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It's Not R2-D2, But Robotics Is Aiding Many Converting Plants

Published: January 01, 2002, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Staff Edtor
To many of us, robots are straight out of a science-fiction future in which we sit back and let mechanical beings do all of our work. For converters,

Optimizing Energy Use

Published: January 01, 2002, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
For science buffs, energy induces much higher contemplation than last January's California crisis or the eyebrow-raising heating bills we cold-climate

Direct Answers Drive Presses

Published: January 01, 2002, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
A direct answer, typically, leads to greater clarity more quickly. I want Italian, usually leads to speedier appetite satisfaction than I don't know or

What You Can Do: The ''Dos'' of Energy Conservation

Published: January 01, 2002, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
The bad news is: We're in an energy crisis. The good news is: We can do something about it. Actually, we have to do something about it. Rick Payton, director

The Future of Package Printing

Published: January 01, 2002, By Deborah Donberg, Managing Editor
Packaging must answer to many masters, including product manufacturers, retail outlets, consumers, and government agencies. As such, it is constantly

What's New in Narrow Web

Published: January 01, 2002, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Stations Provide Precise Label CountingLabelmate LLC, Henderson, NV; 877/833-7149; labelmate.comThe Model COUNT-100 Label Counting Station gives an accurate

PFFC Weathers Stormy Economy with Robust Creative Surge

Published: January 01, 2002, By Yolanda Simonsis, Associate Publisher/Editor
Not unlike global politics, Paper, Film & Foil CONVERTER has changed with the times, while reporting and mirroring in as true a fashion as possible the technical innovations of the converting industry.

Products

Published: January 01, 2002, By PFFC Staff
Products from: Battenfeld Gloucester; Converter Accessory Corp.; Davis-Standard; Elite Cameron; Eurotherm Gauging Systems; Fischer and Krecke; Goebel Schneid- und Wickelsysteme GmbH; Lloyd Instruments; Motoman; Nim-Cor; and Windmoeller & Hoelscher.

On the Move...

Published: January 01, 2002, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Staff Editor
Pamco Label Co. Inc., Des Plaines, IL, a converter of prime p-s labels, has acquired George Kreisler Corp., Buffalo Grove, IL. Kreisler has been a supplier

The Third Wave: An Iron Tale about the Business of Print, Vol. 1

Published: January 01, 2002, By Susan Kelly, Raine Consulting
As a new contributor to pffc-online.com (Paper, Film & Foil CONVERTER), Raine Consulting Inc. looks forward to providing readers with up-to-date information

The Influence of Die Design and Extensional Rheology on the Onset of Wave Interfacial Instabilities in Coextrusion Flows

Published: January 01, 2002, By Martin Zatloukal et. al.
Application: Flow history dependent viscoelastic stress calculation can investigate the role of die design and rheology of coextruded materials. Die geometry and extensional rheology have a crucial effect on interfacial wave instability.

Control of Adhesion and Removal of Heat Sealable Tops on Polymer Containers

Published: January 01, 2002, By Jun Li, Robert A. Shanks, Tracey Bray, Andro Lau, & Michael Hubbert - RMIT University
Application: By reviewing peelable seals for lid-tub applications, the authors summarize basic peel and seal mechanisms and discuss variables and methods that control seal and peel properties. They offer suggestions for design to achieve optimum peelable seals.

PFFC BOOKSTORE

Published: January 01, 2002
Download a detailed outline of the contents of the books. Order your selections by e-mail, fax, phone, or mail, from page 5 of the following PDF. (464k)

Reporter Clips

Published: January 01, 2002, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
News from: Avery Dennison, ID Technology, Indigo, Jackstadt GmbH, Label World Inc., Nilpeter, Seal-It Inc., and Zebra.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: December 31, 2001, By David J. Bentley Jr., Editor

Factoring Terrorism into the Economic Equation

Published: December 31, 2001, By Robert W. Marsh, Contributing Editor
When will the US economy recover from September 11? The psychological impact of the terrorist attacks makes forecasting more difficult than ever.

