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Crime Stoppers

(Archive)

June 30, 2009, ... by thieves is to divert a product at some point in its normal supply chain and sell it through unapproved outlets — again at enormous profit. Globally, it is estimated that counterfeiting is a $600 billion/yr ...

Digital Detection

(Archive)

June 30, 2009, ...  Online digital authenticators also provide an important feature — the instant consolidation of all the verdicts performed worldwide, which allows the immediate correlation with supply chain data stored ...

Green Is Global

(Archive)

January 31, 2009, ... supply globally and no viable alternative as yet on the horizon. There is also a world shortage of acrylics. Even for papers and boards, the new emphasis on sustainability and forest stewardship certification ...

Infra Red Ink Challenges Counterfeiters

(News Eclips)

January 07, 2009, Sun Chemical launches SunGuard Apollo infra red inks that use specialist pigments from a secure supply chain to offer an affordable, highly intelligent, unique combination of security features, says the ...

New Product Digest

(New Products)

August 31, 2008, ... on the material surface downstream of the ionizer. Offers closed loop feedback communications with IQ power supply to enhance the neutralizing efficiency of the system. Also features a communication module. ...

Printing Partnerships

(Special Reports)

June 30, 2008, ... for products as they move through the supply chain. The p-s label is their central enabler in packaging applications. Smart Labels Some advanced techniques in use today take the product security platform ...

Edible Markers

(Special Reports)

June 30, 2008, ... bar code is pre-programmed to identify the content-relevant information contained within a food grade microtag that is co-processed with the food product. Self-authentication packaging is a supply chain ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Narrow Web)

June 30, 2008, ... a tightly monitored, streamlined supply chain for optimal assurance and delivery,” the company reports. Topflight president Mike Falco says, “All operations within the production stream occur in a secure ...

Tollcoating.com Launches as Contract Mfg. Business

(News Eclips)

June 23, 2008, ... efficient production and high-quality products using lean manufacturing principles. With planning, logistics, finance and purchasing competencies available on site, we offer a full supply-chain solution,” ...

A Look at the North American Label Market Today

(Label/Tape)

May 31, 2008, ... and throughout Asia generally specify experienced sources for their labels. However, quality local supply is developing fast and, in the longer term, will present a threat to North American converters. ...

Cortegra Debuts Biometric Authentication Technology

(News | New Products)

April 27, 2008, ... technology has no known method of counterfeiting and can be utilized at multiple entry points in the supply chain.   Key Benefits Of Cortegra’s Biometric Authentication Technology Include: High ...

Barrier Wanted

(Coating/Laminating)

January 31, 2008, ... as well as commercial/toll coating companies); converters of all kinds in the fields of packaging, label printing, lamination, and product manufacture (e.g. tape); and end-users. This type of supply chain ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

September 30, 2007, ... the macro pressures on the European packaging industry. The value chain is complex, involving a variety of supply sources—raw materials and chemicals, coating and lamination, conversion—and end-users. ...

A Smarter Future for Labels

(Tapes)

August 31, 2007, ... chains, airline baggage handling, drug and clothing industry supply chains, and for the monitoring of library and other books and various types of media products. What we are talking about are many of ...

Working Undercover

(Magazine)

June 30, 2007, ... and supply chain partnerships. At AWA’s 2006 Product Authentication and Brand Security Conference, Paul Fox, director of external relations for P&G Gillette, made a powerful “call to arms.” Counterfeiting, ...

Coding: A Digital Signature

(Magazine)

June 30, 2007, ... pet food that made its way into the supply chain last December and caused the death and liver disease of dozens if not hundreds of cats and dogs. Ultimately the contamination was traced to the undetected ...

Safety Through Standards

(Magazine)

May 01, 2007, Pharmaceutical supply chain safety can be achieved through an RFID Tag Data Security Infrastructure. May Web Exclusive A growing number of counterfeit, gray market, and diverted products are entering ...

10 Inlay Mfrs. Choose TI Silicon

(Archive)

March 24, 2007, ... supply chain, asset tracking and authentication applications. The companies are using TI’s EPC Generation 2 (Gen 2) ultra-high frequency (UHF) silicon in strap and wafer forms, and its high-frequency (HF) ...

Metallizing Matures

(Magazine)

January 31, 2007, ... control film—and companies across the metallizing supply chain have to be ready with next-generation processes and products to broaden their options. Dr. William Llewellyn is a senior consultant for ...

A Look Ahead: Sustainability and Other Hot Topics

(Archive)

January 30, 2007, In a Q&A with John Norder, Rohm and Haas business manager in North America for Packaging and Converting, he shares his thoughts on subjects ranging from feedstock and supply chain issues to fostering innovation ...