For many years Mark Andy has been proud of its initiatives that support school pupils and university students in extending their technological knowledge. These include open houses, workshops, and competitions, like the Mark Andy Student Awards, as well as internal traineeships with the Company’s Polish division. This year saw the launch of a new Mark Andy project that supported Julia Wojciechowska in the tests relating to her engineering qualification. It allowed Julia, who is a student of the Printing Technologies Unit, part of the Faculty of Production Engineering at Warsaw Technical University, to compare flexo and digital printing technology using Mark Andy presses.

“We were very delighted to help Julia with the preparation of her engineering thesis. The tests were conducted in cooperation with our partners: DuPont, Flexmar prepress studio, and Albi 2002, which uses Mark Andy presses,” says Lena Chmielewska-Bontron, European Marketing Manager at Mark Andy. “We know that students are always looking for this type of opportunity, and as a manufacturer and vendor of printing equipment we are always open for such initiatives. We were also pleased to involve our partners in this project, DuPont who supplied us with flexo plates that were imaged by Flexmar Studio, and Albi 2002, who conducted the tests on one of its Mark Andy flexo presses.”

Julia Wojciechowska explained that it is not easy for a student to find support of this kind as it involves time and financial commitment. “Mark Andy said ‘yes’ immediately when I asked them about this project – and they also invited other partners to get involved. I have received substantial support from Mark Andy, starting with the subject of my engineering thesis. Initially it covered a comparison of flexo with other printing technology, but it ended up including flexo and toner-based digital presses too. The research was very interesting for me, and Mark Andy’s employees helped me with their knowledge, experience, and commitment at every stage of the project. I should like to take this opportunity to thank my promoter, Katarzyna Pilczynska, who helped me to contact Mark Andy. I also wish to thank Mark Andy and its partners who supported me in the whole research project.”

Lena Chmielewska-Bontron adds: “For us it was also a new and interesting experience. We have been involved for many years in initiatives devoted to school and university students, so we were very keen to help Julia with her thesis. We will also use the results of her project in our daily work. I should also like to thank our partners for their support with this project.”

Tomasz Nojszewski, Sales Manager NCE DuPont Image Solutions, says: “DuPont has supported numerous initiatives concerning education and knowledge development among school and university students. We do it either on a global or a local level. So, when we heard about a common project with Mark Andy, it was quite natural to take part in it. We supplied Cyrel EASY ESX flexo plates as our material support. Based on a flat dot technology, they guarantee the highest printing quality. We have cooperated with Mark Andy for many years and previously took part in open houses and workshops organised by the company. This was a good opportunity for us to present the newest trends on flexo plate market. Another important activity is our more than 10-year cooperation with the Printing Technologies Unit at the Faculty of Production Engineering at Warsaw Technical University. We have equipped one of its labs with a UVA/UVC exposure unit as well as processor for dry plate finishing in Cyrel FAST technology. We also set up numerous lectures by DuPont representatives for the students. Backed by 50 years of experience in flexo plate development, DuPont is very keen to share its knowledge, both with our customers and with students. Supporting Julia’s project was one of the best examples of our approach.”

Marek Biedrzycki, owner of Flexmar prepress studio, says: “Since we support many different education-oriented actions, we were pleased to prepare and deliver photopolymers for the project. Earlier, we also organised practice sessions for students in our prepress studio. When Mark Andy asked us about support for Julia, we agreed immediately. We checked the jobs she prepared and made the photopolymers to print them. It was similar to our daily work where we support customers at every step of prepress process, prior to printing on a flexo press.”

The need to compare toner-based digital and flexo technology meant that the jobs had to be printed in two places. The digital work was carried out in the Warsaw-based Mark Andy demo room, equipped with a Digital Pro3 toner-based press. The flexo part was printed by Albi 2002 – the Warsaw label printer and user of two Mark Andy Performance Series P5 flexo presses, one of which was used for the test. Robert Cabaj, the owner of Albi 2002, says: “Our long-term experience with the modern technology we use, and a highly equipped machine park enables us to print the highest quality. So, we were very pleased to take part in this project and support Julia in her engineering thesis. We are always very open for this kind of education-oriented initiative, both now and in the future.”

