Fortis Solutions Group is a leading label and packaging converter that employs over 1,300 people across multiple manufacturing facilities in North America. The company recently announced its acquisition of the Print Division of MASA Corporation, based in Norfolk, VA, and its additional Print Division facility in Decatur, AL.

With 21 manufacturing sites Fortis is committed to continued growth opportunities, emphasized by attractive acquisitions that further the company’s product range. Plus, new facilities increase access to a growing customer base across North America.

Other recent acquisitions for Fortis include West Coast Labels, Digital Dogma, and Anchor Printing, among others.

“Having consummated 21 acquisitions since 2010, M&A is a critical tool for Fortis’ development,” explains Ryan Green, vice president of M&A, Fortis Solutions Group. “However, we remain deliberate in the types of companies we pursue. Our investment criteria have always centered on best serving our customers by adding capabilities, capacity, or talent to the organization.”

Plus, Harper Corporation of America brought its popular Roadshow to the Dupont Global Innovation Center in Wilmington, DE, where the company hosted a dynamic event on April 25.

The Harper Roadshow drew a crowd of more than 75 attendees for flexo education and networking. The day commenced with a warm welcome and insightful introductions from Harper’s own Juan Bermudez, VP of sales and technical services, alongside DuPont’s Alexa Dembek, chief technology and sustainability officer, Tucker Norton, general manager of Cyrel Solutions and Artistri Digital Inks, and Kirk Kraines, regional marketing manager for Cyrel Solutions.

Here are the highest-trafficked news items from the week ending on May 3:

1. Fortis Solutions Group continues growth with new acquisition
2. Harper Roadshow heads to DuPont
3. Xeikon debuting new inkjet press for high-end label segment
4. Press demonstrations, education at Mark Andy Digital Symposium
5. ABG launches new Vectra AutoSet turret rewinder