February 1, 2006
COVERSTORY
Under Pressure
This is a challenging time for pressure-sensitive laminators....
EDITORIALCOLUMN
CONVERTERCLIPS
First Glance
Innovative packaging from: Smart Lid Systems, M-real, and Sonoco....
Converting Industry News
News from: Master Arts, Pregis Corp., Alliantz Flexible Packaging, Skeist, Liberty Carton Co., ABN AMRO Capital, Cello-Foil, Society of the Plastics Industry, Sonoco, Harper Corp. of America, Sartomer, Douglas-Hanson, NAPL, Western Michigan Univ., Craig Adhesives and Coatings, MAN Roland, AccuWeb, and Nilpeter....
WEBLINES
Are You Rough Enough?
What is the better roller surface to prevent web scratching, smooth or rough? Many people will opt for smooth, but in fact, this is the wrong direction....
PLCPROBE
What Static Can Do is Shocking
Why is static electricity a concern to converters of moving webs? It can cause four problems....
LEGALBRIEFS
A New Twist on CSR
Today, corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives cover a broad range of social issues from labor and human rights concerns to climate change. Shareholders are concerned about the value and validity of CSR inititives. This development has the potential to affect businesses, including the converting industry, more broadly....
NARROWWEB&LABELREPORTER
Reporter Clips
Narrow web industry news from: Lightning Labels, Raflatac, and IDTechEx....
Narrow Web New Products
Narrow web new products from: Zero-Max, Neenah Paper, Avery Dennison, and Research Inc....
WHAT'SNEW
New Products
New products from: Agfa, Diamond America, Pual N. Gardner Co., Spinnaker Coating, Kodak, DuPont, Webex, Enfocus, Appleton, Enovation Graphic Systems, Nordmeccanica, GretagMacBeth, ADM Tronics, and GMG....
COATING&LAMINATINGSPECIALREPORT
Under Pressure
This is a challenging time for pressure-sensitive laminators....
Protecting Brands
The familiar pressure-sensitive label offers some practical approaches that converters can offer brand owners to secure the integrity of their products—by using a familiar "carrier" mechanism....
The PSA Process
With so many choices available in the manufacture of PSA products, how do you decide what's best?...
The Future of Metallizing
Despite some challenges, new markets for metallized products are opening....
Paper's Prospects
The food market drives growth in specialty coated papers for packaging....
Take Control
What would Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric, say to the converting industry? He might say, "Control your own destiny or someone else will." The converting industry seems to be taking Welch's advice. As evidence, here is a sampling of what some of the industry's leaders are doing to control their own destinies....
TECHNICALREPORT
Can This Coater Be Saved?
What to do with an aging coater? Modernize!...
thePLACE
A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI
Advantages in melt fracture elimination technology; high barrier advancements in metallized films; comparison of corona and flame treatement of polymer film, foil, and paperboard; and the latest UV/EB coating and adhesive technology for food packaging applications....
EXPERIENCESPEAKS
Getting Personal With Donald R. Droppo Sr.
Donald R. Droppo Sr. shares the benefits of his experience in the converting industry....
