Copenhagen

HERLEV, Denmark—Gerhardt International A/S, a supplier of rotary converting tools, and RR Rotary A/S, a supplier of solid rotary dies mainly for the packaging, hygiene, and medical markets, have merged their European production facilities of solid rotary dies.

The economy has not been exactly easy on American industry as of late. And, businesses in the package-printing industry are no exception to those dealing with the difficult times. With consumers and business partners cutting back on spending, it has been a rough few months. Some companies are still doing well, others are struggling, and some are closing their doors.

LAKE ZURICH, Ill.—Gerhardt has teamed up with DMS to provide a comprehensive range of tooling products, technical support, and customer service. Gerhardt now adds the DMS product line to its existing line of rotary hot stamping and embossing products currently supplied by Falcontec Ltd., a Gerhardt subsidiary located in the U.K. According to the company, this gives Gerhardt the opportunity to offer DMS drop-in hot stamping systems and a complete range of tooling and equipment for all cutting, hot stamping, and embossing requirements worldwide. DMS Inc., located in Lake Zurich, Illinois, has been providing solutions for rotary hot stamping, heat sealing, and embossing for