FMN | December 11th, 2017

FMN | December 11th, 2017

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December 11, 2017

Vol. 19 No. 25

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Demand For PS Labels Trends Upward D emand for pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), or self-adhesive labels, is expected to rise 3.5 percent per year to $15.1 bil- lion in 2021, according to a new report from The Freedonia Group. Demand for pressure sensitives, which accounted for 76 percent of total label demand in 2016, will benefit from greater demand for value-added types and smart labels.The almost exclu- sive use of PSAs in fast-growing markets such as the secondary and mailing and shipping segments will also drive growth.

For exclusive content and breaking news please visit www.flexomarketnews.com The company was able to identify the alleged counterfeit Avery products after receiving consumer complaints about defective labels purchased online. The products came boxed in what ap- peared to be Avery packaging, but did- n’t perform like genuineAvery labels. Western Shield Acquires DAC Labels Western Shield Label Company, a label manufacturer headquartered in Rancho Dominguez, California, has ac- quired DAC Labels & Graphic Special- ties, Inc., a flexo label converter in Dallas, Texas. The new location repre- sents Western Shield’s third freestand- ing location. In January 2017,Western Shield announced the acquisition of Ohio-based Inline Label Company. Counterfeiters Hit In Avery Lawsuit Avery Products Corporation, a divi- sion of CCL Industries based in Brea, California, is taking legal action against sellers of alleged counterfeit Avery labels in the United States by filing a lawsuit. The move is part of Avery’s effort to protect consumers from substandard merchandise and ensure the reputation of its brand.

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While paper-based labels represent the vast majority of de- mand — 74 percent of the total in 2016 — plastic or film-based pressure sensitive labels are expected to grow more rapidly. The entire U.S. labels market is forecast to grow 3.4 percent annually to $19.8 billion in 2021, accelerating from the 2011- 2016 pace. Gains will be driven by increased focus on labels

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The new Italian paper and graphics umbrella orga- nization Federazione Carta e Grafica established in June of this year and drupa have agreed to an exten- sive cooperation.The primary goal is to recruit Italian exhibitors to participate in trade fairs in the global drupa portfolio, giving them the opportunity to ac- cess international markets. As part of this federation, ACIMGA, the Italian manufacturers’ association of ma- chinery for the graphic, converting and paper indus- try, plays a key role in this cooperation: as a partner it will be actively involved in trade fair participations and handle their operative implementation. The international trade fair portfolio of Messe Düsseldorf for the print and packaging industry now includes seven events in six countries: drupa in Dusseldorf, Germany; printpack Alger in Algeria, March 11-13, 2018; indoprint in Indonesia, Septem- ber 19-22, 2018); All in Print in China, October 24- 28, 2018); IPAP in Iran, October 2018; as well as PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL in Thailand, Septem- ber 18-21, 2019; and pacpro in China, November 25-28, 2019.

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MacDermid Customers Win FTA South Africa Awards Last month, the Flexographic Technical Association of South Africa held the Flexographic Print Excel- lence Awards 2017 at Emperor Palace in Johannes- burg, South Africa. MacDermid Graphics Solutions and local partner, TAD Printing Products, were both sponsoring corrugated categories. With the use of MGS’ Digital MAF plate, MacDermid customers earned a total of seven awards. Chemence Alford Receives FlexoExpert Certification Chemence Graphics Group, a pan European compa- ny specializing in pre-press, flexographic and print- ing plate technology, announced that within its group, the UK business has recently become the first to receive Flint Group’s FlexoExpert Certification. During a six-month process consisting of three main steps — evaluation, implementation and train- ing, then auditing — the FlexoExpert Certification Program provides the means by which plate makers can further optimize their workflow to make more reliable and consistent plates.

