Article by Giancarlo Caimmi in Converting Quarterly Diecutting, in the traditional mechanical version, has been used in web-related converting since the early days of the technology. Initially, it was used to cut see-through windows in postal envelopes. Then, with the growth of paper packaging and flexible packaging, it was used to provide additional value to Read more…

Article in the Hartford Business Journal by Matthew Broderick   Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S. in mid-March, many sectors of the U.S. economy have been severely impacted. Certain goods, however, such as food, online alcohol sales, and personal hygiene products have had tremendous growth. The hand-sanitizer market alone is expected to skyrocket from Read more…

Lombardi Converting Machinery S.p.A., headquartered in Italy, has appointed Matik, Inc. as the distributor and service provider for its printing and converting equipment. The product line includes modular narrow- and mid-web flexographic presses, from 13 to 43 inches, hybrid inkjet presses and label finishing equipment. “We are proud to announce that Matik and Lombardi have Read more…

WEST HARTFORD, Conn.— Carlisle Construction Materials, located in Carlisle, Pa., had for many years been looking for a solution to minimize fiberglass dust dispersed into the air during manufacturing of its Water and Ice Protection (WIP®) 100 self-adhesive shingle underlayment. The Kelva noncontact web cleaning system, distributed in North America by Matik, Inc., delivered. It Read more…

At the end of 2019, we, the Bocholt based market leader for coating systems, received a contract from a well-known German producer of panel shaped materials for facades. OLBRICH will supply the production line including drives & controls and complete scada system and thus equip the customer with state-of-the-art technology. The new line is characterized Read more…

Introducing the new SC-X RFID converting machine from MELZER WEST HARTFORD, Conn.— Matik, Inc., a distributor of premier European equipment in North America, introduces MELZER’s new SC-X radio frequency identification (RFID) converting machine. SC-X is a high-speed, multi-track converting machine that manufactures smart luggage tags, labels, tickets and garment tags.             “The new SC-X from Read more…

In recent weeks, almost everyone is impacted by local measures and limitations in an effort to limit the further spread of COVID-19, and so do we as well. But nonetheless the business and production operations in our factories are still active and we remain at your service. The new OLBRICH website has been online for over Read more…

Dear customers and partners,   during such hard times our priority has always been protecting and safeguarding all the people who work with SEI Laser and their health. We are aware of the importance, more than ever, to be close to our customers and partners, by granting remote assistance, technical support and regular contacts. For Read more…

SEI Laser equipment allows manufacturers to meet the urgent need for personal protective equipment (PPE), including face masks, face shields and transparent barriers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. SEI Laser’s NRGL is a precision laser for cutting roll-fed textiles and other materials. Mercury delivers high-speed cutting of acrylic and plastics. Below are some of the Read more…

MATIK is monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak closely. Nothing is more important to us than the health and well-being of our employees and customers.   We want to reassure you that we are taking all the necessary measures in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, in line with guidelines from the World Health Organization, the CDC and Read more…