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PCMC Moves Webtron to Wisconsin

Published: October 01, 2001
GREEN BAY, WI Paper Converting Machine Co. has completed the relocation of Webtron/ZigZag from Fort Lauderdale, FL, to Green Bay. Engineering, parts and

Diamond Packaging, Gillette Team on Product Launch

Published: October 01, 2001
The Gillette Co. and Diamond Packaging teamed up to design, develop, and manufacture the packaging for the Gillette for Women Venus shaving system. Soft,

New Sausage Casing Technology Available

Published: October 01, 2001
Macro Engineering & Technology and The Dow Chemical Co. have developed a Saran PVDC-based sausage casing technology that is being offered to sausage producers

Slitting Adhesive-Coated, Low-Strength Films

Published: October 01, 2001, By William E. Hawkins, Film Handling Solutions Ltd.
Low-strength films, such PE or cast PP, sometimes are coated with an adhesive and slit into customer-sized rolls. Low-strength films do not have sharply

Reporter Clips

Published: October 01, 2001, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
News from: Avery Dennison, AVT, HDFE, Mark Andy (Comco), Schiavi (Bobst), and Ultimate Packaging.

Web Guides Bring Positive Results to Negative Sleeves

Published: October 01, 2001, By Claudia Hine, Senior Editor
Crown Photo Systems manufactures film negative sleeves to very tight tolerances. Web-guiding systems from BST Pro Mark are helping to keep the converter on the cutting edge.

Making Choices for Coating with a Laminating Adhesive

Published: October 01, 2001, By David J. Bentley Jr., RBS Technologies
Work, like life, is full of choices. Some are major; some are the kind we face every day. Converters laminating two substrates together using an adhesive

New Solutions for Packaging and Label Printers by CreoScitex and ScenicSoft

Published: September 21, 2001, By PFFC Staff
LYNNWOOD, WA--Washington-based ScenicSoft and CreoScitex, Burnaby, BC, Canada, recently announced they're expanding their exisiting OEM relationship.

K Show Coming Attractions: Goebel Slitter/Rewinder and EREMA Booth Highlights

Published: September 21, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
The K Show is slated for October 25 to November 1, 2001, in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Barco's Webcenter Lets Converters Create Central Store of Package Designs

Published: September 21, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Earlier this month, Barco Graphics announced WebCenter, a tool for communicating and presenting product design and specs via the Internet. According to the software manufacturer, the web-based software provides converters with the ability to create a central store of designs...

Westvaco Launches Forte for Folding Cartons, "A Mini-Flute Alternative"

Published: September 19, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
A webcast and conference call provided the venue for Westvaco's Forte substrate launch Wednesday morning. The co. says the new packaging substrate (for folding carton applications) offers converters a superior, high-value alternative to mini-flute board for the construction of small- and medium-sized packaging.

US Army Directs Ontro Inc. to Prototype and Deliver Group Ration Packages

Published: September 19, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Ontro, Inc., which has developed a patented technology for producing self-heating containers, Wednesday announced it's received a directive from the United States Army to begin the prototyping and delivery of group ration packages.

The Show Goes On... at Print 01 and All Over USA

Published: September 14, 2001, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
The resolve of Americans (including that of our own converting industry) to get back to business in the face of September 11th's harrowing events is resolute. While some industry events have been postponed, Print 01 ended September 13th as scheduled.

TAPPI Postpones Trade Fair Due to Sept. 11 Tragedy

Published: September 14, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
In light of [the September 11 attacks], TAPPI's leadership has made the unprecedented decision to postpone the 2001 TAPPI Engineering and Finishing & Converting Conference and Trade Fair, scheduled for September 16 through 20, 2001, in San Antonio, Texas.

Industry Meetings Put on Hold: TLMI and IADD

Published: September 14, 2001, By PRESS RELEASES
Both the Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI) and the International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking (IADD) have put their upcoming meetings on hold due to Tuesday's terrorist attacks on the USA.