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Flint Group Acquires Eston Chimica SRL

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Flint Group has acquired Eston Chimica SRL locat- ed in Padova, Italy. This acquisition follows Flint

Group’s strategy to grow not only organically, but also through tacti- cal acquisition. Eston Chimica manufactures and sells water-based inks for flexo and gravure applica- tions to printers predominantly lo- cated in Italy and Southern Europe. The company suppor t s key

Paper & Board ap- plications, such as cor rugated, shopping bags, paper bags, and various other water-based print jobs. Eston Chimica is located in northern Italy, near Venice, and employs 32 people. Flint Group has acquired inkmaker Eston Chimica.

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as sophisticated marketing and track and trace tools, leading to growth for value-added label types.“Ongo- ing improvements in converting techniques and printing technologies will lower costs and increase penetration of these higher value labels,” said analyst Ellen Kriz. Pressure sensitive labels will continue to displace glue-applied labels going forward, though at a slower pace than that of the last decade, the report con- firms. Emerging opportunities, in addition to the aforementioned anticipated growth in the pastic and film label segment, include specialized labels, such as RFID-enabled varieties and extended content labels. Variable information labels in secondary and mail- ing and shipping applications are expected to post strong growth, the report reveals. Gains in secondary labels will be largely driven by value-added track and trace labels in transportation and distribution mar- kets, as well as increased retail activity. “Mailing and shipping labels will benefit from the continued growth of e-commerce,” Kriz says.“Address labels for individually packaged items instead of bulk shipping to stores, as well as a trend toward printing return labels, will boost demand.” Windmöller & Hölscher has confirmed Apex Inter- national to be certified partner of aniloxe rolls for the flexo printing presses in the showroom. Apex will manufacture ceramic coated and laser engraved anilox rolls and sleeves for theW&H printing presses. Apex obtained this position by completing the “Ablegetest” in the Technologic al Demo Center of W&H in Lengerich, Germany.The test is used to eval- uate the clean doctoring of the anilox roll at high speeds, common for theW&H printing presses. W&H Names Apex Showroom Partner The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading non-profit organization that certifies printing facilities’ sustainability best practices is pleased to announce. Veritiv Corporation has been named as the newest The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP) Pa- tron at the silver level. Based in Atlanta, Georgia,Veri- tiv Corporation is Fortune 500 business-to-business distributor of packaging, facility solutions, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv Joins SGP As Silver Patron

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Flint Group Opens New Turkish Facility

Flint Group has opened a new 3,800-square-meter manufacturing and distribution facility in Istanbul, Turkey. “The acquisition of this new facility was initially, and strategically, planned for Flint Group’s water- based Paper & Board business segment,” Krzysztof Struszczak, Operations Director Packaging Inks East- ern Europe. “However, it soon became clear that we should combine with other key segments supplying all needs of the Packaging market from this one loca- tion. Today, Flint Group’s Narrow Web, Sheetfed, and Digital Solutions (Xeikon) businesses have joined Paper & Board in this single facility.” SGP The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifica- tions for print manufacturers, has elected two new members to its Board of Directors and two reap- pointments. The elected board members are: • Joe Stapley, Noble Environmental Technologies (ECOR) • Nicole Papadakis, North American Plastics • Lynn Krinsky, Stella Color • Brett Thompson, Piedmont Plastics In addition to the four elected board members, SGP’s 2018 Board of Directors include: • Jodi Sawyer, FLEXcon • Doreen Monteleone, Ph.D., Flexographic Techni- cal Association (FTA) • Marcia Y. Kinter, Specialty Graphic Imaging Associ- ation (SGIA) • Jonathan Graham,TE Connectivity • Libra Balian,ANN INC. • George Fuchs, National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) • George Glisan,Appalachian State University • Paul Glynn, Designtex • John Heaney,The Advertisers Printing Co., Inc. • Gary Jones, Printing Industries of America (PIA) • Lou Liotta, HomeServe USA • Francis Poirer, Jr., Specialty Printer LLC • Maureen Tholen, 3M The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership is a non-profit organization that certifies printing facili- ties’ sustainability best practices. People & Places

