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- BRAND PROTECTION: The Converter's Rol
- (Magazine)
- March 31, 2002, ... to your customers' needs, and you see an opportunity to add value to products that otherwise can be commodity items, but you don't know how to proceed. “Should I become a security printer? Do I need to ...
- Release-Liner Review at LabelExpo USA
- (News | New Products)
- March 31, 2002, ... issues, opportunities, and the value-chain; papers from leading raw material manufacturers, which will evaluate pulp trends and the implications for release liners (as well as for papers, films, and silicones); ...
- Interpack 2002: A Look at the Packaging Industry's Adaptabilit
- (News | New Products)
- March 12, 2002, ... carrier with the option of individual variation. Experts in the packaging industry see this as a key to improving value added as well as an opportunity for brand producers to succeed in a heavily fragmented ...
- Converting Industry News
- (Magazine)
- February 28, 2002, ... high-efficiency, CI flexo press is designed to produce consistently high quality at maximum speeds, says W&H. Pliant Corp, headquartered in Schaumburg, IL, produces value-added films and flexible packaging ...
- Coating and Laminating Special Report
- (Archive)
- February 28, 2002, ... under these headings. The packaging market accounts for the bulk of coated and laminated products. Drivers in this sector include: cost-effectiveness “added value” functionality esthetics quality ...
- Reporter Clips
- (Magazine)
- January 31, 2002, ... the whole supply chain. LabelstockExchange (LEX) is an independent trading platform specializing in the label stock value chain. One of its founders, Rick Amado, presented a clear case for industry ...
- Re-Assessing, Reacting to Global Situation
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- December 31, 2001, ... the events of September 11 in particular as multinational product manufacturers re-assess their markets. The converting industry value chain is being required by a cautious customer base, especially ...
- Reporter Clips
- (Magazine)
- October 31, 2001, ... label-related topics. Says Reardon: “Today, in Europe, the end-user exerts considerable leverage on the entire value chain. Raw material suppliers, although many are large multinationals, are at the ...
- Web Guides Bring Positive Results to Negative Sleeves
- (Magazine)
- September 30, 2001, ... of those same demanding retailers takes excellent people, teamwork, and process control systems that add value through efficiency. In Marysville, Crown has eight blown film lines and one cast line. Running ...
- Materials
- (Magazine)
- June 30, 2001, ... said to provide superior lay-flat properties. Suitable for product ID and differentiating sides or release values. Available in blue, red, green, and custom colors. Offered in polyester, LDPE, HDPE, and ...
- Division Conference Offers Varied Program
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- May 31, 2001, ... “Fundamentals Of Styrene-Butadiene Copolymers In Flexible Packaging” by Alex Keane of Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. He will discuss how these materials provide value in packaging to stand out on the consumer ...
- Converting Industry News
- (Magazine)
- February 28, 2001, ... value-added merchant converter of polyester film. The company reports more deals are being negotiated. Paperloop.com Buys RISI SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA—Paperloop.com has acquired Resource Information ...
- Dow Expected to Enjoy Earnings Growth in 2001
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- February 28, 2001, ... Zarkalis, North American senior Value Center manager for PS. “We were able to leverage existing Dow feedstock and infrastructure capabilities, as well as supply chain efficiencies, for our new production ...
- The Influence of Aluminum Gauge on the Adhesion of Extruded Polyester to Foil Using Adheisve Primers
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- December 31, 2000, ... is much faster than with a paper substrate. To estimate the rate of temperature change with time relates to thermal diffusivity. Estimating these values for aluminum and paper shows the thermal diffusivity ...
- Air Gap Dynamics: Effect on Molecular Properties and Heat Seal
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- December 31, 2000, ... m/min at draw ratios of 1, 14, 28, 50, and 71, respectively. The resulting free film coating thickness values were 540, 36,18, 10, and 7 microns. Analysis of molecular weight changes occurring in the ...
- Polyester Film Sourcing: Tips to Improve the Bottom Line
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- November 30, 2000, ... to search for the lowest price. Unfortunately, many people make the costly mistake of confusing price with value. While increasing global capacity has given the illusion that polyester film is a commodity, ...
- Converting Industry News
- (Magazine)
- October 31, 2000, ... that is especially suited for the needs of the corrugated industry. It's more than just CTP though. [It] takes the most time-consuming, tedious steps out of the workflow. It brings the added value of productivity ...
- Temperature Switchable Membranes for Packaging Fresh Produce
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- October 31, 2000, ... Using appropriate comonomers allows production of a polymer with melting point values of 0øC-68øC. SCC polymers are unique due to their sharp melting transition and the ease of producing melting points ...
- Converting Industry News
- (Magazine)
- September 30, 2000, ... IN, facility. Typical applications for both coaters are high-value-added products and problem materials. The 300-mm-wide coater features micro gravure and slot die capabilities for high quality coatings ...
- Integrated Information System Can Boost Profits
- (Magazine)
- January 31, 2000, ... resource utilization and production planning to improve profitability, increase customer satisfaction, and add real value to the bottom line. Challenges of a Complex Industry One of the reasons why ...