FMN | June 12th, 2017

FMN | June 12th, 2017

An N.V. Publication FLEX

June 12, 2017

Vol. 19 No. 12

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Fisher Buys Packaging Products reported by Greg Kishbaugh

Students Tour Mark Andy Facility A group of more than 50 students and lecturers from the Polygraphy Department of the local Technical University were invited to Mark Andy’s showroom and demonstra- tion facility in Warsaw, Poland, for a private tutorial session on labels and narrow web technology. This fol- lowed the recent Open House that attracted converters from Europe and beyond, so the students could see the same extensive range of Mark Andy machines in action. Welcoming the group, Area Sales Manager Lukasz Chruslinski ex- plained Mark Andy’s activities in Poland and Europe and why the company had chosen to locate its new European showroom and demonstration facility inWarsaw. Introduction To Labels By way of introduction to labels and label printing technology, the students were given a short history lesson that traced the important stages from the simple hand printed beginnings in the 1700s to the so-

F isher Container Holdings has acquired flexographic printing and converting solutions provider Packaging Products Corpo- ration (PPC). Based in Mission, Kansas, PPC is involved in flexo- graphic printing and converting of flexible films, bags and pouches that are used in food packaging. PPC provides various solutions, including single web, micro-perforation, laser scoring, lamination, anti-fog and pre-made bag solutions. Established in 1968, PPC also provides film substrates, ink

systems , and con- trol led atmosphere packaging solutions for customers. It oper- ates several 10-color f lexographic presses, which include solvent- less adhesive lamina- tor s and extrus ion laminators. The company’s cre- ative services include brand development, line extensions, die line development,

Fisher Container’s facility in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, features high-definition flexographic printing in up to 10 colors.

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package design, photography and food styling, digital asset management, color proofing, and prototypes and mock-ups. The firm operates two manufacturing facilities, including one in Mission and other in Rome, Georgia. “We expect the combination of these companies will enable us to enhance the value and service we provide to our cus- tomers,” said Fisher CEO Kevin Keneally. Fisher is a portfolio firm majority owned by investment funds (Cont’d on Page 4)

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tion, were shown printing the same label so that a comparison could be made between the different print processes. In preparation for the visit, the students had created a variety of their own labels so they could see the full process of production from initial design to the final printed label. The job included four-color print- ing and die cutting. On the P7, two types of DuPont flexo plates were demonstrated, a Cyrel DPR, and a Cyrel EASY ESX, both with 175 lpi resolution, and supplied by Flexmar Repro House.The substrate was the same self-adhesive paper material for all three presses.The inks used on the P7 were Flint’s EkoCure ANCORA, while Mark Andy’s own Digital Series CMYK UV Inkjet and Digital One CMYK Toner were used for the digital presses. Future Printers “Education is fundamental to our industry and espe- cially now with the speed of change and innovation,” said Mark Andy, Sales & Marketing Senior Assistant, Lena Chmielewska.“Mark Andy has a responsibility to inform and instruct the next generation who will work in printing.We were delighted to have the op- portunity of meeting these young people, and en- couraging them to consider a career in labels.”

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phisticated labels that are such an inherent and col- orful part of packaging and retailing today. The students were then given a guided tour of the showroom and shown each of the three Mark Andy

presses and Rotoflex inspection rewinder in action. Each press, a second-generation Performance Series P7 flexo platform, a Digital Series inkjet/flexo hy- brid, and the toner based Digital One hybrid solu- Lukasz Chruslinski explains the Mark Andy P7, while Print Instructor, Michal Mokrzycki, runs the live demonstration.