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Sonoco, Clemson Partner On Packaging Initiative Sonoco, Hartsville, South Carolina, reportedly one of the largest global diversified packaging companies, has launched a new research partnership with Clem- son University. The Sonoco FRESH (Food Research Excellence for Safety and Health) initiative will develop new tech- nologies and new forms of packaging to optimize the fresh food lifecycle. “Sonoco is committed to serving fresh brands, using packaging to tackle the challenges they face,” Sonoco President and CEO Jack Sanders said in a news re- lease. “Optimizing fresh food packaging to extend shelf life and maintain quality makes fresh produce more accessible to communities and helps brands and retailers extend sales opportunities and elimi- nate food waste. “Each year,” Sanders continued, “the food industry loses $15.6 billion due to food spoilage at retail. Mod- ifying packaging design to extend shelf life by even one day can recover $1.8 billion of that loss — while feeding more people and reducing waste to landfills.” To establish the multidisciplinary hub for innova- tion and research to advance fresh food packaging and distribution, Sonoco will contribute $1.725 mil-

lion over five years. The company also will sponsor business-driven research projects totaling $1 million over that period. Sonoco FRESH is an extension of the partnership that created the Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics at Clemson.

Koenig & Bauer Richard Dreshfield will be joining Koenig & Bauer North America as Senior Vice President of sheetfed sales. He will begin his new role on January 1, 2018, and will report to Mark Hischar, President and CEO of Koenig & Bauer North America. Dreshfield will be based in Dallas, Texas, at the firm’s headquarters and will oversee the entire North Ameri- can sheetfed sales team. People & Places

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Dreshfield, a native of the San Francisco Bay area, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Com- munications Management from California Polytech- nic State Univer sity and an MBA from DePaul University in Chicago.

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Koenig & Bauer Donates To Doctors Without Borders Marking its 200th anniversary, Koenig & Bauer re- quested guests instead of bringing gifts to make a do- nation to the global aid organization Doctors Without Borders / Ärzte ohne Grenzen e.V.The donation sum was then doubled by the printing press builder so that the Nobel Peace Prize holder, honored for its emergency medical aid, was presented with a dona- tion of EUR 60,300. The check was ceremoniously presented on No- vember 29 at the company’s parent plant in Würzburg, Germany. Claus Bolza-Schünemann, Chair- man of the Board, Koenig & Bauer AG, and Dagmar Ringel, Head Corporate Communications & Market- ing, Koenig & Bauer, presented the check to Carmen Heeg, a volunteer for Doctors Without Borders who has worked in countries like Malawi and Nigeria. She emphasized the exceptional nature of a donation of this scale and thanked Koenig & Bauer profusely: “Many, many thanks for your generous donation which will enable us continue helping people in need across the globe." Doctors Without Borders provides medical aid in cri- sis and war zones, and in the wake of natural disasters.

Koenig & Bauer, Esko Strengthen Partnership

Koenig & Bauer and Esko recently agreed to further strengthen their partnership. To this end, color man- agement and workflow solutions from Esko were in- stalled at the Koenig & Bauer demo centre in Radebeul, Germany, and are available with immediate effect for live presentations. Koenig & Bauer sees Esko as a strong partner when it comes to process-integrated workflow solutions. Accordingly, it is pleased to be able to show users the Equinox color management technology, which en- ables printing with an extended color gamut, with the necessary RIP architecture being provided by Esko’s Imaging Engine. Flint Announces Packaging Inks Price Increase Increased, incremental cost escalation has forced Flint Group to raise the prices of its Packaging Inks products. Raw material markets for many compo- nents within Flint Group’s Packaging Inks products have experienced price escalation, said the company. Many raw material markets remain highly volatile.

