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Miraclon and W&H Strengthen Partnership with FLEXCEL NX Ultra 42 Solution Installation

Miraclon has reinforced its longstanding partnership with Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) through the installation of a new FLEXCEL NX Ultra 42 Solution at the W&H Technology Center in Lengerich, Germany. The new system replaces the previously installed FLEXCEL NX Ultra 35 Solution, giving W&H a largerformat, waterprocessed platemaking solution to demonstrate a broader range of realistic customer applications and press configurations, enabling visitors to see the full potential of modern flexo in a realworld environment.

Flexo Plate Center

“At W&H, our Technology Center plays a key role in showing converters how individual technologies come together to form an efficient and industrially scalable printing solution. In close partnership with Miraclon, we integrate leading platemaking technology into our press demonstrations to set the benchmark for end-to-end flexographic system performance.” said Frederik Petzold, Director, Technical Sales, Windmöller & Hölscher. “The FLEXCEL NX Ultra 42 Solution allows for improved flexibility for wideweb printing, and the plate performance required to run highly controlled, datadriven press demonstrations. Its consistent multi-form plate surface patterning and stable ink transfer characteristics allow us to showcase our presses operating at optimal efficiency — highlighting wider process windows, faster stabilization on press, and the repeatable print quality converters expect when evaluating advanced flexo technologies.

“Our collaboration with W&H remains a powerful platform to demonstrate the realworld impact of FLEXCEL NX Technology and modern flexo,” said Grant Blewett, Chief Commercial Officer at Miraclon. “The FLEXCEL NX Ultra Solution achieves the same proven on-press performance of the FLEXCEL NX System, with the added benefits of solvent-free and VOC-free platemaking that delivers consistent ink transfer, stable onpress behavior and highly predictable results. Seeing it in action at W&H provides a compelling example of how modern flexo delivers efficiency, sustainability, and production control for converters around the world.”

To further support high quality demonstrations, W&H has also added a FlexPose 420 ECDLF exposure unit from Glunz & Jensen, equipped with a Shine LED Lamp Kit, innovated by Miraclon. The Shine LE Lamp Kit provides stable, uniform UV output for highly consistent plate exposure, eliminating variability from aging mercury lamps. Its instanton LED design improves productivity and reduces energy use, while delivering cleaner highlights, stable dots, and predictable on-press performance.

About Miraclon

At Miraclon, we have one clear mission – to transform flexographic printing in partnership with our customers by delivering leading technology and expertise that enables them to achieve their efficiency, sustainability and quality goals. Our unique, fully integrated FLEXCEL plate solutions eliminate production variables and deliver the 100% precision required for optimized ink transfer: the foundation of modern flexo printing. Our dedicated team helps customers achieve business success by realizing the full potential of their investment in Miraclon technology. Find out more at www.miraclon.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.

Quad Plus: Key Responsibilities of a Process CommissioningEngineer in Modern Commissioning Projects

Modern industrial systems are increasingly complex. Automation, controls, mechanical processes, and safety functions create tightly coupled operations. These systems require more than installation alone. They demand a structured approach to validate systems and verify performance. This is where the process commissioning engineer plays a critical role.

A process commissioning engineer ensures engineered systems function under real operating conditions. Their work bridges the gap between design, construction, and operations. They reduce startup risk while protecting equipment, personnel, and production continuity.

System Validation and Functional Verification

One key responsibility of a process commissioning engineer is to validate that each system meets design intent before full operation begins. Tasks include reviewing process documentation, control narratives, P&IDs, and interlock descriptions. This confirms alignment between engineering specifications and installed equipment.

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During commissioning services, the process commissioning engineer oversees each stage. The sequence moves from component checks to subsystem validation, followed by integrated system testing. This workflow ensures each element performs correctly both independently and within the larger commissioning process. Any discrepancies are identified early so corrections can be made before they escalate into failures.