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Fisher Buys PPC ( Cont’d from Page 1)

managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP), the Private Equity team within Morgan Stanley In- vestment Management. PPC represents the first add- on acquisition for Fisher since Morgan Stanley’s investment in February 2017. Based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, Fisher produces ad- vanced and technical flexible packaging products, which can be used in the cleanroom and healthcare, food and industrial end markets. The company is engaged in the printing and con- verting of flexible films, bags and plastic pouches. It is a third-generation company; it was founded by Don Fisher, and its management team now includes his sons Michael and Brad and Michael’s sons Kyle and Brandon.The company consists of two divisions: Fish- er Container Corp. and Precision Clean Products. Fisher Container is an environmentally progres- sive manufacturer that has introduced a number of initiatives, including installing a catalytic oxidizer that has been updated to a regenerative thermal oxidizer, which runs on natural gas to reach oper- ating temperature and then uses VOC emissions as fuel. It also changed the plant lighting to a low en- ergy f luorescent for 25 percent reduction in power consumption. “PPC enhances Fisher’s position in the food market with its unique set of capabilities that has translated into a favorable position with blue chip and innova- tive food manufacturers,” said Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Managing Director Eric Kanter. “We plan to build upon the successes of these two businesses,” said Mark Bye, Managing Director and Op- erating Partner of Morgan Stanley Capital Partners. UPM Raflatac Launches Security Labeling In Europe UPM Raflatac has launched four new products for security labeling to the European market. The new Raflasec range of security labeling materials promises a full 30-month window for any requalification re- quirements, with a two-year shelf life from the date of manufacture and six months’ notice of any future change. The four new materials have varying security, anti- counterfeiting, and tamper-proof features. Raflasec Holo Security is a holographic material that can be combined with security cuts so that the label breaks when tampered with. Raflasec Fibres contains both visible and invisible fibers to allow authentication under UV light. The company also offers Raflasec Seal and Raflasec Chameleon.

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FTA Sets Fall Conference 2017 Theme, Venue, Chair Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) an- nounced “The Gateway to Technology” as the official theme of Fall Conference 2017. The event will take place from October 9-11 in St. Louis, Missouri. Spanning over three days, with two full days of ses- sions and networking, the event is comprised of tech- nical sessions being orchestrated by program chair Rory Marsoun, Esko VP Business Development – Flexo, Americas. The agenda will incorporate a live hybrid print job utilizing the 2017 FTA Technical In- novation Award winning digital series hybrid press, automated imaging and exposure unit and UV LED curing low migration technology. Mark Andy Inc., Esko and Flint Group, the award winners, will also divulge complete design and devel- opment details on their Technical Innovation Award winning contributions to the future of the flexo in- dustry. Attendees will also have the opportunity to visit a galleria of almost 70 exhibitors. “As we put together the sessions for FTA’s Fall Con- ference 2017, our goal is to deliver strong technical content focused around new innovative technolo- gies,” Marsoun said. “We will be highlighting how, even with new flexo technologies and even when in-

corporating digital printing, the fundamentals are still valid.We want attendees to leave with real technical knowledge they can take back and use right away, while also preparing for future technology.” FTA’s Fall Conference 2017 will take place at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch, next to the newly transformed Arch grounds and scenic riverfront. V&V Interflexo, Agraf Receive Andigraf Awards Agraf Industrial (Colombia) recently won an award from Andigraf for its print quality using nyloflex FTF Digital flexographic plates from Flint Group, winner of the 2016 Flexographic Technical Innovation Award. Agraf has worked for years with the tradeshop V&V Interflexo, who introduced the technology to Agraf to allow the company to progress from using high definition with standard digital plates (without flat top dots), to high definition with flat top dots ex- posed with Flint Group’s nyloflex NExT Exposure (for creating flat top dots), to adding high definition with advanced surface screening, to finally using Flint Group’s nyloflex FTF Digital Plates, which are flat top plates with a texturized surface out of the box.

