BOBST, one of the world’s leading suppliers of equipment and services to packaging and label manufacturers in the folding carton, corrugated board and flexible materials industries, has announced that it has sold its 1,000th folder-gluer from its production site in India. Long-standing, Mumbai-based, folding carton specialist, Ajanta Print Arts invested in a range of BOBST converting equipment for both die-cutting and […]

C&T Channel Matrix (C&T), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of creasing matrix, is delighted to announce that Laserline Dies has switched to Pertinax Counter Sheet – Countamat – from C&T. Countamat is a high-quality durable counter material that offers cleaner cutting, longevity, and antistatic properties. It can be easily milled and has superior dimensional stability. Supplied as 1070 x […]

Investment in new die-cutting and folder-gluer machinery helps to expand both capacity and capabilities at two of its key sites amid increased specialty packaging demands. Rondo-Pak, LLC, a leading provider of folding cartons and printed components for the pharmaceutical, medical device and consumer industries, has continued to expand capacity at its primary facilities in Camden, New Jersey and San Juan, […]

Essentra Tapes has combined the benefits of easy opening and enhanced branding with its latest printed tear tapes for Tosama, a leading European provider of sanitary products. Established in 1923, Tosama now produces more than 750 million tampons a year and is the second largest manufacturer in Europe, using mostly cotton and organic cotton. Already a user of standard SupaStrip […]

ANCA is a global manufacturer of CNC machines that produce high-quality precision cutting tools. In April 2020, the Australian company joined a consortium that aims to avoid bottlenecks in invasive respiratory devices. In addition to manufacturing components for ventilators, ANCA will continue to provide production and service to global customers. The situation is critical: overall demand for ventilators is likely […]

C&T Matrix, (C&T), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of creasing matrix and accessories, has set objectives to reduce manufacturing waste by up to 40 per cent by 2022 through initiatives such as recycling selected waste streams produced during manufacture. It will do this by transforming manufacturing processes at its UK production plant and investing in new technology. As part […]

Zenith Print Group has signed an order for a second a hybrid (UV and conventional inks) Speedmaster XL 106-5+LX3, a B1 five-colour with coater. It will be delivered in January. The first press of this specification went in last year opening up new packaging and commercial work. This will be the third press in its line-up (the third is a […]

Rotometrics, the global manufacturing leader of rotary tooling, has introduced a new range of adjustable anvils called Versa-Cut. Designed with dual adjustment to give the press operator precise control of liner strike, Versa-Cut offers parallel and single-side adjustability to overcome the challenges associated with substrate inconsistencies, thinner liners, and uneven die wear. Neil Lilly, sales director of Rotometrics UK, explained: “Versa-Cut’s […]

C&T Channel Matrix has added new sizes to its steel cutting plate portfolio. C&T Channel Matrix, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of creasing matrix, has a wide stock range of steel cutting plates, stripping pins, pin holders, clamps and frames. C&T is now able to offer die makers, box makers and print finishers an extended range of stock and customised […]

XTC Matrix is C&T Channel Matrix’s best-selling matrix giving 100% consistent, cost effective creasing. One of the World’s most advanced creasing make-ready systems and one of the widest ranges available, XTC Matrix is ideal for a wide range of everyday creasing needs for solid or corrugated boards. The matrix can now be purchased exclusively in the UK from its manufacturer […]