Functional verification also extends to safety systems. Interlocks, alarms, and protective shutdowns must respond correctly to abnormal conditions. These behaviors must be confirmed before startup. That way, personnel are protected, and safe operations are supported.

Performance Testing and Operational Readiness

A process commissioning engineer is also responsible for performance testing under expected operating conditions. This includes verifying process stability, throughput, response times, and control-loop behavior. At each testing stage, system loads are gradually increased while performance data is monitored.

During this phase, commissioning services confirm that systems operate reliably within defined limits. Any tuning, sequencing adjustments, or process refinements are addressed before handoff to operations.

Performance testing also establishes baseline data for future troubleshooting and optimization. These reference points allow maintenance and engineering teams to detect abnormal behavior earlier in the system lifecycle.

Coordination Across Engineering and Operations

Commissioning services require close coordination across multiple disciplines. A process commissioning engineer works with controls engineers, mechanical contractors, safety teams, and plant operations staff to coordinate testing activities. Clear communication ensures testing follows the correct sequence and that handoffs between teams are properly managed.

This coordination becomes critical during integrated testing, where multiple systems interact. Misalignment between disciplines can introduce delays or safety concerns. The process commissioning engineer provides structure by sequencing activities, resolving conflicts, and maintaining accountability through each testing phase.

Ensuring a Controlled Transition to Operations

Ultimately, the goal of a process commissioning engineer is to deliver systems that are ready for sustained operation. Commissioning engineers validate design intent and verify system performance during startup. Coordination across teams supports a controlled and predictable transition to daily production.

Well-executed commissioning services reduce rework and minimize downtime. It also builds confidence in system performance. In modern industrial projects, the process commissioning engineer remains a critical contributor to achieving safe, efficient, and reliable system startups. To discuss commissioning challenges or project support needs, contact Adam Kahler at akahler@quadplus.com or (815) 210-9885.

OMNI Systems discusses partnership with Domino

Cleveland, OH – OMNI Systems, a leading provider of high-quality labels for the logistics, food, and consumer packaged goods industries, recently described its journey in digital printing through its ongoing partnership with Domino. With the acquisition of multiple Domino K600i digital UV inkjet printers over the past several years, OMNI Systems continues to drive efficiency, precision, and scalability in label production.

OMNI Systems is the largest privately owned label maker in America. Along with the corporate headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio they also have facilities in Cincinnati, St. Louis, and Kansas City, Kansas. The plant in Cleveland is their largest at 144,000 square feet with 33 production lines. With over 300 employees they continue to grow every year, and their goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.

The company now operates three Domino K600i digital UV inkjet printers at its Cleveland, Ohio facility — two 22-inch dual-bar units and one 17-inch single-bar unit — enhancing its ability to produce high-quality variable data and sequential barcoded labels at greater speeds and volumes.

We sat down with OMNI Systems’ President Mike Murton, and Chief Financial Officer Dave Campbell, to learn more about OMNI’s business, their goals for the future, and how partnering with Domino is strategic in achieving those goals. Over visit was captured in this VIDEO: OMNI Systems & Domino

Mike Murton, President - OMNI Systems
OMNI President, Mike Murton
Dave Campbell, CFO- OMNI Systems
OMNI Chief Financial Officer, Dave Campbell

Growth Strategy

“In the fall of 2022, OMNI kicked off a growth strategy to triple the size of the organization in the next seven years. That growth is going to be a mix of both organic growth and acquisitive growth, and Domino is definitely going to be a partner that we’re going to bring along for that growth strategy,” says Murton, who joined the organization in the summer of 2019.

Murton continues, “OMNI’s culture is really driven by continuous improvement… really driving autonomy, giving people space to do their roles, really empowering our employees to go out and make decisions that drive change, and that make a daily impact for the company.”

Partnership

As OMNI Systems looks to bring in new equipment to support their operations, they rely on long-term partnerships developed with suppliers. By partnering with Domino, they’ve dedicated three production lines to Domino K600i digital UV inkjet printers which produce eight million labels a day at their Cleveland facility.