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Packages Awarded For Food Service Innovation The Foodservice Packaging Institute recently held its annual competition, in which judges presented PDQ and Pan Pacific Manufacturing as dual winners for the Package of the Year, the first time that judges selected two Package of the Year winners. Pan Pacific Manufacturing’s Seal 2 Go tamper-evi- dent carryout bags won Foodservice Package of the Year for Innovation. The easily sealable bags take ad- vantage of a growing need in a simple format, allow- ing restaurants to add safety to the delivery process without additional labor. PDQ’s packaging suite won Foodservice Package of the Year for Excellence. Judges found that the differ- ent pieces created a cohesive packaging message while using every available print surface—even the inside flaps—for content that promotes social media engagement. Blair Labeling Installs Esko Automation Engine QuickStart Blair Labeling, Inc, Denver, Colorado, installed Esko Automation Engine QuickStart for Labels, and was re- portedly able to reduce its manual prepress workload by more than 30 percent feeding its five flexo press- es and new digital press. Blair Labeling, Inc., a 100 percent woman-owned and minority-owned business, has been providing multicolored, prime, promotional and industrial pres- sure sensitive labels—as well as decals, tamper evi- dent constructions, thermals, patterns, tags, hangers and card products—since 1986. In addition to work- ing on the presses, their staff of twenty performs die cutting, perforating, punching, lamination/UV coating and graduated screens—all in-line. Blair also has a full service art department. PIA Prepares For President’s Conference Printing Industries of America has announced its keynote speakers for the 2018 President’s Conference March 4-6, 2018, in San Antonio,Texas.They include: • Future Trends in Printing, Business, and Media , Ken Rutkowski, Business Rockstars. • The Growth Gears: How Operationally-Oriented Companies Become Market Leaders, Pete Hayes, Chief Outsiders • Design Thinking in the Graphic Communica- tions Industry , David Fenske, Fenske Media and Dave Hoffer, McKinsey NewVentures

Flexo Market News

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Adheso-Graphics, Inc. www.adheso-graphics.com

AGI manufactures, distributes and converts current tech- nology flexo mounting tapes and backing systems for cor- rugated plate mounting. Flexstik hard vinyl, FlexSoft, bi.esse brand, Gold Series Thin tapes for sleeve and Narrow web plate mounting. Specialty tapes that cover the vast thickness range re- quirements and specific adhesion systems for all flexo mounting requirements. We provide technical service and problem solving services for unique customers & applications.

Advanced Prepress Graphics, Inc. www.flexoprepress.com

Flexo Plate making at it’s finest. All format’s available up to 42” x 80”. Flexo artwork, Flexo films, and Flexo Plates.

Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. www.andersonvreeland.com

A&V manufactures a complete line of photopolymer plate processing systems and is a leading distributor of flexo- graphic platemaking materials. A&V also sells digital imag- ing systems and software specifically designed for flexography.

ARC International www.ARCInternational.com

ARC International is a world leader in the manufacturing of roller products for flexography. The latest nanotechnolo- gy laser engraving in our Charlotte and Las Vegas manu- facturing facilities ensures superior quality and consistency in anilox rollers.

Comexi Group Industries S.A.U. www.comexigroup.com

The Comexi Group is a leading supplier of quality flexographic C.I. presses for the flexible packaging indus- try worldwide. We also provide solventless laminators, slitter/rewinders and related peripheral equipment such as automatic wash-up systems, solvent recovery sys- tems, automatic roll unloaders, and plate cylinder/sleeve storage systems. DuPont Packaging Graphics is the world’s leading suppli- er of flexographic printing systems in digital and conven- tional formats; including Cyrel® brand photopolymer plates, Cyrel® FAST processing equipment, Cyrel® round sleeves, mounting and finishing products. For more than 35 years, beginning with Cyrel®, the first photopolymer printing plate, through to today’s digital workflow revolution, DuPont has been driving innovation in the Flexo and package printing industries. The Digital Cyrel® FAST imaging system has been broadly recognized for its efficiency, productivity, print perfor- mance, and environmental benefits. DuPont Packaging Graphics www.cyrel.com/na

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Innovation starts with education.

Anderson & Vreeland’s Technologies Team: Our dedicated team of technical professionals help integrate the latest technologies in your workflow, train, and assist with troubleshooting issues in prepress, plate-making and print. Go to andersonvreeland.com /techteam for the latest technical tips.

