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The global bakery industry has seen revenue rise to around $408 billion over the past five years, with the industry's contribution to the global economy projected to grow at an average annual rate of 2.6%. 

Anderson & Vreeland Inc., a Bryan, Ohio-based manufacturer and distributor of flexographic plate processing equipment and materials, names Gary Schollmeyer as product manager.

Meech International has further enhanced its Hyperion range of anti-static systems with the launch of the Hyperion 971IPS-30 extra-long range pulsed DC ionizing bar. 

Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Harlingen earned a first-place award at the 2016 FTA Europe Diamond Awards for its flexo printing technology, which is used to create the packaging for the Bofrost “Suppengemüse” brand.

To satisfy the grab-and-go consumer mindset, Clear Lam Packaging has launched several new packaging innovations that deliver convenience, portability and maximize on-shelf merchandising.

The flexible packaging industry is now well ahead of pre-recession levels and it’s expected that consolidation through mergers and acquisitions (M&As) will continue.

Industry experts argue that the sustainable properties of plastic, particularly plastic film labels, make the material a prime choice for consumers, manufacturers and brands that seek an eco-friendly alternative.

Since the invention of thermal printing in 1972, the industry has been relatively stagnant in developing performance enhancements that truly revolutionize the process of the technology.

Q: What’s new with your company? Did you release anything new or notable at Drupa?

The new Miraflex" C, from Windmoller & Holscher, offers improvements that are all part of an effort to further optimize flexographic printing.