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.

Cincinnati, OH – Haney announced today that it has been recognized by the BRC Global Standard (BRCGS) with its Global Food Safety Standard for the safe filling of dry food and non-food products, repackaged into flexible and rigid packaging. BRCGS harmonizes food safety standards throughout the supply chain and it is globallyrecognized across both food and non-food categories as the most rigorous third-party certification of its type. The Food Safety Standard is the leading Global Food SafetyInitiative (GFSI) program, and the most widely accepted by specifiers, brands and retailers.

“BRCGS is the globally recognized standard for food safety, and this certification confirms that Haney is packaging at world class standards,” said Dan Haney, President, Haney Packaging. “Third party confirmation is part of Haney’s DNA so adding BRCGS to our existing Food & Drug Administration (FDA) registration is a natural evolution in our company’s growth.”

Haney’s FDA registrations include:

-Over the Counter (OTC) Drug – Secondary Packaging
-Medical Device – Class I and Class II Packaging
-Food – Primary and Secondary Packaging

Dan Haney adds, “We are excited to offer our customers the additional assurance of BRCGS certification. Haney continues to expand our packaging and fulfillmentofferings, and this is just the beginning of many exciting announcements we have planned for 2022.”###

About Haney:Haney is a developer and manufacturer of consumer packaging, offering on-site, end-to-end solutions for design, prototyping, printing, converting, and filling operations of FDA regulated products for both primary and secondary packaging serving the food,beverage, personal & beauty care, household and pet care markets.

Leading brands utilize the company’s world-class Packaging Microfactory pilot production facility located in Cincinnati, Ohio for pre-commercial sustainable packaging exploration, consumer test market and promotional packaging, marketing retail salessamples and on-demand, digitally printed commercial packaging for roll-stock, stand-up pouches, shrink sleeves, labels, folding cartons and corrugated boxes.

For more information, please visit haneypkg.com, connect with us via hello@haneypkg.com or call (513) 561-1441

Fremont, CA – Veteran technology human resources leader Gail Coles Johnson has joined the board of directors of digital imaging technology company Electronics For Imaging, Inc., a portfolio company of Siris Capital Group, LLC.

“We are excited to add Gail to our board at such an important time for EFI as we capitalize on growth opportunities in the analog-to-digital transformation of industrial imaging,” said EFI Executive Chairman and CEO Jeff Jacobson. “Gail will provide strategic expertise and experience as we continue to build and strengthen our team to drive future growth and success.”

“I admire EFI’s compelling strategic vision and values-led culture,” said Ms. Coles Johnson. “It’s an honor to join the company’s board of directors and be part of a business driving such meaningful change in the industrial imaging industry.”

Ms. Coles Johnson currently serves as Chief Human Resources Officer for The Executive Leadership Council. She is a highly sought-after speaker for various panels on topics related to diversity and inclusion, innovation, workforce planning, generational mentoring, and minority recruitment and retention.

Ms. Coles Johnson previously served in a variety of roles at AT&T, including in sales, human capital, and management, before becoming AT&T’s Assistant Vice President of Human Resources in 2015. Throughout her tenure at AT&T, she led and executed human capital management strategies by building strategic partnerships, creating and executing leadership development programs, and hiring top talent across the organization, including c-suite positions.

Ms. Coles Johnson has a Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and completed executive education programs at Harvard Business School and Cornell University. She is an Advisory Council member with the National Institutes of Health, and has served on the boards of multiple organizations, including the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, the National Black MBA Association and the Links Foundation.

