various digital printing solutions, and Domino was the best fit for our needs.  Their speed, quality, white opacity, technical knowledge, and commitment are world-class,” says Abdullah.

Matt adds, “After meeting with all the different machine manufacturers, we could really tell that Domino wanted to be a strategic partner. They were ‘what can we do, how can we do it better, and we’ll be there to support you after we sell this press’ and they have definitely held up their end of that.”  

Have you seen any changes in the type of label jobs you run or projects you pursue? 

Matt says, “Yes, absolutely. Since installing the Domino, we are more competitive in full-color labels. We are targeting a more comprehensive range of industries and partnering with other label providers who don’t have the same capabilities.”

What production and business benefits have you experienced from having the Domino N610i?

Lucas Adams, Digital Press Technician says, “Our throughput, our capacity, our uptime, our efficiency… all have increased.” 

“Our make-ready, our turnaround time, our delivery time to our customers… all have decreased,” adds Bashir Toliver Sr., Digital Press Technician.

Matt says, “And we’ve increased our profitability. Our sales and revenue have increased by 13%, we’ve gained new customers, and we’ve entered new industries such as food, beverage, and cannabis.” 

“And the impact of COVID. We’ve noticed an increase in different industries such as medical and outdoor recreational, so being able to produce high-volume with the highest quality, efficiency, and speed without overwhelming the system has been critical.  With Domino, we are capable of handling more with less.” says Abdullah.

Describe the Training, Service & Support from Domino.

Abdullah says, “We are very pleased and satisfied with the quality and service provided by Domino.”

“The training and service are exceptional and world-class.  All our press operators are trained, and they all come ready to work on the press with confidence,” says Matt.

Lucas says, “The prepress training by the Domino Digital Solutions team is incredible. We also had the Sales & Estimating training, which was outstanding.”  Bashir adds, “The training package that Domino provides is truly exceptional.”

Is there a ‘Domino Difference’?

Matt explains, “When we built this building, we were looking at investing in some new equipment and our technology and infrastructure to move forward, so we started talking with a lot of different digital press manufacturers…HP, Durst, Domino…the big players in the industry.  And after a lot of reviewing and meeting with their sales teams and seeing what products they could produce, Domino was the best fit for Impact Label. And I think one of the things that really put them across the finish line was the support that we saw from them, the non-pressure that they weren’t just trying to sell us just to make a sale… they wanted to be there to be a strategic partner with Impact Label.”   

Lucas says, “The Domino Difference for me is the speed, the quality of the product, and their tech support is fantastic. It really makes a difference.  If you have problems they’re resolved quickly and efficiently, and they’re fixed.  It’s a nice piece of equipment.”

Abdullah sums it up. “I believe the Domino Difference is the commitment…the feeling of partnership.  The quality that Domino delivers.  The speed, the efficiency, the capacity.  That is the Domino Difference for Impact.” 

What do you foresee moving forward?

“We have a strategy in place, and we are planning to grow aggressively in the next 5-10 years. We are planning to install new equipment and of course more Domino presses,” says Matt.  Abdullah adds, “Thank you Domino for providing a world-class printing solution, and we are looking forward to partnering more with you in the future.”

Domino is a leading manufacturer and distributor of digital printing and product identification solutions.  Celebrating its 44th year in business, Domino is a global organization with world headquarters in the UK, and North America headquarters in Gurnee, IL.  Domino has 25 subsidiaries, representation in over 120 countries, and over 3,000 employees worldwide. 

For more information on Domino digital printing, please visit dominodigitalprinting.com  

Vancouver, B.C. – Great Little Box Company Ltd/ Ideon Packaging (GLBC) is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for the 17th time. This annual competition organized by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 recognizes employers in British Columbia who are not only industry leaders but who have also created exceptional workplace environments. 

“We are honored to receive this award and strongly believe that putting our employees first through providing a safe, secure, rewarding, and fun work environment is key to our current and future success.  Our ability to attract and retain a talented and passionate workforce where employees can grow their careers drives us to continually review and innovative our programs and practices to meet their needs.”  Christine Tindall, Vice President, Human Resources of GLBC.

Headquartered in Richmond, B.C., GLBC has established itself as a multi divisional manufacturer and supplier for innovative packaging and label solutions. Founded 40 years ago, the company is now comprised of a diverse workforce of 450 employees and growing. GLBC’s unique approach to supporting and valuing their employees includes everything from wellness programs and birthdays off to a company wide goal that when reached takes all employees on a “BOX GOAL” trip. 

