Fifty-two print jobs garnered recognition in the Flexographic Technical Assn’s 66th annual Excellence in Flexography Awards competition. Winning firms of the Gold, Silver, Bronze and "Best of Show" honors were announced at the FTA FORUM INFOFLEX 2025 Awards Banquet on Sunday. Exploits of 30 individual converting operations were heralded when all was said and done. Sticking … [Read more...] about Six printers win 2025 FTA Excellence in Flexography “Best of Show” Awards
Labels & Liners
Soteria Flexibles acquires Hamilton Plastics
Blaige & Company has announced the sale of Hamilton Plastics, Inc., to Soteria Flexibles Corp., a portfolio company of TJC LP. Blaige represented Hamilton in the transaction.Hamilton Plastics (above), born out of a quality lab and the vision of chemist Harshad Shah, was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Chattanooga, TN. The company has grown into a leading … [Read more...] about Soteria Flexibles acquires Hamilton Plastics
Avery Dennison opens first RFID-production site in India
Avery Dennison Corp. has openedits first radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and labels production site in India. Located in Pune, the plant’s opening on April 23 marked a pivotal step in the company’s long-term commitment to supporting RFID technology growth in South Asia. The Pune facility establishes Avery Dennison as the first ARC-certified RFID inlay company … [Read more...] about Avery Dennison opens first RFID-production site in India
Italy’s Drorys Packlist adds BOBST gravure press, laminator to expand flexible-packaging converting
When Drorys Packlist S.p.A. chose to upgrade its print and lamination capabilities, the Italian label and flex-pack specialist turned to BOBST for the addition of a high-speed gravure press and multi-technology laminator. Its most recent capital investments include a BOBST RS 6003 gravure press with nine print stations and a BOBST NOVALAM 800 laminator (above) -- bought to … [Read more...] about Italy’s Drorys Packlist adds BOBST gravure press, laminator to expand flexible-packaging converting
Innovia Films opens new label, packaging coex-film line in Germany
Innovia Films, a provider of BOPP-film substrates for labels, graphics, packaging and tobacco, has opened a new US$80-million line for specialty films at its Schkopau site near Leipzig in Germany. The 8-8-meter-wide line can produce 15- to 50-micron films with a capacity of 35,000 tonnes/yr and is strategically located centrally in Europe next to many large customers. “The … [Read more...] about Innovia Films opens new label, packaging coex-film line in Germany