Platinum Sponsors
Advanced Print Technologies
Advanced Print Technologies, LLC (APT) was formed in July of 2003 leveraging the industry experience of the founding partners with extensive backgrounds in offset printing and related pre-press, bindery and finishing equipment. Ownership is comprised of individuals who have owned and operated large printing operations and sold sheetfed and web offset presses internationally for some of the premier manufacturers in the world.
APT has invested heavily in the folding carton, die-cutting and foil stamping market. We are now recognized as the premier source in North America for quality second-hand Bobst folding carton and stamping equipment.This experience and diversity allows APT to provide cost-effective solutions in today’s competitive print environments. Additionally, through a strategic alliance with Thomas Industries, a premier industrial auctioneer, we are the leading machinery appraiser and printing plant liquidator in North America. Let us put our knowledge and sourcing capability to work for you. For more information, visit aptpressdirect.com.
Baldwin Technology
Baldwin Technology Company Inc. is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of process-automation equipment and related consumables for the printing, packaging, and other industrial sectors. With over 100 years of experience in serving the printing industry, Baldwin Technology is dedicated to providing innovative and reliable solutions that improve efficiency and quality across all stages of the printing process.
The company's product portfolio includes renowned LED-UV curing solutions by AMS Spectral UV, high-performance UV lamps from Primarc, and efficient PREPAC cleaning cloth. By offering these cutting-edge technologies, Baldwin Technology helps businesses reduce operating costs, enhance environmental efficiency, and achieve a superior printing output.
In addition to its extensive range of products, Baldwin Technology is committed to offering exceptional customer service and technical support, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance of their solutions in various applications. To learn more about how Baldwin Technology has been shaping the future of the printing industry for more than a century, visit www.baldwintech.com.
Eagle Systems
Eagle Systems, known as “The Foil Experts,” has been the leader in the design and manufacturing of retrofit Hot Foil stamping equipment for over 25 years. It’s Eagle Systems® equipment has dominated the hot foil market with hundreds of installations worldwide. Michael King, Owner of Eagle Systems, has applied his decades of specialization in foil enhancement equipment to the development of the only fully automatic Eagle Cold Foil System for sheet-fed offset presses.
All R&D, manufacturing and production of Eagle Systems’ machinery is performed at our headquarters in Ocean, NJ where our dedicated team of design engineers use state-of-the-art A-Synchronous 3D design systems with electronic simulation to ensure Z-D (zero defects) at the design stage and have a fully functioning design even before any machine is made.
Eagle Systems created- “FoilCURE,” “Cold Foil on Uncoated stock,” “FoilSYNC Foil Savings” and our latest “The Golden Eagle.” Let us provide you with a demonstration. For additional information please visit us at www.thefoilexperts.com or call (732) 226-2111 ext. 117.
GEW
GEW is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of UV LED curing systems for the sheetfed offset printing market. GEW UV curing systems are available for new machinery but can also be retrofitted to all major OEM presses. Additionally, GEW are RMGT’s global factory-fitted UV curing solution on sheetfed offset machinery.
GEW has offices in the USA, UK and Germany, and these offices are ably supported by a global network of distributors who provide sales, service and spare parts support around the world. GEW also offers remote technical support to all customers through its unique Remote Monitoring System. This is an IoT technology included as standard with every GEW sheetfed system installation, and is Industry 4.0 approved. Through Remote Monitoring, all systems are continuously monitored to ensure they are operating at peak efficiency, 24/7/365. This also enables GEW to provide the fastest and most precise service response in the industry.
For more on how GEW supports the sheetfed offset printing industry, visit https://www.gewuv.com/uv-curing-applications/sheetfed-offset-printing
Huber Group
The hubergroup is an international holding group comprising of 40 companies, spread across the Globe. It is a global printing ink manufacturer that also offers printing varnishes, coatings, dampening solutions, additives and printing auxiliaries.
Today through more than 150 branch offices, sales offices, distribution warehouses and representatives worldwide it delivers high quality printing ink solutions, often tailor made, to clients with diverse and demanding needs. This unique and unrivaled ability is backed and supported by a comprehensive, highly experienced specialist team of more than 3,600 employees - all directly contributing to a production capacity of over 340,000 tons of products per year.
