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Ceradyne Inc. Acquires ESK from Former Parent Mfr. Wacker-Chemie

Published: October 25, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Ceradyne Inc. reports the acquisition of ESK from its former parent company, Wacker-Chemie, a German silicon and chemical manufacturer.

Fresh-Cut Produce Processor Pairs Products with NatureWorks PLA-Based Packaging

Published: October 25, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Fresh-cut produce processor Club Fresh, West Sacramento, CA, USA, is giving its pre-cut fruits and vegetables “all-natural” appeal by pairing them with NatureWorks PLA packaging, says NatureWorks PLA manufacturer Cargill Dow. (http://www.natureworkspla.com)

OPP Film Peru Enters US Market with "Great" BOPP Products

Published: October 22, 2004, By pffc-online.com
OPP Film Peru, "with the mission of delivering superior BOPP [biaxially oriented polypropylene] products and service excellence," reports it now offers its products and services to United States-based converters.

DuPont Teijin Films US to Up PET Films Price

Published: October 22, 2004, By pffc-online.com
DuPont Teijin Films US reports, effective November 1, 2004, the price of all DuPont Teijin US branded PET polyester films will increase by a minimum of US $0.15/lb, "as a result of unprecedented increases in raw material, utilities, and transportation costs," adds the material supplier.

PCMC Opens New Demo/Technology Center

Published: October 20, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Paper Converting Machine Co. (PCMC) reports the opening of a new Demo/Technology Center at its Glory Road Facility in Green Bay, WI, USA.

PLGA's 'Gravure, the Quality Advantage' Slated for March 2005 in Miami

Published: October 20, 2004, By pffc-online.com
The Packaging and Label Gravure Association (PLGA) says its Eighth Technical & Operational Conference, "Gravure, the Quality Advantage,"(March 2-4, 2005, Miami, FL, USA) will cover such topics as service, turnaround time, sleeves, costs, new products, selling gravure, and gravure vs. flexo.

FTA Calls for Excellence in Flexo Entries: Deadline Is December 17, 2004

Published: October 18, 2004, By pffc-online.com
The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) says converters and flexographic printers have until December 17, 2004, to submit entries to FTA's 2005 edition of its "Excellence in Flexography" award competition.

Creo Demos Staccato at Graph/Converting Expo

Published: October 14, 2004, By pffc-online.com
During Graph/Converting Expo 2004 (held Oct. 10-13, McCormick Place South, Chicago, IL, USA), Creo showcased the capabilties of its Staccato screening application in demonstrations by KBA North America, MAN Roland, and Mitsubishi Lithographic Presses.

Management Buys Out Galileo Vacuum Systems

Published: October 14, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Officials at Galileo Vacuum Systems report the manufacturer's CEO, Pietro Profumo, is leading a management buy-out of the Italian company from Fata Group, the company's former majority shareholder.

AIMCAL & FPA Collaborate on Environmental & Safety Summit

Published: October 12, 2004, By pffc-online.com

FCC Extends Stay of Revised Junk Fax Rules

Published: October 12, 2004, By pffc-online.com

Kampf Adds Ion Industrial Static Control to Slitters/Rewinders

Published: October 08, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Ion Industrial reports Kampf GmbH & Co. will integrate Ion Industrial static control systems on its slitter/rewinder equipment in order "to optimize web-handling speeds through the use of Ion's high-performance static neutralizers."

Sun Chemical Acquires Brand Protection Assets of Veritec

Published: October 08, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Sun Chemical Corp. reports acquired the brand protection assets of Veritec Group, Inc., including the Veritec trade names.

CEMA Slitting & Rewinding Fundamentals for Converters 2004 Slated for Mid-November

Published: October 07, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Converters and converting industry professionals interested in upping their operations' slitting and rewinding expertise can "Tap the Experts!," at the upcoming Converter Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) seminar (Nov. 16-17, 2004, Atlanta, GA, USA).

Graphic Solutions International Hosts Plant Tour for International Editors

Published: October 07, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Graphic Solutions is taking time out of its busy schedule on October 7, 2004, to host a plant tour for dozens of international printing and publishing trade pub editors. According to the Chicagoland-based converter, the editors represent the leading print industry magazines in Britain, France, Germany, Poland, Italy, the Netherlands, Brazil, Colombia, Canada, and Mexico.

