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First Glance

Published: October 01, 2006
An all-natural hot beverage cup has been launched by Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) and International Paper (IP). The cup is lined with a bio-plastic

Fast and Juicy

Published: October 01, 2006
Graphic Packaging Intl. (GPI), Marietta, GA, has teamed up with Oscar Mayer to offer hot dogs that are juicy and ready to eat after 35 sec in the microwave.

Packaging M&As Continue

Published: October 01, 2006, By By Bill Hornell Mesirow Financial
CHICAGO, IL The past few months have seen a wave of private equity-backed merger and acquisition transactions in the packaging industry. These transactions

It's Fall, So It Must Be Show Time

Published: October 01, 2006, By By Yolanda Simonsis Associate Publisher/Editor
We're back at that time of year when kids prepare for Halloween; leaves turn color and fall; we struggle over the perennial question of whether to buy

Narrow Web & Lable Reporter

Published: October 01, 2006, By By Edward Boyle Contributing Editor
Holding Co. Acquires Mark Andy ST. LOUIS, MO Mark Andy has been acquired by Morgenthaler Partners and Mark Andy management. Morgenthaler Partners is a

Proof is in the Process

Published: October 01, 2006, By Edited by Claudia Hine Managing Editor
A perennial problem for consumer product companies is approving expensive packaging runs before seeing what the finished product will look like on the

Web Tension: A Pop Quiz

Published: October 01, 2006, By By Timothy J. Walker TJWalker & Assoc. Inc.
Today's column is a pop quiz on web tensioning. Feel free to work as a team on the answers. If you score poorly, don't worry, but it's worth your while

What's New

Published: October 01, 2006
Get Product Protection Light Impressions, Surrey, UK; +44 (0)1372 386677; www.lightimpressions.com HiMax OVD hologram is for the protection of products

Ink 101: Part II

Published: October 01, 2006, By By David Argent Contributing Editor
Last month we reviewed ink usage numbers as an input to converting, noting that as a percentage, ink purchases are small, especially when compared to

PDFs for Packaging

Published: October 01, 2006, By Edited by Claudia Hine Managing Editor
In response to ever-increasing consolidation in the pharmaceutical market, an alliance of package printers established Copapharm Europe in 1997. Formed

The Top 8 Traits

Published: October 01, 2006, By By George M. Spilka George Spilka and Assoc.
If you are considering selling your company, one critical decision before proceeding is retaining an investment banking/advisory firm. This decision will

Safety in Converting

Published: October 01, 2006, By By David J. Bentley Jr. Contributing Editor
When you play with fire, you probably will be burned. Working in the various areas of the chemical industry, including packaging and converting, sometimes

A Team Effort

Published: October 01, 2006, By Edited by Deborah Donberg Associate Managing Editor
Founded in 1990 in rural Darien, WI, Protect-all prides itself on being a team that is determined to meet new customer application demands through the

CPP: Season Two

Published: October 01, 2006, By By Deborah Donberg Associate Managing Editor
Making just its second appearace, CPP joins a veteran in the packaging field.

People in the News

Published: October 01, 2006, By Edited by Deborah Donberg Associate Managing Editor
Chris Pandis is named head of the Global Market Segment Packaging at Clariant Masterbatches Div., Muttenz, Switzerland. Dante Ferrari moves into the newly

What's New

Published: October 01, 2006
Flexo Print Tubes, Cores, More Bell-Mark, Pine Brook, NJ;973/882-0202; www.bell-mark.com Flexo printer for paper tube, core, and cornerboard markets is

Pack Expo Plus!

Published: October 01, 2006, By By Deborah Donberg Associate Managing Editor
Pack Expo has a new twist this year, and it's a twist tailor-made for converters.

Converting Industry News

Published: October 01, 2006, By Edited by Deborah Donberg Associate Managing Editor
Drivers for Pharma Packaging CLEVELAND, OH Demand for pharmaceutical packaging products in the US (including Puerto Rico) is expected to increase 7.0%

the PLACE

Published: October 01, 2006, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Editor
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Applications Of Novel Photo-Curing Oligomer Resins: Generation Twoby Michael L. Gould et al., Ashland Specialty Chemical Application:

Data in Detail

Published: October 01, 2006, By Edited by Claudia Hine Managing Editor
Tackling downtime in real time, a data collection system makes short work of pinpointing production errors.

The Changing World of Wine

Published: October 01, 2006, By by Corey M. Reardon AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.
In 2004-2005 global wine production totaled 291 million hectoliters the highest level of production since 1992. In Europe as well as worldwide, supply

Steve Fleissner

Published: October 01, 2006
President of Model Graphics & Media Hobbies: Two horses that are more pets than beasts of burden Personal Hero: Joseph, an Old Testament mentor and great

Packages that 'POP'

Published: October 01, 2006, By Edited by Claudia Hine Managing Editor
Growing demand for sophisticated point-of-purchase packaging leads York Container to a KBA Corrugraph flexographic press.

Clean Coating

Published: October 01, 2006, By Edited by Claudia Hine Managing Editor
Turn to a contract coater to resolve issues surrounding safe waste disposal and environmental compliance.

Maxcess Launches Online Video Log

Published: September 28, 2006, By pffc-online.com
Maxcess Intl. has launched an online video log for customers who were unable to attend the Labelexpo show earlier this month. Content will include technology, interviews, and equipment demonstrations.

Excelsior Achieves Record Print Speed

Published: September 28, 2006, By pffc-online.com

Rhodia Polyamide Increases Prices

Published: September 27, 2006, By pffc-online.com
Rhodia Polyamide has increased prices for its Nylon Salt intermediates.

EMA Clarifies Statement Made on the Future of the #10 Envelope

Published: September 27, 2006, By pffc-online.com
Envelope Mfrs. Assn. (EMA) Postal Affairs Committee chairman John Schlich was quoted as saying the position of the window in a #10 envelope would be changed, effective January 1, 2007. EMA president and CEO Maynard Benjamin clarifies this statement.

ThingMagic Partners with SATO America

Published: September 26, 2006, By pffc-online.com

Sirit Sells Medsite

Published: September 26, 2006, By pffc-online.com

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