“Speed and efficiency today are more important than ever. The Domino equipment and reliability allow us to take that speed and efficiency, and give it back to our customers and drive the savings that they look for year over year,” adds Murton. “We can run 24 hours, five days a week with no downtime. And that will be important for the GS1 Sunrise initiative, which will ensure consumers are receiving the proper product information. And OMNI is confident that Domino is going to be there to support us through that change, not only supporting our current customer base, but allowing us to go out and attract new customers with the changes.”

The Domino Difference

When asked if there is a ‘Domino difference’, Murton speaks of a partnership aligned with OMNI Systems’ goals and objectives.

“OMNI feels the Domino difference in a number of different ways. If it’s a level of support that we need when something does come up and we reach out to their tech support… if it’s the level of reliability that we get from their equipment which allows us to keep the uptime and the throughput going with our presses…and it’s even with the way that they’re pushing the boundaries of technology, looking for ways to make digital print better, more efficient. It supports us in our initiative to provide the highest quality labels at the lowest prices.”

CFO Dave Campbell reinforces that key point. “As we buy equipment, we’re very keen on understanding what the return on investment is on that equipment. Domino has helped us to drive productivity, which saves money, and ultimately allows us to turn that around to the customers, helping us to provide the highest quality labels at the lowest prices. Thanks, Domino!”

And Murton concludes, “From the OMNI Systems family…Thanks, Domino.”

About OMNI Systems

OMNI Systems is a premier supplier of labeling solutions, specializing in pressure-sensitive labels, thermal transfer labels, direct thermal labels, and prime labels. With a focus on cost-effective production and exceptional quality, OMNI Systems serves industries including logistics, retail, food processing, and consumer packaged goods. For more information, please visit www.omnisystem.com

About Domino

Domino is a leading manufacturer and distributor of digital printing and product identification solutions. Celebrating its 48 th year in business, Domino is a global organization with world headquarters in the UK, and North America headquarters in Gurnee, IL. Domino has 25 subsidiaries, representation in over 120 countries, and over 3,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Domino digital printing, please visit dominodigitalprinting.com

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GBIG NEWS | 78 Stories and Links on the Internet 2/11/2026

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Get links to the latest news, events, stories, and interviews from our 5P news members. Our goal is to remind the decision-makers in Wisconsin of the importance of our industry both historically, and more importantly, into the future.

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Proposed PFAS Enforcement Legislation Targets Wisconsin’s Manufacturing Industries

Marty Ochs

(Senate Bill 128 and Assembly Bull 131)

Senator Eric Winberger (R – Green Bay) and Jeff Mursau (R – Crivitz) have proposed identical bills which targets the Paper, Pulp, and the Manufacturing Industries in Wisconsin. Simply put, manufacturers could be made unfairly liable for PFAS pollution which they did not cause. It would cost Wisconsin Manufacturers and the Citizens of Wisconsin Billions of Dollars with an unending liability. This means papermakers and manufacturers could be liable and subject to DNR Enforcement for past, present, and future liabilities! The DNR would be given even more control over all the resources in the State of Wisconsin. We do not need more overly burdensome and unfair regulations placed on the Business community.

The Paper and Pulp Manufacturing industries in the 1970’s employed from 40,000 to 45,000 people. The industry created seven jobs for each job in the Paper and Pulp Industries. Paper and Pulp Manufacturing was the largest employer in the State of Wisconsin. The Paper and Pulp industry created one of the largest Printing, Packaging, Converting, Forestry, and supporting Manufacturing in the World. The jobs created an economic boost for Northern Wisconsin. Today, the Paper and Pulp Manufacturing Industries employ 8,000. Wisconsin shouldn’t have to import fiber from outside Wisconsin and around the world. Many communities and local businesses built around these mills have struggled with the impact. Wisconsin has one of the largest Printing, Packaging, and Converting Industries dependent on Paper Manufacturing. It makes NO SENSE for Wisconsin to depend on Foreign Companies for Paper and Pulp Production. Wisconsin has vast water, forests, and transportation to support the Paper Industry.

