Flint Group

Lifetime Achievement Accolade for Tomas Rink
June 21, 2013

The R. Stanton Avery Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Avery Dennison, recognizes the values and vision of Stan Avery and his pioneering efforts. The recipient of the 2013 award was Tomas Rink, president Ritrama Group.

APR Open House Focuses on Expanded Color Gamut
June 13, 2013

An open house focused on the latest flexographic technology and techniques for Expanded Color Gamut (ECG) will take place June 19 at All Print Resources Glendale Heights, IL, facility.

New Dates Added For Sold-Out AWA Workshop
May 24, 2013

AWA Alexander Watson Associates is adding an extra Introduction to Heat Shrink Sleeve Label Technologies Workshop on Thursday, June 13, and Friday, June 14. Anyone interested should apply as soon as possible because the first session sold out!

AWA Shrink Label Seminar and Workshop
May 10, 2013

In a two-day workshop titled "Introduction to Heat Shrink Sleeve Label Technologies," Flint Group Packaging and Narrow Web will provide an all-round essential briefing, in addition to workshop activities presented by Flint Group and Esko.

Flint Group and German School Agree on Education Partnership
May 6, 2013

Flint Group believes it is important to have qualified and well-trained employees, so it is going one step further to ensure an exceptional pool of candidates. The company is partnering with Moscherosch School in Willstaett, Germany, to offer students job training and practical experiences.

Heat Shrink Sleeves: Learn from the Experts
April 19, 2013

Space is limited at this Plymouth, MN, workshop designed to provide a briefing on heat shrink sleeve label technologies. Presented by AWA Alexander Watson Associates, the workshop will match theory with practical, hands-on demonstrations.

Narrow Web Industry Mourns Loss of Louis Werneke
April 5, 2013

Louis O. Werneke died peacefully on March 31, 2013. Founder of Werneke Ink Company, he built a successful global business, which remains a key facet of Flint Group today. He also played a pivotal role in shaping the narrow Web tag and label market, helping to build the industry as it is today.

FTA Forum 2013
April 1, 2013

The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) is all set to celebrate its 55th anniversary at its big bash—the annual FTA Forum and INFO*FLEX exhibition. With a theme of "Right Here. Right Now.", this year's technical conference and exhibition will take place at the San Diego Convention Center in beautiful San Diego, California from April 28 to May 1.

Supplier News - April 2013
April 1, 2013

News on suppliers to the packaging printing industry, including items on World Top Brewery and Color-Logic; Label Technology and Label Technology; Bunting Magnetics Co.; iSys Label; Grafix Equipment; Harper Corporation of America; and Louis Oscar Werneke, founder of Werneke Ink.

Harper Corp. Announces First Roadshow of 2013
March 15, 2013

The 2013 SMART tour is designed around this acronym, which stands for "Showcasing Modern Anilox Roll Technology." Through the six stops, Harper and its industry-leading OEM partners will provide attendees with information regarding the latest in flexographic technology and best practices.