Karlville and Martin Automatic Partner to Provide Higher Productivity on 300D Seamer

Published: October 04, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Karlville Development Group and Martin Automatic say a new alliance between the two companies can help provide higher productivity for converters investing in Karville's 300D high-speed, non-stop seamer.

New Tech Pavilions' Floor Space Sold Out for Pack Expo Intl.

Published: October 04, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Pack Expo International producer, the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute, reports it has sold all available exhibit space in the multiple new techology pavilions debuting at this year's venue.

GlobalDie Formed from ENEFCO's Industrial Cutting Die of Georgia Acquisition

Published: August 23, 2004, By pffc-online.com

Union Industries Orders Nordmeccanica Laminator

Published: August 23, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Nordmeccanica reports that Union Industries, Providence, RI, USA, has placed an order for the installation of the manufacturer's solvent-free laminator, the Super Duplex Compact SL.

Rock-Tenn Dotrix Partner to Revolutionize Digital Inkjet for Packaging and Display

Published: August 20, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
Rock-Tenn Company and Dotrix NV have announced a strategic partnership "leading to the first high-speed, wide-web, digital inkjet solution in North America," reports a Dotrix press release.

Label Converter Bern-etic First to Install Mark Andy LP3000 in France

Published: August 11, 2004, By pffc-online.com

Agfa's :Sublima XM Screening for Flexo Is Boon for Maryland Prepress Shop

Published: August 11, 2004, By pffc-online.com

DuPont Teijin to to Increase Prices on PET and PEN Films

Published: June 15, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Effective for shipments on or after July 1, 2004, the price of all DuPont Teijin Films branded PET and PEN polyester films will increase by a minimum of $0.15/lb, says the film manufacturer.

Software Upgrade for SCRAP TRAKKER Version 5.0

Published: April 23, 2004
Tescusil-Corr is said to be a suitable food grade release lubricant for Corrugator Razor or Thin Blade slitting tooling. Adhesion of starch on the flanks

Get FREE Tech Tips on Closed-Loop Tension Control from Maxcess Intl.'s Magpowr E-Seminar

Published: April 09, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
Register online at maxcessintl.com/e-seminar.htm to participate in Maxcess Intl.'s FREE tech-tips seminar, The New Technology of Closed-Loop Tension Control ( May 18, 2004, 2pm EST).

PIRA Conference in Italy to Cover Future of Eastern Packaging Markets; June Meeting Held Same Time as IPACK IMA Show

Published: April 08, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
Pira Intl. presents its brand new event, "The Future of Eastern European Packaging Markets," June 9 - 10, 2004, BolognaFiere Fairground, Bologna, Italy. (piranet.com)

Rockwell Automation Technical Support Centers Worldwide Earn Prestigious SCP Certification

Published: April 08, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
By its technical support centers earning Support Center Practices (SCP) certification, Rockwell Automation says it joins an "elite group of organizations." According to the automation technology supplier, currently, more than 200 technology support organizations around the world participate in the SCP program: Only three have received certification worldwide. For more information about SCP, visit scpcertification.com.

PFFC Economic Monitor: Subscribe Today

Published: April 04, 2004, By PFFC Marketing
Pricing Pressure Is Prevalent in Converting Industry*"With the exception of flex-pack converters, most converters are experiencing the same inability

Custom Folding Carton Converter Curtis Packaging Installs Second KBA Press

Published: April 04, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
Founded in 1845, Curtis Packaging is a designer and manufacturer of custom folding carton packaging. Today, the converters' staff (of more than 140) provides a complete range of packaging and printing support services, including graphic and structural design, computer-to-plate, UV printing, hot-stamping, in-house die-making, UV and aqueous coating, and complete finishing applications. (curtispackaging.com)

Creo Packaging Prepress Solutions to Target Business Acceleration at Drupa 2004

Published: March 31, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
Visit Creo at Drupa (May 6 -19, 2004) in hall 4, at stand B10. (creo.com)

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