Flexographic Printing - Narrow Web

Dru Riess and Ray Salinas didn't know anything about printing, but now they run a multi-million dollar package printing company, Popular Ink. The company began with a flexographic printing press bought from a friend's stepfather who kept it in a barn.

Press optimizations will allow you to know without a doubt, how to choose the best anilox roll engravings, the optimal mounting tape density to select and the best ink for a job. However, most people are either unsure of how to properly complete an optimization or don’t see the importance of it.

The Labelexpo Global Series has expanded to Southeast Asia. Based on the strong and rapidly growing market in the region, the latest edition to the Labelexpo series will take place from May 10-12, in Bangkok.

Constantia Flexibles has collaborated with PepsiCo to create the labels for LIFEWTR, a new premium bottled water brand. The labels will feature images from multiple artists and PepsiCo has stated LIFEWTR's label is the brand's biggest equity.

All Printing Resources will host a March Madness Open House on March 16, at the company’s headquarters in Glendale Heights, Ill. The event will kick off at 8:30 a.m. and the morning will feature technical presentations addressing converters' most pertinent day-to-day issues.

Flint Group Narrow Web has invested in a Mark Andy Performance Series P5 press, which will be installed in its North America Centre of Technical Excellence in Rogers, Minn. The press will assist Flint Group in its ink development and will be available for customer usage.

Constantia Flexibles is strengthening its position in the stick pack market by acquiring new state-of-the-art equipment. The machinery includes a narrow web and short-run slitter with an enhanced laser perforation unit.

All Printing Resources has appointed Richard Black to the role of VP of business development. The role was created specifically for Black as APR reinforces its commitment to the company’s culture of customer care and topline product offerings.

Since 3C! Packaging introduced its Clear Code coating system, it has experienced significant growth. As a result of this growth, the company has purchased a Nilpeter FB-3 flexo press, added space to its facility and increased its staffing.

Reinforcing the company’s commitment to the narrow web industry, All Printing Resources has installed a Bobst M5 Digital Flexo press at its technical center in Glendale Heights, Ill. The press provides fully automated print and diecutting pressure control, along with a digitally controlled workflow from plate mounting to finishing.