Data Loading...

FMN | August 5th, 2019

407 Views
86 Downloads
13.63 MB

RECOMMEND FLIP-BOOKS

Vol. 21 No. 16 FLEX Serving The Flexographic Printing Industry In Print and Online at www.nvpublications.com ® LCA Examines Corrugated Impact An N.V. Publication Market News

August 5, 2019

FPPA Plans Pre-Press Workshop The Flexographic Pre-Press Plate- makers Association (FPPA) will host its annual Fall Workshop on Septem- ber 25-26. Offering insights to plant, production, and technical managers in the flexo pre-press industry, this two-day workshop gives attendees the opportunity to learn on a live flexo press at Clemson University. Hands-On The technical and production staff who manufacture flexographic print- ing plates rarely see their work in ac- tion—and that is a missed opportunity to better serve printers and understand the process as a whole. A unique op- portunity, Fall Workshop offers this im- portant holistic perspective.Attendees will spend the first day at Clemson Uni- versity, learning on a live flexographic press. Led by staff from the university’s Graphic Communications Department, workshop attendees will go through a press set-up and run, complete sub- strate print comparisons, and do on- press troubleshooting.

reported by Greg Kishbaugh

T he Corrugated Packaging Alliance (CPA) recently released a new life cycle assessment (LCA) of packaging for eight com- mon produce commodities, which shows neither corrugated containers nor reusable plastic containers (RPC) have an advan-

(Cont’d on Page 3)

tage in all environmental impact categories.This finding is a re- sult of a third-party peer-reviewed study conducted by Quantis, a leading independent sustainability consulting group. A life cycle assessment is a standardized, scientific tool to assess environmental impacts associated with all stages of a product’s life, from cradle to grave or raw material extraction to end-of- life. LCAs are used to inform public policy; assist in research and development; and aid in decisions surrounding waste manage- ment, biofuels and renewable energy.

For exclusive content and breaking news p lease visit www.flexomarketnews.com

(Cont’d on Page 11)

Anderson & Vreeland’s Technologies Team knows first-hand the pre-press challenges faced by printers and converters. Don’t overlook the important elements and trust us to offer some sage advice on how to take action before the plates land on a press. Learn more at andersonvreeland.com /prepress Key Tools for Prepress Performance

Partners in Flexo Innovation.

[email protected] 866 282.7697

FPPA Workshop (Cont’d from Page 1)

will be 30-minute Flexible PackagingArena demonstra- tions running several times a day over the four days of Labelexpo Europe 2019.They will also include a pre- sentation from the UVFoodSafe group on the work it is conducting on best practice in UV curing of indirect food contact materials. Reaching An Audience Each session will be filmed live and relayed via large screens to show visitors. Sample packs will be avail- able, and representatives from the companies involved will be on hand to answer more detailed questions. “Flexible packaging is one of the fastest growing and most exciting areas of the label and package printing industry, so we decided to incorporate it as a major feature at our 40th anniversary edition of Labelexpo Europe,” said Lisa Milburn,Managing Director of Label- expo Global Series. Bobst Revo partner technologies include Apex GTT2.0 anilox technology with Bellissima DMS screen- ing;AVT Helios Turbo HD automatic inspection system for wider-web platforms up to 670mm; DuPont Cyrel FAST thermal plates; Esko workflow automation and CDI Crystal XPS flexo platemaking; Flint Group food packaging compliant inks; and X-Rite Pantone color measurement and standardization systems.

The first day will also feature a tour of the Sono- co Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics on Clemson’s campus. There, attendees will get a deep- er knowledge of pre-press processes and see cut- ting-edge equipment. The second day of the work- shop will feature classroom-style sessions.Bringing the hands-on component full circle, attendees will analyze samples from the press run the previous day. They’ll also learn from industry experts on technical consid- erations in paper and corrugated, inks, and machines. Labelexpo Europe To Debut Flexible Packaging Arena Labelexpo Europe 2019, taking place September 24- 27 in Brussels, Belgium, has announced details con- cerning its Flexible Packaging Arena. Seen for the very first time at the show, the Flexible Packaging Arena will showcase both conventional and digital converting of stand-up pouches to GMP quality assurance standards, along with information on the op- portunities currently offered by short run value added flexible packaging on mid-web in-line presses. Bobst and its REVO partners Apex,AVT,DuPont, Esko, Flint Group and X-Rite will show a conventional Bobst M6 combination press with inline lamination. There

ROLLING KEEPING YOU SECONDS TO BEING BACK IN PRODUCTION

PERISTALTIC PUMP Model PQS With Quick Change Head Change colors in seconds without any tools .

By working together we’ll help you pick the right equipment for your needs—and we stand behind it. With a generous warranty, our products are built to last. So you can relax and get back to doing what you do best.

