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  • NEWW Packaging & Display Testimonial | Watch Now!

    NEWW Packaging & Display Testimonial | Watch Now!

    “It lasts just as long if not longer than a ceramic tip steel blade.”
    – Steve MacDonald, Pressroom Manager, NEWW Packaging & Display

    What if upgrading a single component could revolutionize your flexographic printing operations? That’s exactly what NEWW Packaging & Display experienced when they switched to TruPoint Edge doctor blades on their KOLBUS Group GmbH press. As a corrugated shop with nearly two centuries of history, they trust TruPoint Edge to deliver unmatched durability and performance on their flexographic machines. Hear directly from Ben Urquhart, Sales Manager, and Steve MacDonald, Plant Manager to discover the incredible results they’ve achieved!

  • Allied Printing Testimonial | Watch Video

    Allied Printing Testimonial | Watch Video

    Discover why the TruPoint EDGE doctor blade is the go-to choice for pressroom supervisors like Gerry Dugan of Allied Printing. In this video, Gerry shares his experience with the TruPoint EDGE, highlighting its unique features and benefits for enhancing print quality, efficiency, and safety in the pressroom.

    Learn how TruPoint EDGE outperforms traditional doctor blades and why it’s the preferred option for leading printing companies. Whether you’re a pressroom supervisor or looking to improve your printing processes, this video is packed with valuable insights.

    Watch now and see how TruPoint EDGE can transform your operations!

  • Allied Printing Chooses TruPoint

    Allied Printing Chooses TruPoint

    About Allied Printing Services, Inc.

    Housing the largest bindery/finishing area in New England, Allied Printing Services operates from a state-of-the-art single-point-of-manufacturing facility.TruPoint Edge Doctor Blade With robust sheetfed, web, and digital pressrooms, they are equipped to handle a wide range of printing requirements with precision and efficiency.

    Navigating High-Speed Demands

    Gerry Dugan serves as the Pressroom Supervisor at Allied Printing Services, overseeing the management of the sheetfed pressroom. With operations running continuously across three shifts, the multi-use pressroom is a hub of activity. Employing over 450 dedicated professionals, Gerry recently evaluated doctor blades for his pressroom. His primary focus was to find a blade capable of withstanding high speeds and high volume anilox rolls (95 BCM) at 20K sheets per hour without premature wear. One of the key criteria he considered was the ability to keep the press running, avoiding stops to change blades due to wear.

    Minimizing Downtime & Maintenance

    After years of using steel doctor blades, Dugan opted to explore a plastic alternative and was extremely impressed with TruPoint EDGE. Unlike the frequent blade changes required with steel blades, TruPoint EDGE lasts up to 4-5 weeks. With minimal wear and tear, the blade offers reduced maintenance and eliminates the necessity to clean behind the doctor blade. Gerry Dugan said, “These blades ensure consistent and even coating distribution on every job.”

    Innovative Blades for Superior Efficiency and Quality

    Today, Allied Printing uses TruPoint Edge exclusively on all coating stations. Dugan’s been particularly impressed with the blade’s durability, stating, “With TruPoint EDGE, I no longer constantly change blades or stop the press to make adjustments and clean behind the blade. TruPoint is now the only doctor blade I use across all my coating applications,” said Dugan. He highly values Flexo Concepts’ for their exception quality and personalized service, finding peace of mind in the safety features that safeguard his team from potential cuts or injuries when handling TruPoint.

  • Flexo Concepts Unveils Revamped FC Marketplace!

    Flexo Concepts Unveils Revamped FC Marketplace!

    The global doctor blade market leader continues to prioritize it’s customers with a new FC Marketplace online experience.

    Launched initially in 2022, the revamped platform exemplifies the brand’s dedication to continually enhancing the online shopping experience for its customers.

    Key Features of the Redesigned FC Marketplace:

    • Optimized Speed and Performance: The redesigned FC Marketplace prioritizes speed and performance, ensuring customers can navigate, search for products, and complete transactions more efficiently than ever before.
    • Intuitive and Streamlined Layout: The platform offers an enhanced, user-friendly interface, making it effortless for customers to find and purchase the doctor blades they need.
    • Personalized Product Recommendations: Using advanced algorithms, FC Marketplace provides tailored product recommendations to help customers discover new TruPoint products that align with their specific requirements.
    • Advanced Tracking and Notifications: Customers can now enjoy real-time tracking of their orders through production, with detailed status updates and estimated time of arrival notifications.
    • Simplified Checkout Process: The redesigned platform features an improved pricing calculator, allowing customers to generate quotes for doctor blade materials quickly and accurately, eliminating the need for manual inquiries or communications with customer service.

