Wilson Manufacturing, a supplier to the flexographic industry and pioneer in machine-sharpened dies, has opened a new facility in Toronto. The new facility will initially provide repair and sharpening services for a wide range of converters in the greater Toronto area, as well as customers throughout Detroit and Buffalo.
Wilson Manufacturing, a leading supplier to the flexographic industry and pioneer in machine-sharpened dies, is marking its 35th year in business.
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News on suppliers to the packaging printing industry, including items on Heidelberg, Bobst, Wilson Manufacturing, Multi-Plastics Inc., Nilpeter, Emerald Packaging and Gintzler Graphics.
During the 2nd Annual FLAG Members Meeting held in Asheville, NC last month, St. Louis-based Wilson Manufacturing was named the first ever recipient of the Vendor of the Year Award. The award was presented to Wilson not only for its dedication to quality and service, but for its partnership strength and support within the group itself.
A number of leading suppliers are the latest additions since the New Year to join the dozens of converting/package printing equipment and supply companies that have reserved space to exhibit at CPP EXPO 2012.
A number of leading suppliers are the latest additions since the New Year to join the dozens of converting/package printing equipment and supply companies that have reserved space to exhibit at CPP EXPO 2012.
The North American FTA put ‘Color in Focus’ before an audience of nearly 300 flexographers during its recent annual Fall Conference. The assembly consisted largely of printers; but suppliers, pre-press technicians, consumer product companies, teachers and students were also represented as well. Co-chaired by Mark Mazur of DuPont Packaging Graphics and Dan Collins of Berry Plastics, the event took place in St Louis, Missouri, where 14 speakers and 34 conference exhibitors were present. The speakers were Mark Mazur, DuPont Packaging Graphics; Richard Black, All Printing Resources; Mark Samworth, EskoArtwork; Steve Upton, Chromix; Roy Bohnen, Epson America; Robb Frimming, Schawk
TLMI announced the nomination of three co-chairs for the 2013 Technical Conference. The TLMI Technical Conference is held every other year in Chicago, and features discussions and presentations covering a wide range of technologies and services in the narrow web industry.
Company: Schober USA, www.schoberusa.com Product: Tungsten Carbide dies What are they?: Tungsten Carbide dies from Schober USA are used to manufacture various products such as flexible packaging, folding cartons, high-volume household and personal care products, technical parts, and more. Features/Capabilities: • Available in solid or segmented designs or with shells • Maximum length of 13.8˝ and a maximum diameter of 7.8˝ • Can absorb vibrations and keep all relevant parameters to minimum variation for predictable die/anvil life cycles • Can be re-sharpened as often as regular dies Company: Gerhardt, www.gerhardt-usa.com Product: Five Star & Seven Star Rotary Dies What
