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Show Preview: Graph Expo's Goal

Published: August 01, 2011
When the 2011 edition of Graph Expo opens September 11 at McCormick Pl. South in Chicago, IL, attendees will see the return of several exhibitors missing

Get True Measurement

Published: August 01, 2011
The SpectraLab is said to provide a true spectrophotometric measurement of printed colors on virtually all flexible substrates. ISO-compliant product

Metallic Color Technology Gets Assist from Anilox Roll Firm

Published: July 25, 2011
Color-Logic is getting assistance from anilox roll products company Harper Corp. (Charlotte, NC) with its Color-Logic Process Metallic Color System

New Offset Printing Press Expands Sales at Hammer Packaging

Published: July 20, 2011

Hammer Packaging is reported the first US customer to install a Heidelberg Speedmaster CX 102 press with production having started the first week in April

Awash in Chocolate

Published: July 14, 2011
The Wonka Wondrously Whirled Waterfall Bar, converted by Printpack, Atlanta, GA, is printed in nine colors with cold seal on 48-ga PET and laminated in-line to holographic film. It uses lavenders and purples with gold accents to create a store shelf standout

New Intl. Standard Gives Color Image Reference for Various Outputs

Published: July 08, 2011
The International Organization for Standardization Technical Committee 130 (ISO TC130) has published a reference of color images in electronic form for research, testing, and assessment of output systems

Holographic Film Is Transparent

Published: July 01, 2011
Holo-white and Holo-black holographic films with transparent metallization are said to protect the holographic embossing, making it more visible and evident.

GPI Seeks New Packaging Ideas

Published: July 01, 2011
MARIETTA, GA | Graphic Packaging Intl. (GPI) reports the launch of InnoGate, an open innovation portal for inventors, students, and vendors to share their

Multilayered Solutions: One Stop Shop

Published: July 01, 2011
For more than 25 years, ITW Covid Security Group (a wholly owned sub. of Illinois Tool Works Inc.) has been engaged in the development of polymer-based

Brand Security Innovations Technical Report: Tamper Evidence

Published: July 01, 2011

Developments in nanotechnology, alongside increasing sophistication in converting, including electronic printing, are making it possible for brand owners

Holographic Technology: Pattern Pressing

Published: July 01, 2011
For many of us, our introduction to holograms was their captivating placement on the boxes of children's toys or the toys themselves. But Glenn Wood,

When Will Digital Printing Tip?

Published: July 01, 2011
RESTON, VA | In 2009 PRIMIR (Print Industries Market Information and Research Org.) commissioned IT Strategies to investigate the digital printing market

Label Press Has Foiling Options

Published: July 01, 2011
The 330/430 label press supports UV offset, UV flexo, rotary screen, hot foil embossing, and cold foil printing, individually or in combination. Finishing

Pharma Packaging Demand to Expand $62 Billion by 2015

Published: June 29, 2011
According to industry market research firm Freedonia Group's new study, "World Pharmaceutical Packaging," demand for pharmaceutical packaging products will expand 5.5% annually to $62 billion in 2015

Menasha Packaging Installs Flexo/Folder/Gluer

Published: June 28, 2011
Menasha Packaging installs a four-color Isowa flexo/folder/gluer at its Lakeville, MN, plant with the capability to perform quick setup and fast run speeds and support customers with a lean supply chain and inventory control

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