    A Commitment to Innovation and Customer Experiences

    “When you do business with Flexo Concepts, we want you to know that our restless pursuit of perfection doesn’t stop at our product quality, and our focus on innovation goes beyond our exciting new products.” said Phil Ryan, VP of Operations & Technology. “We pursue that perfection in every single interaction you have with us; whether on the phone, chat or email, or today, with our newest version of FC Marketplace.”

    For more information about TruPoint doctor blades or to start shopping on the redesigned FC Marketplace, visit Flexo Concepts Marketplace.

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  • Doctor Blade Metering: The What and How of Ink Metering

    Doctor Blade Metering: The What and How of Ink Metering

    Tony Donato, author of “Doctor Blade Metering: The What and How of Ink Metering” (2014), brought a blend of mechanical engineering and business expertise to the printing industry, that still resonates today. With degrees from Purdue and Winthrop University, Donato has navigated roles from Application Engineer at Benton Graphics to Product Development Engineer at Harper Corporation of America, leveraging his background to contribute significantly to the field.

    Take a deep dive into doctor blade metering with Tony Donato’s presentation. Differentiate between forward and reverse doctoring, brush up on ink metering terms that can drastically affect your print quality, and understand the importance of doctor blade stiffness and thickness when it comes to metering.

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  • Flexo Concepts Double Down on Customer Success with New Customer Experience Manager

    Flexo Concepts Double Down on Customer Success with New Customer Experience Manager

    The global doctor blade market leader continues to prioritize the success of their customers with additional leadership for their Customer Experience team.

    Flexo Concepts, global manufacturer and market leader in doctor blade innovation, has announced the promotion of Joe Spritza to Customer Experience Manager. In this role, Spritza will help execute Flexo Concepts’ vision for its Customer Experience Team.

    “Having been with Flexo Concepts for more than 15 years in sales, customer experience and manufacturing roles, I’m looking forward to the opportunity to leverage all the skills I’ve developed at FC to support our customers,” said Spritza. He continued, “Helping customers find solutions to their problems and working to continuously improve their engagement with FC will be a welcome challenge. I am excited to get started.”

    In this new role, Spritza will ensure Flexo Concepts is listening to the voice of its customers and taking actions to continuously improve the company’s products and services. In addition, he hopes to strengthen existing customer relationships, reduce churn, improve engagement, and find new ways to ensure customer success.

    “Joe’s passion for people shines though in everything he does. I’m thrilled to see him advance into this new role and have him as a dedicated resource for our Customer Experience team. Given Joe’s prior experience at the company we’re certain he’ll have a positive impact,” said Phil Ryan, the company’s Service & Supply Chain Manager.

    Flexo Concepts is committed to providing more connected and memorable experiences for their customers. In addition to Spritza’s promotion, Flexo Concepts recently launched FC Marketplace, a full-service ecommerce platform which is already changing the way FC does business with its customers.

    For more information visit flexoconcepts.com or to start shopping today at marketplace.flexoconcepts.com

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  • Flexo Concepts Earns 4th Great Place to Work® Certification

    Flexo Concepts Earns 4th Great Place to Work® Certification

    Flexo Concepts employees- Great Place to Work Flexo Concepts, a global manufacturer, and market leader in doctor blade innovation is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work® for the 4th consecutive year. The prestigious award is based entirely on employees’ feedback regarding their experience working at Flexo Concepts. This year, 100% of employees said FC is a great place to work, which is 43 points higher than the average U.S. company surveyed by Great Place to Work in 2023.

    Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors that have proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention, and company-wide innovation. Great Place to Work® surveys over 100 million employees around the world each year.

    “Great Place to Work Certification™ isn’t something that comes easily – it takes ongoing dedication to the employee experience,” said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place to Work®. “It’s the only official recognition determined by employees’ real-time reports of their company culture. Earning this designation means that Flexo Concepts is one of the best companies to work for in the country.”

    “We are thrilled to be Great Place to Work-Certified™ for the fourth time. This is our most important measure of how our employees feel about the way we run the business,” said CEO, Kevin McLaughlin. “We owe our continued success to our employees, their dedication, and commitment to our core values. This is really a celebration of them, and we are grateful for the recognition.”

    In one survey question, 100% of Flexo Concepts employees agreed that “people are quick to adapt to changes needed for the organization’s success”. Driven employees, teamwork, and a relaxed, fun culture were also highly rated. Overall, employees feel genuinely appreciated at Flexo Concepts.

    “Flexo Concepts is dedicated to innovation and creating a work environment that is best-in-class – not just for a local manufacturer – but when measured against the best organizations to work for anywhere, in any industry,” said Greg Howell, company President. “We are a working example of the value that is created when you make employees and their needs a top priority of an organization.”

    To learn more about what employees say about the company’s culture visit flexoconcepts.com/about-us