Partners in Flexo Innovation.

Pamarco, Printron, Absolute, JB Machinery Join Program Absolute Engineering, JB Machinery, Pamarco and Printron have joined the AICC Education Investor pro- gram. The intention of this endeavor is to provide a knowledge base for today’s corrugated converters and for future members of this industry. As investors, the companies will partner with AICC, The Indepen- dent Packaging Association and The Packaging School to build online courses designed to optimize the flex- ographic printing process for the corrugated industry. Labelexpo Asia To Showcase Digital, Smart Technologies Labelexpo Asia 2017 will present the Digital Trail and Smart Zone for the first time at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) from De- cember 5-8, which will highlight the latest advances in these technologies and their respective applica- tions for label and package printing. The Trail will involve live press runs and offer a com- prehensive overview of color management, origination and prepress, workflow, print quality, speed ability and finishing solutions using digital technology. The Smart Zone and be displaying some of the newest active and intelligent label and packaging ap- plications available to the market. Visitors will see a variety of products, such as RFID/NFC labels, 3D holo- grams, nano materials and special inks, which have all been designed to improve customer engagement and appeal, increase security or help prevent fraud. Registration is now open for Flexographic Techni- cal Association’s (FTA) Forum & INFOFLEX 2018, which will take place in Indianapolis, Indiana, May 6- 9. Forum event themed “Bringing It All Together: Processes, People and Potential” is set to be hosted at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown.Across the Sky- walk, INFOFLEX will be held at the Indiana Conven- tion Center on May 7-8.The theme for the meeting is Where the Worlds of Package Printing and Convert- ing Technologies Successfully Intertwine . Sessions will cover topics including the future of flexo, process improvements, equipment purchasing, understanding the customer’s customer, the importance of the press approval process, and the role company culture and leadership play in a successful work envi- ronment. In total, more than 70 companies so far have elected to double their booth space for INFOFLEX. Registration Open For INFOFLEX 2018

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Eaglewood Technologies, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com

Eaglewood Technologies is the Anilox Roll Cleaning Ex- pert! We are the creators of Laserlox™ Systems, Sanilox™ Systems and Sani-Blast™ Mobile Service. Laserlox™ and Laserlox™ Flexi are the latest technology in anilox roll cleaning. Sanilox™ Systems are the global standard of reli- able, environmentally safe anilox roll cleaning. Sani-Blast™ cleaning service has been cleaning rolls for over 20 years and offers several cleaning options to minimize downtime. Flint Group Flexographic Products develops, manufactur- ers and markets an extensive portfolio of printing consum- ables, including: nyloflex® photopolymer printing plates and processing equipment, and dayCorr® die-cutting blankets and anvil covers. With a strong customer focus, unmatched service and support, and superior products, Flint Group strives to provide exceptional value, consistent quality and continuous innovation to customers around the world. Flint Group www.flintgrp.com

Harper Corporation of America www.harperimage.com

We’ve made ceramic anilox rolls longer than anyone in the world and pride ourselves on being the best in the world. Whether wide web, narrow web, newspaper, or cor- rugated markets, Harper continuously strives to bring new flexographic products and services to the printing industry that will improve the quality of your graphics.

J I MacWilliam Co., Inc. www.jimacwilliam.com

Used equipment for flexible packaging, folding carton, paper, film, foil and non-woven industries. Professional, knowledgeable service for more than 30 years.

