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Crompton Creates Joint Venture in Polymer Processing Equipment

Published: June 26, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Crompton Corp. has formed a polymer processing equipment joint venture, Davis-Standard LLC, with Hamilton Robinson LLC.

Dantex Appointed Distributor for Luscher Flexo

Published: June 23, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Luscher Flexo has negotiated an agreement with Dantex Graphics to act as a non-exclusive distributor for Lüscher's FlexPose!direct systems in seven countries in Western Europe for dry offset and labels.

Miltec UV Launches Parts for Microwave UV Curing Systems

Published: June 23, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Miltec Corp. has expanded its product line to include spare parts for microwave-powered UV curing systems. Miltec currently stocks spare microwave UV bulbs, reflectors, screens, filters, magnatrons, and many other parts.

Reclying Plastic Materials

Published: June 21, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Research and Markets’ report, Recycling of Plastic Materials, combines topics discussing: the analysis of processes successfully implemented in industrial practice; ideas concerning production with recycling in mind; and the new research developments offering practical solutions for recycling industry and product manufacturers.

Labelexpo Asia Set to Double in Size

Published: June 21, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Labelexpo Asia 2005 is set to be over twice the size of the last event in 2003. This year’s event will attract visitors from Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and India.

FLEXICON Saudi Arabia Established

Published: June 19, 2005, By pffc-online.com

In a joint venture with Zincograph, FLEXICON Saudi Arabia has been in established in Jeddah.

Fasson Roll North America Granted ISO Certification

Published: June 19, 2005, By pffc-online.com

The Fasson Roll North America div. of Avery Dennison Corp. received ISO 9001: 2000 registration for all 19 facilities in the U.S. and Canada after more than a year of work.

Kodak's Acquisition of Creo is Final

Published: June 16, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Creo and Kodak have completed the transaction after receiving regulatory approvals and termination of invesitigation by the Antitrust Div. of U.S. Dept. of Justice.

Smurfit-Stone Earns Awards from PPC and PLGA

Published: June 16, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. has earned a Gold award and four Excellence awards in the PPC’s 2005 National Paperboard Packaging Competition, as well as two packaging awards and an honorable mention from the PLGA.

Bosch Rexroth Posts Double Digit Growth Rate

Published: June 14, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Bosch Rexroth has increased sales in 2004 by 10.2% to approximately $5.3 billion (4.1 billion Euro).

Profits and Revenue Continue to Grow at AVT

Published: June 14, 2005, By pffc-online.com

In its 13th consecutive quarter of growth, Advanced Vision Technology reports a net profit of $736,000 on revenues of $6 million for the first quarter of 2005. This represents a 2% increase in revenue over Q4 2004, and a 24% increase over Q1 2004.

Register for AIMCAL Summer School 2005

Published: June 12, 2005, By pffc-online.com

AIMCAL Summer School brings together industry consultants and educators for four days of focused technical sessions. June 20-23, 2005, one-, two-, and four-day courses will provide job-enhancing, practical information for engineers, operators, technicians, technical managers, and sales people involved in coating, laminating, and metallizing.

Heidelberg Reports Turnaround in Earnings

Published: June 12, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Heidelberg reports that earning for financial year 2004/2005 (April 1, 2004 to March 31, 2005) have experienced a turnaround in sales, incoming orders, and operating profit. Outlook for the next financial year is expected to improve.

AIM Global Launches Online Store and Document Library

Published: June 09, 2005, By pffc-online.com

AIM Global has launched an online store and document library for critical automatic identification and mobility international standards, implementing guidelines, presentations, and white papers.

TLMI and FFTA Conference Themed "Progress Without Limits"

Published: June 09, 2005, By pffc-online.com

The FFTA and TLMI will present a conference September 7-9, 2005 in Chicago. Presentation topics include lean manufacturing, RFID, decoration, security, inspection and automated flagging, and more.

Green Printing and Packaging Earns 10 Printing Industry of the Carolinas Awards

Published: June 07, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Green Printing and Packaging Co. has won ten awards at the Printing Industry of the Carolinas annual award competition for printing excellence in 2004.

Web-Based Remote Service for Press and Postpress Equipment

Published: June 07, 2005, By pffc-online.com

With the Web-based Remote Service, Heidelberg experts connect interactively with the customer’s system. Experts can provide help and instructions to the machine operator directly on the screen of the machine.

Creo Reports Q2 Financial Results

Published: June 05, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Creo has announced its financial results for the 2005 fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2005, reported in U.S. dollars. Revenue increased 3.8%.

Smurfit-Stone Earns Safety-Awards from PSSMA

Published: June 05, 2005, By pffc-online.com

The Paper Shipping Sack Manufacturers’ Assn. (PSSMA) has honored three Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. multiwall bag packaging plants with 2004 Plant Safety Awards.

CIP4 Interoperability Conference Meets at Heidelberg

Published: June 02, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Heidelberg recently hosted the 7th CIP4 IOP Conference at the Print Media Academy. Participants reached an agreement on enhancements for the news JDF version 1.3.

KBA Sees Growth at China Print

Published: June 02, 2005, By pffc-online.com

The KBA presses exhibited China Print in Beijing, reportedly reflects current investment trends among Chinese sheetfed printers.

SPI Announces Executive Committee for NPE 2006

Published: May 31, 2005, By pffc-online.com

The Society of the Plastics Industry has announced the members of the Executive Committee that will help plan for NPE 2006: The Intl. Plastics Showcase. Tim Stojka will serve as chairman.

Progressive Offers Color Management Training

Published: May 31, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Progressive Color Media partners with Prepress Training Solution to add color management training to its product and services portfolio.

New Exhibitors and Paper Zone at Ipex 2006

Published: May 29, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Ipex 2006 will host a dedicated paper zone in one of its halls for paper suppliers and manufacturers. Eighteen percent of confirmed exhibitors are appearing for the first time.

Packaging Workflow Symposium at P 2005

Published: May 29, 2005, By pffc-online.com

The Packaging Workflow Symposium will accompany the P show and examine the topics of "Packaging Converting Workflows," "Smart Packaging Systems," and "Advanced Converting Technologies."

Paperloop Expands European Analytical and Editorial Staff

Published: May 26, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Paperloop has made six additions to it's Brussels-based staff to bolster RISI analytical products, PPI This Week newsletter, PPI magazine, and the Paperloop Benchmarking group as well as two new economists covering Asia.

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