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

Atlanta, GA – MacDermid Graphics Solutions, a global leader in flexographic platemaking and printing solutions, has named Meghan Richburg Global Program Manager, Experience Center. Meghan’s primary responsibilities will include managing the day-to-day operations and providing outstanding experiences for visitors of The Flexo Xperience Center at MacDermid Graphics Solutions (The FXC).

Meghan first joined MacDermid Graphics Solutions in 2016 as a summer intern. After graduating from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s in Marketing, Meghan joined MacDermid as Marketing Associate. She has been integral in building MacDermid’s social media presence and implementing marketing programs globally.

As Global Program Manager, Experience Center, Meghan will be responsible for the marketing and operations of The FXC. This includes creating experiences with center partners, event planning and execution, managing resources for successful center visits, and optimizing technology for virtual and remote use of the center. Meghan’s role is essential to accomplish the mission of The FXC of Moving Flexo Forward. Meghan will also manage all MacDermid events outside of The FXC.

“Meghan’s new role as Global Program Manager, Experience Center is not only well deserved but vital for the success of The FXC. Over the past five years, she has successfully assisted in planning and executing all shows and events for MacDermid. In the past year, Meghan has worked closely with the entire team planning The FXC. Meghan’s dedication to MacDermid and the project has been key in the company’s ongoing transformation. I am excited to witness her growth and future successes,” stated Leigh Carpenter, Global Marketing Manager at MacDermid Graphics Solutions.

Brad Wills, Global Senior Vice President at MacDermid Graphics Solutions, added, “The Flexo Xperience Center is more than a center for MacDermid to show off our flexo plate technology. The FXC is a center for our partners, customers, and the entire package printing industry to push the envelope of what flexo can achieve. The center is one-of-a-kind, and MacDermid is working with the industry’s top innovators, like SOMA, to create a neutral space for innovation, learning, collaboration, and research. Meghan’s new role will ensure we meet the goals of The FXC for years to come.”

The Flexo Xperience Center is located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, and is scheduled to open in the first half of 2022. The center will be the first of its kind to bring the industry’s best innovation providers together in one place. The FXC will be a global center that will combine both hands-on and virtual visits for a “one-stop-shop” for the package printing industry’s entire workflow to experience the latest flexographic printing innovations. The center will be open to pre-media suppliers, tradeshops, printers, converters, consumer product good companies, industry associations, educational institutions, manufacturers, and other players in the package printing market.

About MacDermid Graphics Solutions
MacDermid Graphics Solutions is committed to becoming the most customer-centric company in the flexographic industry. From leading the way in photopolymer plate technology to first-class service and support, MacDermid is the innovation partner our customers trust. Our global network of strategic supplier partnerships and distributors, combined with our proven technology and support, ensures our customers achieve their operational, financial, and strategic business goals.

Learn more about our commitment to customer success at macdermidgraphics.com.

Rochester, NY – Durst North America has invested in top industry talent to supply Canadian customers with award-winning inkjet solutions in Canada’s ever-growing digital printing market.

Tim Saur, CEO / Managing Director, Durst North America, said: “Canada is an incredibly strong country and one in which, living in Western NY, I know to be very welcoming.  The reality is that our presence in Canada has not yet achieved what we anticipated.”

Saur continued, “At the same time, our market share in the USA continues to increase rapidly, and our customer success stories are growing and unrivaled.  I believe that with the new addition of Phil Hampson, a seasoned, focused, knowledgeable, and proven sales individual, combined with a growing service team, we can properly reflect to the Canadian market just how sincere we are about partnering in their continued success.”

Philip Hampson brings a wealth of experience as a veteran in the printing industry.  He has previously served in several National sales roles supporting various print markets.  “I have always admired Durst as a company and am honored to represent Durst throughout Canada,” states Hampson. “The Durst portfolio offers clients the ability to grow their business with industry-leading inkjet and software solutions. It is exciting to be in a position to offer a best-in-class portfolio of products across multiple segments including Large Format, Textile, Corrugated and Label markets.”

