More than Machines... Martin Engineers Solutions.

Martin Automatic Inc provides automated splicing with precise tension control for roll to roll processing. In operation for over 40 years, and with over 8,000 installations in more than 50 countries, Martin Automatic is best known for its extensive line of automatic splicing unwinds, automatic transfer rewinds and tension control systems.

At Martin, our experience in handling webs-substrates delivered as roll stock-spans a broad range of converting and deposition processes. These include processes related to printing (gravure, offset, flexographic and ink jet), spray, dye extruded and solid polymer application technologies. We provide innovative solutions for a variety of industries and applications, including those associated with the manufacturing of printed electronics, thin film photovoltaics, and energy harvesting and storage.

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Reduce Waste, Increase Profitability

November 16, 2009

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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.

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Novakon boosts efficiency with Martin Automatic

November 04, 2009

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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.

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New Sales Leadership at Martin Automatic

November 02, 2009

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(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.

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Martin Automatic's David Wright Retires After 31-Year Career

October 31, 2009

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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.

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Thinking Big!

September 30, 2009

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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.

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Investment/Enhancement

Craig Thomson article image from Flexo August 2009.

To read the August 2009 article about investment enhancement, as seen in Flexo Magazine, click the image above.

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