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Tea-Totaler
Tea-Totaler Belgium-based Amcor Flexibles, license holder for the micro-perforated Tstix package, reports the stickpack has won the President's Award...
Pillow Cushions
Pregis Corp., Deerfield, IL, has launched HC Renew, a biodegradable, hybrid cushioning material...
Weekend Warrior
Menasha Packaging, Neenah, WI, has unveiled the M•PULSE Weekender Hutch for retail-ready supply chain solutions. Ideal for grocery and convenience store channels, this display-ready...
At Least You Have a Job!
As my friend Vince DiTrolio of DiTrolio Flexographic Inst. (DFI) said to me just last week, It's one thing for an employee to say, At least I have a job...
Web Lines: Pitch & Catch Guiding
If you are like me, you find yourself thinking about spring as a way to cope with long winter days. For many, spring means baseball. A good way to combine...
News Clips
News Clips
Bemis, Neenah, WI, earns top honors for consumer convenience at the 2009 UK Packaging Awards for its EZ Peel reseal package technology. The rigid tray...
Rotomec Open House Demos TAPS System
SAN GIORGIO MONFERRATO, ITALY Rotomec held an open house at its Technology Center Nov. 16-18, 2009, that was attended by more than 150 converters from...
Events
Send event information to yolanda.simonsis@penton.com. For a complete industry calendar, visit www.pffc-online.com. FEBRUARYT 23-24 CEMA Slitting/Rewinding...
Get Plastics Questions Answered
LARAMIE, WY IDES has created a new service, Ask IDES, that connects plastics professionals to people who know the answers to their design, processing,...
3M Selects KAPCO
KENT, OH KAPCO (Kent Adhesive Products Co.) has been selected as a Preferred Converter and Distributor of 3M's Renewable Energy Div. (RED), St. Paul,...
US Demand for Nonwovens To Reach $6.3 Billion
CLEVELAND, OH Demand for nonwoven roll goods is projected to rise at a 3.7% annual rate to $6.3 billion in 2013, according to a new study from The Freedonia...
Market Reports Cover Future of Packaging
SURREY, UK Pira Intl. offers two studies that provide market forecasts to 2014 for packaging. They provide insight into key market drivers and trends...
NA 2010 Is on The Horizon
CHARLOTTE, NC The Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) reports its 2010 North American Material Handling and Logistics Show (NA 2010) is coming...
NimCor Expands Customer Support
Nashua, NH NimCor adds two sales and service firms: Withim Sales Corp., Roselle, IL, will support customers in Wisconsin and Iowa, and Northern Converting...
New Ownership For Orion
GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UK Orion Div., a manufacturer of pre- and post-processing equipment, has been purchased by Matti Technology, Amriswil, Switzerland, a...
Plastilene Adds 3 BST Systems
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA Plastilene has completed trials of BST Premius automatic print defect detection systems installed on Windmoeller & Hoelscher flexo presses....
People
Richard Roth joins Disc Graphics, Hauppauge, NY, as its chief strategy officer. ARC Intl., Charlotte, NC, names Michael Calvano territory business manager...
AIMCAL Sees Economic Gains
FORT MILL, SC The Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators has released results from its fourth quarter survey, the Economic Index. Results...
One-Stop Testing Solution Offered
MINNEAPOLIS, MN Mocon has established Advanced Packaging Solutions, designed as a one-stop approach for the analysis of food, beverages, pharmaceuticals,...
ICE Europe Closes with Record Results
MUNICH, GERMANY The 6th International Converting Exhibition (ICE) Europe, which took place Nov. 24-26, 2009, ended with a record number of visitors, exhibitors,...
Kampf Enhances Service Offerings
WIEHL, GERMANY Kampf has introduced new service concepts for its slitting and winding machines. Tailor-made services offer a choice between individually...
Features
Bagmaking: Cleaning Up on F/F/S
Plastixx FFS Technologies, the Montreal-based converter, manufactures gusseted tubing for packaging applications, utilizing a patented, breathable back-seam...