One big reason for the closure is the strict DNR rules imposed on Paper and Pulp Manufacturing. The Paper Mills, once a Powerhouse in Wisconsin, do not have the financial resources to reinvest in the company. The Paper and Pulp Industries operate on a 2 – 3% profit margin with massive investment to keep them running. With two exceptions, the Paper Industry has not put in any new paper machines. The current paper machines are from fifty to one hundred and twenty years old!

We must oppose the bills Eric Wimberger (R – Green Bay) and Jeff Mursau (R – Crivitz) targeting the Paper, Pulp, and the Manufacturing Industries in Wisconsin.

You can make a difference! Call your local Legislators today and tell them to amend this harmful legislation to protect Wisconsin’s manufacturing jobs! You can find your local Legislator by typing in your address at the top of this link: WSL – Find Your Legislator

Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction: Our Approach

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Ahlstrom- Water filtration Disruptor Breakthrough Technology for Demanding Water Purification Needs

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STOCKHOLM – Ahlstrom has launched a new water filtration solution for enhanced particulate removal in pre-filtration applications.

The global water purification market is fast-moving, with continuous advancements in technologies and applications. As a result, there is an increased focus on more sustainable solutions to address the growing concerns about water quality and the need for reliable water purification solutions.

Ahlstrom says it supports the water purification market and contributes to the availability of clean water with its latest filter material that can be used as a stand-alone or as a complement to the existing Ahlstrom Disruptor and Hollytex ranges.

The new pre-filter is suitable for both residential and industrial uses. It removes contaminants such as rust, sand, and other debris that may end up in water pipelines, ensuring the highest quality of water. The pre-filter delivers superior performance and quality consistency when used as a pleated filter design.

Engineered for durability, it can extend the filter lifespan and reduce the frequency of filter replacements. This not only contributes to cost savings but can also help minimize environmental impacts.

“This new pre-filter further expands our water purification range and shows our commitment to our purpose to Purify and Protect with Every Fiber for a Sustainable World. We can offer a more complete selection of filter media for customers who are looking for enhanced particulate removal,” said Clas Läck, head of Liquid Filtration. “We will continue our dedicated efforts towards providing safe and sustainable water purification materials to address the global water quality challenge.”

Tailored Adhesives: Paper Converting Adhesives

TAILORED CHEMICAL PAPER CONVERTING ADHESIVE HISTORY

Tailored Adhesives

Tailored Chemical Products, founded in 1977, is a leading supplier of adhesives and coatings to the paper converting industry. With over 40 years of experience in the paper converting industry, we are uniquely able to “Tailor” a wide variety of adhesive and coating solutions for paper, film or foil laminating, case and carton construction, and other specialty adhesive applications. We have an extensive history of working together with our valued customers, equipment manufacturing partners, and industry experts to innovate new solutions such as our Permadex® and Permaset® laminating adhesives and our Permatack® pressure sensitive hot melt products designed for the lowest staining fugitive applications in the world.

As Tailored Chemical has continued to grow, so has our vast and innovative product portfolio. We are confident we have the adhesive solution for your application, and in the rare instance we do not, our team of experts stand ready to work directly with your company to develop, implement and support the “Tailored” solutions necessary to support the unique needs of your company.

VERTICAL INTEGRATION

For over 40 years, highly-respected manufacturers have trusted Tailored Chemical Products as the critical supply partner of their adhesive products. With the rapid consolidation of the adhesive industry in recent years, Tailored Chemical made the long-term commitment to become vertically integrated by investing $20,000,000 in 2015 to build one of the newest and most state-of-the art polymer plants in North America. This significant vertical integration investment demonstrates our commitment to our customer base by ensuring security of supply in a rapidly consolidating industry. It also allows for the development of proprietary technologies driven by extensive research while providing consistent and competitive pricing to our customers.

