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Vancouver Sharp Imaging Installs Creo's Thermoflex Mid

Published: December 29, 2004, By pffc-online.com

Vancouver Sharp Imaging is the first company worldwide to install the next generation ThermoFlex Mid digital imaging device, developed specifically for packaging industry requirements, from Creo.

Speaker Line-Up and Agenda for 2005 RFID Journal LiVE! Conference

Published: December 27, 2004, By pffc-online.com

RFID Journal, the producer of RFID Journal LIVE!, has announced the speakers and agenda for its thrid annual RFID executive converence.

Cal Poly Recognizes Max Daetwyler

Published: December 27, 2004, By pffc-online.com

Max Deatwyler Corp., a manufacturer of doctor blades and precision equipment for the printing industry, received recognition from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, for its donation to the Graphics Communications Dept. for the Collage software and engraver upgrade.

Singapore Show Helps Nilpeter Spread its Asian Influence

Published: December 21, 2004, By pffc-online.com

Nilpeter showcased its approach to narrow web label and packaging converting at Labelexpo Singapore, held in late November. The main attraction at the company,s booth was live demonstrations of the recently-introduced FA-3300, shown with eight UV-flexo printing units, a freely-interchangeable "Drop-In" rotary screen unit, and a cold foil station for metallized effects.

CMM 2005 AIMCAL Pavilion Almost Sold Out

Published: December 21, 2004, By pffc-online.com

CMM Intl. show management have announced that the space allocated for the AIMCAL pavilion at the 2005 event is nearly sold out. The pavilion ("The World of Metallizing, Coating, and Laminating Solutions") has already surpassed the 2003 CMM show in the number of exhibitors and square feet sold.

CMM Seeks Nominations for 2005 Converter of the Year

Published: December 15, 2004, By pffc-online.com

CMM Intl. is seeking nominations for the 2005 Converter of the Year award to be handed out prior to the show. Nominations are due by January 31, 2005, and should include a brief description of the nominee and their contribution to the converting industry.

BASF to Raise Prices in U.S. and Canada

Published: December 15, 2004, By pffc-online.com

Effective January 1, 2005, or as contracts allow, BASF will raise prices in the U.S. and Canada on several brands, including Acronal, Acronal Optive, and Basonal.

ICE 2005 Exhibitor List Continues to Grow

Published: November 30, 2004, By pffc-online.com

With nearly a year to go, the ICE 2005 paper, film, and foil converting trade fair already has more confirmed square meters of stand space than was on show at ICE 2003. Potential exhibitors are encouraged to book quickly, as only about 1,500 square meters remain.

A&V Named Distributor for BASF nyloflex® Printing Plates

Published: November 29, 2004, By pffc-online.com

BASF Printing Systems has appointed Anderson & Vreeland as a distributor of the company's nyloflex® photopolymer printing plates in the US and Canada. A&V will provide sales and technical support.

AIM RFID Mark Standard Now Available for Download

Published: November 29, 2004, By pffc-online.com

The AIM RFID Mark and all associated graphics are now available for download from the AIM Global website. The RFID Mark provides a standard way to clearly show the presence of an RFID transponder, its frequency, and data structure.

FLEXcon's Sander de Jong to Speak at AWA Conference

Published: November 24, 2004, By pffc-online.com

FLEXcon Europe's market development manager, Sander de Jong, will present "Choosing the Right Self-Adhesive Film and Print Technology for Your Application" on Friday, December 10, at the AWA Global Self-Adhesive Graphic Arts Conference. de Jong's presentation will discuss industry trends concerning the needs for and benefits of p-s film constructions.

Kugler-Womako and schafer-etiketten Cooperate in the Field of Labeling Technology

Published: November 24, 2004, By pffc-online.com

Label and packaging materials manufacturer schafer-etiketten and Kugler-Womako, a Korber PaperLink company, plan to cooperate in the field of labeling technology. schafer-etiketten will stop production of Combina labeling machines while Kugler Womako will take over Combina production.

