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ITASA Celebrates Major Capacity Enhancement at Graph Expo

Published: September 20, 2007, By pffc-online.com
At Labelexpo Europe, ITASA, independent commercial specialist producers of release liners, celebrated a major 16 million euro investment in new equipment at their plant in Northwestern Spain.

Bluestar Silicones Raises Prices for Platinum Catalysts

Published: September 16, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Bluestar Silicones announces a 25% price increase on its platinum catalysts, effective September 1, for the release coating and pressure-sensitive adhesive markets.

Wynnchurch Capital Acquires Majority Interest in Webex

Published: September 16, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Wynnchurch Capital, a private equity firm, has purchased a majority interest in Webex, a designer and manufacturer of precision-engineered rolls and custom web handling machinery for a range of web handling and converting applications.

Narrow Web New Products

Published: September 13, 2007, By Narrow web new products from: Martin Automatic, Mark Andy, Austik Div. of Sunbelt Sales and Marketing Assoc., Sato America, and Winkler +Dünnebier.
Narrow web new products from: Martin Automatic, Mark Andy, Austik Div. of Sunbelt Sales and Marketing Assoc., Sato America, and Winkler +Dunnebier.

AVT Posts Another Quarter of Growth

Published: September 04, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Advanced Vision Technology (AVT) completed Q2 2007 with revenues of $8.06 million, up 15% over the same period in 2006 ($7.01 million).

NPE 2009 To Be Held in Chicago

Published: September 04, 2007, By pffc-online.com

Kodak Ant-Counterfeiting System Earns PIA/GATF InterTech Technology Award

Published: September 03, 2007, By pffc-online.com
PIA/GATF awarded Kodak's Traceless anti-counterfeiting solution with its InterTech Technology Award, which recognizes excellence in innovative technology for the graphic communications industry.

JDF Experience at Drupa 2008

Published: September 03, 2007, By pffc-online.com

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

Published: September 01, 2007
Narrow web news from: Adchem Corp., Checkpoint Systems, Polymag Tek, TLMI, HS Crocker Co., and EMA.

FIRST GLANCE

Published: September 01, 2007
Packaging products from: Rohrer Corp., Bassell, and Amcor Flexibles.

WHAT'S NEW

Published: September 01, 2007
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.

Leslie Gurland

Published: September 01, 2007
Leslie Gurland shares the benefits of her experience in the converting industry.

On Being Earth Friendly by (re)Design

Published: September 01, 2007, By Yolanda Simonsis Associate Publisher/Editor
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

Mix & Match

Published: September 01, 2007, By By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Kodak prepress technology lets security label converter blend digital and flexographic printing workflows.

Support Your Rollers

Published: September 01, 2007, By By Timothy J. Walker Contributing Editor
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.

Reduce & Comply

Published: September 01, 2007, By By Sheila A. Millar and J. C. Walker, Keller and Heckman LLP
Going green? Be prepared to face the challenges of today’s complex environmental compliance regulations.

Scoring the Scorecard

Published: September 01, 2007, By By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
The deadline to comply with Wal-Mart’s packaging initiative looms. Industry associations weigh in on the hurdles for converters.

Let's All Get Together Now

Published: September 01, 2007, By By David Argent, Contributing Editor
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?

5 Steps to Green

Published: September 01, 2007, By By David Lunati, Monadnock Paper Mills Inc.
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

Published: September 01, 2007, By Edited by Claudia Hine, Managing Editor
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

Published: September 01, 2007, By By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor

Three of a Kind

Published: September 01, 2007, By By Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
CPP Expo again joins with two related shows to bring attendees a look at what’s new in the entire supply chain.

News Clips

Published: September 01, 2007
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.

September 1, 2007

Published: August 31, 2007

New DVD Set From Steve Coscia Improves Customer Service

Published: August 30, 2007, By pffc-online.com
A new DVD set to help printing industry professionals learn to differentiate themselves from the competiton includes two titles: "World Class Service" and "Customer Service Stress Relief," both created by Steve Coscia, customer service expert and author.

JDSU Introduces Color-Shifting Flake for Unique Color Differentiation

Published: August 30, 2007, By pffc-online.com
JDSU has introduced ChromaFlair ColorShift Glitter, a new color-shifting flake that gives paints, coatings, plastics, textiles, and packaging the ability to exhibit a wide range of hues when viewed from different angles.

InteliCoat Sells Electronic and Engineered Films Business Unit

Published: August 29, 2007, By pffc-online.com
InteliCoat Technologies has sold its Electronic and Engineered Films (EEF) business unit to Exopack Holding.

Artwork Systems and Esko Join Forces

Published: August 29, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Artwork Systems and Esko have reached an agreement where the two companies will combine their operations.

Harper Donates Equipment to High School Flexo Program

Published: August 28, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Harper Corp. of America had made a major equipment donation to Fort Mill High School's graphic communications department, which received a FlexSys press simulator and a Macintosh computer with monitor.

SPI Issues Call for White Papers For New Online Community

Published: August 28, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Industry professionals with plastics business or technical expertise are invited to submit white paper articles for posting at myplasticsindustry.com, the new online market and meeting place created by the Society of the Plastic Industry (SPI).

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