Manufacturing Today Issue - 240 September 2025 | Page 94

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With nearly 80 years of proven success and innovation, Pamarco is a trusted global leader in anilox technology, dedicated to being the preferred supplier of world-class, sustainable anilox products and services for the packaging and print industries. From precision-engineered anilox rolls to advanced blades and accessories, the company is committed to enabling high-quality, high-speed, and high-volume printing without compromise. Pamarco’ s personalized support and industry-leading service ensure that clients achieve optimal performance and efficiency in their operations. John Burgess, President, joins us for an informative discussion on the business’ history, capabilities and operations.“ Pamarco was founded in the 1950s by two entrepreneurs in the US to service a new technological area in printing known as aniline

printing, named for the ammonia-based inks used at the time. To meet the needs of this market, Pamarco developed the anilox roll, a crucial component in flexo printing that transfers ink from a source, such as an ink pan or pump, to a printing plate. Unlike traditional methods that flood the plate with ink, the anilox roll uses tiny precision-engineered holes to meter a specific amount of ink. For example, when printing on a corrugated box, a larger amount of ink is needed due to the material’ s absorbency, while printing a barcode on a crisp bag requires only a small amount. Initially based in New Jersey, the business quickly recognized the need for localization, leading to expansions into Atlanta, Chicago, and later California. In 1994, Pamarco was sold to equity investors, and since then, it has operated under three different equity owners, with the current owner having maintained the business for
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