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Flexotecnica Has Successful 2006

Published: January 16, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Flexotecnica saw strong sales of its New Generation (NG) models in the U.S. in 2006.

Ciconix Moves Headquarters

Published: January 16, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Circonix Technologies has moved into a new 5,000-sq.-ft. sales and service facility in Dayton, OH.

Davis-Standard Launches New Web Sites

Published: January 16, 2007, By pffc-online.com
The Web sites for Davis-Standard’s Converting Systems and Extrusion Systems Business Groups have a new look and improved features for 2007.

Maxcess Director to Lead CEMA

Published: January 16, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Ron Schmidt, director of OEM sales for Maxcess Intl. has been elected to president of the Converting Equipment Mfrs. Assn. (CEMA).

Avery Dennison and CEO Receive Award

Published: January 10, 2007, By pffc-online.com
The Luxembourg American Chamber of Commerce in the United States has bestowed its 2006 Luxembourg American Business Award upon Avery Dennison Corp. and its president and CEO Dean Scarborough.

IPG General Meeting

Published: January 10, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Jones Packaging hosted the annual general meeting for Intl. Packaging Group (IPG).

AIMCAL Hosts Pavilion at ICE 2007

Published: January 09, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Visitors to ICE 2007 will have the opportunity to visit an AIMCAL sponsored pavilion.

New Editorial Director Appointed for Seybold Report

Published: January 09, 2007, By pffc-online.com
RISI has appointed John Parsons as Editorial Director of The Seybold Report.

Mitsubishi Moves West Coast Facility

Published: January 08, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Mitsubishi Lithographic Presses has relocated its West Coast headquarters from its previous location in Torrance, CA, to a 12,000-sq.-ft. facility in Ontario, CA.

Domino Reaches Milestone

Published: January 08, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Domino Printing Sciences has sold the 2,000th A-Series continuous inkjet printer to Tetra Pak.

AWA Expands European Labeling Market Sourcebook

Published: January 07, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Alexander Watson Assoc. (AWA) has published a new, expanded and updated edition of its "Labeling Markets: European Market Study & Sourcebook."

RBP Chemical Receives Patent

Published: January 07, 2007, By pffc-online.com
RBP Chemical Technology has been granted a patent for its new method of delivering fountain solution to a printing press.

Converting Group Plans Jan. Meeting

Published: January 04, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Converting Influence will hold its second industry-wide meeting January 17 at Appleton's Fox Valley Technical College Bordini Center, beginning at 9:45 a.m. Three Wisconsin converting industry speakers will be featured, plus a networking lunch and tour of the flexo printing center.

ARmark Authentication Technologies Partners with SRMG

Published: January 04, 2007, By pffc-online.com
ARmark Authentication Technologies has partnered with Security and Risk Management Group (SRMG) to offer companies brand protection and risk management services for companies facing increased vulnerability and loss from global counterfeiting.

Over 100 New Companies Sign up for CMM

Published: January 03, 2007, By pffc-online.com
With 102 new companies recently signed up for CMM, the total number of exhibitors rises to over 300.

Montalvo Celebrates 20 Years with Sales Rep

Published: January 03, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Montalvo Corp. recently celebrated a 20-year association with Kigeng Trading Co. as its sales representative in Taiwan.

Paper vs. Plastic in Packaging

Published: January 02, 2007, By pffc-online.com
In 18 selected markets where plastic and paper compete as packaging materials, plastic is expected to increase its share of the market to 53% (in pounds) in 2010, according to "Paper vs. Plastic in Packaging," a new study from the Freedonia Group.

Ashland Introduces Adhesive Product Line to China

Published: January 02, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Ashland Specialty Polymers & Adhesives introduced AROSET pressure-sensitive adhesive product line.

Dow Acquires Wolff Walsrode

Published: January 01, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Dow Chemical Co. and Bayer Group have reached an agreement for Dow to acquire Bayer's Wolff Walsrode business group, primarily involved in cellulose products.

Mark Andy Shows Re-Engineered 2200 Flexo Press

Published: January 01, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Mark Andy will be featuring the completely renovated and upgraded 2200 model at Graphics of the Americas show in Miami, March 2-4, 2007.

Converting Industry News

Published: January 01, 2007, By Edited by Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
News from: API Foils, Wipak, Stork Prints Group, CPP Expo, Pack Expo, Process Expo, Ampac Packaging, Graphics of the Americas, Royal Adhesives and Sealants, GASC, PRIMIR, PESDA, DataLase, CMM, Payne, Smurfit-Stone, and people in the news.

Twist & Shout

Published: January 01, 2007, By By Timothy J. Walker TJWalker & Assoc. Inc.
A wrinkle is the web’s equivalent of a shout—stop it, you’re hurting me! To avoid your web shouting at you, think about how to apply uniform tension across it.

Show Me the Money

Published: January 01, 2007, By By Bill Hornell Mesirow Financial
The packaging industry currently is experiencing a wave of private equity-driven merger and acquisition transactions. This activity is being fueled by

James B. Hamilton

Published: January 01, 2007
James Hamilton shares the benefits of his experience in the converting industry.

What's Next for China?

Published: January 01, 2007, By By Simon King PCI Films Consulting Ltd.
The massive buildup of BOPP film capacity in China affected everyone in the supply chain, but the export figures may surprise you.

Color 101: Part I

Published: January 01, 2007, By By David Argent Contributing Editor
It has been my experience that color theory basics are communicated well by suppliers of color measurement devices. This month we will explore the practical application of this information.

A Look at Flame Retardants

Published: January 01, 2007, By By David J. Bentley Jr. Contributing Editor
For this discussion, flame retardants are additives for adhesives or coatings that make an adhesive or coating resistant to catching fire. This may be an oversimplification, since catching fire can have different meanings.

Super Sized

Published: January 01, 2007, By By Heidi Kamp RISI
The challenging retail environment is making a significant impact on U.S. corrugated box shipments.

De-Demonizing Wal-Mart

Published: January 01, 2007, By By Yolanda Simonsis Associate Publisher/Editor
Last month I addressed Wal-Mart’s “clean” image and invited readers to share their opinions on the subject. This column includes one from a PFFC subscriber to whom I extend my thanks and appreciation for taking the time to write.

What's New

Published: January 01, 2007
Open-Platform Press Offered Edelmann Graphics, West Hartford, CT; 860/232-2323; www.matik.com Company offers the EVO-Print web press for labels and flexible

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