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- Converter Plays Key Role in Mercosur Trading Group
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- February 29, 2000, ... trading group (along with Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay) and is located strategically to supply the huge Mercosur population (215 million). Family-owned ISMA ($8 million) is a multifaceted converter ...
- Specialty Products Are Custom Made in the U.K.
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- January 31, 2000, ... has been especially useful for running label stock," he notes. "One of our products is a self-adhesive label stock with a PE face material that has to remain print receptive but also must provide a ke ...
- Narrow web adapts to multiple applications
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- November 30, 1998, ... materials such as shrink sleeves, adhesives and ultraviolet inks in the proper temperature range for trouble-free converting. With the proliferation of exotic substrates and water-based inks, surface ...
- Oxide-coated films are still finding their market niche
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- November 30, 1996, ... vapor deposition can produce good barriers if process conditions are selected to offset material defects and water removal from the substrate. Plasma deposition is limited by material defects and surface ...
- Temperature control helps ink customers optimize performance.
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- November 30, 1996, ... that needs to be measured on the press, whether it's the chill roll surface temperature, the plate cylinder bearers, the fountain solution reservoirs, or the web exit surface temperatures." "Temperature ...
- Need and innovation are driving digital printing.
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- November 30, 1996, ... to focus the laser beam. Sophisticated software controls the laser/mirror system to direct the beam and control the depth of cut. Facestock can be perforated, score cut, or etched without damaging the ...
- Flexible packaging converter treats its customers right.
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- October 31, 1996, ... 800, high-speed automatic wicketer.) As Flex-Pak began to focus on the salted-snack market, it was faced with the serious issue of providing packaging that ensured long-term product freshness. To that ...
- Popcorn packaging leads converter down new paths.
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- October 31, 1996, ... leg up," says Jackson. "It has allowed us to develop surface-printed paper/metallized OPP laminations that can be adapted to meet specific packaging requirements." Among these laminations is a new liner ...
- Perforating tear-resistant materials takes a big step.
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- August 31, 1996, ... recycled, etc. 4. Bevel choice, such as centerface or sideface. 5. Recognition of the difference between tear strength and burst strength. Other possible variables may include age of machinery, ...
- Web-inspection system supports label operation
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- July 31, 1996, ... the host city, the company initiated a multifaceted marketing campaign that involved events and promotions designed to not only reward valued customers but Label America's valued employees as well. "A ...
- A directory of custom slitting
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- July 31, 1996, ... Taunton, MA 02780 Ph: 508/823-0707; Fax: 508/823-4434 Slitting capabilities: Razor, shear Rewinding capabilities: Center, surface, center-surface Materials: Film Minimum slit width: 1/4 in. ...
- Pressure-sensitive line utilizes all-vector drive system
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- June 30, 1996, ... the startup and troubleshooting, and will help in minimizing long-term maintenance. The drives allow operator interface from the machine via touch screen operator panels, through pick and Panelviews. ...
- MSC Specialty Films reaches success down to the core
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- May 31, 1996, ... facility in the past six to eight months. He was learning exactly what our needs are, what's important to us, and what features we're looking for, and he was experimenting with different core surfaces. If ...
- Green Bay gears up for specialty labels
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- May 31, 1996, ... as polyester, polypropylene, polystyrene, and polycoated kraft provide a smooth surface for coating. Paper, on the other hand, is rough when viewed under a microscope, and when adhesive is applied to it ...
- Paper characteristics: starting the job right
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- April 30, 1996, ... requirements, you might look at what the strength of the paper is going to be, the opacity of the paper, moisture resistance, the surface day coating, and other factors." Paper Strength The strength ...
- Innovation is a winner in FPA competition
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- March 31, 1996, ... ethylene vinyl acetate/LLDPE custom blend. The film is extruded, slit, and surface flexo-printed in five colors by Maine, who also adds the zipper attachment, converts the bag, registers the punchout, ...
- Custom coating operation is a clean winner
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- February 29, 1996, ... safety and the quality of the product in process, employees are required to wear face masks. A roof-top tank contains 660,000 cubic liters of water - enough to douse the entire factory for four hours should ...
- Label maker modifies tried and true business form
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- January 31, 1996, ... litho facestock are separated, and the adhesive on the back of the facestock is deadened with colored ink in the polka dot pattern. Following this step, the facestock and liner are remarried, after ...
- Economic reform in China, India could create new Asian tigers.
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- August 31, 1995, ... he writes, "to imagine that one, and perhaps both, will be among the world's leading economies in decades to come." On the other hand, there are risks associated with these opportunities. "China faces ...
- Ceramic heater rollers an exciting new alternative.
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- July 31, 1995, ... the roller's surface. With this technology, heat is produced in closer proximity to the substrate in order to provide rapid temperature recovery and reduce initial warmup times to maximize production. ...