Finishing - Digital

After experiencing some bottlenecks in the finishing process, Artex Label & Graphics decided to invest in the recently launched Rotoflex DF1. The decision to invest in the Rotoflex equipment was based on quality control and speed processing, modularity, and upgrade capabilities.

The board of directors of Highcon approved the nomination of Alon Bar-Shany, former GM of HP Indigo, to the role of chairman of the board. Bar-Shany is assuming the chairman role from Amichai Steimberg, who has held this position since mid 2020.

Rotoflex announced it grew sales and aftermarket approximately 30% over the previous year due to strategic management decisions involving increased R&D investments. Additionally, the company revealed it is moving to a new facility in Mississauga, Ontario.

Esko has announced the planned sale of its Kongsberg digital finishing business to OpenGate Capital. The planned sale includes the original research and development facility in Kongsberg, Norway, and the production facility in Brno, Czech Republic.

Orbytel Printing & Packaging has extended its competitive edge with a SEI Laser Paperone 5000 true digital finishing and laser converting system purchased from North American distributor Matik, Inc.

Pioneers of both digital and flexographic technology to label food containers, beverages, health and beauty products, and more, Cris Ray Printing has opted for the Prati Saturn TE370 slitter/rewinder to enhance their production efficiency.

The Prati DIGIFAST 20000 is designed around high-performance, functional modular architecture optimized for the finishing of the mid-web printed packaging sector.

Rotoflex has announced the launch of two digital finishers, the DF1 and VTI Series. While both machines offer high-speed operation at low costs, they were developed to serve different converter needs.

Karlville has announced the launch of a new laminator that combines both thermal and solventless adhesive lamination technologies. Combining these two technologies empowers all types of converters, big and small, to innovate and expand flexible packaging businesses into digital and short runs.

Since installing Zünd digital cutting technology, Colbert Packaging has experienced several advantages, including increased efficiency, leading to time and money savings. Colbert Packaging's Darrick Gordon and Wanda Speer recently joined Packaging Impressions Editor-in-Chief Cory Francer to share their experiences.