KBA-Flexotecnica – Get the Edge www.kba-flexotecnica.com/en/

Flexotecnica’s patented Safe Sleeve Change® system and Speedy Clean® auto washup system are designed to give converters a competitive edge through Flexotecnica’s commitment to research and development. Sales, service and support for Flexotecnica presses is provided by KBA North America, Inc. in Dallas, Texas with U.S. resident technicians, an extensive spare parts inventory and an ex- perienced, dedicated service staff. Mark Andy, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of nar- row and mid-web printing and converting equipment. The company has a rich history of delivering solutions to in- crease productivity and profitability for the label and pack- aging markets. The company supplies leading global brands including Comco printing/converting machinery, Mark Andy printing/converting machinery and UVTechnolo- gy curing systems and replacement parts. Mark Andy, Inc. is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with sales and dis- tribution offices in France, Switzerland, and the UK. Mark Andy, Inc. www.markandy.com

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Color Label Expands With Mark Andy Digital Press Color Label, St. Louis, Missouri, recently installed a Digital Series press from Mark Andy. The family-run business began as a commercial print shop in 1865 and later added a label division in 1998. Color Label, subsidiary of Mulligan Printing, investi- gated web-driven digital label technology for 3 years

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Color Label has installed a Mark Andy Digital Series press at its St. Louis, Missouri, facility.

prior to the Digital Series acquisition. Digital Series is a full-production hybrid press from Mark Andy which recently won the 2017 FTA Technical Innovation Award.The flagship digital solution combines CMYK plus white digital print with inline converting and finishing in a single pass. In contrast to the OEM’s entry-level Digital One platform, the unit is a com- mercial approach to digital label production with at- quality speeds of 240 fpm. Abbott Label, Chicago, Illinois has purchased a Mark Andy 2200 press, which will be able to print up to eight colors and 4-color process. Abbott Label has always been able to print up to eight colors, and 4-color process at its Dallas, Texas; Los Angeles, California; and Atlanta, Georgia, manufacturing facilities, but this is a first for the Chicago plant. Capabilities and features of the press include: eight ink stations; UV Coating; In-Line Lamination; Turnbar for liner printing; Re-Lam/De-Lam for printing on ad- hesive; Digitally mastered HD printing plates; and High-speed printing for faster turnaround times. Abbott Label Adds Mark Andy Press

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Officer for Mouvent. Simmen will re- por t to Mouvent CEO Simon Rothen, and he will be responsible for marketing, sales and service within the company. He will oversee the marketing and global sales chan- nels to ensure coordinated and con- sistent messaging and rollout of Mouvent’s portfolio of products.

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Martin Automatic Randy Seerup has been named Midwest Regional Sales Manager for Mar ton Automatic, replacing Al Burmeister, who retired in May, 2017. Seerup’s new territory in- cludes: Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Ne- braska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming and Manito- ba, Canada. He will be based in Rockford, Illinois.

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Harris & Bruno Daniel Car r has been hired as Plant Manager of the Har r is & Bruno’s Rocklin and Roseville, Cali- fornia, locations. Carr’s role is to im- plement systems to sustain the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the two plants.

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PIA Tim Burton of Burton & Mayer has been named the 2017 Lewis Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award recipient by Printing Industries of America. Obituary Kocher + Beck is mourning the loss of one of its se- nior founders, Rolf Beck, who passed away on No-

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New Design. Even Greater Performance.

The award winning Performance Series platform has been elevated to be even more responsive to converter needs. The new P7 ensures more consistency in the pressroom, helping increase productivity and improving your bottom line.

Upgrades include: • Direct servo improvements • Fully automated job register • Ergonomically integrated print station controls

For more information on this future – proof solution – visit markandy.com/newperformance

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TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP

TALENT LEADERSHIP • Dedicated North America Service Team • Factory Trained Personnel • North America Parts Inventory • KBA’s 200 Years of Print Expertise

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

“After our lead engineer got a look into the press and liked what he saw, we made the decision to purchase a KBA-Flexotecnica press over the competitors.” David Mueller

• First to Offer a 12-Color CI Press • Unique Automatic Impression System • Integrated Automatic Image Positioning Detection • Simultaneous Job Changes with Safe Sleeve Change • Widest Range of Print Formats

President and CEO of Volm Companies.

Think about it! German engineering, Italian craftsmanship, plus American customer service – the best of all worlds. Give us a call at 469-532-8031 to learn more about KBA Flexotecnica and all the exciting opportunities for your company. Before you invest let KBA show you why we are the leader in the industry.

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