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MultiFLEXA 250 and MultiNETT: when performances meet precision
Packaging 01/29 2012 13:46
Reliability, speed and flexibility. These are the main features of MultiFLEXA 250, the new MG2｡ﾇs continuous motion capsule filling machine. But there is more: as well as big performances, enabling to produce up to 250.000 capsules per hour, MultiFLEXA 250 offers the innovating 100% weight control system MultiNETT.
One machine, many technological innovations.
MultiFLEXA 250 is the perfect choice for pharmaceutical productions requiring speed and precision. The machine is equipped with two dosing stations suitable for any oral solid form and relevant combinations. Powder and pellets dosing units are ｡ﾈNO CAPSULE – NO DOSAGE｡ﾉ type: if the capsule to be filled is missing, the dose is neither drawn nor released, thus ensuring considerable economic advantages in product saving, as well as avoiding its dispersion in the processing area and in the environment. Moreover, MultiFLEXA 250 was conceived so that the capsule handling and product dosing area is completely separated from the technical zone, which includes transmission elements and lubrications systems. In order to optimize the product flow, MultiFLEXA 250 can be integrated with automatic loading systems for capsules and products, as well as systems to sort, clean and distribute filled capsules at the outfeed. A ｡ﾈcontainment｡ﾉ version MultiFLEXA 250 is available, which ensures the insulation of the filling zone, as well as a ｡ﾈWIP｡ﾉ version, featuring a Wash in Place cleaning system, fully automated. These features protect the safety of the operator, the product and the environment. ｡｡» Read More
ENJOY A CUP OF COFFEE SURROUNDED BY THE CREATIVITY OF PRINT AT BIG BUCK$ CAFE WITHIN FESPA DIGITAL 2012
Printing ≫ Digital Printing 01/28 2012 09:09
FESPA urges its visitors to "Explore the wider opportunities" of digital print at FESPA Digital 2012 (Barcelona, 21-24 February), so even a coffee break will provide an innovative collection of print in a very visual setting. Visitors are invited to take inspiration from print applications in a relaxing atmosphere at Big Buck$ Cafe. This lively, fully operational 'pop-up' café will be serving hot drinks and snacks so customers can check their emails or surf the net using the free Wi-Fi, enjoy a drink and check out these unusual and extensive surroundings that provide a unique overview of the power of print.
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GERNEP GmbH – Precision in labelling, D-93092 Barbing: ｡ﾈAnuga FoodTec｡ﾈ, Hall 6.1 – Aisle D54 / E55
Printing ≫ Label 01/28 2012 00:56
GERNEP – the Bavarian manufacturer of labelling machines – presents at ｡ﾈAnuga FoodTec 2012｡ﾉ latest developments of the different rotary labelling systems for the food industry.
GERNEP is well prepared for modern self adhesive labelling. The rotary labelling machine LABETTA-SK is predestined to meet the requirements of all sectors of the labelling industry. Special servo drives located at the self adhesive dispenser transfer the labels precise and above all smooth onto the container; even in container recess or increased label fields. Innovative and exclusive label designs as well as no-label-look and water resistant plastic labels can be processed. Compared to wet glue labelling systems changeover times, as well as cleaning and maintenance process are obviously shorter.
Alternatively, servo driven bottle plates for labelling of various container formats offer an enormous flexibility.｡｡» Read More
EVIDEL Ginstbronnen expands production with the new A320i ink jet printer from Domino
Printing ≫ Inkjet 01/27 2012 08:00
Domino's A320i, the latest addition to its global best-selling A-Series range of continuous ink jet printers has already proved to be a valuable asset to Belgian soft drinks producer EVIDEL, delivering100% production uptime, maintenance-free push button operation and increased output.
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WHO WILL BE HALL OF FAME's FIRST PRINTER OF THE YEAR AT FESPA DIGITAL 2012? VOTE NOW!
Printing ≫ Digital Printing , Screen Printing 01/27 2012 07:56
FESPA's inaugural Hall of Fame, intended to be the 'who's who' of the leading lights in the print community from all over the world, has had over 300 nominations across 37 countries to date. FESPA is inviting everyone to vote for the opportunity to see their printing 'hero' featured in the Hall of Fame at FESPA Digital 2012 in Barcelona (21-24 February 2012).
