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Published: February 01, 2007, By Edited by Deborah Donberg Associate Managing Editor
News from: Admiral Packaging, Celanese, Degraf, Sun Chemical, Ciba Specialty Chemicals, CMM, Brushfoil, The Open Approach, W&D Machinery, R Tape Corp., Perma-Flex Roller Technology, Mario Cotta, McDowell Label & Screen Printing, Nim-Cor, Anderson & Vreeland, Brampton Engineering, Maxcess, Presstek, Harper Corp. of America, and Groschopp.

February First Glance: Part 2

Published: February 01, 2007
Innovative packaging from: Alcan Packaging, Curwood, and Diamond Packaging.

Don't Get Bent out of Shape

Published: February 01, 2007, By By Timothy J. Walker TJWalker & Assoc. Inc.
Bending a web is like bending a pencil or a wire. A little bending is no problem, but if you go too far, something will get bent out of shape or break.

Color 101: Part II

Published: February 01, 2007, By By David Argent Contributing Editor
Last month we discussed control of raw materials, and now we look at a simple check list of procedures required for color measurement and control. If any of these are missing or are suspect, the result will be waste and failure.

Shocks Can Be Deadly

Published: February 01, 2007, By By David J. Bentley Jr. Contributing Editor
An earlier column in this space on static elimination resulted in a response from a reader that is very illuminating. Following are summaries of the five main points from that response. This information shared by a reader should scare you.

NARROW WEB & LABEL REPORTER

Published: February 01, 2007, By Edited by Deborah Donberg Associate Managing Editor
Narrow web news from: HP, AWA Alexander Watson Assoc., IDTechEx, 3M, ETI, and Nordson.

A Look at Liquid

Published: February 01, 2007, By By Corey M. Reardon AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.
As brand owners seek new ways of offering products to consumers, extrusion-coated packaging has a particularly positive outlook.

Metallizing Matures

Published: February 01, 2007, By By Dr. William Llewellyn AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.
Innovative use of metallized products will drive future growth as traditional markets begin to slow.

Lessons in Laminating

Published: February 01, 2007, By By Edward Boyle Contributing Editor
MCT resolves an air bubble defect to produce film suitable for ultra-high-resolution, digitally imaged medical applications.

Contract Services Directory

Published: February 01, 2007, By Compiled by Yolanda Simonsis, Assoc. Publisher/Editor
Coating & Laminating Contract Services Directory 2007

WHAT'S NEW

Published: February 01, 2007
Coating and laminating new products from: Retroflex, Sung An Machinery Co., Heidelberger Druckmaschinen, Northwest Coatings, Valco Cincinnati, National Adhesives, and ADM Tronics.

Directing Design

Published: February 01, 2007, By By Mark Vanover Esko-Graphics
Because design has become the No. 1 differentiator for product innovation among manufacturers, design life-cycle management (DLM) has gained prominence as a packaging system tailored to meet the needs of CPCs and their graphic communication partners. Integrated and web-based, DLM streamlines the package design and production process—from ideation through design, packaging, and production.

WHAT'S NEW

Published: February 01, 2007
New products from: Erhardt + Leimer, Davis-Standard, MAGPOWR, C.A. Litzler, Montalvo, AC Technology, Cleveland Motion Controls, Maxson Automatic Machinery, and Siemens Energy & Automation.

LISA PALVINO

Published: February 01, 2007
Lisa Palvino shares the benefits of her experience in the converting industry.

the PLACE

Published: February 01, 2007, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Editor
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Stretch Film Production Control Of Extrusion And Casting Variables by Mark A. Jones, Battenfeld Gloucester Europe APPLICATION: Using

Blanchard Distributes Dalim Software

Published: January 31, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Blanchard Systems has been appointed master distributor for Dalim Software products in North America, supporting a network of resellers in the United States and Canada.

CRG Consolidates

Published: January 31, 2007, By pffc-online.com
The Channeled Resources Group has consolidated all its businesses into one entity, the Channeled Resources Group (CRG) of Chicago.

A Look Ahead: Sustainability and Other Hot Topics

Published: January 31, 2007, By Claudia Hine, Managing Editor
In a Q&A with John Norder, Rohm and Haas business manager in North America for Packaging and Converting, he shares his thoughts on subjects ranging from feedstock and supply chain issues to fostering innovation in the industry.

E-Mail Alerts for ICC Profile Changes

Published: January 30, 2007, By pffc-online.com

Matik New Gietz Distributor

Published: January 30, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Gietz has appointed Matik North America as the exclusive distributor in North America for its Swiss-made line of sheetfed and web foil stamping machines.

Loparex Adds Capacity

Published: January 29, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Loparex announces several capital investments to add paper coating and film blowing capacity, and to streamline operations within North America.

Europe is Getting Ready for ICE

Published: January 29, 2007, By pffc-online.com
With two months to go, new companies still are signing up to exhibit at ICE 2007 March 27-29 in Munich.

New Online Home for T.J. Walker & Assoc.

Published: January 28, 2007, By pffc-online.com

New Online Parts Store

Published: January 28, 2007, By pffc-online.com
The Extrusion Systems Group of Davis-Standard has opened an online parts store located at www.davis-standard.com.

First UK Customers Install Label Traxx

Published: January 25, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Tailored Solutions has installed Label Traxx management software for narrow web label printers at two United Kingdom customers.

Kodak at Package Design 07

Published: January 25, 2007
At the upcoming Package Design 07 Conference, Kodak will show packaging designers and brand owners how a combination of workflow, thermal CTP, and proofing solutions can help ensure consistent, accurate brand colors and packaging.

Esko Launches New Site

Published: January 24, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Esko's Web site has been complete redesigned and will offer new content and format.

InteliCoat Continued Registration

Published: January 24, 2007, By pffc-online.com
InteliCoat has earned continued registration of its South Hadley, MA, headquarters to ISO 9001:2000.

Registration Incentive for INFO*FLEX

Published: January 22, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Foundation of Flexographic Technical Assn. (FFTA) has a new incentive for its 2007 Forum & INFO*FLEX attendees and exhibitors: each attendee will be entered into a drawing for a flat-panel LCD HDTV-ready television.

New Steel Locations in IL and OH

Published: January 22, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Bohler-Uddeholm Corp., manufacturer of high-quality tool steels, announces new locations for its Steel Stores in Illinois and Southern Ohio.

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