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NEWS
Dedicated to graphics
Edge finishing in
board
action
In The Netherlands, Eska Graphic The three-layer construction of Drytac’s brand new DES-4 foam edge DES-4 Foam is designed to work
Board operates two mills producing Eskaboard with in-house produced finishing system can now be seen in with heat sensitive foam display
graphic board out of 100 per cent lining paper is essential for its action on YouTube. The machine boards, blank boards, boards directly
recovered paper 24 hours a day. This consistent quality. Until recently, eliminates the need to keep large printed on flatbed printers, and even
board is used world wide for the three-layer Eskaboard was available in stock of different colour boards, as it those with images already mounted
production of hardbound books, lever callipers from 1.4 up to and including facilitates application of Drytac PVC and laminated. This machine also suits
arch files, ring binders, puzzles, games 4.0 mm. In 2007 1.25 became and ABS edging on boards in a variety recycled/recyclable boards.
displays, showcards and luxury available with three layers. Recently, of colours including red, blue, black Described as inexpensive, durable
packaging. Eska Graphic Board introduced 1 mm and chrome. It also permits edging on and decorative, edging adds
Eska calls its product graphic board Eskaboard in a three-layer version, boards ranging from five to 45mm protection against damage and
and not solid board. Solid board is which increases stiffness of this thick, including foam and solid core- warping, granting the ability to create
used for a great variety of products, product as compared to the unlined centred display, such as Gatorfoam, professional, clean looking signs, point
mainly in the packaging industry. Eska, version. Forex, MDF, Foamex and chipboard: of purchase displays, flush mounts,
on the other hand, solely produces for For high frequency welders and file even 10mm foamcoare. retail and exhibit graphics.
the graphic segment and has tailored makers fast deliveries and flexibility
its products, service and sales and are essential. Also, they increasingly www.drytac.co.uk
marketing organisation completely to want the board cut-to-size, so they
the needs of this niche market. can focus on high frequency welding
Apart from Eskaboard, greyboard and filemaking. Therefore, Eska
for a great variety of products, Eska Graphic Board installed a completely
Graphic Board produces Eskamono: a new high tech cutting machine in the
grey board with a white liner on one Netherlands, which was developed in
side. This product is used mainly for close co-operation with the supplier.
the production of displays and luxury Now Eska can supply its customers in
packaging. the UK with cut-to-size board within
The use of in-house produced grey days.
lining paper, a good control over the Eska Graphic Board is the first
production process and the right graphic board producer who has
moisture content make Eskaboard acquired the FSC certificate for
score best on lay flat, stay flat recycled board products. Besides,
properties; Eskaboard is flat and Eskaboard and Eskamono conform to
remains flat after being converted. the Foodstuffs and Consumer Goods
Customers can be sure that all Eska Act. Also, Eska Graphic Board conforms
products will show superior to REACH legislation.
FSC for cast coated
performance on production machines, Favini has announced that its Astralux “The FSC certification is a really crucial
resulting in good quality end products. www.eskagraphicboard.com and Bindakote cast coated brands are point. Without a valid accreditation,
now FSC certified. Despite the difficult there must be questions raised about
economic situation, demand for the forestry practices of other offers.
environmentally sound papers Favini has always been proud of its
remains strong throughout the leadership role in environmental
specification chain. Not only are these improvements, be it Alga Carta, radical
brands now FSC, 20 per cent of the reductions of water consumption, ISO
electricity used at the manufacturing 14001 or being the first Italian mill to
mill is made from hydro electric power be certified FSC. We believe that the
generated on site. FSC standard is relevant to all
Both Astralux and Bindakote offer converters and brand owners who use
complete ranges from 80gsm to heavy Astralux or Bindakote because of the
folding boards. The company states value it gives to their ultimate sales
they are highly regarded as label proposition.”
papers in wet strength and standard, Both Favini mills are FSC certified
ideal for labelling, whereas the board and comply with ISO 14001 and ISO
weights give great ink drying 9001 regulations. The Rossano Veneto
performance in demanding packaging mill complies also with OHSAS 18001.
applications.
Favini’s CEO, Andrea Nappa, said: www.favini.com
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