Westkey Graphics has announced that they have installed an SEI Labelmaster digital finishing machine, the first in Canada, to accompany its new HP 6900 digital press. Together, the two machines provide Westkey with a complete, true digital label production system. Founded in 1934 and headquartered in Vancouver, Westkey Graphics Ltd. has become one of Read more…
During the last SEI Laser open house dedicated to digital converting, we met Matteo Maffeis, SEI Laser sales manager for machines dedicated to flexible packaging. He showed us the latest innovations dedicated to flexible packaging converters. Thanks to laser technology, users can open new markets, whose limits are limited only by imagination. Complete the Form Read more…
During Labelexpo Americas 2018, MELZER GmbH, the market leader in RFID converting, will exhibit at MATIK booth #5803 their patented system that detects and ejects defective inlays, delivering 100% quality product before insertion. MELZER RFID converting solutions feature a constant low-tension web design, minimum material deflection and an exit RFID reader that ensures the highest Read more…
Digital label printing continues to escalate, driven by the desire for short runs, versioning, quick delivery, personalization, and offering unique features. However, a job is not complete until it is finished. SEI Laser will demonstrate ‘True Digital Finishing’ on their Labelmaster digital finishing machine on Matik’s booth 5803 during Labelexpo Americas 2018 in Rosemont, IL, Read more…
Plants & Processes, Robert Moran DPI Direct Utilizes Passion, Diligence, Innovation in Executing Its Capital Expenditure Plan Reduced waste and increased productivity—What more can a printer ask from a press? To start, how about operator friendliness, remote diagnostics, advanced degrees of automation, customization, multi-process print capabilities, diverse finishing options, new business and more competitive positioning? Read more…
Converters and producers in the printing industry are facing various challenges today: Competitive markets, legal requirements as well as continuously changing trends and expectations of the end customer markets. To be as fast and flexible as required in this dynamic surrounding, the production line needs to be perfectly interconnected and run seamlessly. From May 29th Read more…
WEST HARTFORD, Conn.—Matik, Inc., a leading distributor of European converting, packaging and printing machinery in North America has appointed Steve Leibin president of the company. The previous president, Wolfgang Ripper has transitioned into the chief executive officer (CEO) position and will work with Leibin. Leibin has served within the packaging industry since 2001. During Read more…
OLBRICH is expanding its already more than extensive range of available coating technologies in its technical center in Bocholt. The coating specialist from Bocholt starts with its newly available dual layer slot die from Nordson EDI exactly where many ideas could not be implemented until now due to low process speeds. Many products do not obtain Read more…
Posted on WhatTheyThink? Kathy Holmes at K&W Finishing offers the traditional die cutting, coating, and other bindery services. But this 2nd-generation binder has taken the company into the 21st century with laser die cutting.
