Foundation of FTA Explores Flexo’s Global Gateway
Speed and quality enhancements were addressed by Mark Van Denend of Print-Tech Associates. He announced that “High-speed, fast changeover presses have arrived,” then cited operating speeds of 3,200 fpm in production as having been realized. He also said that expanded gamut printing on a 90+-inch wide press with automatic length and registration is meeting with success. In-the-round (ITR) technologies will require no registered platemaking with registration being advanced through enhanced cylindricity and balance. The results: enhanced speed, changeover and throughput” With Forum 2007 winding down, Hank Welter, Exopack jokingly announced, “Once again the printer comes at the end and will have less time. That’s the way it always seems to work out.” Welter then said that his firm specializes in pet food packaging and described his biggest nemesis as “a little white dog.” He illustrated the claim with a series of photos speaking to difficulties holding dots and applications of principles that resulted in changes in color. The dog, of course was smoking and holding a gun. Welter maintained, “Communication—early and often—is the key to success. This is flexo’s time to shine!”
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