Suitable for surface print applications on a number of the commonly used flexible packaging substrates, Sun Chemical’s SunUno Solimax multi-purpose ink system maximizes press room efficiency while simplifying the overall print production process, the company says.
We caught up with Michael Pappas, president, Catbridge Machinery, for his take on minimizing efficiencies, tension control and more in slitting/rewinding.
Q: When it comes to film, it seems that “thinner, stronger, stiffer” is the motto in flexible packaging. Are there any other film trends that you’re seeing or that you anticipate seeing?
Many flexible packaging companies are building growth strategies around digital print technologies, integrating digital presses into their current operations.
The winter often brings expectations of colder, lower humidity weather and the right conditions for generating static electricity in flexible packaging processes.
Precision AirConvey, a manufacturer of trim and matrix removal systems, has appointed John Coates as its new chief operating officer. In the position, Coates will work to aggressively position the company for continued expansion and success in high growth markets.