1-888-472-9645 • Graymills.com

Flexo Market News August 5, 2019 3

www.nvpublications.com

TLMI Releases Operator Hiring Toolkits

SAFETY FIRST® Magnetic Blade Guard

TLMI has recently released two “DIY Hiring Toolkits” as a new workforce resource for association members. The newly completed hiring toolkits are for conven- tional and digital press operators and members can directly access the Toolkits on tlmi.com within the workforce development section of the Engage portal. The press operator toolkits are the first in a series of Toolkits the association will be releasing and are avail- able at a minimal cost to TLMI members. The toolkits include sample job descriptions and job postings, ideal candidate profiles and interview ques- tions specific to the job postings. In the TLMI Engage portal, members will also have access to the DIY Hir- ing Toolkit Template. The template is a free resource and is a starter kit that prepares companies for the specific information collected within each toolkit.The template includes a sample employment application, tips for successful interviewing techniques, an inter- view scoring template, a sample offer letter, sample confidentiality agreement and a four week develop- ment plan. Members can also access an assessment benchmark in Engage to compare their candidates to the ideal candidate profile.

3URWHFW3UHVVURRP6WD΍ %ODGHȇV&ULWLFDO(GJH

3UHYHQWVDFFLGHQWVZKHQZRUNLQJZLWKEODGHV ΖGHDODGGLWLRQWR3UHVVURRP6DIHW\3ODQ (DVLO\UHPRYDEOH UHXVDEOH 3UHYHQWVGDPDJHWREODGHVHGJH 3DLUVZHOOZLWK6$)(7< + )Ζ567 ® EODGHJORYHV

(800) 756-6474 ZHFDUH#ȵ[RQFRP

7ROHDUQPRUHYLVLWZZZȵ[RQFRP

4 August 5, 2019 Flexo Market News

www.nvpublications.com

AICC Annual Meeting To Examine Workplace Issues AICC,The Independent Packaging Association, is of- fering key HR training for U.S. and Canadian manufac- turing companies during the AICC 2019 Annual Meet- ing, September 16-18, at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The two-day workshop features Christine V.Walters, JD, MAS, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, Sole Proprietor, FiveL and Michelle Henry, Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais (BLP) LLP, to speak on HR laws and regulations in the United States and Canada, respectively. Christine Walters has been engaged as an expert wit- ness for the defense,presented at conferences across the country, testified before U.S. Congressional and state leg- islative committees and federal administrative agencies. She has been interviewed and quoted in a variety of media, including television, radio, and print media. Her first book From Hello to Goodbye: Proactive Tips for Maintaining Positive Employee Relations was one of the publisher’s (SHRM) “Great 8” best-sellers in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. Employee Issues Michelle Henry is a partner in the Labour and Em- ployment Group in the BLG Toronto office. She advis- es employers on various employment-related matters, such as workplace restructuring, workplace investi- gations, employment contracts, employee termina- tions, discipline, workers’ compensation, occupational health and safety matters,workplace violence, employ- ment standards, and human rights. Henry represents employers in employment-related litigation, including wrongful dismissals, constructive dismissals, and in- junctions proceedings. The first session“Got Pot? Marijuana in theWorkplace & SubstanceTesting,”will address the legal trends relat- ed to marijuana legalization; decriminalization: and le- gal use of medically prescribed marijuana.The impact on the workplace and the employers’ related policies, practices, and programs will also be discussed. “Top 10 Trends Impacting Employee Practices,” the second session, provides an overview of ten of the most common and current legislative proposals im- pacting employment policies, practices and proce- dures, including advocacy tips for developing your business case and helping to shape these important policy issues. The workshops are being offered during the Annual Meeting, which will feature a three-day series of gen- eral sessions, workshops, plant tours, and networking and social events.The meeting will also showcase the biennial Independent Package Design Competition.

iris

Getting the correct color has always been one of flexo's biggest challenges. Anilox selection plate type, substrate, and other conditions all play a part in hitting LAB targets, but starting with the proper press-ready ink is critical for repeatability. In response to this need, Pamarco has released for sale its automatic precision proofer: Iris. Utilizing the company's well-known hand proofers and hand proofers with doctor blades in an automatic system, Iris removes operator inconsistencies. Speed, impression, and a selection of anilox rolls built to converter specifications combine to produce

highly consistent results. Contact us today for your Pamarco Iris Proofer [email protected] or 678-799-5915

www.pamarco.com | [email protected] | +404-691-1700

EFI Announces Completion Of Acquisition Electronics For Imaging (EFI) has completed its pre- viously announced acquisition by an affiliate of Siris for approximately $1.7 billion. In connection with the closing of the transaction, EFI, which will continue to operate as Electronics For Imaging (EFI), will be wholly owned by an affiliate of Siris, and EFI’s common shares will be delisted from the NASDAQ exchange. The transaction, which was initially announced on April 15, was approved in a shareholder vote on July 15 in which 72.2 percent of EFI’s outstanding shares and 99.7 percent of voted shares were voted in favor of the transaction. GAERF/APTech Recognizes Excellence In Graphics The Graphic Arts Education and Research Founda- tion (GAERF), managed by the Association for PRINT Technologies (APTech), recently recognized talented Graphic Communications contestants from across the country who participated in the SkillsUSA 55th Annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) Championships, held June 24-28 in Louisville, Kentucky. During the week-long event, more than 6,500 (an increase of more than 200 participants from 2018) career and technical education high school and col- lege-level students, all state contest winners, competed hands-on in 102 different trade, technical and leader- ship fields. Industry Help All contests are run with the help of industry, trade associations, and labor organizations, and the test com- petencies are set by industry. Medalists for the 2019 Graphic Communications Competition (High School level): Gold — Jordan Martin, S & W Washtenaw Consor- tium, Saline, Michigan Silver — Nicholas Forsyth, Franklin County CTC, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Bronze — Donald Duca, Norwich Technical High School, Norwich, Connecticut Medalists for the 2019 Graphic Communications Competition (College level): Gold — Jade Milloy-Cobb, Illinois Central College, East Peoria, Illinois Silver — Hunter Steed,AugustaTechnical College,Au- gusta, Georgia Bronze — Gage Shupard,Thaddeus Stevens College of Tech, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Flexo Wash is laser focused

