RotoMetrics

EUREKA, Mo.—Morgenthaler Partners, in conjunction with RotoMetrics’ management, has acquired Roto-Die Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries. RotoMetrics, founded in 1957, has been a leader in the rotary tooling industry since its inception. Morgenthaler Partners is a private investment firm, specializing in partnering with management teams to build world-class companies in high-value manufacturing and business services. The acquisition is part of a long-planned succession and growth strategy to support the company’s continued leadership in the rotary tooling industry. The change in ownership is expected to be transparent to customers.

EUREKA, Mo.—Morgenthaler Partners, in conjunction with RotoMetrics’ management, has acquired Roto-Die Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries. RotoMetrics, founded in 1957, has been a leader in the rotary tooling industry since its inception. Morgenthaler Partners is a private investment firm, specializing in partnering with management teams to build world-class companies in high-value manufacturing and business services. The acquisition is part of a long-planned succession and growth strategy to support the company’s continued leadership in the rotary tooling industry. The change in ownership is expected to be transparent to customers.

ST. LOUIS—This year, RotoMetrics celebrates its 50-year history in the die business. In 1957, Richard R. Rosemann, the founder of Roto-Die, later to become RotoMetrics, began designing and manufacturing simple rotary dies in St. Louis, Mo., for the earliest flexographic press manufacturers. In the 50 years that followed, those first Roto-Die tools would continue to have a presence in the global industry. Throughout the years, the RotoMeterics product offering grew and evolved from hardened blades and chrome-plated dies in the 1960s, to fully hardened tool steel dies, print cylinders , and other rotary tools in the 1970s. From the late 1970s through the early

During the last few months, packagePRINTING has explored various finishing effects converters can employ to give their customers’ packages the necessary zing to draw and hold the attention of consumers as they walk down the aisles. The holidays are approaching fast, and not only are consumers shopping for good old Aunt Joan, but if the packaging does a good enough job, they may pick out something for themselves. And it’s not only textiles, electronics, or toys—many people enjoy foil-wrapped candies around the holidays. How will consumers find them if they don’t jump out at them from the jam-packed shelves? Stamping/embossing avenue Like anything else,

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—Ashton Potter Ltd. recently announced that RotoMetrics was selected as the winner of its 2006 Quality Supplier Award Program. RotoMetrics is one of the world’s largest suppliers of precision rotary tooling. They supply Ashton Potter with dies utilized in the manufacture of pressure-sensitive stamps, secure labels and other security products. “Die-cutting is a core capability in our business; our customers rely on us for products that meet exacting specifications, sometimes in secondary high speed application processes,” said Barry Switzer, president and CEO. “We have developed an excellent relationship with RotoMetrics over the last several years, earned by them through their performance,

BRUSSELS, Berlin—Labelexpo Europe 2007, taking place on 26-29, is expected to attract more than 23,000 visitors to Brussels from all over the world. With the ongoing growth of the label industry, more companies are exhibiting this year and an additional hall will make the show even larger than in 2005. With 90 percent sold, of exhibitor space sold, six halls will be packed with international suppliers unveiling their new machinery and innovations on this special global stage. With the global label industry continuing to grow steadily at a rate of 5-7 percent each year, Labelexpo Europe provides the opportunity for manufacturers to showcase their

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—The fourth annual Phoenix Challenge Fund Raising Luncheon, organized to support the 2007 Annual International Phoenix Challenge Flexo Skills Competition and the brand new PC College competition, took place at the Doubletree Hotel in Charlotte, N.C., and boasted a record attendance of more than 100 participants. Five speakers addressed the genial group of flexo industry professionals. “We are very grateful for a terrifically successful luncheon,” said Bettylyn Krafft, Phoenix Challenge Foundation (PCF) chairman, of the event. “We appreciate the generous benefactors who sponsored full tables at this luncheon, as well as the loyal backers who support us in smaller numbers.” Krafft opened the

Every day, people walk the aisles of stores. No matter what they are looking for, somewhere during their shopping trips metallic glimmers are likely to catch their attention. Thousands of products sit on store shelves, but the ones that are likely to stand out the most in the competitive world of packaging are those adorned with foil. To achieve such an alluring look, package printers must make effective use of the hot foil stamping process. What glimmers is gold Brand owners know that adding hot foil stamping to packaging will elicit a second glance from consumers. “The primary reason to use expensive, shiny materials

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—RotoMetrics recently unveiled its new corporate logo as a means to strengthen international brand identity. The logo, which includes a graphic interpretation of a rotary die, received the Gold Award for “Corporate Identity Graphics, Logos or Trademarks Designed for Company or its Products” at the recent Targeted Advertising and Marketing Awards in St. Louis. Judging was based on three criteria: concept, execution, and results. “With the company’s 50th anniversary approaching (1957-2007), we felt the time was right to give the RotoMetrics logo a fresh, updated look,” said Karen Moreland, vice president of international operations. “The addition of a distinctive blue graphic to our logo

FIRST PLACE Collotype Labels, Mile End South, South Australia Avery Lane Press: Nilpeter Plates/Screens: Kodak, Stork Dies: RotoMetrics Substrate: Spicers Ink/Coating/Adhesive: UV Flint Group SECOND PLACE Collotype Labels, Mile End South, South Australia Monkey Bay Press: Komori, Tahara, Roland, Heidelberg Plates: Kodak Dies: Rulecut, Triforme Substrate: CPI Ink/Coating/Adhesive: Flint Group