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Safe-handling ideas for doctor blades used in Flexo and Gravure
Safe-handling ideas for Doctor Blades used in Flexo and Gravure. The edges of typical new, unused metal Flexo and Gravure doctor blades look like this in cross-section. Allison Systems, PDF by Bill, 01/29/13 Allison Systems ~ Bill Safe-handling ideas for Doctor Blades...
Four simple ways to build a better box
As originally printed in Corrugated Today How can one printer stand out in a crowd of competitors? Easy. By building a better box. But how do you build a better box than the one that you’re building right now? Over my years in the print industry, I have found that...
Flexography pioneer, Joe Trungale and his impact on the industry
Katie's original article was published on flexography.org Sep 14 2017
Pamarco Personalities: Clyde Messer
Name: Clyde Messer What is your role at Pamarco? Originally a plater, now a grinder and polisher. How long have you been with Pamarco? I started working in Roselle, NJ, as a plater. That was in November 29, 1969. In August, 1979, we were sent to Gainesville, GA. I was...
The solution – biggest challenge facing offset printers
Today’s interview is with VP of Manufacturing for Pamarco’s offset division, Carmon Madison. He’s going to give us his insight into the number one issue facing offset printers today. Katie Graham: Carmon, what can you tell me about that issue? Carmon Madison: The...
Absolute upgrades multiple BOBST flexopresses
Absolute has just completed the conversion to 2G carbon fiber chambers on two BOBST Bielefeld flexo presses for East Riding Sacks (ERS). As the premier manufacturer of paper sacks in the UK, ERS is the largest independent supplier of multiwall sacks in the UK. A key...
Higher productivity with Inometa & Pamarco
As the flexible packaging and wide web market continue to expand globally, we expect the annual installation over fifty-five new presses in North America alone. Each installation in this growing market segment brings opportunity to improve its processes and...
The guide to everything anilox
Getting print to turn out the way you want it to shouldn’t be an impossible process, or an overwhelming one. No matter your place in the print industry, from wide web to corrugated packaging, the end result should always be a happy customer and a successful business...
The unfortunate groove: Score lines and how to avoid them
The simple reality of anilox rolls is that their proper care can make or break production. It is essential to understand the greatest issues facing your rolls and what steps are necessary to protect these assets for the long haul. Far too often we see capital wasted...
How to make direct print corrugated look good
There has been a recent increase in companies returning to or making an original investment in direct, high-graphics corrugated printing. Why this draw to something that hasn’t lived up to the capabilities of label printing in the past? In a nutshell: with technology...