Finishing - Foiling

While the handling of a physical product is already a proven method of establishing a strong connection, adding print embellishments can take that connection to a new level. By enhancing a printed product, a fuller sensory experience can be achieved, leading to a deeper impression on the consumer.

Infinity Foils has reached an agreement with Foilsource, in which Foilsource's business will be transitioned over to Infinity Foils. The agreement enables Foilsource Owner Mike Dolan to balance retirement and ensure Foilsource's longstanding customers will be well taken care of.

As a supplier of high-end labels and flexible packaging to a variety of market segments, Craftsman Label has added to its embellishment capabilities by installing a HOTFB330 standalone hot foil unit from GM.

The UEI Group unveiled its new headquarters, which was completed in advance of the 50-year anniversary of the original UEI company. With the continued growth and expansion of the UEI Group companies, it became important to have a UEI Group facility dedicated to the improvement of all UEI Group companies.

Tactile enhancements, eye-catching embellishments, and natural finishes are just some of the ways brands are bringing luxury to their packaging.

Infinity Foils released its new Foil Selection Guide, the largest guide to date. The guide offers an expanded foil shade range and increased product offering, with a compressive shade guide. The foil shade selection guide book also features shade cross-reference charts, and foil tear tabs.

During PRINTING United, Heidelberg will launch its new Digimatrix 60 FC diecutter and hot-foiler as well as the Diana Go 85 folder/gluer aimed at short run and digital packaging solutions for the North American market.

Flexographic Tech took home the Gold award for the College Student Category of Flexographic Technical Association’s 2019 Excellence in Flexography Awards. Students of Flexo Tech's 12-week press operator course created the winning card on a 23-year-old, gear-driven Mark Andy 2200.

The packaging featured in this week's episode of POW! is both functional and beautiful, utilizing storytelling to attract consumers. Method's Creative Growth Art Collection line of soap uses colorful shrink sleeves and an ElastiTag to create a piece of decor in the home that will be useful for weeks at a time.

Rohrer Corp., a supplier of high-visibility retail packaging, has installed an Eagle Cold Foil system from Eagle Systems at its facility in Buford, Ga. The cold foil system is operating in-line with a Komori LSX40 offset printing press.