Industry Events

Flexographic Technical Association October 9-11, 2017 Fall Conference St. Louis, MO

PrintTHINK Summit September 5-7, 2017 Hyatt Regency O’Hare Rosemont, IL PRINT 17 September 10-14, 2017 McCormick Place Chicago, IL Pack Expo September 25-27, 2017 Las Vegas, NV Labelexpo Europe September 25-28, 2017 Brussles Expo Brussels, Belgium

CorrExpo October 16-18, 2017 Rhode Island Convention Center Providence, RI

Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute March 11-14, 2018 Converter Meeting Fairmont Grand Del Mar San Diego, CA Labelexpo Americas September 25-27, 2018 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont, IL Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute March 10 – March 13, 2019 Converter Meeting The Omni Grove Park Inn Ashville, NC

Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute October 8 – October 11, 2017 2017 Annual Meeting Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Gainey Ranch Resort & Spa Scottsdale,AZ

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People & Places

Anderson & Vreeland Bryan Thrasher has been named Account Manager for Anderson & Vreeland, leading manufacturer of f lexographic print technologies, equipment and consumables.

In his new position, Thrasher will offer technical sales and support, in- cluding introducing solutions and technologies to A&V customer s throughout Florida, Georgia, Alaba- ma and Mississippi. Thrasher brings to this new position close to 20 years of experience in prepress, print production, color manage-

Bryan Thrasher

ment, CTP, and workflow management. He also has extensive sales and project management experience in the printing industry. drupa The drupa Prize 2017 was awarded to Anne Sokoll from the Faculty of Philosophy at the Heinrich Heine University in Düsseldorf, Germany for her doctoral thesis on The Circle of Writing Workers in the Ger- man Democratic Republic (GDR). History, Aesthet- ics and Cultural Practice of a Movement . The Euro 6,000 prize was presented at the Indus- try-Club Düsseldorf, Germany, on May 31, 2017. Every year, Messe Düsseldorf awards the drupa Prize to the best doctoral thesis at the Philosophical Faculty of Heinrich Heine University in Düsseldorf, Germany. Apex Lauren Lippert has been named the new Sales & Marketing Coordinator for Apex International, Pitts- burgh, Pennsylvania. In her new role at Apex, she will work in close coordination with Dave McBeth, Vice President of Sales for North & Central America, to de- velop and implement a localized approach to brand awareness and promotion. Metro New York Printing Ink Association The Metro New York Printing Ink Association (MNYPIA) has named Myron Petruch, President of Performance Pigments at Sun Chemical, the recipient of its 2017 “Anthony Mauriello Man of the Year” award. The “Anthony Mauriello Man of the Year” award is given annually to an individual who has made out- standing contributions to the business they work for and to the ink industry.

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PACK EXPO To Host Numerous Events, Pavilions Sustainability, efficiency and product safety are among the top issues to be addressed with the latest packaging technology at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Las Vegas Convention Center, September 25–27, pro- duced by PMMI, The Association of Packaging and Processing Technologies. Co-located with the Healthcare Packaging EXPO, the event is expected to host 30,000 attendees, in- cluding 5,000 international visitors from more than 125 countries, and 2,000-plus exhibiting companies that will span nearly 900,000 net-square-feet of an al- most sold-out exhibition floor. In addition to the technology on display on the show floor, PACK EXPO Las Vegas will reportedly offer a host of educational and networking opportu- nities, as well as industry specific events. The Containers and Materials Pavilion will ad- dress innovations, including updates on paperboard, glass, metal and plastic. Flexible and resealable pack- aging options will also be on display. The Showcase of Packaging Innovations , sponsored by Dow and located within the Containers and Materials Pavilion, will host award-nominated packaging solutions utiliz- ing breakthrough technology to address consumer demands. Educational Opportunities Sponsored by the Reusable Packaging Association, The Reusable Packaging Pavilion , will enable atten- dees to learn how to reduce waste, cut costs and gain supply chain efficiency. Candy and snack connoisseurs will find the newest trends and technologies relating to aeration, batch re- fining, shaping, cluster production and much more at The Confectionery Pavilion , sponsored by the Na- tional Confectioners Association (NCA). PACK EXPO Las Vegas attendees will also have free access to educational programming on the show floor. Both PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO will feature 30-minute seminars at the Innovation Stage, offering a look at breakthrough technologies, innovative applications and proven techniques from industry experts. The PACK gives Back benefit concert, sponsored by Rockwell Automation, will be headlined by Grammy award-winning band,The Doobie Brothers. A portion of the proceeds from the annual benefit will go to- ward the PACK EXPO Scholarship (now accepting applications from students), providing grants to U.S. and Canadian colleges with packaging and process- ing programs.

