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First Canadian Installation of KODAK FLEXCEL NX Digital Flexo System

Published: September 17, 2008
Autumn Graphics, a specialist in prepress production, plate production, and graphics management services, was the first in Canada to install the KODAK FLEXCEL NX Digital Flexographic System

Printed Specialties Receives FSC and SFI Certifications

Published: September 17, 2008
Printed Specialties, Inc., a folding carton printer, has been awarded both the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certifications

Alcan Packaging Presents EHS Award to Neenah Technical Center

Published: September 15, 2008
Alcan Packaging has selected its Neenah Technical Ctr. to receive the Gold 2008 Bonsai award, the company's annual competition that recognizes outstanding efforts in environment, health and safety (EHS) within the organization

International Paper Reports Higher Earnings, Packaging Profits Mixed

Published: September 12, 2008
International Paper has reported preliminary second-quarter 2008 net earnings of $227 million, compared with net earnings of $133 million in the 2008 first quarter and $190 million the second quarter of 2007

PABS08 Conference Combats Intellectual Property Theft

Published: September 12, 2008
PABS08, the Products and Authentication and Brand Security Conference

ITC Rules in Favor of Petition Against Woven Sacks Imports from China

Published: September 04, 2008
US producers of laminated woven polypropylene sacks recently won a victory against dumped and subsidized imports of these products from China

Diamond Packaging Certified By Women's Council

Published: September 04, 2008
Diamond Packaging, a leading provider of packaging and contract packaging services, has been certified as a women's business enterprise through the Women's Business Enterprise National Council

Boise Inc. Joins Chicago Climate Exchange

Published: September 04, 2008
Boise Inc. has become a member of the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX), the world's first and North America's only voluntary, legally binding integrated greenhouse gas emissions reduction, registry and trading system

Winterborne Recognized by Wal-Mart for Sustainable Packaging Success

Published: September 02, 2008
Wal-Mart recently recognized Winterborne, Inc., a complete sustainable packaging and display solutions provider, with an award for EnviroShell

Sun Chemical Receives PIA/GATF 2008 InterTech Technology Award

Published: September 02, 2008
Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation announced that Sun Chemical was awarded a 2008 InterTech Technology Award for its Platinum White technology, a UV flexo white ink that improves productivity when converters print narrow web labels

TAPPI PLACE Conference Promotes Flexibility

Published: August 27, 2008
Staying up-to-date on the advances and changes in consumer packaging is a must

AIMCAL, SVC Memorialize Scientist

Published: August 26, 2008
In honor of the late Dr. Bernard Henry...

Sabert Acquires Gage Industries

Published: August 26, 2008
Mesirow Financial has announced that it acted as exclusive financial advisor to Sabert Corp. in its acquisition of Gage Industries, Inc.’s packaging business

Conference Focuses on Steam Cooking in the Microwave

Published: August 25, 2008
The Packaging Group stages MICROWAVE STEAM-PACK 2008 on Sept. 23–24, 2008, at the Crowne Plaza, Monroe Twp., NJ (near Princeton).The event consists of two courses and a one-day conference

Kodak Digital System Receives PIA/GATF InterTech Technology Award

Published: August 22, 2008
The KODAK FLEXCEL NX Digital Flexographic System was one of 10 technologies to receive the PIA/GATF InterTech Technology Award, which recognizes “excellence in innovative technology for the graphic communications marketplace.”

Adchem Corp. Launches Revamped Website

Published: August 22, 2008
Adchem Corp., a leading manufacturer of high performance pressure-sensitive adhesive tape systems, has launched its new website, www.adchem.com

Newly Topcoated Cothene Film Offers Superior Performance

Published: August 20, 2008
LSH Materials, a div. of Hutchison Miller Sales Inc., has introduced a new topcoated version of its Cothene mono-layered polyolefin film that offers an alternative to vinyl and other films in the health and beauty market, among others

Cleaning at the Cutting Edge

Published: August 18, 2008
Teknek contact cleaners are said to differ from other methods of web cleaning in the their effectiveness

Converting School Hosts Two September Courses

Published: August 18, 2008
AIMCAL Converting School is hosting two courses in Philadelphia in September: “Web Handling and Converting” from September 16-17, and “Winding: Machines, Mechanics and Measurements” from September 18-19. Dr. David Roisum of Finishing Technologies will be the instructor for both courses

Converting Influence Group Enters Third Year, Hosts a Special Meeting

Published: August 18, 2008
Converting Influence, an industry trade group that allows members to “network, learn and provide industry news,” will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, September 10

Seminars for Engineers Moves Date of Web Handling Seminar

Published: August 15, 2008
A series of two-day seminars, entitled Seminars for Engineers, is produced by Sensor Products, Inc. The company has rescheduled

Maxcess Intl. Hosts Dancer Tension Control 'E-Seminar'

Published: August 15, 2008
Maxcess Intl. will host a free "E-Seminar" live from Labelexpo Americas on Understanding Dancer Tension Control Systems at 2 p.m. EST on Thursday, September 11

Odyssey Co-Locates with PrintSynergy Print & Marketing Expo in 2009

Published: August 13, 2008
The Intl. Assn. of Diecutting and Diemaking (IADD) and the Foil Stamping and Embossing Assn. (FSEA) have teamed with The Printing & Imaging Assn. of Georgia (PIAG) to announce the co-location of two events: 2009 IADD•FSEA Odyssey and PrintSynergy 09

Gilbert Design Receives Mohawk Award for RISD Viewbook

Published: August 13, 2008
Gilbert Design, Providence, RI, has been presented with the Mohawk Windpower Partnership Award for its recent sustainable initiatives in the design of the Rhode Island School of Design Viewbook

Aquaflex Announces Partnership

Published: August 13, 2008
Aquaflex, a manufacturerer of specialized flexographic presses for labels and flexible packaging, has announced a partnership with France’s SRAMAG-SMAG

Heidelberg 'Offsets' Environmental Effects of drupa Exhibit

Published: August 11, 2008
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) offset the environmental effects of all print products created at its Drupa exhibit in prepress, press, and postpress during the course of the day on June 5 - World Environment Day

Stork Prints Group Debuts Digital System, Engraver at Drupa

Published: August 07, 2008
The Stork Prints Group, a leader in rotary screen printing systems and consumable products, unveiled its first drop-on-demand inkjet system for narrow-web applications at Drupa 2008

FFTA Annual Forum Speakers Score High Marks

Published: August 06, 2008
Technical experts from global anilox supplier Harper Corp. of America was reported to receive outstanding ratings from session attendees at the 2008 Foundation of Flexographic Technical Assn. (FFTA) Forum in Dallas, TX

ETI Converting Signs Five Contracts at Drupa

Published: August 04, 2008
Continuing the success it has enjoyed during its nearly 20 years as a manufacturer of p-s label converting equipment, ETI Converting Equipment reported that it signed five contracts during the just completed 14-day Drupa exhibition

Survey: Containerboard Price Hike Likely to Hold

Published: August 04, 2008
According to a survey of North American corrugated container producers by Longbow Research packaging and container analyst Joshua Zaret, 78% felt that the July 1 containerboard price hike of $55/ton would be successful and subsequently passed onto box prices

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