Introducing the Flexo Wash Laser Anilox Roll Cleaners

Lightning at your command, NEW from Flexo Wash Harnessing the power of light for a complete clean: • Deep Cleaning • No Ongoing Consumables or Waste • Easy Front-Loading of Anilox Lower your printing costs without compromising your cleaning results. Clean is clean. With Flexo Wash you choose how! ŴH[RZDVKXVFRP 888-493-5396

6 August 5, 2019 Flexo Market News

www.nvpublications.com

MULTI-TECHNOLOGY AND VERSATILE MACHINES

SOLVENT BASED,

SOLVENTLESS,

WATER BASED: ADDED VALUE SOLUTIONS.

NORTH

AMERICA

Uteco range of coating and laminating machines offers high performance solutions LQGLIIHUHQWDQGFXVWRPL]HGFRQ¿JXUDWLRQVDW the most competitive costs of investments.

WWW. U T E CON A . COM

UTECO: NOT ONLY FLEXO

UTECO NORTH AMERICA • 3400 TOWN POINT DRIVE SUITE 160 KENNESAW, GA 30144 - USA • PH.: (770) 427-4100 • [email protected]

Flexographic Machine Market To Approach $3.5B By 2028 Globally, the production of flexographic printing ma- chines is growing,supported by the demand from coun- tries in APECJ, North America, and Europe, according to a new study released by PMR Research. According to the report, the global market for flexographic printing machines witnessed substantial progress in 2018 and was expected to reach a market value of $1.9 billion by 2018. Additionally, the global demand for flexographic printing machines will also be influenced by growth in motion control systems and rising urbanization in de- veloping economies, such as India and China. Popula- tion growth has also been directly influencing the instal- lation of flexographic printing machines. Inline type flexographic printing machines with 6 colors & above find high adoption in developed econ- omies, especially European countries such as Germa- ny, the U.K., France, and Italy. Stack type flexographic printing machines with advancements in servo tech- nology are gaining traction in developing economies. The growth of flexographic printing machines is posi- tively impacted by their application in electronic prod- ucts. This has led to the growth of the global flexog- raphic printing machine market in countries such as China, the United States, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, India, and Germany. The establishment of new manu- facturing units for flexographic printing machines and rising investments in developing countries across Asia are expected to enhance the demand for flexographic printing machines over the forecast period. On the basis of product type, inline type flexograph- ic printing machines are expected to remain promi- nent in terms of global market share and reach approx- imately a 57.8 percent share by the end of 2028. Based on coloring capacity, the 6-color & above segment is expected to remain prominent in the global flexog- raphic printing machine market, accounting for an es- timated value of $3.004 billion by 2028 end. In 2018, China and APECJ were pegged to be the at- tractive regions in the flexographic printing machine market, accounting for more than 28 percent of the global market share. Advancements in flexographic printing machines for printing applications in elec- tronic products are expected to drive the demand in regions such as APECJ, China and North America. In terms of market value, the global flexographic print- ing machine market is projected to register a 6.5 percent CAGR during the forecast period and create an absolute financial opportunity worth $1,674.5 million.During the forecast period, APECJ and China are likely to witness high adoption of flexographic printing machines and reg- ister CAGRs of 6.6 percent and 6.8 percent, respectively.

smart SOLUTIONS

Sustained solutions to your most pressing pressroom concerns.

We begin with an investigation that benchmarks the most common causes of waste/downtime andtheircostsincluding:

Job Changes Mid-run Press Stops Customer Complaints Excess Blade Consumption Inadequate Best Practice SOPs

Anilox/Cylinder Wear and Damage Print Defects Like Dirty Print, Streaks Lack of On-going Compliance Training AftercarefulROIanalysis,wehelpyoudevelop and implement a sustainable solutions plan.

Exceptional Quality. Superior Results. Guaranteed.

Ask About Our Proven Track Record!

