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Flexography | North America

APR supports EMP with range of flexo needs

EMP purchased an Esko CDI 2530 Spark with HD Flexo and received bundled pricing for a range of MacDermid products.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.12.21

Flexography | Prepress | Prepress Equipment

APR appointed US distributor for Camis

The plate mounting equipment manufacturer recently unveiled its SleeveMASTERAuto, which is now available through APR.

Steve Katz 03.29.21

Flexo Supplies | Flexography | North America | Prepress Supplies

LMI Packaging enjoys successful partnership with APR

By teaming with APR, LMI will have access to MacDermid's wide range of flexo plates.

Online Exclusives03.16.21

Flexography | North America

APR, Fathom Optics ink technical support agreement

Fathom Optics delivers a software platform that brings printed 3D and motion graphics to packaging without requiring specialty inks or substrates.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 02.08.21

Sustainability

UPM Raflatac achieves APR Critical Guidance recognition

The Critical Guidance recognition means UPM Raflatac's label materials are proven to be compatible with standard HDPE container recycling practices.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 01.28.21

APR, SpotOn! launch new color management platform

SpotOn Color combines all of the popular features of SpotOn! Flexo software with new solutions for job management, production setup and more.

L&NW Staff 01.21.21

North America | Substrates | Sustainability

Avery Dennison receives APR recognition

The company's MDO and PE films have been recognized to comply with the APR's Critical Guidance for HDPE recycling.

L&NW Staff 01.12.21

APR sponsors new training tool from Sonoco Institute

STRIPE was initially developed as a virtual reality tool for print training and recruitment in 2018.

L&NW Staff 12.21.20

Flexo Supplies | Flexography | North America | Pressroom Supplies

APR launches Plateroom Process Control video series

The 12-part video series is offered complimentary and each of the segments runs approximately five minutes long.

L&NW Staff 11.10.20

Sustainability

APR recognizes new technologies during Member Meeting

Avery Dennison, Mactac and Multi-Plastics are among those that have received APR Critical Guidance Recognition.

L&NW Staff 11.05.20

Substrates | Sustainability

APR recognizes Mactac adhesive

PUREfloat has been designed specifically for applications where labels applied to PET containers can be washed off cleanly for better recyclability.

L&NW Staff 09.09.20

North America | Sustainability

APR issues new sustainability guidelines

The PE Film Critical Guidance Test Protocol serves as an addition to The APR Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability.

L&NW Staff 08.27.20

Substrates | Sustainability

Avery Dennison films certified under APR Guidance

The substrate supplier's Clear BOPP film portfolio is the first to pass APR testing under the Critical Guidance Protocol for HDPE recycling.

L&NW Staff 07.29.20

North America | Substrates | Sustainability

Green Bay Packaging honored by APR

The recognized label materials are part of Green Bay Packaging’s GreenCycle product line.

L&NW Staff 07.13.20

North America

APR adds industry veteran Doug Bartlett

He will oversee business development in the Northeast US.

L&NW Staff 07.02.20

North America | Substrates | Sustainability

Avery Dennison ‘Intent’ on meeting sustainability goals

Enhanced product portfolios, including ClearIntent, have been designed to positively impact the environment.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.24.20

drupa postponed to April 2021

Messe Düsseldorf, organizer of the print industry's largest event, is following the recommendation of the crisis management team of the German government.

03.13.20

Flexography | North America

APR and Omet hosting joint seminar

Flexo Fundamentals has been rescheduled for May 12-13, 2020, due to concerns about COVID-19 (coronavirus).

02.25.20

North America | Substrates | Sustainability

Klear Plastic Ventures receives recognition from APR

KPV was honored for FENC TopGreen film at the recent APR Annual Meeting in Nashville, TN, USA.

02.20.20

Flexography | North America

APR hosting one-day Flexo Troubleshooting workshop

The event will take place on February 25 at APR's Glendale Heights, IL, USA Technology Center and headquarters.