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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.

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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FINAT European Label Forum Wraps In Berlin

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At this year’s European Label Forum in Berlin, which took place June 7-9, and was organized by the international label industry association FINAT, man- agement across the value chain came together to re- view and debate the past year’s developments and track the pathway for the future. The label industry recovered strongly from the global economic recession, with self-adhesive label- stock consumption growing in Europe overall be- tween 2010 and 2016 at a cumulative 22.9 percent. While 72 percent of brand owners surveyed in FINAT’s latest (2016) edition of the European RADAR

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

market analysis stated they would not be migrating from self-adhesive labels as their core technology choice, many label converters have broadened their production repertoire, alongside this traditional route to success, to include other popular label production options today — such as sleeve labels, flexible pack- aging, and in-mould labels — to create new business and enhance their status with demanding brand- owner customers. Attracting New Talent Digital print technologies have joined narrow web flexo and litho print as a mainstream form of produc- tion. FINAT’s 2016 surveys for its RADAR analysis confirm that today about 10 percent of European label market sales revenue is today produced digital- ly. An additional feature of the Label Forum agenda was to dig deeper into the subject in a presentation of the findings of a special qualitative and quantita- tive research study commissioned by FINAT into the current and future development of digital versus con- ventional printing in Europe. Apart from assessing the scenarios and possible business drivers for the next 3-5 years with the indus- try’s present leadership, the European Label Forum 2017 also saw the launch of a combined FINAT and national associations initiative to ensure that young talent — the next generation of managers and opera- tors — is attracted to the label industry.

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.

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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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sales at each facility. In addition, he will assume re- sponsibility for customer service activity at each plant. Additionally, Hayden Wier has taken over the mar- keting department. Wier will head up all marketing efforts nationwide. In addition, Brant Mauthe will assume the role of Abbott Label’s Corporate Trainer.Also, Frank LoCrasto will assume the lead in the Estimating Department.

People & Places

Weber Packaging Weber Packaging Solutions has promoted Tom Michalsen to Vice President of Marketing. Michalsen’s career at Weber began in 1981. For the last nine years, he has served as Director of Marketing, over- seeing Weber’s product marketing, marketing com- munications, and price administration groups.

AWT Labels & Packaging Kenneth Franzwa has been named an Account Executive, specializing in prime and consumer goods market segments, for AWT Labels & Packag- ing, Minneapolis, Minnesota. AWT is welcoming Franzwa back to the AWT Minneapolis team after he spent time working as a sales account manager at Esko, helping printing companies

Presstek Yuval Dubois has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Presstek, Nashua, Hew Hampshire. Since joining Presstek in 2013, Dubois spearheaded several critical initiatives in the com- mercial, newspaper, label and narrow web printing market segments.

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improve efficiency in their prepress departments. Michael Scott has also been named an Account Exec- utive, concentrating on market segments that depend on wet wipes packaging, printed and laminated films.

Abbott Label David Stormer has assumed the role of National Sales Manager for Abbott Label, Dallas, Texas-based label manufacturer. He will be responsible for generating

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Harper Corp. of America Josh Sigmon has joined Harper Corporation of America as Technical Account Man- ager for the Central Plains area. He recently graduated from the Univer- sity of Central Missouri with his Bachelor of Science in Graphic Tech- nology and holds his Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology as well as his AAS of Graphic Arts and Imag- ing Technology with a concentration in Flexography, both from Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) in Charlotte, North Carolina. While attending CPCC, Sigmon worked full-time for Harper as a Quality Assurance Inspector. Brad Windsor has changed roles at Harper from Technical Graphics Advisor to Technical Account Manager for the Southwest Region. He has 23 years of experience as a flexographic printing professional and holds his bachelor’s degree in Business Manage- ment from the University of Texas at Arlington. Rommel Manabat

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