FLXON INCORPORATED (800) 756-6474 7ROHDUQPRUHYLVLWZZZȵ[RQFRP

8 August 5, 2019 Flexo Market News

www.nvpublications.com

PIA Announces InterTech Award Recipients Ten technologies have been selected to receive a 2019 InterTech Technology Award. More than half of the awarded technologies, including two high-speed inkjet presses, produce or support digital printing. Additionally, the judges recognized technologies that improve quality and sustainability of flexographic printing, reduce cutting errors, and introduce artificial intelligence to layout and imposition.The awards will be presented to companies before an audience of in- dustry leaders during the 2019 Premier Print Awards and InterTech Technology Awards Reception & Cere- mony,Wednesday, October 2, in Chicago, Illinois. Graphic Packaging Acquires Artistic Carton Company Graphic Packaging Holding Company has reached an agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of Artistic Carton Company through a subsidiary, subject to standard closing conditions. The business includes one coated recycled paperboard (CRB) mill located in White Pigeon, Michigan, with annual production capacity of approximately 70,000 tons and two con- verting facilities located in Auburn, Indiana, and Elgin,

Illinois.The business generated $63 million in revenue during the twelve months ended June 30, 2019. The business is expected to generate approximately $10 million in annualized EBITDA including anticipated synergies over the next 12-18 months.The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2019. Menasha Corp. Publishes 9th Social Responsbility Report Menasha Corporation, Neenah, Wisconsin, has pub- lished its ninth annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report, highlighting the company’s environmental, so- cial and governance performance during calendar year 2018.The report includes updates on GHG emissions, water use, waste, safety, certifications, and acquisition and expansion activities. Accomplishments highlight- ed in the report include: • A 90 percent reduction in water use since 2010 while more than doubling the size of the company. • An 8 percent reduction in waste since 2013. • Contributed $1.75 million in charitable donations to support communities. • Joined the CEOAction for Diversity & Inclusion co- alition pledging to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Flexo Market News August 5, 2019 9

www.nvpublications.com

Mondi Aims To Produce Sustainable Flexible Packaging Mondi Group has played a significant role in Proj- ect Proof, a Pioneer Project facilitated by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF).The project has created a proof-of-concept prototype flexible plastic pouch in- corporating a minimum of 20 percent post-consumer plastic waste originating from mixed household waste. The pouch is suitable for packaging household prod- ucts such as detergent. Project Proof is part of Mondi’s commitment to the Ellen MacArthur New Plastics Economy Initiative. It is focused on designing products in line with circu- lar economy principles and has shown that it is pos- sible to use unclean and raw post-consumer recycled content to create new flexible packaging. Mondi will now develop the prototype further to ensure it can be rolled out as a commercially viable product for its multinational FMCG customers.This will support Mon- di’s work as a signatory of the New Plastics Economy Commitment to ensure a minimum of 25 percent of post-consumer waste is incorporated across all its flex- ible plastic packaging where food contact regulations allow by 2025. Mondi spearheaded Project Proof to examine wheth- er it is possible to produce two new flexible plastic packaging products: a recyclable plastic for flexible packaging made with a percentage of post-consumer waste; and a form fill and seal (FFS) pouch for food applications. The goal is to replace multi-layer lami- nates, often found in food packaging, and therefore in- creasing recyclability.As the use of recycled materials and the creation of more recyclable plastics in flexible packaging increases in popularity, they will help circu- larity in the marketplace. The second part of Project Proof focused on long-life food pouches.The standards for food applications were held to high technical specifications agreed by the par- ticipating FMCGs.The aluminum barrier often found in food-standard plastic packaging can extend shelf life, but it creates problems in recycling. Project Proof cre- ated an opportunity for FMCG’s to re-evaluate and pos- sibly reduce the specifications for certain requirements allowing more sustainable materials to be used. There are already materials being tested based on a mono-material construction without problematic lay- ers such as aluminum, which would make recycling possible in existing waste-streams. It was concluded that further development in this area was required as current offerings did not achieve the basic minimum specifications set by the brand owners. Joint Devel- opment Agreements are being discussed for future re- search opportunities in this area.