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EUROFORUM Deutschland SE: Facility management can distinguish itself through energy efficiency
Energy 01/27 2012 07:53
The market for energy and resource efficiency continues to grow
FM suppliers require business models and solutions from a single source
Sustainability and energy management are the focus of EFMC 2012
Düsseldorf/Copenhagen, 26 January 2012 - The market potential for energy-efficient services and products in the real estate sector is growing continuously. According to a study by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, a new and promising leading market for energy and resource efficiency in building management is establishing itself in Germany. Annual growth of 6.5 per cent is expected up to 2020. This growth is set to open up great opportunities, as well as challenges, for the Facility Management (FM) sector - both in Germany and on an international stage. In order to optimally benefit from this increasing demand, real estate service providers and FM suppliers need to develop and offer new business models and solutions from a single source, according to the study. The study also indicates that an integrated policy for optimising efficiency has only rarely occurred up to now.｡｡» Read More
Opportunity for U.S. corrugated market as food & beverage shipments continue to grow
Packaging ≫ Corrugated box 01/25 2012 08:17
Brussels, January 24, 2012 (Press Release) - The largest end-user segment of corrugated boxes in North America is the food and beverage industry, accounting for 51% of shipments in 2010. These shipments to the food industry will continue to increase at an average annual rate of 2.4% from 2012 - 2016. The expansions and contractions among 21 end-use markets for corrugated are published in a new study U.S. Corrugated Box End-Use Markets: Analysis and Forecast through 2016, by RISI, the leading information provider for the global forest products industry.｡｡» Read More
Finch Paper G7 Certified Expert's Unique Knowledge Puts Finch on the "A" List
Printing ≫ Inkjet 01/24 2012 07:36
Glens Falls, NY -- January 23, 2012 -- Finch Paper customers are looking to the company's newest G7 Expert, Mary Schilling, to provide value-add G7 services for color management, process and quality control for electrophotography (EP), lithography, and high-speed inkjet printing equipment. Schilling works with the Finch digital team to analyze color, ink/toner, machinery, paper, and other print-related issues to bring systems into compliance with clients' preferred processes, including the G7 methodology. ｡｡» Read More
｡ﾈKey to Profitable Commercial Printing: Digital Press Availability - Maximizing Actual Production Time｡ﾉ
Printing ≫ Digital Printing 01/23 2012 13:30
Melville, NY, 17 January 2012 — Spencer & Ass ociates Publishing, Ltd.(http://www.spencerlab.com) is pleased to announce that David Spencer will be presenting information about their latest service offering: benchmarking digital press Availability to identify opportunities to increase revenue and profit. ｡ﾈKey to Profitable
Commercial Printing: Digital Press Availability – Maximizing Actual Production Time｡ﾉ will be presented at the IMI Digital Printing 2020 Opportunities & Challenges Symposium, to be held 30-31 January 2012 in Orlando, Florida.｡｡» Read More
Announcing the 2012 PIFE Conference
Printing 01/23 2012 13:14
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, January 19, 2012--The 2012 Printing Industry Financial Executives (PIFE) Annual Conference will take place April 1–3 in St. Louis, Missouri. The PIFE Annual Conference is designed for anyone with financial oversight at a graphic communications company looking for practical ways to reduce operational costs and improve their customers' experience and satisfaction through process improvement. It is ideal for executives and managers playing a vital role in driving financial excellence.｡｡» Read More
MICHEL CAZA FORMS TERASCREEN TO OFFER SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR SMALLER SCREEN PRINTERS
Printing ≫ Screen Printing 01/23 2012 13:06
Renowned global screen printing consultant Michel Caza has formed a screen printing equipment and supplies company under the brand Terascreen, based in Champagne, France.｡｡» Read More
Explore wider garment opportunities and enter the FESPA FABRIC 2012 t-shirt competition
Printing 01/23 2012 09:02
FESPA is offering one innovative individual or business the chance to have their design showcased as the official FESPA Fabric 2012 t-shirt. This new competition is part of FESPA Fabric, the ｡ﾆshow within a show｡ﾇ at FESPA Digital 2012 (Barcelona, 21-24 February). One lucky winner will have their design printed and available at the show, as well as winning £100 worth of Amazon.com vouchers.｡｡» Read More
Metso to supply world's largest recovered fuel fired boiler to Mälarenergi's heat and power plant in Sweden
Paper 01/21 2012 12:14
Metso will supply Mälarenergi's combined heat and power plant (CHP) in Västerås, Sweden, with the world's largest recovered fuel fired boiler. The new boiler with a fuel input of 167 MW will utilize circulating fluidized bed (CFB) technology and it will serve as a base unit to meet the disctrict heating power needs of Västerås and Hallstahammar municipalities. Metso's delivery will account for about 30 per cent of the approximately EUR 300 million modernization project of the CHP plant.｡｡» Read More
