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News | New Products
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IMDA to Present Basic Course
The "ABC's of IML” will be cover the basics of in-mold labeling and in-mold decorating, both for newcomers and those wanting a refresher course
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Infigo Software & Afinia Label Collaborate
The two companies are collaborating to offer in-store and real-time personalization opportunities
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INX Chemist Delivers “Best Paper” at RadTech Event
Natasha Banke’s presentation addressed methodology and data regarding the detection of free BPA in raw materials and finished printing inks
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FTA Names New Board, Trustees
The Flexographic Technical Association announces new board members for both the organization and its Foundation for 2018–2019
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Winco Offers Die-Cast Levers in Zinc
The adjustable tension levers are RoHS compliant and said to be suited for use in a confined space
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INDA & EDANA Offer Guidelines for Flushability
An updated guide covers the labeling of non-flushable wipes and provides a guide for assessing the flushability of disposable nonwoven wipes
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ebeam Technologies & GM Deliver OPV Curing
ebeam Technologies’ Core 100/760 curing unit with Grafisk Maskinfabrik EB30 coating line are providing instant OPV curing at ePac Flexible Packaging
White Papers
• Designing a Successful Retort-Grade Packaging Structure
• Hermetic-Seal Performance of BOPP Laminate Structures in VFFS Pouch Applications
• Methods and Design Considerations for the Application of Hot Melt Coatings
• BOPP Laminate Structures for “Over-the-Mountain” VFFS Pouch Applications
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A Double Celebration
- Published: December 01, 2006, By By Edward Boyle Contributing Editor
ST. LOUIS, MO — October was a month of celebration for Mark Andy. As winner of the 2006 FlexoTech Innovation Award for RFID-enabled label technologies, the company accepted the global honor in London October 18.
That same month Mark Andy held a Diamond Jubilee in honor of its 60th anniversary as a leader in the narrow web industry. Mark Andrews Jr., son of the company's founder and head of Mark Andy from the 1970s until 1995, joined current president Paul Brauss and more than 500 attendees at the event. Chesterfield, MO, Mayor John Nations was there as well, to honor the company with a proclamation.