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PFFC's Quarterly Economic Monitor Survey Provides Specific Converting Industry Informatio

(News | New Products)

March 02, 2004, ... converters were split evenly, with about half up over 2002 and half with revenue below 2002. Converters in the tapes, labels & tags category reported 46% exceeding 2002 revenue, with 27% below 2002 and ...

Reporter Clips

(Magazine)

February 28, 2004, News from: American Label Co., FLEXcon, Klöckner Pentaplast of America, ROI Technologies, and Seal-It. Narrow Web Converting Industry News Shrink Bands Are the Topping on Ice Cream Tubs FARMINGDALE, ...

Gidue to Launch Unipro Packaging Press at Drupa; OEM Also to Showcase Other Converting Machinery

(News | New Products)

February 23, 2004, ... system for in-mold labels, also will be featured at the OEM's Drupa booth. Gidue reports the following about E-Combat: The press design uses servo-driven controls for all press functions and is available ...

OMET to Show Converting Equipment for Folding Carton Packaging and Napkin Production at Drupa

(Archive)

February 16, 2004, ... of the fair for printers and converters of the label and packaging industry." According to the manufacturer, the Varyflex has a modular-configuration integrated line, outfitted with equipment for ...

Graphics of the Americas 2004: Reports Indicate North America's First Graphic Arts and Converting Venue Is in Good Shap

(News | New Products)

February 10, 2004, ... labels for commercial retail use. Zarwan also pointed out converters, like commercial printers, face such similar challenges and concerns as economic conditions, technological changes, employee training, ...

Graphics of the Americas 2004: Reports Indicate North America's First Graphic Arts and Converting Venue Is in Good Shap

(News | New Products)

February 08, 2004, ... labels for commercial retail use. Zarwan also pointed out converters, like commercial printers, face such similar challenges and concerns as economic conditions, technological changes, employee training, ...

Technology: The Great Equalizer

(Magazine)

January 31, 2004, ... their customers need, including the capability to run traditional commercial jobs one day and labels or folding cartons the next. For the time being, commercial printers are hearing predictions of improving ...

COOL Rules!

(Magazine)

January 31, 2004, In 2002 the Agricultural Marketing Act was amended (7 U.S.C. 1621 et seq) to add a new subtitle requiring country of origin labeling for perishable agricultural commodities. In 2002 the Agricultural Marketing ...

Coating and Laminating: At the Heart of the Packaging Industry

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January 31, 2004, ... to Corey Reardon of AWA Alexander Watson Assoc., packaging buyers — particularly in the fast-moving consumer goods field — are moving away from the traditional approach to product labeling. “What we once ...

Synthetic Paper: The Real Deal

(Materials)

January 31, 2004, From labels for food packaging to children's books, synthetic paper applications are finding a niche within the converting industry and beyond. From labels for food packaging to children's books, synthetic ...

Converting Industry News

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January 30, 2004, ... and label applications with Golden Mummy and Pyramid Awards at a ceremony held during PackExpo 2003 at the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV. The awards recognize packages and labels that make innovative ...

Raflatac Expands into US Midwest Region with Wisconsin Distribution Center

(News | New Products)

January 13, 2004, Raflatac, part of the UPM-Kymmene Group, is a leading supplier and producer of paper-based and film pressure-sensitive label materials. The company has more than 2,000 employees worldwide. FLETCHER, NC, ...

Legislative Outlook for 2004

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December 31, 2003, ... on specific recommendations to increase business sensitivity to cybersecurity without legislation. H.R. 3444, Menu Education and Labeling Act. Senator Joseph Lieberman recently announced that as president, ...

Converting Less Ordinary

(Magazine)

December 30, 2003, ... but ordinary. Known for its pressure-sensitive labels, aluminum nameplates, and polycarbonate panels, GSI is an ISO and QS9000-certified custom print house specializing in printing applications such ...

Reporter Clips

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December 30, 2003, News from: Labelexpo Americas 2004, MACtac, Scapa North America, and Skeist. Labelexpo Americas Adds a Day MILWAUKEE, WI, USA—Labelexpo Americas has added a fourth day to this year's exhibition, which ...

Products and Materials

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December 30, 2003, ... pouch label applications, optiFLEX RESEAL resealable PP films are said to be ideal for use in personal care, household and chemical, and food applications. Films are coated with a new removable acrylic ...

Leading Consumer Product and Converting Companies On Tap for RadTech's Spring 2004 UV & EB Tech Exp

(News | New Products)

December 18, 2003, ... and troubleshooting. Among the conference highlights, reports RadTech, are sessions offered for: laminating adhesives; curable inks, adhesives, and coatings for commercial printing; tags and labels; flexible ...

Seeing SPAM from 2 Directions

(Magazine)

November 30, 2003, ... months (the FTC has said a “do-not-spam” list would be unworkable and potentially dangerous) and to develop labels (like “ADV” and “ADV-ADLT”). Repeat spamming and false headers are felonies. Importantly, ...

PFFC Moves 'Uptown

(Magazine)

November 30, 2003, ... you missed the September first-time jointly sponsored Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute/Foundation of Flexographic Technical Association technical conference in Chicago. Combined with a reception for ...

Doctor Blade Systems: A Cure for What Ails Your Printing Process

(Magazine)

October 31, 2003, ... and precision composite blade materials that have been a standard product in the flexographic newspaper industry since the late 1980s now are being used in corrugated, flexible packaging, and labels. Automatic ...