Nonwovens Converting: H1N1 Antidote
After the death of California nurse Karen Ann Hayes last year, the California Nurses Assn. (CNA) released data from 190 facilities in nine states across...
Narrow Web & Label Reporter
Tape Is Tough for Tabs
ictrex USA reports Thank-Metal Co., a Japanese manufacturer of precision machines and metal processing components for batteries, has specified APTIV...
Modern Printing Enters New Market with Mark Andy
Mark Andy reports Modern Printing Co., a commercial printer in Beirut, Lebanon, has entered the narrow web flexo market by investing in a Mark Andy 2200 through its distributor, Dynagraph Lebanon...
In-Mold Decorating Assn. (IMDA) Accepts Entries for 2010 Awards Competition
The In-Mold Decorating Assn. is accepting entries for the Fourth Annual IMDA Awards Competition, which recognizes the industry's best in-mold labeled packaging...
Narrow Web & Label What’s New Products
Color Gamut Is Expanded
An extended color gamut on :Dotrix Modular single-pass digital inkjet press features six-color, UV-curable inkjet inks. The orange and violet color stations...
Shrink Sleeve Ink Has Low Odor
The 9200 Series UV flexo shrink sleeve ink reportedly features low odor, high flexibility, high slip, and excellent rheology characteristics. Formulated...
Control Register Intuitively
The Luna intuitive register control system is part of the Flexico V5 range of plate mounting machines. The multi-tasking V5 is said to assist perfect,...
Slitter Runs Fast
The Solitaire Series of slitter/rewinders reportedly offers a compact design, high-end capability, high speeds, and reliable processing of webs to 800...
Carton & Box Reporter
Niagara Sheets Cuts Energy Costs
WPS Global has developed an energy savings plan for corrugated sheet feeder Niagara Sheets, North Tonawanda, NY, to reduce kilowatt consumption...
CardPak Wins Local Awards
CardPak Wins Local Awards SOLON, OH | CardPak recently was named to the NorthCoast 99 Best Places to Work in Northeast Ohio. This is the tenth straight...
Standard Installs MLP Diamond UV Press
The Standard Group is enhancing the production capabilities at its Southern Standard Cartons division with the installation of an eight-color Mitsubishi (MLP) Diamond V3000LX sheetfed press equipped with a UV coater...
Carton & Box Reporter What’s New Products
Control Printing
EasyTrax is said to bring affordable process control to carton printers with smaller format presses (20-40 in.) or those working in a primarily process...
Offset Inks Set Quickly
SunPak Diamond inks are said to provide high-definition print resolution, low misting at high speeds, and fast setting properties that reduce waste. Can...
Coating Replaces Matte Film
Starkote AQ-5002 high-Asuited to cosmetic packaging and more. Designed as a cost-effective replacement to matte film, coating has a soft suede feel that...
Apply Hot Melt Reliably
PURBlue 4 adhesive melters are moisture-cure reactive hot melt application systems. Melters heat only a small amount of adhesive as needed, reducing thermal...
In-Line Carton Press Is Versatile
The CCS 510 narrow web in-line system for folding carton printing is said to be reliable, flexible, and easy to operate. Modular system handles up to...
Special Report: Coating & Laminating
Flex-Pack = Opportunity
With nearly 11% of the North American market for extrusion-coated/laminated materials on a weight basis and 21.5% on an area basis flexible packaging...
Technical Report: Thin Coating Challenges
A major trend in the development of new web coated products is the requirement to coat thin, functional coatings on a thin substrate. The advantages of...
What’s New Products
Measure Accurately
The IPlus! gauging platform is designed to accurately measure weight or thickness in cast film extrusion, sheet extrusion, nonwovens, vinyl calendering,...
Get High Bond Strength
Polaqua 103-L lamination and printing primer is designed for PP and a range of other films. Said to provide high bond strengths using only minute application...
Cool Air for Blown Film
Redesigned blown film air coolers offer improved performance, energy efficiency, and reduced space requirements, company says. Compact design features...