DuPont Readies for Online Orders

Published: December 27, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
In response to customer needs for faster, more convenient and efficient transactions, DuPont reports it is accepting registrations for direct orders of engineering plastics via its new web site.

Converter Multi-Plastics Inc. Expands Capabilities to Texas

Published: December 27, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Multi-Plastics, Inc., reports the opening of its seventh converting facility in North America. The plant will open mid- to late-January 2002 in Dallas, Texas.

Agfa Xcalibur: Jewel in Converter's Crown

Published: December 20, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
The Xcalibur VLF "breakthrough" system reportedly brings new simplicity and quality to the demands of package printers, says its manufacturer, Agfa. And one of Agfa's customers, Superior Lithographics—a 15-year-old, Los Angeles, California-based operation—is quick to agree. The package-printing plant reports the Xcalibur CTP (computer-to-plate) system has been a jewel in its production crown.

CIP4 Releases JDF Developer ToolKit

Published: December 20, 2001, By PFFC Staff
ZÜRICH, SWITZERLAND -- CIP4 (Intl. Cooperation for the Integration of Processes in Prepress, Press, and Postpress) annnounced today the public release

SGIA Launches Virtual Trade Show

Published: December 19, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Thousands of SGIA (Screenprinting & Graphic Imaging Association) members around the world now can find the products, equipment, and supplies they need online via the group's new Virtual Trade Show, reports SGIA.

Barco's Webcenter Offers Web-Based Packaging Design

Published: December 19, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Barco Graphics says its pleased to offer on-line product demonstrations for its popular WebCenter web-based packaging design communication software—any time, any where—if you have Internet access.

CM Acquisitions LLC to Acquire American Roller Co.

Published: December 17, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
CM Acquisitions LLC, a Chicago, IL-based private equity firm, announced earlier this month it's agreed to acquire American Roller Co. The sale is effective as of the close of business on December 28, 2001.

Dri-Tec Gets New Owner

Published: December 17, 2001, By PFFC Staff
MILWAUKEE, WI -- Dri-Tec, Inc., has announced David Kuehl has purchased a majority interest in the company from its current owner, Paul Gaspardo. According

See Mark Andy's Latest in Miami

Published: December 17, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Visitors to this year's Graphics of the Americas (GOA) will be able to see Mark Andy's latest, reports the press manufacturer. "Mark Andy will feature printing solutions designed to meet the demanding needs of today's converter."

It's a Wrap: RIT's New Packaging Seminar

Published: December 12, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Rochester Institute of Technology now is offering a new seminar course on the rapidly expanding field of package printing, says the Institute. Introduction to Packaging Printing will be presented April 2–5, 2002, at RIT.

Pillar Offers Ozone Generation for Coaters and Laminators

Published: December 12, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
HARTLAND, WI, USAPillar Technologies now offers ozone-generation equipment for the extrusion and coating laminating industry, says the co. According to

World Label Shipments to Grow thru 2005, Reports Freedonia

Published: December 10, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
World label shipments are forecast to advance at an annual pace of nearly 7% through the 2005, says The Freedonia Group, Inc. The group says this growth will take shipments to a level of 32 billion sq m, valued at $61.5 billion (US).

Flexo Printing to Outpace GNP in 2002, Says FTA

Published: December 10, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
North America's 6,000-plus flexographic printing establishments will produce in excess of $85 billion (US) of printed work in 2002. That's the Flexographic Technical Association's best estimate and is part of the organization's business-based analysis that was presented to the FTA's board of directors in early December.

Pactiv to Build Western Center in US

Published: December 07, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Pactiv Corp. recently announced plans to build a Western regional distribution center in Bakersfield, CA. According to the packaging manufacturer, this center will complete Pactiv's "one face to the customer" strategy and will expand Pactiv's improved service capability to 100% of the US.

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