A privately held company for over 250 years, with the founding family still involved, the hubergroup, is driven by its motto: “Providing today’s printer with tomorrow’s solutions.” Through intensive research and development, they continue to be a market leader in offset and packaging inks. Today, prestigious printing houses around the world acknowledge hubergroup’s innovative ink making skills and recommend their inks for superior quality, performance and consistency.
Quality at the hubergroup is not just simply a mindset. It is a belief which is embraced by every single team member’s daily thoughts and actions, an attitude which has stemmed from a constant endeavor to deliver to customers the best and the most innovative solutions.For additional information, please visit www.hubergroup.com.
INX International Ink Co.
Headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois INX is the third largest producer of ink in North America and a global supplier as part of Sakata INX worldwide operations. We are an industry leader offering a full line of ink & coating solutions technology for packaging, commercial, and digital print applications. Our product solutions focus on metal decorating, flexographic, gravure, web offset, lamination, corrugated, sheetfed, inkjet and UV/EB inks and coatings. We are dedicated to our customers, employees, the graphic arts industry and society. For more information please visit www.inxinternational.com.
KOMORI
Komori Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of innovative printing solutions, specializing in the design and production of high-quality sheetfed, web, and digital offset printing presses. With a strong presence in the Americas through Komori America, the company is dedicated to providing advanced and reliable solutions that cater to the diverse needs of the printing and packaging industries.
Komori's product portfolio includes a wide range of printing presses, such as the Lithrone series for sheetfed offset printing, the System series for web offset printing, and the Impremia series for digital printing. These cutting-edge technologies offer businesses enhanced efficiency, quality, and flexibility to meet the evolving demands of the market. For more information visit the company's web site at www.komori-america.us.
koenig & bauer
Koenig & Bauer US/CA is located in Dallas, Texas and a member of the Koenig & Bauer Group, which was established 200 years ago in Würzburg, Germany. Koenig & Bauer’s claim, “We’re on it.” gets to the heart of Koenig & Bauer’s values and competencies for all target groups. The group's product range is the broadest in the industry; its portfolio includes sheetfed offset presses in all format classes, post press die-cutters, folder gluers, inkjet presses and systems, flexographic presses, commercial and newspaper web presses, corrugated presses, special presses for banknotes, securities, metal-decorating, smart cards, glass and plastic decorating. For more information visit the company's web site at www.koenig-bauer.com.
MKM
Established in 1989 and located in Newington, CT, MKM Importers is a leading distributor of high-quality printing and packaging supplies, as well as a recognized global provider of pre-owned printing equipment, specializing in large format and post-press packaging equipment. With over 30 years of experience, the company has successfully delivered high-value remarketed printing presses to businesses in the graphic arts industry.
MKM Importers offers a wide range of products, including cutting blades, slitting knives, anilox rolls, doctor blades, machine parts, and second hand sheet-fed equipment. Their experienced staff is capable of handling the most complex turnkey installations while remaining cost-conscious for the benefit of their customers. With hundreds of successful installations across various applications, MKM Importers has established itself as a trusted source for used sheet-fed equipment and post-press packaging needs.
In addition to their extensive product catalog and equipment offerings, MKM Importers provides exceptional customer service and technical support, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance for their clients. Committed to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, MKM Importers strives to support businesses in the printing and packaging industries with the essential supplies, equipment, and services needed for efficient and high-quality operations. For more information visit mkmimporters.com.
BASIC Sponsors
ACTEGA
ACTEGA North America is a leading manufacturer of specialty UV coatings, aqueous coatings and fountain solutions for the graphic arts industry and one of the largest suppliers of coatings in North America. Our Ultra Sheen UV coatings are designed with a variety of viscosities, cure packages and flexibilities to satisfy the everyday and specialized requirements of both printers and trade coaters. ACTEGA North America's UV coating product lines include UV gloss, satin and matte coatings, roller and blanket coatings, web offset coatings, coatings for digital inks, in-line coatings for hybrid inks, cylinder screen coatings, flexo coatings, ink train coatings and special effect coatings and varnishes. Our UV coatings provide superior cure speed, exceptional adhesion and flexibility, and environmentally friendly zero VOC technology. The combination of our high quality products and superior technical support provides the best total cost solution for our customers. For additional information, please visit www.actega.com/northamerica.html.