Slot Die for High Speeds
Rotary slot die for high-speed application of PSAs is said to provide clear, streak-free coating while making possible coat weights as low as 0.5 mil....
Change Coatings Quickly
The VersaCoater DocuMate Plus UV coater features built-in IR designed to handle wax-infused inks. Compact, user-friendly coater is compatible with photographic,...
Move Rolls Safely
The battery-powered RollMover is said to increase productivity and ensure worker safety when heavy loads need to be moved. Has the power to move loads...
Rollstands for Winding Control
Solution Series shafted rollstands range from a simple A-frame with brakes, safety chucks, and a shaft to more complex systems with closed or open loop...
Inspect In-Line
The EasyMac.MC print inspection system is based on company's QC-In-Line concept. Compact camera systems are placed in-line with production process, allowing...
Ink Has High Bond Values
PolarTek universal flexo white laminating ink reportedly can be used over many existing ink systems to deliver high bond values with all laminating processes,...
Turners, Aerators Can Stop Injuries
Mobile Pile Turners and Mobile Jogger Aerators double as electric pallet-trucks, which are self-propelled, battery powered, have a built-in charger, and...
Cantilever Press Is Offered
Cantilever press features direct servo-driven sleeve, anilox rolls, and automatic registration. Constant speed is ensured at roll change with either roll-to-roll...
Get Accurate Tension Reading
The EasyView tension indicator is a compact, low-cost, general-purpose web tension amplifier with display. Indicator is powered by 24 volts DC and amplifies...
Servomotors Shorten Cycles
Company says additions to the 1FT7 line of high-performance servomotors result in shorter machine cycles due to higher dynamic response, gained through...
Proofing System Tracks & Trends Performance
Proofing package features a stand-alone module that allows customers to monitor and create pass/fail stickers for proofs. Includes a database to track...
Print Banner on Both Sides
FLEXmark 6180 blockout banner provides offset printers an alternative to vinyl constructions and competitive synthetic products. This 9-mil white opaque...
Choose Data Logger Features
Data Logger Selection Guide provides multiple selection factors, including instrument displays, remote probe availability, alarm options, wireless/Ethernet/battery-operated...
Rollers for Quality Finish
Calender rollers ensure a quality web finish with precision nip pressures applied to a variety of substrates. Rolls are used to produce unique finishes...
Print Digital UV At High Speeds
The Inca Onset S20 4th-generation flatbed printer is a high-speed, UV digital model featuring Dimatix Spectra SE128 printheads with 156 printheads arranged...
Software to Manage Multiple Plants
Enterprise is an extension of company's software package designed for printers with multiple plant operations. One fully integrated system integrates...
Battery Cells Offered
Company manufactures primary and secondary battery cell and modules for production of Ni-MH, Li-Ion, and super capacitors. Offers consultation to define...
Wind Forward And Reverse
The Centrum CS blown film center surface winder is able to wind in forward and reverse modes. Floating Suspension System is said to provide outstanding...
Test Roll Hardness with Accuracy
The PaperSchmidt rebound hammer designed for paper roll hardness testing is said to provide previously unachievable roll-profiling accuracy and repeatability....
Wind with Less Vibration
The Goebel optiwind two-drum winder handles materials to 7,000 mm at a speed of 3.000 mpm. Variable drum roller geometry is said to enable rollers in...
Anilox Roll for CtP
The E-Flo anilox roll is designed to work with CtP technology. Developed for the flexible packaging and narrow web market place, the roll's cell formations...
Keep Cores from Deforming
Leaf air shafts reportedly provide the ideal support for thin wall cores of 1 in. or larger to keep cores from deforming during winding. Trapper leaf...
Static Beat
Static Beat: When To Use Static Blowers
Static charge on a film can cause a variety of problems, including attracting dust, generating sparks that can reset machine control logic or ignite flammable...
Experience Speaks
Christopher Che
President/CEO of Hooven-Dayton Corp. Management style | Depend on talented, experienced people; provide a collaborative environment with decentralized...
