Following its appearance at drupa, IST METZ GmbH has once again demonstrated its prowess as the leading market player with the largest product portfolio of UV systems worldwide. Its new Hot Swap technology provides customers with maximum flexibility in all things drying.
Stora Enso has decided to commence a study in order to assess the feasibility of building a cross laminated timber (CLT) production unit in connection with its Gruvön Mill in Sweden. The expansion would add a total annual capacity of approximately 75 000 m3CLT.
The new TRESU iCut plate cutter provides a fast, straightforward means of imaging flexo plates for the post-print spot coating of digitally printed folding cartons. Accommodating B2-size plates used by TRESU iCoat units, the TRESU iCut is designed to processes the same software as the digital printer, as well as the accompanying analogue coater. The plate, mounted on a sleeve, is cut directly from the file by a rotating knife, with 100% cross-directional register precision, without the need for shrinkage compensation. Processing times are less than ten minutes. Once imaged, the plate, together with the sleeve, are ready to be mounted on the coater for production.
In its continuing effort to “go green,” Flexo Concepts has outfitted its entire manufacturing facility and headquarters with LED lighting. The project has a two-year return on investment and resulted in an annual reduction in energy use significant enough to power six homes for a year.
Ashland Specialty Ingredients, a business unit of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), is increasing prices for its V-CAP vinyl caprolactam products 10 percent, effective July 1 or as contracts allow.
Nazdar has collaborated with French screen ink manufacturer VFP Ink Technologies to supply a co-branded range of digital ink products to print businesses in France.
KPN Graphics Supply, Co. ltd. Appointed as Printing Distribution Agent