Flexo Market News

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

AGI manufactures, distributes and converts current WHFKQRORJ\ÁH[RPRXQWLQJWDSHVDQGEDFNLQJV\VWHPVIRU FRUUXJDWHG SODWH PRXQWLQJ )OH[VWLN KDUG YLQ\O )OH[6RIW ELHVVHEUDQG*ROG6HULHV 7KLQWDSHVIRUVOHHYHDQG1DUURZZHESODWHPRXQWLQJ 6SHFLDOW\ WDSHV WKDW FRYHU WKH YDVW WKLFNQHVV UDQJH UH - TXLUHPHQWV DQG VSHFLÀF DGKHVLRQ V\VWHPV IRU DOO ÁH[R PRXQWLQJ UHTXLUHPHQWV :H SURYLGH WHFKQLFDO VHUYLFH DQG SUREOHP VROYLQJ VHUYLFHV IRU XQLTXH FXVWRPHUV DSSOLFDWLRQV $ 9 PDQXIDFWXUHV D FRPSOHWH OLQH RI SKRWRSRO\PHU SODWH SURFHVVLQJ V\VWHPV DQG LV D OHDGLQJ GLVWULEXWRU RI ÁH[RJUDSKLF SODWHPDNLQJPDWHULDOV $ 9 DOVR VHOOV GLJLWDO LPDJLQJ V\VWHPV DQG VRIWZDUH VSHFLÀFDOO\ GHVLJQHG IRU ÁH[RJUDSK\ ARC International www.ARCInternational.com $5&,QWHUQDWLRQDOLVDZRUOGOHDGHULQWKHPDQXIDFWXULQJ RIUROOHUSURGXFWVIRUÁH[RJUDSK\7KHODWHVWQDQRWHFKQROR - J\ODVHUHQJUDYLQJLQRXU&KDUORWWHDQG/DV9HJDVPDQX - IDFWXULQJIDFLOLWLHVHQVXUHVVXSHULRUTXDOLW\DQGFRQVLVWHQF\ LQDQLOR[UROOHUV Comexi Group Industries S.A.U. www.comexigroup.com 7KH &RPH[L *URXS LV D OHDGLQJ VXSSOLHU RI TXDOLW\ ÁH[RJUDSKLF&,SUHVVHVIRUWKHÁH[LEOHSDFNDJLQJLQGXV - WU\ZRUOGZLGH :H DOVR SURYLGH VROYHQWOHVV ODPLQDWRUV VOLWWHUUH - ZLQGHUV DQG UHODWHG SHULSKHUDO HTXLSPHQW VXFK DV DXWRPDWLFZDVKXSV\VWHPVVROYHQWUHFRYHU\V\VWHPV DXWRPDWLF UROO XQORDGHUV DQG SODWH F\OLQGHUVOHHYH storage systems. DuPont Packaging Graphics www.cyrel.com/na 'X3RQW 3DFNDJLQJ*UDSKLFV LV WKH ZRUOG·V OHDGLQJ VXS - SOLHU RI ÁH[RJUDSKLF SULQWLQJ V\VWHPV LQ GLJLWDO DQG FRQ - YHQWLRQDO IRUPDWV LQFOXGLQJ &\UHO EUDQG SKRWRSRO\PHU SODWHV&\UHO)$67SURFHVVLQJHTXLSPHQW&\UHOURXQG VOHHYHVPRXQWLQJDQGÀQLVKLQJSURGXFWV )RUPRUHWKDQ\HDUVEHJLQQLQJZLWK&\UHOWKHÀUVW SKRWRSRO\PHU SULQWLQJ SODWH WKURXJK WR WRGD\·V GLJLWDO ZRUNÁRZUHYROXWLRQ'X3RQWKDVEHHQGULYLQJLQQRYDWLRQLQ WKH)OH[RDQGSDFNDJHSULQWLQJLQGXVWULHV 7KH'LJLWDO&\UHO)$67LPDJLQJV\VWHPKDVEHHQEURDG - O\ UHFRJQL]HG IRU LWV HIÀFLHQF\ SURGXFWLYLW\ SULQW SHUIRU - PDQFHDQGHQYLURQPHQWDOEHQHÀWV Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. www.andersonvreeland.com

10 August 5, 2019 Flexo Market News

www.nvpublications.com

Corrugated LCA (Cont’d from Page 1)

The corrugated industry’s LCA compares the envi- ronmental impact corrugated boxes and RPCs from raw materials extraction to end-of-life for apples, carrots, grapes, head lettuce, oranges, onions, toma- toes and strawberries.The LCA examined the effects of each system on global warming potential (green- house gas emissions), eutrophication, acidification, non-renewable energy, ozone depletion, respiratory effects, smog formation, freshwater consumption and solid waste. The assessment shows that the two container systems have different environmental impacts that create value-based trade-offs. To minimize the foot- print of delivering products to market, users need to identify the impact categories that are important to them and select the best system accordingly; perfor- mance in each environmental category depends on what’s being shipped, where it’s being shipped and other variables. Working Hard Corrugated manufacturers continually work to increase use of biofuels and decrease use of fossil fuels for energy, and to improve energy efficiency and product performance through better engineer- ing. Between 2006 and 2014, LCA shows that the industry reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 35 percent, in addition to improvements in other environmental impacts. Corrugated recovery has increased dramatically in the past 25 years so that corrugated is the most-recov- ered packaging material available today. Increased re- covery of old corrugated containers (OCC), from 72 percent in 2006 to 85 percent in 2014, is the primary reason greenhouse gas emissions declined 35 percent during the same time. Recycling corrugated makes an important difference and is one of the ways the cor- rugated industry can continue to improve its environ- mental footprint. Packaging represents only 3 percent to 15 percent of a product’s total environmental impact.The rest comes from the product itself, so protecting it from damage and premature disposal is very important. Corrugated suppliers specialize in designing packages optimized for performance and materials use. Source reduction has been practiced within the in- dustry for decades, engineering high performance packaging with the least possible amount of fiber material. In fact, the industry has worked with its customers to reduce the amount of corrugated per unit of U.S. industrial production by 12 percent from 2000 to 2017.