BENFORD UV
Benford UV is a leading manufacturer of UV curing systems used in the printing industry. Benford offer a full range of UV products, including our Supasun LED UV system, ECO UV low energy system, as well as conventional UV products. Our focus is on a product that is ultra-reliable, easy to use and requires very little maintenance. We are chosen by printers for their new presses and we are also experts at retrofitting to used machines. We believe that the excellence of our products speaks for themselves and that our happy customers are our best advertisement. Just ask any of our customers and we can guarantee that they recommend us. For additional information, please visit www.benforduv.com.
BREIT TECHNOLOGIES
Breit Technologies is a leading global provider of specialized coating solutions for a diverse range of industries, including printing, packaging, and electronics. Headquartered in the United States, the company is dedicated to offering innovative and high-quality products that enhance the visual appeal and functionality of various materials.
Breit Technologies' product portfolio includes Cast and Cure™, a unique decorative coating process that creates holographic and other dimensional patterns on printed materials. This environmentally friendly process is applicable to a variety of substrates, including paper, film, and foil, and can be used for packaging, labels, and other printed materials. The Cast and Cure™ technology not only adds value to the final product through its visual impact but also provides additional benefits such as brand protection and product authentication. Breit Technologies also offers a range of supporting products, such as UV casting films, UV coatings, and coating equipment, to ensure seamless implementation and optimal results.
With a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, Breit Technologies aims to provide advanced coating solutions that elevate the aesthetics, functionality, and value of their clients' products in various industries. For more information visit breit-tech.com.
Coatings and Adhesives Corporation
Coatings and Adhesives Corporation, known throughout the industry as C&A, offers a complete line of UV, HUV and LED coatings. Our products are formulated for use with in-line and off-line application equipment, providing coatings to the commercial, packaging, multi wall bag, flexo, gravure, web offset, screen and digital markets. Product line offerings include high gloss, satin and matte finishes. Coatings are available for high adhesion, flexible and low migration/low odor requirements while meeting decorative and functional requirements. We custom formulate special effect coatings for raised image, texture, pearlescent, glitter, color shift, ink train coatings, strike thru contrast and reticulation texture effect conventional and UV cure varnishes used with spot coatings to create dramatic effects while minimizing the printing cycle and cost of production. To learn more, visit us at www.cacoatings.com.
Harris & Bruno
Harris & Bruno International has been providing printing and coating solutions to the printing community for more than 60 years. The Harris & Bruno LithoCoat™ system is the preferred chamber/anilox/circulation system for tower coaters throughout the world. Harris & Bruno leads the industry in quality, service, and value. Options such as heating, chilling, mixing, viscosity control, and anti-foam devices are available to suit any tower coater application. With offices in America, Europe and Asia, and with expert engineers on site with know-how in all your printing and anilox needs, we provide superior global sales, service and support. Not only do we supply hardware for tower coater applications, but we have the technical staff to help you achieve breakthrough results on any coating application. We can work with your staff and co-suppliers to define all process variables with specialty coating jobs. We also recently added the capability to manufacture anilox rolls in house. This includes base cores, plasma coating, and laser engraving. Our staff can evaluate your application and immediately produce a roll to your specific needs. We can also evaluate existing rolls with our ASAP diagnostic program. These areas of expertise translate into value for our customers! Please visit www.harris-bruno.com for more information.
ITW SHINEMARK
ITW ShineMark is a global manufacturer of sustainable metallized and holographic transfer products, allowing a broad range of packaging and label applications. ShineMark is a turnkey supplier with a range of capabilities for both offset and flexo applications including Hot & Cold metallized films, recyclable metallized transfer substrates and MetPet laminations. Our in-house design consultancy works with Printers and Brands to ensure effective and efficient differentiation. Proud to manufacture in the United States, with additional facilities in Canada, Europe, Korea, and China, we offer a secure and redundant global supply. A company of Illinois Tool Works Inc. Learn more at www.ITWShineMark.com.
K LASER
K Laser is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of holographic and specialty films, foils, and laminates for a wide range of industries, including printing, packaging, and security. With headquarters in the United States and multiple facilities across the world, the company is committed to delivering high-quality, innovative, and sustainable products to its customers.
K Laser's product range includes cold foil, hot stamping foil, digital foils, and holographic films. These products cater to various applications, such as packaging, labels, and promotional materials, providing an enhanced visual appeal, brand protection, and security features. The company focuses on continuous innovation and works closely with its clients to develop customized solutions for their specific needs.
