Supplier News - June 2011

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.—The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) has selected MacDermid's LUX plate processing technology and Mark Andy's Performance Series flexo presses as recipients of its 2011 Technical Innovation Award. The award recognizes companies "who seek ways to further refine and advance the flexographic print process and who bring significant contributions to the industry."

MacDermid's LUX platemaking process produces flat-top dots on flexo printing plates, thereby enabling printers to improve their print quality and consistency. The process is designed for easy integration into existing platemaking workflows.

"MacDermid has a long history of providing innovative solutions coupled with unrivaled service, and to be recognized by such a well-respected industry association speaks to the quality, efficiency, and consistency that we've been able to deliver to our customers with LUX," says Scot Benson, VP/GM of MacDermid Printing Solutions.

Mark Andy's Performance Series was introduced in 2009 and includes three models. Since its introduction, more than 70 have been sold worldwide.

"We are proud of the impact the Performance Series has made on the industry," states Paul Brauss, Mark Andy president. "Mark Andy continues to search for ways to supersede our customers' expectations and the Performance Series has done just that."

Simco-Ion: New Corporate Identity

HATFIELD, Pa.—Simco Industrial, an international provider of electrostatic solutions, is celebrating its 75th anniversary. This milestone serves as the perfect backdrop for the company's aggressive business agenda for 2011. That agenda involves a push on new product development, a continued dedication to application support, and the introduction of a new corporate identity.

The new corporate identity, Simco-Ion, comes on the heels of Simco's acquisition of Ion Systems, including Ion Industrial, its industrial applications unit specializing in electrostatic solutions for the converting, printing, packaging, and plastic markets. According to Simco-Ion management, the company has now integrated these two diversified product lines into a single, expanded worldwide solutions offering.

The company's customer support team worldwide has also increased, states Jay Perry, Simco-Ion's U.S. industrial business unit manager. "This growth gives Simco-Ion an even greater opportunity to study electrostatic problems across even more applications. This real-world insight gives us a significant advantage in developing highly successful solutions tailored to specific customers needs," he adds.

LVS, Keller Crescent Partner for Quality