http://www.martinauto.com Copyright 2000-2010 Martin Automatic, Inc. en-us http://www.martinauto.com/news.php?id=50 ROCKFORD, IL — Martin Automatic Inc announces the installation of a new splicer and rewinder combo on a narrow web label press at the Flexographic Trade School, Fort Mill, SC. The new Martin Automatic MBSC butt splicer will be combined with an STR turret rewinder to provide non-stop roll changing for the school's new Mark Andy P5 Performance series press. May 10, 2010 http://www.martinauto.com/news.php?id=49 Vuye Flexible Packaging (a division of Drukkerij Vuye) has installed Martin Automatic unwind and rewind units on its second Drent Goebel VSOP narrow web press at its new facility in Oudenaarde, Belgium, "to add flexibility and improve production efficiency," according to General Manager, Lieven Vuye. The result is a production line that regularly operates close to its maximum rated 400m/min top speed, and makes Vuye's typical run lengths of 20,000 metres extremely cost effective to produce. May 09, 2010 http://www.martinauto.com/news.php?id=47 A&R Carton BV's production facility in Sneek, Netherlands, is one of Europe's most highly specialised plants for the production of beer and beverage packaging solutions. Part of the multi national A&R Carton Group, which has 15 production sites across Europe, as well as sales offices in Asia, Africa and the USA, it is acknowledged as a pioneer in the design and creation of high impact retail packaging. March 10, 2010 http://www.martinauto.com/news.php?id=45 Martin Automatic will be exhibiting at Idea 2010, to be held in Miami Beach, Florida from April 27-29. Martin Automatic Inc's booth number is 818. Visitors are invited to stop by and discuss how non-stop roll changing and web handling technology from Martin can improve their productivity and learn how Martin has developed technology that will perform automatic roll changes at 3000 fpm (914 mpm). February 17, 2010 http://www.martinauto.com/news.php?id=40 Why are you in the label converting business? You might give any number of answers, such as: To make a quality product. To do something I enjoy. To elevate my standard of living. To make a difference through my work in the community, or in the world. November 16, 2009 http://www.martinauto.com/news.php?id=38 To boost efficiency at its new production facility in Harsleben, Germany, Novakon has fitted a Martin Automatic MBS splicer to one of its Mark Andy 2200 label presses. The results, according to joint owner, Alex Maree, are faster production speeds with less waste, and significantly, a short payback period on the investment. November 04, 2009 http://www.martinauto.com/news.php?id=42 (ROCKFORD, IL USA) - Martin Automatic Inc announces the appointment of Gavin Rittmeyer as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. He replaces David Wright, who retired at the end of October after 31 years with Martin Automatic. November 02, 2009 http://www.martinauto.com/news.php?id=43 Wright joined Martin Automatic in 1978 and served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. An engineer by training, he helped develop and refine a number of Martin's web handling and roll-changing products. He was also responsible for expanding Martin's presence globally, establishing sales and service offices in Europe and Asia. October 31, 2009 http://www.martinauto.com/news.php?id=37 LTI is a small family-owned printer who refuses to think like a small family- owned printer. While many smaller printers tend to focus on one or two areas of specialization, LTI (Labels Tags & Inserts Inc.) in Burlington, North Carolina, produces a wide range of products that one would expect to find coming out of shops three to four times their size. LTI prints consumer products, food & beverage, health & beauty, lottery, apparel, promotional direct mail, RFID and security products, just to name a few. In fact, LTI doesn't think of itself as a small family-owned print shop, instead LTI is managed like a big shop-constantly investing in new equipment and technology to help them surpass their already high standard of quality while reducing costs. September 30, 2009 http://www.martinauto.com/news.php?id=36 (ROCKFORD, IL USA) - Martin Automatic Inc will exhibit non-stop roll changing technology at Labelexpo Asia 2009, to be held 1-4 December in Shanghai. Visitors to Martin's booth C33 will see live demonstrations of an MBS automatic butt splicer and LRD automatic transfer rewinder. Automatic roll changing reduces material waste and increases throughput for label and narrow web printers. According to David Ho, Manager of Martin Automatic Asia-Pacific, "In these challenging economic times, many successful printers are investing in automation equipment from Martin. They understand that cutting cost and increasing productivity is a sure way to improve their competitiveness." David Ho says, "The MBS/LRD splicer/rewinder combination is consistently one of Martin's most popular products. We are very excited that this is the first time we have shown this impressive splicer and rewinder in Asia." September 21, 2009