TAILORED CHEMICAL BENEFITS

  • We have our own fleet of tankers and tractor-trailers to ensure your product arrives on time, every time.
  • We work with equipment manufacturers and customers to “Tailor” adhesives specific to your need.
  • ISO 9001:2015 Certification
  • Vertically integrated in polymer production, keeping our water-based products priced competitively.
  • On-site technical and sales support for recommendations, trialing/demo, conversion, and continuous audits to ensure long-term performance.
  • Continuous development of new and innovative products for the marketplace.

APPLICATIONS

  • Core Winding
  • Tube Winding
  • Laminating
  • Specialty Laminating
  • Glue Lap
  • Transfer Glues
  • Honeycomb
  • Folding Cartons
  • Envelopes
  • Padding
  • Ream Wrap
  • Bag Assembly
PACKAGING OPTIONS

HOT MELTS

  • Palletized Boxes
    (25 lbs, 40 lbs)
  • Drums
  • Super Sacs
  • Gaylord-type containers

LIQUIDS

  • Bulk Tankers
  • Totes
  • Drums
  • Pails
Full list of Paper COnverting Adhesives

Tailored Adhesives: Packaging Hot Melts

HOT MELT ADHESIVES

Tailored Adhesives

Tailored Chemical Products, founded in 1977, has manufactured high-quality hot melt adhesives for decades. Packaging hot melts are part of our core competency. We have the capabilities to manufacture hot melts in pellets, chubs, and drums with a number of different packaging options available. If one of our current offerings is not perfectly suited for your application, we are happy to “tailor” one to your needs.

EVA

Our Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EV A) line offers versatile products that can be formulated to meet a wide range of applications. We can tailor these adhesives to vary the viscosity and control the set time as well as the open time. EVAs are widely used in general packaging, case and carton sealing, filter manufacturing, and other product assembly applications.

METALLOCENE MPE & MPP

Metallocene adhesives are a relatively new innovation in adhesives. We offer a full line of Metallocene adhesives that can eliminate many common adhesive problems such as charring, plugged nozzles and filters, odor, and stringing. In addition, these formulations, TAILOR — through their lower density and aggressive bond nature, can greatly reduce the amount of adhesive you use per box and significantly reduce your total cost in use.

COST PER PACKAGE OPTIMIZATION PROGRAM

Tailored Chemical Products utilizes a Cost Per Package Optimization Program as a measurement tool to quantify what it costs a manufacturer in adhesive to make a package. The Cost Per Package Optimization Program allows customers to realize their total adhesive spend, while enhancing the overall package quality and optimizing line efficiency. This program encompasses 2 major steps:

Initiate line audit with current adhesive and settings to quantify adhesive costs and areas for improvement:

  • Collecting current adhesive volume by weight
  • Bead width and length for each box run
  • Recording equipment settings and conditions
  • Record and photograph fiber tear information
  • Input data into the hot melt cost calculator to determine current costs

Conduct an adhesive trial with Tailored hot melt technologies:

  • A trial or setup date and time are agreed upon
  • Tailored Chemical Product’s personnel assist in purging and cleaning of the hot melt tanks.
  • New Tailored Chemical Products technology is implemented into the system.
  • The Tailored Chemical technology is run using all current line settings, and a line audit
    is conducted.
  • Adhesive line is optimized to represent best setting with new technology.
  • New gram weights are recorded and implemented into hot melt cost
    calculator to reveal true adhesive savings.

Once the optimization solution is implemented, the value is maintained throughout the relationship by:

  • Regularly scheduled line audits
  • Ongoing training and communication with the
    packaging teams
  • Use of established line cards displaying correct hot melt
    unit settings
Full list of Package Melts
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