DuPont Announces North American Production of Cyrel round

WILMINGTON, Del.—DuPont Packaging Graphics announced the start-up of the first dedicated DuPont™ Cyrel® round manufacturing facility at its Towanda, Pa., facility. Cyrel round sleeve production will begin in the fourth quarter of this year, and will be fully commercial early in 2011.

“This represents a major investment in the future of flexographic print sleeves in North America, and demonstrates our commitment to the continued advancement of flexography globally,” said Matthias Heinzel, global business director—DuPont Packaging Graphics. “Continuous flexo sleeves are lightweight, easy-to-handle print forms that enable quick changeover on press; and their seamless design enables high press speeds and the capability to print difficult-to-register, high-quality designs.”