Avery Dennison to Acquire Jackstdt

Published: September 12, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Avery Dennison Corp. reports it's reached a definitive agreement with Jackstädt GmbH to acquire Jackstädt's pressure-sensitive adhesive materials business. According to the company, the transaction is subject to a number of closing conditions, but is expected to close the fourth quarter of this year.

M&A News Makes Headlines at Print 01 Last Week

Published: September 10, 2001, By PFFC Staff

Print 01 is underway, and this is one show that's been no slouch when it comes to breaking news.

Exo-Tech Buys Flex-Pack Biz from IP

Published: September 10, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Exo-Tech Packaging, a newly formed company sponsored by the Sterling Group L.P., reports it has completed the purchase of the flexible packaging business from International Paper (IP).

Nordmeccanica Opens Office in New York State

Published: September 10, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Nordmeccanica s.p.a., Italy, is announcing the opening of the company's offices in New York, Nordmeccanica NA—New York.

Prime Labels Are More Than a Family Affair

Published: September 01, 2001, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Purchased in part to serve divisions in its parent company, Prestige Label has fulfilled that role with excellence while building up a broad and impressive

On the Move

Published: September 01, 2001
News from: Adhesive Technologies Inc., Automatän, C.A Litzler, Combined Converting Systems, CreoScitex, Daetwyler, DuPont, Electromatic Electronic, Extrusion Dies Inc., Faustel, FujiFilm Photo Film U.S.A., GA-Vehren Engineering, Gulf States Paper Corp., Laminations, Maxson Automatic Machinery, Metallized Products Inc., Miltec UV, Nordson, Specialty Films & Assoc., Stork Cellramic, Valéron Strength Films, and Weyerhaeuser.

Searching for a Lemonade Recipe

Published: September 01, 2001, By Yolanda Simonsis, Associate Publisher/Editor
Despite everyone's good intentions to will away the thought of a recession, it's been difficult not to notice some pretty obvious signs of a weakened

The Miracle of Coextrusion Makes Believers of Many

Published: September 01, 2001, By David J. Bentley, Jr., RBS Technologies
Coextrusion has allowed converters to make different constructions using alternate materials for new applications. Since its introduction only a few decades

Vacumet Makes Metallizing Dreams Come True

Published: September 01, 2001, By Robert W. Marsh, Contributing Editor
The entrepreneurial spirit thrives at Vacumet Corp., feeding on acquisitions, expansions, perseverance, and good timing. What makes a dream come true

Reporter Clips

Published: September 01, 2001, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
News from: AWA, De La Rue Holographics, Dow Chemical, FINAT, Labelexpo Europe 2001, Label Graphics, Mark Andy, Schreiner Label Tech Inc., and Seal-it Inc.

CPSC: The Other Packaging Regulatory Agency to Watch

Published: September 01, 2001, By Sheila A. Millar, Attorney-at-Law, Keller & Heckman, Washington, DC
[The CPSC] will evaluate whether packaging particularly packaging of toys has intrinsic play value requiring the package to be regulated as a toy. Everyone

Three Shows Make Autumn a Season of Innovation

Published: September 01, 2001, By Deborah Donberg, Managing Editor
As the leaves change color this fall, changes in the industry will be on display as well, with three shows highlighting new products and new technology

The Parts and Performance of WEB CONVECTION DRYERS

Published: September 01, 2001, By Matthew Tielkemeier, Dri-Tec Inc.
If any component of your drying system is subpar, it can affect the outcome of this crucial step in your production process. There are many methods for

New Product Digest

Published: September 01, 2001, By PFFC Staff

Take a Peek at the New Product Digest... Featuring the Industry's Latest and Greatest

Stamping Capability Opens New Markets

Published: September 01, 2001, By Claudia Hine, Senior Editor
Foil can be classy or it can be flashy, but there's no question it attracts attention. Just a small amount of foil on a label or package can be enough

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