January 1, 2006
COVERSTORY
The Secret Strain
This Q&A tackles the topic of strain and why it’s the secret key to web handling....
FIRSTGLANCE
First Glance
Innovative packaging from: Seal-It, Innovia Films, and Diamond Packaging....
EDITORIALCOLUMN
New Year Brings Positive Change
The new year is starting out with a number of positive changes for PFFC, some of which impact you directly. We hope you agree these changes facilitate your reading of the magazine, and I’d love to hear your comments. Here’s an outline of the changes you’ll experience, starting with this issue....
WEBLINES
Why Isn't Your Slitter Running?
Walk by any slitter and more likely than not, it won’t be running. Why? Besides having no input material or no demand for slitting, your slitter likely is not running because the slitter operator is busy doing all the work needed to support the slitter. Your slitter may not be running, but I bet your slitter operator is....
PACKAGECONVERTING
Group Focuses on Innovation
Among the worldwide flexible packaging organizations, there is one group that is probably least known, open by invitation only and only to those specifically selected for their technical skills: the International Flexible Packaging Network (IFPN)....
PLCPROBE
About Cold Seal Adhesives
People actually refer to this class of product using three different names—cold seal adhesives, self-seal adhesives, and cohesives. Remember that all the terms describe exactly the same material....
LEGALBRIEFS
Environmental Right-to-Know
Public availability of environmental data is a crucial tool in the protection of public health and the environment. Programs have been criticized for paperwork requirements and failure to safeguard adequately confidential business information and trade secrets. How do you balance the public’s right to know with the need to maintain chemical facility security?...
CONVERTERCLIPS
Converting Industry News
News from: Jardin Corrugated Cases, Environmental and Plastic Industry Council, Ipack-Ima 2006, Graphics of the Americas, Freedonia Group, ProtecPac, AIMCAL, Spartanics, and people in the news....
NARROWWEB&LABELREPORTER
Reporter Clips
Narrow web news from: Digital Labels, Lowry Computer Products, and Raflatac....
Narrow Web What's New
Narrow web new products from: Avery Dennison, AB Graphic Intl, and IST Metz. ...
The Digital Demand
The Label Printers has expanded its manufacturing capabilities into color plateless technology with the purchase of a seven-color HP Indigo ws4050 digital press....
WHAT'SNEW
New Products
New products from: Montalvo, Eckart America, Dielectric Polymers, Precision AirConvey, RIPit, Mamata, Tidland, Adchem, Simco, Hudson-Sharp, Creative Film Corp., DRI, and Battenfeld Gloucester Engineering....
FEATURESTORIES
Facing a Slowdown
As the US begins 2006, the economy is facing a slowdown. Last year’s increase in interest rates alone is enough to cause a slowdown in economic activity. On top of that, when you add the very large increase in energy prices, it exacerbates the situation....
Changeover Magic!
PPC Industries streamlines operations with a Mamata bagmaker and enjoys ultra-fast changeover times....
TECHNICALREPORT
The Secret Strain
This Q&A tackles the topic of strain and why it’s the secret key to web handling....
thePLACE
A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI
New die designs and advancements in automatic die controls for improved efficiencies in film production, and how sealant film choice can affect a laminated structure’s properties....
EXPERIENCESPEAKS
Getting Personal With Michael Nowak
Michael R. Nowak, president and founder of Coating Excellence Intl., shares the benefits of his experience in the converting industry....