Flexo Market News August 5, 2019 11

www.nvpublications.com

FPA Prepares Fall Executive Conference

Flexo Market News

The Flexible Packaging Association’s (FPA) 2019 Fall Executive Conference will be held on Thursday, Octo- ber 10, at the InterContinental Chicago. This one-day conference will focus on industry-spe- cific topics including an update on state government affairs; an update on the polypropylene market; global trends in flexible packaging; managing incentives; and an overview of the University of Florida research on the feasibility of high temperature steam gasification of mu- nicipal solid waste.The conference agenda also features Ben Nemtin, a member of MTV’s Hit Show,The Buried Life, a New York Times bestselling author, and recently named one of the 2019 World’s Top 30 Organizational Culture Professionals by Global Gurus;and Josh Linkner, a world-renowned innovation expert, 5-time tech entre- preneur, and NewYorkTimes bestselling author. Bill Carroll, Senior Consultant, Euromonitor Interna- tional, will discuss global trends in flexible packaging. Carroll helps clients identify,prioritize,and develop ex- port opportunities around the globe, including build- ing reliable and compelling business cases to support and guide market entry and expansion. State Of The Union Andy Hackman, Principle Lobbyist, Serlin Haley, and FPA State Lobbyist,will provide an update on state gov- ernment affairs. Hackman is a registered federal lobby- ist who has testified before the U.S. Senate and lobbied in more than 25 state capitols. Prior to joining Serlin Haley, he served as Vice President of Government Af- fairs for the Toy Industry Association (TIA), where he oversawTIA’s advocacy programs at both the state and federal levels. He also directed the national govern- ment affairs program of the Consumer Specialty Prod- ucts Association. Joel Morales, Senior Director, Polyolefins Americas, IHS Markit, will provide an update on the polypropyl- ene market. Morales is currently the service leader of three market advisory subscription services:The Glob- al Plastics and Polymers Report, the North American PE Report and the North American PP Report. Steve Rice,Director of Business Consulting,EFI,will dis- cuss managing incentives, a look at the importance of in- centives in setting direction and motivating behavior,and will review some best practices for setting incentives in sales,production, and other parts of the business. Dr. Bruce Welt, Professor, University of Florida, will provide an overview of the University of Florida’s one- year project researching the feasibility of high tem- perature steam gasification of municipal solid waste (MSW) and Florida farm biomass waste.

Eaglewood Technologies, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com

(DJOHZRRG7HFKQRORJLHVSURYLGHVWKHDZDUGZLQQLQJ 6LWH[FR /DVHU 6\VWHPV 6DQLOR[ ™ 6\VWHPV DQG 6DQL Blast ™ 0RELOH6HUYLFH6LWH[FR/DVHU6\VWHPVDUHWKH ODWHVWWHFKQRORJ\LQDQLOR[UROOFOHDQLQJDQGDUHSHUIHFW IRUSDFNDJLQJDQGODEHOSULQWHUV6DQLOR[ ™ 6\VWHPVDUH the global standard of reliable, environmentally safe DQLOR[ UROO FOHDQLQJ 6DQL%ODVW ™ cleaning service has been cleaning rolls for over 20 years and offer several FOHDQLQJRSWLRQVWRPLQLPL]HGRZQWLPH Flint Group ZZZÁLQWJUSFRP )OLQW*URXS )OH[RJUDSKLF3URGXFWV GHYHORSVPDQ - XIDFWXUHUV DQG PDUNHWV DQ H[WHQVLYH SRUWIROLR RI SULQWLQJ FRQVXPDEOHV LQFOXGLQJ Q\ORÁH[ ® SKRWRSRO\ - PHU SULQWLQJ SODWHV DQG SURFHVVLQJ HTXLSPHQW DQG dayCorr ® GLHFXWWLQJ EODQNHWV DQG DQYLO FRYHUV:LWK a strong customer focus, unmatched service and VXSSRUW DQG VXSHULRU SURGXFWV )OLQW *URXS VWULYHV WR SURYLGH H[FHSWLRQDO YDOXH FRQVLVWHQW TXDOLW\ DQG FRQWLQXRXVLQQRYDWLRQWRFXVWRPHUVDURXQGWKHZRUOG Harper Corporation of America www.harperimage.com :H·YHPDGH FHUDPLF DQLOR[ UROOV ORQJHU WKDQ DQ\ - RQH LQ WKH ZRUOG DQG SULGH RXUVHOYHV RQ EHLQJ WKH EHVW LQ WKH ZRUOG:KHWKHU ZLGH ZHE QDUURZ ZHE QHZVSDSHU RU FRUUXJDWHG PDUNHWV +DUSHU FRQWLQX - RXVO\VWULYHVWREULQJQHZÁH[RJUDSKLFSURGXFWVDQG VHUYLFHVWRWKHSULQWLQJLQGXVWU\WKDWZLOOLPSURYHWKH

TXDOLW\RI\RXUJUDSKLFV J I MacWilliam Co., Inc. www.jimacwilliam.com

8VHG HTXLSPHQW IRU ÁH[LEOH SDFNDJLQJ IROGLQJ FDUWRQ SDSHU ÀOP IRLO DQG QRQZRYHQ LQGXVWULHV 3URIHVVLRQDO NQRZOHGJHDEOH VHUYLFH IRUPRUH WKDQ 30 years.