Entry Deadline for 2012 DuPont Awards Fast Approaching. Honoring Innovation, Sustainability and Cost/Waste Reduction
Packaging 01/21 2012 12:09
WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 19, 2012 – Time is running out to enter the 24th DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation, according to DuPont. Deadline for entries in the industry｡ﾇs longest-running competition is Feb. 24, 2012. Products commercialized no earlier than January 2010 are eligible. Winners in the program will be honored in May during a ceremony with DuPont senior leadership in Wilmington, Del. They also will be invited to engage with the panel jury to gain insights and advice during an adjacent educational program.｡｡» Read More
Notice Regarding Decision to Make Toray Tonen Specialty Separator Wholly Owned Subsidiary
Lithium-ion Battery 01/20 2012 17:54
Toray Industries, Inc. (headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, President: Akihiro Nikkaku, herein referred to as ｡ﾈToray｡ﾉ) announced that it today made a decision to make Toray Tonen Specialty Separator Godo Kaisha (headquarters: Nasushiobara, Tochigi prefecture), a 50-50 joint venture with Tonen Chemical Corporation and Tonen Chemical Nasu Corporation (both are subsidiaries of Tonen General Sekiyu K.K. [headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: P. P. Ducom] of ExxonMobil Group), Toray｡ﾇs 100% owned subsidiary through redemption of the interest held by ExxonMobil Group.｡｡» Read More
Conference Program Unveiled for Inaugural Label Summit Africa
Printing ≫ Label 01/20 2012 08:40
The conference program for the first ever Label Summit Africa has been announced. Taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 19-20 March, Label Summit Africa 2012 will examine the opportunities for the label and package printing industry as the rapid growth of supermarkets continues by both local and international chains.
The keynote address will be given by Jay Gouliard, vice president – global segment innovation at Avery Denison Label and Packaging Materials. Highlighting sustainability, Gouliard will look at eco labels and the innovative packaging market. Other presentations on day one include an overview of emerging trends and the latest developments in the African market by Corey Reardon of AWA Alexander Watson Associates and Gill Loubser of PACKAGiNG & Print Media. The virtues of installing a new digital press and creating new business opportunities will be explored through a live case study from leading Californian-based wine label printer Jay Tapp, while Calibre Brand Solutions｡ﾇ Nigel Deary will discuss innovative label and packaging design and creating packaging that ｡ﾆsells｡ﾇ.｡｡» Read More
Standard Register looks to CGS for "Hands-Free｡ﾉ, Multi-Site Color Consistency in Digital Print
Printing 01/19 2012 07:04
Hainburg, January 17th – A recognized leader in critical communications management, Standard Register (www.standardregister.com) has made significant investments in digital color production technology to leverage its strategy of advancing customers' reputations by helping them protect and enhance their brands. Consistent, high quality color management is a vital component of providing the highest quality available in the marketplace.｡｡» Read More
Now Accepting Nominations for the InterTech™ Technology Awards
Printing 01/19 2012 07:01
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, January 18, 2012--Printing Industries of America is now accepting nominations for the 2012 InterTech™ Technology Awards. These awards honor the development of technologies predicted to have a major impact on the graphic communications and related industries.｡｡» Read More
Printed Electronics: The Hot Topics
Printed Electronics 01/18 2012 07:02
On 3-4 April, IDTechEx is hosting its 8th annual Printed Electronics Europe event in Berlin, Germany. The event focus is on the commercialisation of printed electronics, with adopters from many verticals discussing their needs and experiences.｡｡» Read More
DG press ServiceS manufactures and installs its first new Vision in Durban, South Africa
Printing 01/18 2012 06:57
Eerbeek, January 17, 2012. DG press ServiceS, internationally renowned for its meticulous service on Drent Goebel machines, is pleased to announce that the company is in the process of installing a new Vision narrow web press at Uniprint in Durban, South Africa.｡｡» Read More
TINKÉ ™ – an app-powered physiological lifestyle device by Zensorium
Products 01/17 2012 07:41
Nitto Denko Asia spins off Zensorium in December 2011 as their marketing arm, a next phase of growth after 3 years of R&D efforts in Singapore. This corporate operation was followed up with TINKÉ, as the first product being unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2012 in Las Vegas.｡｡» Read More
Meech Thinks Small To Offer Big Air Amplification Benefits
Compressed Air Products 01/16 2012 07:22
Meech International has opened up new applications for its energy-saving compressed air products following the addition of new compact Air Amplifiers and High Thrust Jets to the Meech Air Technology (MAT) range.
