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Drives Motors: From Zero to 800

(Label/Tape)

June 30, 2011, Anticipating a rebound in the worldwide economy, global silicone release manufacturer Mondi decided in mid-2009 to relocate and upgrade a decommissioned Anticipating a rebound in the worldwide economy, ...

Exclusive Research-Critical Trends

(Trends/Management)

April 30, 2011, Good results were reported in practically every business activity in the following sectors: flexible packaging; unprinted rolls & sheets labels, tapes Good results were reported in practically every business ...

Coating Matters: Steam-The Cure for Curl

(Surface Prep)

March 31, 2011, ... when it comes to process improvement. Specifically, the coating of paper label stock can be trying because the substrate tends to curl within the process. I have gained an appreciation for steam remoisturization ...

Experience Speaks: Michael R. Pfaff

(Trends/Management)

March 31, 2011, ...  Founded 1923; 565 employees; 4 plants Specialization | Printing/converting machines and services for folding carton and label manufacturers What's the best advice you ever got? Share your ...

Flexible Packaging: Eco Innovation

(Flexpack)

February 28, 2011, ...  CL&D Graphics, Oconomowoc, WI, earns a gold award for shrink sleeves on the Australian Gold Tanning Set product line. Dynamic and eye-catching, the labels feature rich colors created using flexographic ...

Green Trends Prevail

(Flexpack)

February 28, 2011, ... paper label, making recycling inefficient. Ironically, McDonald's completed a full circle with its coffee cups: from foam cups in the 1980s to paper cups and back to labeled foam cups. For many years, ...

Market Update: Coating & Laminating Special Report: Still Growing

(Flexpack)

January 31, 2011, ... paper volumes also are declining — particularly for cigarette packaging, where smoking bans and health campaigning are reducing cigarette sales. Metallized paper sales for wet glue labels also declined ...

Plastic Packaging Technologies Purchased by Mid Oaks Investments

(Flexpack)

January 05, 2011, ... brand owners and private label customers to insure the packages also have the desired functionality. The company’s manufacturing capabilities include printing, solventless adhesive lamination, high-speed ...

Short Path to Versatility

(Flexography)

November 30, 2010, While some converters have been reluctant to make major capital expenditures during what some have called the Great Recession, one Ohio-based label converter While some converters have been reluctant to ...

Grafotronic Appoints Matik Distributor

(Label/Tape News)

November 28, 2010, Grafotronic, a manufacturer of label finishing machines based in Landskrona, Sweden, has signed a distribution agreement with Matik, Inc. for the sales and service of its machines WEST HARTFORD, CT | Grafotronic, ...

OMET Wins Innovation Award for Second Time

(Flexography)

November 21, 2010, For the second time in the last three years, OMET has won the "Label Award for Continuous Innovation," which is sponsored by Tarsus, the company which also organizes the different editions of Labelexpo ...

In-Mold Breaks the Mold

(Label/Tape)

October 31, 2010, ... were bestowed on September 29 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel during the International In-Mold Labeling & Decorating Conference, dubbed IMLCON & IMDCON 2010 North America, in the presence of 120 attendees. ...

CPP Expo Shares Pack Expo Limelight for Complete Supply Chain Experience

(Trends/Management News)

October 28, 2010, ...  For CPP Expo converter attendees, material and machinery/equipment solutions will address the food & beverage, household, pharmaceutical and personal care industry sectors, including tag/label, flexible ...

Coating Tech Service Presents at AIMCAL Fall Tech Conference

(Coating/Laminating News)

October 13, 2010, ... reducing environmental impact, they are running into the edge of material, expertise, and equipment capability. Hot melt adhesive coating is a great option for traditional solvent based tape and label ...

Partnering To Secure UL Recognition

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

September 30, 2010, The Fasson Roll North America div. of Avery Dennison Corp. worked with ink and inkjet systems manufacturers to secure UL recognition on press inks and inkjet systems MENTOR, OH | The Fasson Roll North ...

Pulse Names Graymills for Digital UV Varnishes

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

September 23, 2010, UK-based ink manufacturer Pulse Roll Label Products has named Graymills, Inc., as its distributor in North America BRISTOL, UK | UK-based ink manufacturer Pulse Roll Label Products has named Graymills, ...

Show Previews: Three To Go

(Trends/Management)

August 31, 2010, ... and label applications. Organizers promise live workflow demonstrations of cutting-edge applications in package printing and converting. Included in this area will be Future Print, focused on RFID and ...

Pressure-Sensitive Coating: Ready & Able

(Label/Tape)

July 31, 2010, ... a manufacturer of pressure-sensitive label stock based in Troy, OH, was a relatively small player in a market dominated by the likes of Fasson, MACtac, and Raflatac. In fact, it's not too much of a stretch ...

Flexo Press Uses EB Technology

(Flexography)

July 31, 2010, The F4FLEXOEfficiency CI press offers technology that suits the needs of traditional converters as well as label manufacturers by eliminating photoinitiators The F4FLEXOEfficiency CI press offers technology ...

Deinking Study Is Shared

(Digital)

July 31, 2010, ... St. Louis, MO, for its Kunshawn operation in China. Astro-Med, West Warwick, RI, selects two Rotoflex VSI400 inspection rewind machines and two Mark Andy 2200 flexo presses for installation in its QuickLabel ...