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- Quality Time
- (Gravure)
- March 31, 2008, ... in a session that asked, “What will traditional markets be doing in 2013?” He talked about productivity gains in the light board packaging markets, showing a comparison of web-fed gravure versus sheet-fed ...
- What's New Product
- (Magazine)
- March 31, 2008, ... PFFC-ASAP 412 Proof Plates with New Features New Perfect Proofer ink proofing head for photopolymer plates allows ink technicians to preflight inks with actual plate/anilox combinations comparable ...
- ALCAT Italy opens its doors for an open house
- (News | New Products)
- March 23, 2008, ... during the test-run operations. The highlights during the factory tour are two big converting machines in their final assembly stage. The Open House takes place in Casale Monferrato during two months ...
- Metal Is in the Mix
- (Metallizing)
- February 29, 2008, ... further converts the material comprising gold acrylic-coated 48-ga PET laminated to 80# C1S paper. Light green raised printing adds texture. A complementary promotional folder and envelope are also ...
- Demographic Demands
- (Flexpack)
- February 29, 2008, ... demand in 2006, are projected to increase 4.5%/yr to $11.6 billion in 2011. Gains will outpace the overall market slightly as a result of increased demand for convenience-oriented or other processed food ...
- Wal-Mart Scorecard Needs More Batters
- (Green Converting)
- February 29, 2008, ... (and maybe the last!) New Year's Eve display the world has ever seen! What happened? A light bulb went out in Pamona. The converting industry was sent into a similar tizzy on Feb. 1, 2007, when Wal-Mart ...
- Debating China's Effect on the Environmen
- (Green Converting)
- February 29, 2008, ... the Belfer Ctr. for Science and Intl. Affairs at Harvard Univ. Following are some highlights: Schell said the issue isn't whether China's rise will become an environmental catastrophe; it already has. ...
- IP Is Producing Green Linerboard
- (Green Converting)
- February 29, 2008, PENSACOLA, FL International Paper (IP) has started production of high-performance, lightweight linerboard at its Pensacola, FL, mill. IP says the project PENSACOLA, FL International Paper (IP) has started ...
- Narrow Web & Label Reporter
- (Label/Tape)
- February 29, 2008, ... numbers sequentially or print variable data, including address labels. It can print in black, red, green, yellow, or blue, and it will print using a UV ink (visible only with UV light sources) for an added ...
- Understand the Asian Release Liner Market
- (News | New Products)
- February 12, 2008, ... material trends, capacities and technologies, and the changing market structure. First published in July 2003, the exapanded 2007 edition evaluates the market, highlights opportunities, and provides ...
- Narrow Web & Label Reporter
- (Narrow Web)
- December 31, 2007, ... highlighted by a new 1,000-mm Cerutti 960/2 gravure press. Spearsystem Packaging Africa will operate as a subsidiary of Spear Group Holdings Ltd. and includes BEE (Black Economic Empowerment) ownership ...
- IP Begins Linerboard Production
- (Archive)
- December 08, 2007, | International Paper has begun production of high-performance lightweight linerboard at its Pensacola, FL, mill. PENSACOLA, FL | International Paper has begun production of high-performance lightweight ...
- Color Measurement Tools Come to USA
- (Flexpack)
- November 08, 2007, ... plates. Features include: Two spectrally-balanced light sources to illuminate subjects with a 120X optically magnified image. High resolution, real-time image display. Scan measurement systems features ...
- Release Liner Special Report, Part 1
- (Tapes)
- October 31, 2007, ... Both paper and film release liners are in the spotlight in this respect, and even a small downgauging could mean a worthwhile savings. Low-platinum release coatings are also a focus. Technical Challenges ...
- Converting Industry News
- (Magazine)
- September 30, 2007, ... and liquid packaging. These two key markets are driving the continuing growth of extrusion coating, as environmental concerns encourage the use of packaging that is lightweight, user-friendly, and recyclable. ...
- On Being Earth Friendly by (re)Design
- (Magazine)
- August 31, 2007, ... of electricity—except for what my failing flashlight provided along with Mother Nature in spectacular fashion. By chance I stumbled upon a time-worn phrase, posted in an exhibit area, attributed to one ...
- Reduce & Comply
- (Magazine)
- August 31, 2007, ... are subject to periodic review in light of new scientific evidence. It is a common misconception that uses of lead and other banned substances exempt from the RoHS Directive also are exempt from the ...
- Be A Good Citizen
- (Magazine)
- August 31, 2007, ... the purchase of raw materials to the disposal of packaging—has been a primary focus of sustainable operations. For example, major end-users are demanding lighter-weight packaging, which reduces shipping ...
- ALAN WOLK
- (Magazine)
- June 30, 2007, Alan Wolk shares the benefits of his experience in the converting industry. Experience Speaks How did you get into the converting business? The printing industry has been a family business. My uncle ...
- Critical TRENDS
- (Special Reports)
- May 31, 2007, ... Sales Revenue Percent Increase Q. By what percent did 2006 revenue increase over 2005? Raw material costs continued to increase. Slightly fewer respondents reported an increase in 2007, however ...