September 1, 2007
COVERSTORY
Reduce & Comply
Going green? Be prepared to face the challenges of today’s complex environmental compliance regulations....
FIRSTGLANCE
First Glance
Packaging products from: Rohrer Corp., Bassell, and Amcor Flexibles....
EDITORIALCOLUMN
On Being Earth Friendly by (re)Design
Today, as contemporary author, lecturer, philosopher, and scientist Peter Russell has observed: “We fear that giving up something will mean that we will be less happy in the future. It is this mode of consciousness that is unsustainable.” In the absence of a world war for inspiration (thank goodness), we must achieve the desired outcome by consciously (re)designing those automated options that simplify our lives...
NEWSCLIPS
News Clips
Converting industry news from: Foodservice & Packaging Inst., SATO, FKI Logistex, Winkler +Dunnebier, Atlas Die, Dow Reichhold Specialty Latex, Monadnock Paper Mills, Fong Brothers, Michelman, MonoSol, W&H, EDI, PIMA, Flexotecnica, FPA, Amcor Flexibles, and People in the news....
WEBLINES
Support Your Rollers: How should a roller be supported or attached to your equipment? | PFFC | September 2007
How should a roller be supported or attached to your equipment? To answer this question, let’s review your roller support needs and your options to meet these needs. ...
PROCESSMANAGEMENT
Let's All Get Together Now
At a recent FTA meeting, C. Wayne Barlow, a buyer for Sears, berated both converters and buyers for not working closely together to form mutually effective partnerships, and even after all these years these comments still hit home. So, how do we work together, for what purposes, and are our efforts adding value?...
NARROWWEB&LABELREPORTER
Narrow Web & Label Reporter
Narrow web news from: Adchem Corp., Checkpoint Systems, Polymag Tek, TLMI, HS Crocker Co., and EMA....
Narrow web new products from: Martin Automatic, Mark Andy, Austik Div. of Sunbelt Sales and Marketing Assoc., Sato America, and Winkler +Dunnebier.
Narrow web new products from: Martin Automatic, Mark Andy, Austik Div. of Sunbelt Sales and Marketing Assoc., Sato America, and Winkler +Dunnebier....
Mix & Match
Kodak prepress technology lets security label converter blend digital and flexographic printing workflows....
WHAT'SNEW
New Products
New products from: Max Daetwyler, Planatol, Exopack Advanced Coatings, Dynisco, Nordson, Bobst Group, 3M, PFE Rolls, Plastisoft, Pinpoint Laser Systems, Mohawk Fine Papers, Shure-Glue/Melton Systems, Tilt-Lock, National Adhesives, Goldenrod Corp., Integrity Engineering, Appleton Coated, VPF, Jemmco, Eastman Chemical Co., ALS Ltd., Wayne Machinery & Die Co., ADM Tronics, Flint Group, Dymax Corp., CMM Group, Nim-Cor, Spartanics, Modern Arts, and Technicote....
FEATURESTORIES
Scoring the Scorecard
The deadline to comply with Wal-Mart’s packaging initiative looms. Industry associations weigh in on the hurdles for converters....
5 Steps to Green
Organizations that make environmental responsibility a top priority are realizing that not only are the results great for the environment, they’re also good for business. Lower energy costs, less waste, and invaluable goodwill among customers means potential repeat business....
Lights Lead the Way
Sealed Air wraps up energy efficiency and cost savings while providing environmental benefits with T8 high-intensity fluorescent (HIF) fixtures from Orion....
Be A Good Citizen
What do the ancient Iroquois, Thomas Jefferson, and many of today’s leading companies have in common? They all embraced a philosophy that has become known as “sustainable development.” Today, this philosophy encourages manufacturers to balance the “triple bottom line impact” of their operation—people, profit, and planet—when making business decisions. ...
Three of a Kind
CPP Expo again joins with two related shows to bring attendees a look at what’s new in the entire supply chain....
EXPERIENCESPEAKS
Getting Personal with Leslie Gurland
Leslie Gurland shares the benefits of her experience in the converting industry....
