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Adhesives expert Ingrid Brase explains how hot melt pressure-sensitive products are created.
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News | New Products
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INX Chemist Delivers “Best Paper” at RadTech Event
Natasha Banke’s presentation addressed methodology and data regarding the detection of free BPA in raw materials and finished printing inks
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FTA Names New Board, Trustees
The Flexographic Technical Association announces new board members for both the organization and its Foundation for 2018–2019
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Winco Offers Die-Cast Levers in Zinc
The adjustable tension levers are RoHS compliant and said to be suited for use in a confined space
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INDA & EDANA Offer Guidelines for Flushability
An updated guide covers the labeling of non-flushable wipes and provides a guide for assessing the flushability of disposable nonwoven wipes
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ebeam Technologies & GM Deliver OPV Curing
ebeam Technologies’ Core 100/760 curing unit with Grafisk Maskinfabrik EB30 coating line are providing instant OPV curing at ePac Flexible Packaging
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Mondi Commits to Strong Presence in US
Joining the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council is just one step the company is taking to strengthen its position in the US
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Labelexpo SEA Labeled a Success
The maiden edition of Labelexpo Southeast Asia brings in visitors from 62 countries and showcases an impressive array of exhibitors
White Papers
• Designing a Successful Retort-Grade Packaging Structure
• Hermetic-Seal Performance of BOPP Laminate Structures in VFFS Pouch Applications
• Methods and Design Considerations for the Application of Hot Melt Coatings
• BOPP Laminate Structures for “Over-the-Mountain” VFFS Pouch Applications
Expert Advice
Is P&G’s New Freshies Packaging a Good Idea?
Innovation Station Archive Jackie Marolda's Bio
Brand Reputation on the Line?
Marketing Mojo Archive Stephanie Millman's Bio
People & Places
- Published: July 31, 2005, By PFFC staff
On the Move…
Enercon Industries Corp., Menomonee Falls, WI, names Jim Ludwig narrow web surface treating sales manager.
NDC Infrared Engineering, Irwindale, CA, expands operations with a new office in India. Pravin Kulkarni will serve as country manager for NDC India at 7A/12, Paschimanagari, Survey 21, Kothrud, Pune 411 029, India; +91 20 2543 5768.
The converting industry has lost three members in a short period of time: Comexi, Girona, Spain, reports the death of founder Manel Xifra Boada. Walter Frederick Bachelder, former chairman of Testing Machines Inc., Ronkonkoma, NY, passed away May 9 of heart failure. He was 86. H. Howard Flint II, chairman and retired CEO of Flint Ink Corp., Ann Arbor, MI, passed away June 14 after a brief illness. He was 66.
Stanford Products, Salem, IL, establishes five new sales agencies in Mexico, Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, and Argentina and Uruguay. Visit stanfordproductsllc.com for details.
At Praxair Surface Technologies, Ulrich Buckmann is named business development manager for the global printing business; Randy Davidson becomes sales representative for the North American printing business in Wisconsin, Minnesota, upper peninsula of Michigan, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Praxair also reports it is named Gold 2005 Supplier of the Year by the print members of the European Flexographic Technical Assn.
Brandtjen & Kluge, St. Croix Falls, WI, hires Bruce Kessler as sales manager for the western US and British Columbia and Alberta, Canada.
Steve James joins the North American sales team of Prime UV Systems, Carol Stream, IL, as southeastern regional sales manager.
AccuWeb, Madison, WI, signs an agency agreement with UEC Intl., which will cover Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Chile.
Mohawk Paper Mills, Cohoes, NY, names Tom Senneff district sales manager for the south central region and Bart Robinson manager, channel development.
ISO Poly Films, Gray Court, SC, hires Brett Eager as plant manager.
The Flexographic Technical Assn., Ronkonkoma, NY, is awarded the 2005 Trade Assn. Environmental Leadership Award given by the National Steering Committee of the State Small Business Ombudsman/Small Business Assistance Programs, in conjunction with the national compliance Advisory Panel. Also receiving the award are the Specialty Graphic Imaging Assn. and the Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation.
Toray Plastics, North Kingstown, RI, is named 2004 “Supplier of the Year” by Frito-Lay, a div. of PepsiCo.