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BAF Graphics tops ratings as it delivers one of the UK｡ﾇs biggest graphic projects at MediaCityUK
Printing 01/16 2012 07:16
BAF Graphics has successfully completed the visual communication project for the BBC｡ﾇs new offices at MediaCityUK, Salford Quays, which commenced in March last year. The project was directed by BAF｡ﾇs Chris Holland, who also headed up a resident installation team in Salford Quays from March to June ｡ﾇ11.｡｡» Read More
Fujifilm｡ﾇs Brillia HD PRO-T3 plate dramatically reduces water and chemistry usage at Severnprint
Printing 01/16 2012 07:11
Gloucester based Severnprint was founded in 1977 as a two-colour B2 print company. It was one of the first print companies in the UK to move into digital plate processing in the early 90s, establishing a digital production department in the late 90s. Today its pressroom houses both five and six colour Komori presses, two and four colour Heidelberg 74 presses, a CD – 74 five colour with coater and a two colour GTO.｡｡» Read More
DG press ServiceS has a very promising debut at Labelexpo Shanghai
Printing ≫ Label 01/16 2012 07:04
Eerbeek, January 9, 2011. DG press ServiceS, internationally renowned for its meticulous service on Drent Goebel machines, announces their premiere at Labelexpo Shanghai, late last year, an opportunity-rich success.｡｡» Read More
FESPA Wrap Rally II on the Road to Barcelona for Digital 2012
Printing ≫ Digital Printing 01/13 2012 20:35
A crack team of FESPA employees are preparing for FESPA Digital 2012 by embarking on the second Wrap Rally journey, this time from London to Barcelona. Commencing on 12th February 2012, Richard Kensett, Rob Older and Chris Rimer will embark on a seven day print adventure through Europe to find and film the best examples of innovative digital print technologies and applications.｡｡» Read More
Printed Electronics Europe Exhibition Space Expanded by 41%
Printed Electronics 01/13 2012 08:12
IDTechEx's Printed Electronics Europe 2012 (http://www.IDTechEx.com/peEUROPE) event in Berlin, Germany on April 3-4, will be the largest gathering of end users discussing their needs and experiences with the technology. The event matches technology providers with adopters.｡｡» Read More
Downloadable best practice guides & posters from Web Offset Champion Group
Printing 01/13 2012 08:07
January 5, 2012 – The Web Offset Champion Group (WOCG) are releasing some of its best practice guides in downloadable formats, and introducing accompanying posters. The first titles in this format are ｡ﾈRoll to Web Processing｡ﾉ and ｡ﾈWeb break Diagnosis｡ﾉ.｡｡» Read More
drupa 2012's global marketing campaign relies on Augmented Reality
Printing 01/12 2012 18:23
When the drupa advertisements appear in roughly 500 specialist publications in over 60 countries in the next few months, the letters AR in the top right-hand corner will catch your eye immediately: The advertisement is enhanced by augmented reality. If the reader views the marker, in this case the image, using a smartphone, tablet or PC/laptop camera equipped with special software (Junaio; also see http:www.drupa.de/hilfe), then a 3D animation starts up on the screen. You are taken directly to the drupa website by just tapping the interactive button with your finger. The advantages are obvious: Using print the reader can be directly taken to the drupa website to get the latest information. "This logical linking up of print, Internet and mobile systems is the central theme of our whole marketing campaign for drupa 2012 and is a continuous thread throughout all elements", explains Petra Köhler, Manager of Marketing Communication at Messe Düsseldorf. "In its marketing campaigns drupa has always picked up on the latest print communication trends, adapted them to the specific needs of the world's leading trade fair and implemented them accordingly. ｡｡» Read More