02.07.20

Sustainable Substrates

Suppliers are developing new products to positively impact the environment.

Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 01.31.20

Beer Labels

Bold designs and digital printing have this market segment buzzing.

Steve Katz, Editor 01.31.20

North America

APR installs 50th SupplySentry RFID system

Südpack has turned to the RFID system to help with the monitoring of frequently used consumables.

01.24.20

Flexo Supplies | Flexography | North America

Craftsman Label improves quality with MacDermid and APR

Craftsman Label projects to save more than $80,000 over the course of a year by switching to MacDermid LUX ITP plate technology.

01.09.20

Digital Printing Update

Suppliers are answering demand with greater resources for high quality, customization and variable data.

Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 11.15.19

North America

FLAG celebrates 10 years at Annual Meeting

Flexo Label Advantage Group welcomed 105 attendees to Rochester, NY, USA, for its largest event to date.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 10.21.19

Substrates | Sustainability

UPM Raflatac develops wash-off labeling materials

The materials provide a way to increase the recyclability of PET and reuse of glass packaging.

10.02.19

Flexography | North America

APR and SpotOn! release new Flexo Pressroom software

The new SpotOn! Flexo upgrade is free to all current software users with a Software Support & Maintenance Agreement (SSMA) in place.

09.11.19

Flexo Plates

Flat-top dots and advances in platemaking have enhanced flexo printing.

Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 09.06.19

Flexo Supplies | Flexography | North America

APR Technical Summit tackles screening

Esko’s XPS Crystal and Hamillroad Software’s Bellissima DMS were technologies highlighted during the event.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 08.21.19

Flexo Supplies | Flexography | North America

APR Technical Summit

APR welcomed attendees to Glendale Heights, IL, for a day of learning and networking.

Slideshows08.21.19

North America

APR Technical Summit & "Learn and Lunch"

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07.17.19

Flexography | North America

APR hosting Technical Summit

The event will include expert presentations by Esko, MacDermid, Harper, Apex and Siegwerk.

07.17.19

North America

APR Flexo Troubleshooting Regional Workshop

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07.14.19

North America

APR Flexo Troubleshooting Regional Workshop

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07.14.19

North America

APR Flexo Troubleshooting Regional Workshop

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07.14.19

Flexography | North America

APR announces new locations for Flexo Troubleshooting Regional Workshop

APR will present tools essential for process control in prepress, platemaking, the ink room and the pressroom.

07.14.19

FTA honors flexo’s best in New Orleans

During FTA’s Awards Banquet, APR president and CEO Dave Nieman was inducted as the 57th member of the association’s Hall of Fame.

Steve Katz, Editor 07.10.19

Flexo Supplies | Flexography | North America | Prepress | Prepress Supplies

EskoWorld panel explores latest trends in flexo

The next-generation workforce, competing with digital and sustainability highlighted the in-depth discussion.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 07.01.19

Jim DeFife honored with Label Industry Global Achievement Award

The VP of Pressure Sensitive Materials for Multi-Color Corporation has been a driving force in the industry for almost 40 years.

06.18.19

Flexo Presses | Flexography | Prepress | Prepress Equipment

APR to hold Flexo Troubleshooting workshop in Texas

The May 22 event will explore detailed troubleshooting techniques for prepress, plates, pressroom, inks and color.

05.10.19

Flexography | North America

Dave Nieman inducted into FTA Hall of Fame

Currently the president/CEO of All Printing Resources (APR), Nieman has been involved with FTA for more than 30 years.

05.06.19

Garbage patch gyres

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Calvin Frost 04.05.19

North America

TLMI announces new judges for Annual Label Awards Competition

The five new judges join an existing nine-member panel representing companies across industry supplier categories.

04.03.19

North America | Sustainability

APR announces Recycling Demand Champion companies

Fourteen new companies, including Avery Dennison, have committed to expand market demand for recycled resins and improves plastic recycling in North America.

03.14.19

Flexography