Dec. 7-9: AMI's Polyethylene Films 2004 Will Focus on North American Industry

Published: November 22, 2004, By pffc-online.com

AMI's Polyethylene Films 2004 will take place December 7-9, 2004 at the Westin Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and will provide a detailed look at developments in the North American PE film industry, the effect of these developments on film producers, and the implications for the future.

NorthStar Print Group Earns ISO 9001 Certification

Published: November 22, 2004, By pffc-online.com

NorthStar Print Group, a leading producer of glue-applied, in-mold, and pressure-sensitive labels, have earned ISO 9001:2000 certification for the quality management systems in all three of its production facilities. American Systems Registrar issued the certifications following an extensive review of the company’s quality management program.

Dow Opens First Commercial Plant for Versify Plastomers and Elastomers

Published: November 19, 2004, By pffc-online.com

Dow announced the successful start-up of the first commercial plant for its new family of specialty propylene-ethylene copolymers, Versify Plastomers and Elastomers, in Tarragona, Spain.

AVT Names Pitman as US Ditributor

Published: November 17, 2004, By pffc-online.com

Advanced Vision Technology (AVT), a provider of process control and quality assurance for the packaging, converting, and label printing industry, has named Pitman Company as the US national distributor of AVT’s automatic inspection solutions for the narrow web market.

Web Converting Acquires KT Converting Services

Published: November 17, 2004, By pffc-online.com

Web Industries (parent company of Web Converting and FilmX) announced it’s acquisition of the assets of the converting services division of KT industries. The acquisition only involves KT’s Fort Wayne, Indiana, operation and not their ongoing operations in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (webindustries.com)

FTA Launches Aggressive Campaign to Boost Membership

Published: November 15, 2004, By pffc-online.com

The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), a society dedicated to promoting, developing, and maintaining the advancement of flexography, has launched a rigorous drive aimed at recruiting new members. The campaign, "FTA Recruiter Rewards Program," encourages existing members to recruit new members into FTA. For every new member who joins, the recruiter earns rewards.

Sollas Offers New Wrapping and Banding Options

Published: November 15, 2004, By pffc-online.com

Sollas Packaging Machinery introduces two wrapping machines and a banding machine, the Sollas 20, M60/80, and Bandum 25/50.

P show will meet in Stuttgart, Germany

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

P, the International Trade Fair for Process-Oriented Packaging Protection, will take place June 15-18, 2005. The estimated world market value for packaging and world packaging is €350 billion, with the German market alone estimated at €23 billion; coupled with an EU study that named Stuttgart the leading high-tech location in Europe, it seems natural that Stuttgart’s Trade Fair Centre will host the latest industry event.

Moog Delivers First Press in the United Arab Emirates

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

H.C. moog GmbH, a producer of multicolo sheetfed gravure presses, continues to enter new markets. After establishing themselves on the American continent in 2003, in September 2004 it delivered its first three-color sheetfed gravure press to the Near East Region.

Heidelberg's Speedmaster SM 52-D Wins InterTech Award

Published: November 10, 2004, By pffc-online.com

Heidelberg USA's Speedmaster SM 52-D with inline die-cutting won PIA/GATF's InterTech Award for innovation, the only offset press in the industry to achieve this honor this year. The win marks the 21st InterTech Award for Heildelberg since the program began in 1978.

Daetwyler and Disti Kleen Work Together on Behalf of Renzmann

Published: November 10, 2004, By pffc-online.com

Max Daetwyler Corp. and Disti Kleen are working together to sell and service Renzmann, Monzingen, Germany, products to both printing and non-printing customers. Disti Kleen has been the exclusive representative for Renzmann equipment in the chemical industry in the U.S., Canada, and Central and South America since 1981. Daetwyler has been selling and servicing Renzmann products for the printing industry for over 20 years. Additionally, they are now responsible for service support and spare parts for the Disti Kleen customers.

FTA Seeks Applicants for Environmental Excellence Awards

Published: November 08, 2004, By pffc-online.com

The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) is accepting applications for the 5th Annual Environmental Excellence Awards, a program that recognizes companies implementing innovative and sustainable environmental practices. Awards are granted based on a company’s efforts to help make progress in achieving a cleaner environment.

Pira Launches 4th Annual Future of Packaging Conference