Scodix1200™ Digital Enhancement Press Deployed In US with HP Financing
Printing ≫ Digital Printing 01/12 2012 17:40
Greensboro, NC -- January 11, 2012 -- A Scodix1200™ Digital Press is now being deployed for the first time by AccuLink, a leading US print service provider, adding the innovative Scodix SENSE ™ printing experience to its offering of services. Financing for the digital press was made available by Hewlett-Packard Financial Services Company (HPFS), the leasing and lifecycle asset management subsidiary of Hewlett-Packard Company (HP).｡｡» Read More
Keynotes Focus on the Future at the 2012 TAGA Conference
Printing 01/12 2012 17:36
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, January 11, 2012--The Technical Association of the Graphic Arts (TAGA) is excited to announce that the four keynotes for the 64th Annual Technical Conference are Marc Olin, senior vice president and general manager of EFI, Steve Simske, director and chief technologist, Hewlett-Packard Labs Inc., Patrice J. Mangin, professor, chemical engineering, University of Quebec in Trois-Rivières, and Mike Puyot, president, Memjet Wide Format Inc. The keynotes will discuss the future of the industry, security, the pulp, paper, and forest product industries and inkjet technologies at the TAGA Technical Conference, March 18–21, 2012, at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville-Riverfront Hotel, in Jacksonville, FL.｡｡» Read More
Metso to supply complete tissue machine for Fabrica De Papel San Francisco in Mexico
Paper 01/12 2012 12:20
Metso will supply a complete tissue machine for Fabrica De Papel San Francisco S.A. de C.V., in Mexicali, Mexico. The tissue production line will start up in the second quarter of 2013. The value of the order will not be disclosed. This kind of production line is typically valued at EUR 10-15 million depending on capacity and scope of delivery.｡｡» Read More
Labelexpo Europe 2013 Dates Announced
Printing ≫ Label 01/12 2012 12:12
Labelexpo Europe 2013 is set to return to Brussels Expo in Belgium between 24-27 September. Now in its 32nd year, the biennial fair is widely regarded as the label industry's flagship event and is again supported by FINAT.｡｡» Read More
Innovation and Environmental Protection:Two Trumps of the 5th LUXE PACK SHANGHAI
Packaging 01/11 2012 18:07
Following the over-20-year two international theme concepts – innovation and environmental protection – highly praised by LUXE PACK MONACO and LUXE PACK NEW YORK in consistent, in the 5th LUXE PACK SHANGHAI held on March 28-29, 2012, the organizer will present the state-of-the-art and unique packaging ideas and deduce a visual gluttonous feast of packaging industry to build the sole green environmental protection festival together with LUXE PACK MONACO and LUXE PACK NEW YORK in the whole global!｡｡» Read More
Toray Buys Remaining Shares in French Carbon Fiber Manufacturing and Sales Subsidiary
Company Information , Materials 01/11 2012 12:38
Toray Industries, Inc. (headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO : Akihiro Nikkaku; hereinafter referred to as ｡ﾈToray｡ﾉ) today announced that it purchased the remaining shares in Société des Fibres｡｡de Carbone S.A. (｡ﾈSOFICAR｡ﾉ), a subsidiary engaged in manufacturing and sales of carbon fibers in France, in which Toray held a 70% stake, from Arkema, the French business partner with a 30% stake in SOFICAR and made it into a wholly owned subsidiary. Along with the purchase of the remaining stake, Toray is renaming SOFICAR as Toray Carbon Fibers Europe S.A. (hereinafter referred to as ｡ﾈCFE｡ﾉ) in order to show its strong commitment to European customers and end-users as the Toray group company.｡｡» Read More