About Great Little Box Company/ Ideon Packaging
Great Little Box Company Ltd. Ideon Packaging (GLBC) began operations in 1982 in British Columbia, Canada and currently operates from its headquarters in Richmond, BC with additional offices in Victoria, BC, Kelowna, BC and Everett, Washington, as well as a satellite office in Alberta. Great Little Box Company is an award-winning manufacturer and distributor of label and packaging solutions, specializing in corrugated boxes, custom displays, labels, flexible packaging, folding cartons, protective packaging, and shipping supplies With 40 years of packaging experience and recognized for its excellence in customer service, GLBC provides businesses with an efficient, one source packaging solution. For more information, please visit www.glbc.com.

About British Columbia’s Top Employers
BC’s Top Employers is an annual competition organized by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Employers are evaluated by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers using the same eight criteria as the national competition: (1) Physical Workplace; (2) Work Atmosphere & Social; (3) Health, Financial & Family Benefits; (4) Vacation & Time Off; (5) Employee Communications; (6) Performance Management; (7) Training & Skills Development; and (8) Community Involvement. Employers are compared to other organizations in their field to determine which offers the most progressive and forward-thinking programs.

For more information, please visit Canada’s Top Employers

Elk Grove Village, IL—SCREEN Americas announces the installation of the Truepress Jet520HD AD to MSP of Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. The installation of the high-definition inkjet web press with an advanced drying unit, the Truepress Jet520HD AD will join the Truepress Jet520NX in the company’s 100,000 square foot facility. The new SCREEN press replaces MSP’s original Truepress Jet520S and Truepress Jet520ZZ models. With this latest installation, MSP plans on eliminating its offset lithographic equipment entirely. 

The ability to put multiple jobs on one roll combined with a one-touch operation has proven to be both profitable for the printer and beneficial to the customer allowing MSP to effortlessly convert more than 100 of its clients over to SCREEN’s technology. The company’s chief operating officer, Doug Wright, expects that with the installation of the Truepress Jet520HD AD, the few remaining clients he has on lithographic presses will soon make the switch to digital inkjet technology. 

MSP intends to use the Truepress Jet520HD AD to print on envelopes which will add an entirely new service line to the company’s business. The press’ ability to print on a wide variety of both coated and uncoated paper stock along with its variable data capabilities will make it the perfect solution for this application. Wright also plans on expanding his workforce beyond the existing 350 employees to accommodate the new envelope portion of his business. And, with the reduction in offset printing, he has been able to rearrange his labor costs. “Someone can be fully skilled in 60 days on a SCREEN press whereas with an offset press, it takes years for these operators to master what they’re doing,” said Wright.

Founded in 1953, MSP primarily focuses on direct mail marketing for nonprofit organizations. Its operation includes a full-service mailing facility designed to handle large volumes.

About SCREEN Americas
SCREEN Americas, a SCREEN Graphic Solutions group company established in 1967, is a leading provider of digital inkjet technology serving the commercial, publishing, direct mail, transactional, packaging, folding carton and label industries. In 2021, SCREEN Americas relocated its headquarters to Elk Grove Village, Illinois, with an upgrade that included a 14,000-plus square foot Inkjet Innovation Center.

US-based Martin Automatic looks forward to meeting its friends and customers during the 2022 Labelexpo Europe in Brussels. An essential supplier of non-stop unwind, rewind, and tension control equipment to the narrow web flexo and digital printing markets, we will gladly answer your questions about non-stop production and its benefits for your bottom line and carbon footprint.

During the last 24 months, Martin technology has proven even more essential to web printers and converters as many shifted focus to production of PPE or rapidly increased production of labels, pharmaceutical packaging, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging or pouches. Martin helped with these decisions and kept pace with deliveries every step of the way, creatively solving start up and installation issues during restricted travel periods and designing new features and machines based on changing production requirements.

Supply chain disruptions and scarcity of raw materials has emphasized even more the importance of non-stop automation. The more efficient use of raw material and the ease of processing residual rolls have become all the more important and attractive.

Visitors to Stand 7A35 will interact with our popular MBS automated butt splicer and LRD rewinder – machines that have revolutionized label production since 1983 and 1996 respectively. Technology and space saving packages are available for both models to accommodate your most extreme speed and web tension requirements while minimizing tight floor space. Let us explain the patent behind the popular rotary-sheer splice unit and lift and load mechanism on the MBS butt splicer and why automatic roll unloading from the LRD rewind is essential to your productivity and operator convenience.

And what visit to Stand 7A35 would be complete without an American-style hot-dog and beer? We invite you to stop in and tell us about your last 24 months and what your future holds – all while enjoying a respite from the demands of the show. We will listen keenly, and if possible, offer creative solutions to your production and waste management needs. 

www.martinautomatic.com