KBA-Flexotecnica – Get the Edge ZZZNEDÁH[RWHFQLFDFRPHQ

)OH[RWHFQLFD·V SDWHQWHG 6DIH 6OHHYH &KDQJH ® V\VWHP DQG 6SHHG\ &OHDQ ® DXWR ZDVKXS V\VWHP DUH GHVLJQHG WR JLYH FRQYHUWHUV D FRPSHWLWLYH HGJH WKURXJK)OH[RWHFQLFD·V FRPPLWPHQWWRUHVHDUFKDQG GHYHORSPHQW 6DOHV VHUYLFH DQG VXSSRUW IRU )OH[R - WHFQLFD SUHVVHV LV SURYLGHG E\ .%$1RUWK $PHULFD ,QF LQ'DOODV 7H[DVZLWK86 UHVLGHQW WHFKQLFLDQV DQ H[WHQVLYH VSDUH SDUWV LQYHQWRU\ DQG DQ H[SHUL - enced, dedicated service staff.

12 August 5, 2019 Flexo Market News

www.nvpublications.com

AWT Launches Portfolio Of Sustainable Label Materials AWT Labels & Packaging, Inc. (AWT) has unveiled a selection of sustainable label and packaging materials designed to meet the increasing call for ‘earth-friendly’ packaging options by AWT customers and consumers. AWT’s ‘Terrene’ portfolio of materials provide a host of sustainable options that are recyclable, compostable and biodegradable, depending on the labeling or pack- aging goals of AWT clients. The launch comes after extensive research into sustainable material options which will perform in the marketplace and deliver on sustainability promises. Depending on sustainability goals and the final application for the package or label, AWT can offer material options that are composed of a high percentage of post-consumer recycled (PCR) content; recycle-ready; compostable; or biodegradable. Tropic Plastic & Packaging Acquires Fifth Comexi Press Tropic Plastic & Packaging, a South African flexible packaging producer, has acquired a Comexi F2 MB, the third within the last two years.This latest acquisition will be installed in the company’s Durban facilities. The relationship between the two companies dates

back to 2011 when Tropic Plastic & Packaging pur- chased its first Comexi machine, a Comexi FPLUS flex- ographic press. Following this purchase,Tropic Plastic & Packaging acquired a Comexi F2 MP and its last three acquisitions were the Comexi F2 MB. Entries For FPA 2020 Packaging Awards Now Open The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) has an- nounced that the 2020 Flexible Packaging Achieve- ment Awards Call for Entries is now open. The dead- line for entries is Friday, October 25. The 2020 Call for Entries provides an overview of the Achievement Awards program, the competition rules, including eligibility requirements, entry fees, and com- plete instructions on how to enter the competition. Awards are given in the following categories: expand- ing the use of flexible packaging, technical innovation, sustainability, printing, shelf impact, and packaging excellence. All entries are judged by an independent panel of experts. The FPA has conducted the annual Flexible Packag- ing Achievement Awards Competition since 1956 to showcase the industry’s innovation and the advances that have changed packaging.

Industry Events printTHINK Summit Sept. 11-13, 2019 Hyatt Regency O’Hare Rosemont, IL Graph Expo 19 Sept. 22-25, 2019 Orange County Convention Center

TLMI Annual Meeting October 27-30, 2019 Omni LaCosta Resort & Spa Carlsbad, CA Labelexpo Asia 2019 December 3-6, 2019 Shanghai, China Pack Expo East March 3-5, 2020 Philadelphia, PA TLMI Converter Meeting March 8-10, 2020 Austin, TX drupa 2020 June 23 - July 3, 2020 Dussedorf, Germany

Orlando, FL Pack Expo September 23-25, 2019 Las Vegas, Nevada Labelexpo Europe Sept. 24-27, 2019 Brussels Expo Brussels, Belgium Print19 Oct. 3-5, 2019 McCormick Place Chicago, IL All in Print China October 24-28, 2019 Shanghai, China

GRAPH EXPO 20 October 4-7, 2020 Chicago’s McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois Pack Expo International November 8-11, 2020 Chicago, IL

