Adhesive Applications ABG’s distributors benefit from training


so for us spending time to get everyone on the ‘same page’ is time well spent.”


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B Graphic International (ABG) has recently held two week-long training workshops for their


network of global distributors. The workshops involved some classroom time, demonstrations on ABG’s expanding portfolio of machines, as well as visits with customers to see the equipment operating in situ. A total of 48 representatives from


worldwide ABG distributors, including Australia, Peru, Chile, Brazil, Russia, Thailand, India and all over Europe, descended on the leading finishing equipment manufacturer’s Bridlington - East Yorkshire headquarters to learn more about key technical developments and product


launches, particularly new Digicon modules, and Turret Rewinders releases. “2020 is an exciting year for ABG with


many new developments and our largest ever exhibitions at Drupa, Dscoop and Labelexpo Americas,” says ABG’s Matt Burton. “Our distributors are an extended part of the ABG team and we wanted to take this opportunity in the first month of 2020 to give some in-depth training both in the classroom and, more importantly, by demonstrating our machines. “Clearly it’s vital to develop relationships with our global distributors to make them as excited about our future developments as we are. In some cases we’ve been working with our distributor partners for many years,


KEY EQUIPMENT During the week, representatives were given a comprehensive factory tour and demonstrations, followed by theory-based instruction on key ABG equipment, including their range of Vectra Turret Rewinders, the new laser digital cutting machine - Digilase 4.0, and fleyeVision, the company’s 100 per cent print inspection system. Of particular interest was JetFx, ABG’s new modular inkjet embellishment unit of the Digicon series, which can be integrated with the Digilase to get a fully digital finishing solution for self-adhesive labels. New Digicon modules, scheduled to be unveiled at Drupa Exhibition in June, provoked much interest from representatives. The modules will help increase efficiency, minimise downtime and guarantee superior results. Away from the classroom and on-site demonstrations, representatives visited two key ABG customers in the Yorkshire area, The Label Makers, and Springfield Solutions. With both businesses making substantial investments in ABG equipment, tours at both sites provided a valuable, real- time manufacturing insight. “Holding these fairly intense workshops


are crucial in not only assisting to improve revenue and expand sales penetration, they are also important in motivating our distributors. We have had some excellent feedback to-date,” concludes Burton.


abgint.com Milliken acquires Borchers New wash-off adhesive M


illiken & Company has formally acquired Borchers Group Limited, a specialty chemicals company known for its innovative high- performance coating additives and specialty catalyst solutions from


The Jordan Company. “When great teams come together, big things happen,” states Halsey Cook,


Milliken & Company president and CEO on closing the deal. “I’m excited to combine Borchers’ capabilities with Milliken’s long-term view and focus on innovation and sustainability.” “Borchers brings expertise, products and customer knowledge in the paint and coatings industry,” comments Russ Rudolph, senior vice president, Milliken’s Coating Additives Business. “Combined with Milliken’s commitment to investment in long-term sustainable innovation and specialty chemicals global reach, this acquisition will accelerate solutions for the markets and customers we serve.” As Borchers integrates into Milliken, daily operations will continue without


interruption, including relationships with existing suppliers and customers. Headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, Borchers carries a respected portfolio of


additives for the coatings, inks and adhesives markets with a comprehensive range of cobalt-free driers, dispersants, rheology modifiers, wetting agents, polymerisation catalysts and adhesion promoters.


milliken.com convertermag.com S


uccessively transforming used PET bottles into new ones is no longer a vision, but has long since become a reality. The special wash-off adhesive for labels 62Rpw, which HERMA will shortly be introducing, will allow recycling operators to produce high-purity PET pellets that do not contain any detrimental residues – no remains of paper or film labels, and no residual adhesive. Unlike downcycling or cascading, the resulting continuous cycle ranks among the most important requirements of a sustainable economy. The focus has long since been not only on PET beverage bottles, but also on detergent bottles, soap dispensers and cans for food and cosmetics.


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