APR, working diligently with key suppliers and key customers has developed a press-specific doctor blade program. This program, quite simply puts the correct doctor blade in the convertor's hands at the best price. This program covers W & H and Uteco presses and all others utilizing 1.375" blade widths as well as PCMC and Bobst … Read More...
“My press runs continue to get SHORTER!” “I need to create and produce things FASTER!” Wait, was that an echo? Does this sound like something you are saying or hearing more and more? The pressures of short runs and faster turnarounds have many converters looking to move prepress in-house. But then maybe you begin to … Read More...
APR will have two team members participating in the sessions at this year's FTA Forum 2018, May 6-9. Richard Black is one of the speakers in the First in Motion session on Tuesday. Catherine Haynes will be co-chairing and speaking in the Troubleshooting Survival Guide on Wednesday. Both of these sessions hit on key areas of concern or “pains” … Read More...
Just when you thought you were up on the latest digital print marketing phrases here comes Micro Run? In Flexo and every other print process, the word RUSH has been so overused that it basically means nothing these days since every job is a RUSH. Rather than figuring out a new term for RUSH, like … Read More...
Are you new to the Flexo industry or getting into new markets? Is this your first time diving into CMYK or ECG printing? Perhaps you have specific project or expectations focused on improving production efficiencies, decreasing waste and growing your business. If so, APR will be hosting several Events in 2018 meant just for you! … Read More...
Are the doctor blades currently being used in your presses the right blades? I would agree that’s a very broad question. Clarifying further, do the blades fit your process? Your life expectancy? Your pricing strategy? Your safety concerns? From the most cost effective to higher priced, short life to long life and the safest. All … Read More...
2018 is here - what's your resolution? Plate imaging resolution is more important now than ever. With flat top plate technologies advancing to hold extremely fine detail, adding HD imaging capabilities to your platemaking can greatly boost print quality. The Details - Highlights and Fine Type Highlights and fine type are two classic problem areas … Read More...
PrimeBlade 900 Nano PrimeBlade® Sweden, along with their partners, have developed a Nano technology to treat and produce different steel qualities, allowing them to optimize the properties and performance of the steel. The 900 Nano Series doctor blades are produced with the latest Nano technology without ceramic or nickel coatings being used today in long … Read More...
Make the most of your supplies! As all printers know, flexographic printing requires much more than ink, paper, and presses. Simply keeping track of the quantity and variety of supplies needed for a typical flexo shop can be overwhelming. You may ask yourself: How do can I make the right supply choice for my process? … Read More...
APR recently commissioned LPC, INC. to conduct an intensive market survey of Narrow Web Flexible Packaging printers. The survey intent was to identify production parameters, identify pain points associated with printing flexible packaging and to gauge annual growth for the Narrow Web Flexible Packaging sector. APR held a Narrow Web Flexible Packaging Summit where the … Read More...