Flexo Market News August 5, 2019 13

www.nvpublications.com

People & Places ARC International

&ODVVLÀHG$GYHUWLVLQJ

Flexo Market News® is published bi-weekly by NV Business Publishers Corporation, in association with Board Converting News®, Corrugated Today® Recycling Markets®, International Paper Board Industry®, Folding Carton Industry®, and Board Converting News International. Marketing and Circulation offices: PO Box 802, Manasquan, NJ 08736-0802, Phone: (732) 245-3702. Subscription Rates in U.S. and Canada $60 per year or $105 for two years. Overseas rate per year $80 USD. Current issue single copies (pre-paid only) $5.00 in U.S. (elsewhere $7.50); add $5.00 per order for shipping & handling. No part of this publication may be trans- mitted or reproduced without permission from the publisher. 'XHWRRXUFRQWLQXHGJURZWK$5&,QWHUQDWLRQDOLVQRZVHHN - LQJ LQVLGH DQG RXWVLGH VDOHV UHSUHVHQWDWLYHV &DQGLGDWHV VKRXOGKDYHDZRUNLQJNQRZOHGJHRI)OH[RJUDSKLFSULQWLQJDQG EHFRPSXWHUOLWHUDWH([FHOOHQWFRPPXQLFDWLRQDQGWLPHPDQ - DJHPHQWVNLOOVDORQJZLWKDWWHQWLRQWRGHWDLODUHDOOUHTXLUHG 7KHVH FKDOOHQJLQJ QHZ SRVLWLRQV RIIHU D FRPSHWLWLYH VDODU\ERQXV DQG EHQHÀWV SDFNDJH 4XDOLÀHG FDQGL - GDWHV DUH DVNHG WR VXEPLW D UHVXPH LQ FRQÀGHQFH WR [email protected] ARC International is an Equal Opportunity Employer ARC International Now Hiring!! Celebrating their 35th anniversary, ARC International is a ZRUOGOHDGHULQWKHIDEULFDWLRQDQGUHPDQXIDFWXULQJRISUHFL - VLRQUROOVDQGVOHHYHV:LWKVWDWHRIWKHDUWSURGXFWLRQIDFLO - LWLHVLQERWK&KDUORWWH1&DQG/DV9HJDV19$5&,QWHUQD - WLRQDOPDQXIDFWXUHVDIXOOUDQJHRIDQLOR[UROOVDQGVOHHYHV DLUPDQGUHOVFDUERQÀEHUFKDPEHUV\VWHPVJOXHDQGPHWHU UROOVIHHGDQGSXOOUROOVDQGPXFKPRUHIRUWKHÁH[RJUDSKLF SULQWLQJLQGXVWU\

Bill Gempp has joinedARC International as the North- eastern Technical Representative. A 25-year industry

veteran, Gempp started his career as a manufacturer’s rep and then joined Sun Automation, a global corrugated equipment supplier, as Southeast- ern sales rep in 2003. He was VP of Eastern US sales for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries from 2009 until 2015 and most recently was VP of sales for the Americas at Absolute Engineering. Nilpeter USA Richard Hernandez has been named West Coast Regional Representative for Nilpeter USA.Hernandez has spent the last 3 years in the region provid- ing sales and service for an industry leading supplier. Previously, in a con- verter capacity, he built his career in production and plant management responsible for all production control and supply chain requirements.

Bill Gempp

Richard Hernandez

APTech Seeks Nomination For Its Board Of Directors The Association for PRINT Technologies (APTech) is seeking nominations of qualified individuals to serve on its Board of Directors.Members of the Board repre- sent APTech and are advocates for its mission and ac- tivities, with responsibilities for governance and lead- ership of the organization’s programs and activities. The APTech Board comprises of representatives from all aspects of the print industry value chain, including manufacturers, suppliers and print service providers. Since opening up association membership to print service providers, and including printers on the Board, print service providers have been integral in providing a 360-degree view of the state of the industry and in col- laboration with the manufacturers and supplier board members, together they have helped charter the course for the future of the organization and the print industry. Nominees for the Board of Directors must be em- ployed by an APTech member organization. Candi- dates will be elected on the ballot to be distributed by August 18, with elections being held during the An- nual Meeting of the Association to take place during PRINT19 in Chicago, Illinois, at McCormick Place North from October 3-5.

Robyn Smith - President/Publisher Len Prazych - Vice President

Greg Kishbaugh - Editor/Co-Publisher Phone: (317) 306-1060 email: [email protected]

Michelle McIntyre - Production Manager Christine Eckert - Accounting Manager Jackie Schultz - Contributing Editor T.J. Vilardi - Webmaster/Social Media Coordinator

www.nvpublications.com

14 August 5, 2019 Flexo Market News

www.nvpublications.com

Make corrugated your canvas Cyrel ® DLC

Change how you see white Cyrel ® EASY BRITE

Part of the growing DuPont ™ Cyrel ® family of printing solutions, Cyrel ® DLC plates for corrugated printing and Cyrel ® EASY BRITE screens provide consistently impressive quality and head-turning results in flexographic applications. See what’s possible at cyrel.dupont.com

DuPont ™ Cyrel ®

Engineering Driven, Productivity Focused, Dedicated Service & Support

Ñ´Í§ºģëÀÊÍÑÑ§ººÀå×§Àºº×¥ºÀ´À¡ìȸ 2Àº§¡ˊ ÜÍ!´ëÀ×º§¥Ñ:ÀÍ×¥¹Í§º Ñ×¹§××ÀìÀÜÍ¡ÍÀæ×¥ºÑÜÑÑȽ @ÜÍ×¹À ¹Í§ºȸ"Í¹ºȸº(×´§ºëÊÍ×Ñ ÍÀºìÀÜÍÑ§Ƚ

Àº××ÜÑ×À´Íº¹ÀÍȽ 2Àº§¡ˊ ÜÍ!´ëÀ×º§ +1 (800) 522-7521 ºə¹Í²×§º¡ˉ²Àº§¡əÜÍȽÀ¹ ²Àº§¡əÜÍȽÀ¹