October 1, 2009
First Glance
Cure for Curves
Cure for Curves Schreiner MediPharm, Blauvelt, NY, has developed specialty adhesive labels that easily adhere to the plastic substrates and curved surfaces...
Very Revealing
Multifilm Packaging, Elgin, IL, is introducing its D-Met de-metallization process, which partly removes metal from a metallized film, leaving a clear window in an otherwise metallized design....
Prime Promo
Printpack, Atlanta, GA, is providing an eco-friendly promotional multi-pack shrink sleeve for Bumble Bee Foods' gourmet salmon...
Columns
Face-Off
Exclusive PFFC research analyses critical issues within each of four major converting industry sectors....
Catching Up, Looking Up
First, thanks to all who sent me well wishes. The pelvis is on the mend, and the wheel chair no longer is in use — nor the pain meds! I'll be able to abandon my title as armchair philosopher soon. ...
A Torque Devil Is in the Details
In center winders, like the classic Rolling Stones song, you can't always get what you want. Imagine you need to buy a new center-driven winder or unwinder....
Digital Printing, Part 1 | Technology
In the most recent columns, the competition between flexo and gravure printing was examined. It seems that digital printing is becoming a factor in this...
Dissipating Static
Static becomes worse in the winter when the humidity decreases. What measurements are important to track static? Relative humidity (RH) is at the top...
Newsclips
News Clips October 2009
Flexographic Technical Assn. (FTA) is accepting entries for its 2010 Excellence in Flexography Awards Competition. Submission deadline is Jan. 8, 2010....
Hey, I Printed That Magazine!
CHICAGO, IL | PFFC welcomed John Tompkins, a press operator at Quebecor World (now World Color), Lebanon, OH, to the American Printer/PFFC booth at the...
Kluge Opens New Demo Showroom
ST. CROIX FALLS, WI | Kluge has opened a new demo showroom at its headquarters to offer customers the option of seeing a live demonstration of its equipment...
Western States Envelope Gets Starring Role on Discovery Channel
BUTLER, WI | When the production company for the Discovery Channel's new show, Factory Made, wanted to know how to make envelopes, they picked Western...
Universal Packaging Now Diversapack
CHINO, CA | Universal Packaging Systems Inc. began doing business under the name Diversapack of California as of August 10. The company is a member of...
Market for Stand-Up Pouches Assessed
BURNSVILLE, MN | Allied Development has published a 500-page study on the global markets, technology, and opportunities for Stand-Up Pouches: 2009-2012....
Jemmco Announces 10-Year Anniversary
MEQUON, WI | Jemmco LLC is celebrating its tenth anniversary as a provider to the extrusion and web converting industries. Says Jeff Opad, VP, Jemmco...
Mohawk Named EPA Green Power Partner of the Year
COHOES, NY | Mohawk Fine Papers has been recognized by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a leading green power purchaser. This is the third...
Company Formed To Produce De-Siliconized Pulp
CHICAGO, IL | The formation of a new company, Cycle4Green, has been announced by Calvin Frost, Channeled Resources, and Petri Tani of Finland. The focus...
Teknek Reveals Major Expansion
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND | Teknek plans to open a US facility in Charlotte, NC, this year to house sales and service as well as a North American fulfillment...
Energy Use in Paper Industry Studied
MARIETTA, GA | Business Development Advisory announces a new study of energy use and opportunities in the North American Paper industry. Entitled Energy...
Parkinson Joins Rockwell Network
WOONSOCKET, RI | Parkinson Technologies has joined the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork. As part of the Machine Builders segment of this network, Parkinson...
Verantis Rebrands Ceilcote Products
STRONGVILLE, OH | Verantis Corp. announces the rebranding of Ceilcote Air Pollution Control's products and services, including its corrosion-resistant...
Omron Launches Systems Integrator Partner Program
SCHAUMBURG, IL | Omron Electronics is launching OASIS (Omron Authorized Systems Integrator Solution), a service that introduces those with automation...
Fujifilm, EFI Partner
VALHALLA, NY, AND FOSTER CITY, CA | FUJIFILM Graphic Systems USA reports a new development partnership that will link the EFI Colorproof XF RIP and proofing...
PCMC Acquires F.L. Smithe Machine
GREEN BAY, WI | Paper Converting Machine Co. (PCMC), a div. of Barry-Wehmiller, has acquired F.L. Smithe Machine Co., Duncansville, PA. The acquisition...
New Wave Adds Gearless Press
CHARLOTTE, NC | Bobst Group reports New Wave Converting, Fontana, CA, will replace a durable 20-year-old, six-color, geared Schiavi flexo presss with...
Southeastern Opts for Green Laminator
PIACENZA, ITALY | Nordmeccanica Group is installing a new emission-free laminator at Southeastern Printing, Naperville, IL. The environmentally responsible...
Lebanese Joint Venture Invests in W&H Coex Line
LINCOLN, RI | Cedex Plastics, the new Lebanese-based joint venture between Exopack and the Indevco Group of Lebanon, has made its first investment in...
Berry Plastics Gets First WOW Winder
GLOUCESTER, MA | Gloucester Engineering reports Berry Plastics, Evansville, IN, will install the world's first WOW Winder on a Gloucester 11-layer PE...
Secrets Uncovered at TLMI
CHICAGO, IL | With a nod to Agents 86 and 99, Get Smart was the theme of the Tag & Label Mfrs. Inst. (TLMI) Technical Conference, held September 8-10...
Carton & Box Reporter
Diamond Packaging, Rochester, NY, earns a spot on the US Environmental Protection Agency's new Top 20 Printers List of the largest green power purchasers...
Features
Printed Linerboard: Big & Bold
With today's industrywide downsizing, it takes a lot of confidence in a business model to commit to a major-league expansion. While others are downsizing,...
Rewind Equipment: Chic & Sleek
IKEA's line of modern home furnishings is virtually synonymous with the phrase Scandinavian design. But one Sweden-based wallpaper manufacturer was using...
Show Preview: ICE Heats Up
With 300 exhibitors from 17 countries, ICE Europe 2009 the 6th International Converting Exhibition is nearly sold out. ...
Roller Coverings: Built “TPU” Tough
With plant operations running 24/7, 365 days a year, PPC Industries requires rollers that not only are safe and cost efficient but durable enough to endure...
New Roles for Converters
The process technology now in routine use in the converting industry will perform a key role in the commercialization of several advanced, high-technology...
Monthly Features
WHAT'S NEW PRODUCTS
Safety Chuck Modules Offered ShaftLok safety chuck modules are available with skew, lateral, and skew and lateral (combined) adjustments. Modules, said...
People
Fred M. Singer (83), marketing manager at Mica Corp. from 1982 until his retirement in 2006, has passed away. He was the recipient of the 1995 TAPPI Polymers,...
Experience Speaks: Dhuanne Dodrill
President of Rollprint Packaging Products Inc. Management style | Promote a culture of collaboration. Hobbies | Reading, travel, and for my creative side,...
Narrow Web & Label Reporter
Overnight Labels, Deer Park NY, wins a Premier Print Award certificate of merit for outstanding achievement in the production of flexo printing from the...
WHAT'S NEW PRODUCTS: Carton & Box
Change Boxes Easily The machine from Boix is a combination tray erector capable of making 3-pc Bliss style, P-84 style, and platform-style boxes on the...
WHAT'S NEW PRODUCTS
Splicing Agent Can Be Recycled Multipurpose splicing agent 64437 for common repulpable adhesive tape applications includes attaching substrates to cores...