Durst’s inkjet portfolio has established itself as the benchmark for highest quality, reliability and productivity.  “Philip’s experience in inkjet sales and support makes him a strong and welcome addition to the Durst sales team,” said Larry D’Amico, Sales Director Durst North America. “He reflects our ongoing commitment to customer satisfaction before, during and after the sale.”

About Durst:

Durst Phototechnik AG is a leading manufacturer of professional digital imaging systems.  The company operates manufacturing facilities in Brixen, Italy, and Lienz, Austria, and has divisions in North America, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, Brazil and Singapore.  Durst’s reputation for quality, precision, innovation, sustainability and reliability spans over 80 years.

CONTACT:  For information on Durst products and services, contact Sydnie Shepland.

Email: Sydnie.Shepland@Durst-Group.com

Phone: 585-486-0340 ext. 5236

Durst U.S. online at: www.durstus.com

Helsinki – The carbon footprint of UPM Raflatac’s Linerless products has been certified by the Carbon Trust, a global climate consultancy driven by the mission to accelerate the move to a decarbonised future. The Linerless range carries the CO2 Measured label to demonstrate that UPM Raflatac offers credible calculations in accordance with ISO 14040/44 and PAS 2050.

“UPM Raflatac’s ambition is to go beyond fossils and that means we are focused on reducing the carbon emissions of our products. The carbon footprint of our Linerless products has been calculated and certified by the Carbon Trust which is a way for us to credibly demonstrate to customers that the footprint has been measured accurately. Choosing Linerless is a positive climate action”, tells Robert Taylor, UPM Raflatac’s Sustainability Director.

UPM Raflatac RAFNXT+ range was the world’s first label material verified by the Carbon Trust in 2019. UPM Raflatac now continues its efforts to lead in credible footprint calculations and transparency in the labeling industry with its Linerless range.

“We are pleased to see UPM Raflatac extending the Carbon Trust’s Carbon Measured label to a broader product range”, says Silvana Centty, associate director at the Carbon Trust. “This is a clear indicator of their commitment to providing a high level of transparency, helping their customers better understand the carbon footprint of their overall packaging.”

UPM Raflatac has developed both its assets and products to meet the needs of the fast-growing Direct Thermal (DT) Linerless market. The new production line in Nowa Wieś, Poland will increase the company’s annual production capacity by 100 million m2. UPM Raflatac’s latest DT Linerless innovation UPM Raflatac OptiCut™ is the optimal choice for companies who are looking for clean cutting performance with excellent adhesion and at the same time want to decrease their carbon footprint. The product is available for all major DT Linerless end use environments.

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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 1.6 billion (USD 1.9 billion) in 2020. 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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Custom Prime Label Manufacturer Relies on SurePress L-4533AW to Deliver Quality, Consistent Labels and Meet Demanding Turnaround Requirements 

Los Alamitos – Epson today announced GT Labels & Packaging, Georgia customer prime label manufacturer, has installed an Epson SurePress® L-4533AW digital label press to deliver accurate color labels quickly and efficiently. GT Labels & Packaging serves clients across health and beauty, bakery and snack foods and chemical industries, each with specific regulatory and compliance labeling requirements.

A large portion of GT Labels & Packaging’s client base require dynamic labels with intricate artwork and designs, such as shading, oftentimes in small runs. To deliver a variety of high-quality label types for its broad range of clients, GT Labels & Packaging implemented the SurePress L-4533AW. The SurePress L-4533AW features a remarkable color gamut to deliver accurate spot colors and gradients required for brand-quality color prime labels and packaging.

“When researching the best digital label press for our business, color and quality were top of mind,” said Greg Randall, president, GT Labels & Packaging. “After sending a few files to be printed, the Epson SurePress was the only solution with spot-on, accurate colors. This digital label press has suited our business and helped us deliver on our promise of consistently delivering quality products to customers quickly.”