In addition to its extensive product line, K Laser is dedicated to offering comprehensive technical support and customer service to ensure successful implementation and usage of its products in various applications. With a strong emphasis on quality, innovation, and sustainability, K Laser aims to provide advanced and reliable solutions for businesses operating in the printing, packaging, and security industries. For more information please visit klaser-usa.com.
LITHEC
Lithec is a leading provider of advanced inline color control and inspection systems for the printing, packaging and graphic communications industries. Engineered in Germany, Lithec systems are installed on Heidelberg, Koenig & Bauer, Komori, Manroland, and RMGT offset presses in more than 1,500 commercial, packaging, web and metal print plants around the world. The company is committed to offering innovative and reliable solutions that help businesses optimize their printing processes, improve quality, and reduce waste.
The company's product portfolio includes advanced color measurement and control systems, such as the LithoFlash Inline and LithoCheck systems, which are designed for various printing technologies, including offset, flexographic, and digital printing. These systems enable real-time color monitoring and control, ensuring consistent and accurate color reproduction throughout the printing process. In addition, Lithec USA offers inspection systems that help detect and prevent defects, such as the LithoInspect and LithoCam systems.
Lithec's solutions are designed to seamlessly integrate with existing printing equipment, providing a comprehensive approach to quality assurance and process optimization. By offering these advanced technologies, Lithec USA helps printing companies achieve greater efficiency, reduce waste, and maintain a high level of quality in their printed products. For more information visit lithecusa.com.
SPM STEUER
SPM Steuer is a German company specialized in designing and manufacturing high-precision CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines and automation solutions for various industries. For the printing industry, SPM Steuer offers specialized machines and solutions, particularly in the area of hot foil stamping and embossing. They provide a range of high-precision hot foil stamping machines designed for various applications, including flat and round objects. These machines are capable of handling different materials like paper, cardboard, plastic, and textiles. The foil stamping machines are designed for accurate and efficient foil transfer, which is essential for high-quality printing and packaging products.
In addition to their hot foil stamping machines, SPM Steuer also offers automation solutions that cater to the printing industry's needs. These solutions can help streamline production processes and improve efficiency in handling, loading, and other aspects of the printing workflow.
By providing these specialized machines and automation solutions, SPM Steuer helps printing companies enhance their product quality, reduce production time, and achieve a higher level of precision and efficiency in their operations. For more information please visit www.spmsteuer.com/en.
Toyo Ink
Toyo Ink America is a leader in Print Innovation. Supplying high quality, value-added ink products to the commercial and packaging print markets is the pride of Toyo. We are a technology company and invest in research and development for the advancement of the printing industry and our customers. Toyo is an originator and innovator of today’s modern UV and LED ink systems! Toyo introduced LED inks at Drupa in 2008 and HUV at Graph Expo in 2010. Our inks deliver leading edge press performance and amazing visual impact. Combining the best properties of offset inks and UV curing enhances productivity and ensures customer satisfaction.
In addition, Toyo Ink has developed a unique network of distributors, pressroom specialists and sales/support experts to provide topflight support. Combined with our local manufacturing, research and digitized color-matching capabilities, our commitment to quality and customer service is as vibrant and reliable as the very color materials we craft. For more information, please visit www.toyoink.com.
Zeller+Gmelin Corporation
Zeller+Gmelin, a pioneer in UV Printing Inks since 1970, continues to be the benchmark for performance and consistency in all segments of the Graphic Arts Industry. Specializing exclusively in energy curing products, the Company is the largest solely UV Ink Manufacturer in the World, producing specialty inks and products for Sheetfed, Web, Flexo and Dry Offset applications. Zeller+Gmelin is particularly renowned for enhancing throughput, reducing waste and providing innovative solutions for the unique problems and creative concepts required for the energy curing market. Product lines include Uvalux® Web, Curemaster® Sheetfed, Nuvaflex® Flexo and Color Magic® Dry Offset inks. Zeller+Gmelin’s commitment to service includes operations in over twenty countries worldwide with ten branches in the USA and Canada, strategically situated to provide service and support to all UV printers - no matter what their particular energy curing needs may be. For more information visit, www.zeller-gmelin.com.