“The SurePress L-4533 is one of the leading selling digital inkjet label presses on the market today and it adds flexibility and efficiency to the print shop,” said Mike Pruitt, senior product manager, Epson America, Inc. “For custom prime label providers like GT Labels & Packaging, the SurePress delivers the technology needed to offer a variety of label printing options and ensure there is a fit for nearly every customer need.”

“Looking ahead, when it comes time to once again expand shop floor machinery to keep up with increased demand, we wouldn’t opt for a bigger or faster machine,” said Randall. “Instead, I would choose to duplicate what we currently have on the floor because the SurePress is a true workhorse.”

Driving the SurePress L-4533AW is the included Wasatch RIP, an advanced workflow automation solution to streamline orders, minimize production errors, help increase productivity, and run print production effectively.

More about the SurePress L-4533AW

–        Delivers High-Quality Labels: MicroPiezo® inkjet technology and a wide color gamut deliver spot colors and gradients required for branded prime labels and packaging

–        Versatile Substrate Support: Prints on a range of standard, off-the-shelf materials including uncoated, gloss, semi-gloss, matte, film, clear, and metallic substrates

–        Ease of Operation: Automated printing means one operator can run several units at one time

–        Industrial Inks: Seven-color, durable, water-based, resin-coated pigment inks provide superior adhesion, plus water and abrasion resistance on most substrates

Epson’s SurePress digital label presses are high-quality label printers that can be tailored to meet various needs and budgets, and provide media flexibility for pressure sensitive, shrink and in-mold label, and flexible packaging. For additional information, visit www.epson.com/surepress. For inquiries in North America, contact:

–        Western Region: Mark Elsbernd, 818-620-2730 or mark.elsbernd@ea.epson.com

–        Central Region: Bob Ochalla, 630-710-6005 or bob.ochalla@ea.epson.com

–        Eastern Region and Canada: Frank Connelly, 615-585-9058 or frank.connelly@ea.epson.com

About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to co-creating sustainability and enriching communities by leveraging its efficient, compact, and precision technologies and digital technologies to connect people, things, and information. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson’s goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of around JPY 1 trillion. global.epson.com/

Epson America, Inc., based in Los Alamitos, Calif., is Epson’s regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), Twitter (twitter.com/EpsonAmerica), YouTube (youtube.com/epsonamerica), and Instagram (instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).

EPSON, MicroPiezo and SurePress are registered trademarks and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2022 Epson America, Inc.

ProfiLabel GmbH, an ICS Group company based in Wiehl and Wehrheim, Germany, has decided to invest in a Nilpeter FA-Line after intensive market research and tests.

The company, which has been on the market since 1984, is installing the new printing press at its Wiehl site in the Sauerland region and, with the new building and press investment, adding another important building block in the company’s steadily growing history.

“We are very happy to have ProfiLabel as a part of the Nilpeter family, and look forward to working with them in the future. Through intensive tests and user visits, we were able to convince Karsten Jung and his ProfiLabel team that the Nilpeter FA-Line was the right choice,“ says Thorsten Saathoff of Nilpeter GmbH.

Innovative Answer to Market Demands
With the latest generation FA-Line, Nilpeter has succeeded in providing an innovative answer to market demands for shorter set-up times, smaller batch sizes, and an easy-to-use press with many possible combinations. The FA-Line was developed to offer customers optimum efficiency combined with the highest possible quality.

Simple Operating Concept
Numerous functions are automated. For example, automatic cleaning functions are stored for the anilox roller and the impression cylinder, which run before they are unlocked. All covers of the printing units can be opened individually or simultaneously with servo control.

The press automatically saves the data of individual jobs, which are available for repeat jobs. With the help of this data, the press automatically prepares settings (e.g. register and print delivery) for the next job. All in all, the intelligent technology of the Nilpeter FA-Line enables an extremely simple operating concept.

www.nilpeter.com