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TAPPI President to Retire

Published: November 22, 2005, By pffc-online.com
TAPPI president Wayne H. Gross, CAE, has announced his retirement effective January 1, 2006, ending a 30-year career with the association.

B&K Exhibits 5 Machines

Published: November 22, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Brandtjen & Kluge exhibited five machine at PRINT & CONVERTING 05, all of which were sold prior to the show.

PLGA Hosts Gravure Operational Conference

Published: November 22, 2005, By pffc-online.com
The Packaging and Label Gravure Assn. (PLGA) Global announces its ninth annual Operation Conference: Gravure Leads the Way, taking place March 1-3, 2006.

Kodak Installs 500th Prinergy Evo System

Published: November 22, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Flint Ink and XSYS Transaction Complete

Published: November 20, 2005, By pffc-online.com
The acquisition of Flint Ink by German-based XSYS Print Solutions was completed on September 30, 2005. The transaction closed following the August approval of the acquisition and subsequent merger by regulatory authorities in Europe and the U.S. (xsys-printsolutions.com)

Toray Launches New Site

Published: November 20, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Toray Plastics has launched its redesigned, simplified, customer-focused Web site. See torayfilms.com.

Harper Passes Blind Quality Control Study

Published: November 17, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Harper Corp. of America has completed a blind quality control study where its operations in Charlotte, NC, Green Bay, WI, and Bangkok, Thailand, received and filled fictitious anilox roll orders without the awareness of manufacturing equipment.

Examining Biocides in Plastics

Published: November 17, 2005, By pffc-online.com
The Biocides in Plastics report examines the use of biocides in plastics with reference to material types and application requirements. As well as biocidal performance, the in-process stability, migration, leachability, light, and heat stability all may be factors.

GretagMacbeth Customer Support Help Center Goes Online

Published: November 17, 2005, By pffc-online.com
GretagMacbeth has an online help center at its Web site. Users will find an easy-to-use searchable knowledge base of FAQs, tip sheets, and technicques on how to get the best possible color. (gretagmacbeth.com/helpcenter)

QurTech Becomes Fusion UV Systems Distributor

Published: November 17, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Fusion UV Systems has appointed QurTech SA as its exclusive distributor in several European countries as of January 1, 2006. (fusionuv.com)

Stora Enso Raises Prices

Published: November 15, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Stora Enso Specialty Papers has increased prices for its European customers for its wet strength label and flexible packaging papers.

ASC Call for Speakers

Published: November 15, 2005, By pffc-online.com
The Adhesive Sealant Council (ASC) has announced its Call for Speakers for the ASC Sprint 2006 Convention and Exposition in Norfolk, VA, April 2-5, 2006. The abstract submission deadline is Monday, January 9, 2006.

EFTA and ADCCAT Support ICE

Published: November 15, 2005, By pffc-online.com
The European Flexographic Technical Assn. (EFTA) and the Assn. of Distributors, Coaters, and Converters of Adhesive Tapes (ADCCAT) have agreed to support ICE UK.

Stork Cellramic Launches New Web Site

Published: November 15, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Stork Cellramic has opened an new online store for supplies used by flexographic printers, including anilox rolls, anilox care and cleaning supplies, safety materials, measureing and inspection equipment, and pressroom supplies.

PLGA Seeks Entries in Awards Program

Published: November 13, 2005, By pffc-online.com
The Packaging & Label Gravure Assn. Print Awards program recognizes outstanding achievement in gravure printing. It is open to all PLGA members in good standing, and is an opportunity to showcase gravure printing expertise and gain recognition. (plga.com)

NEHS 2006 Changes Format

Published: November 13, 2005, By pffc-online.com
The organizers of the National Environmental, Health and Safety (NEHS) Conference have announced the most significant format change in the event’s eleven-year history. (nehsconference.org)

AWEB 06 Announced, Calls for Papers

Published: November 11, 2005, By pffc-online.com
AIMCAL and CEMA announce that AWEB 06, the inaugural Intl. Applied Web Handling Conference, will be held May 7-10, 2006, at the Charlotte Executive Park in Charlotte, North Carolina.

OMET Exhibits at Labelexpo Europe 2005

Published: November 11, 2005, By pffc-online.com
On three printing demos a day, complete job change (printing and die-cutting) and format change on each of the two presented machines—Varyflex and the new Flexy-S with servomotors—OMET made a big impression at Labelexpo Europe 2005.

48hourprint.com Featured at B&K's Web Site

Published: November 10, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Brandtjen & Kluge features companies' purchase of machinery on its Web site and gives customers an opportunity to gain exposure through the "Client Profiles" program on kluge.biz. The latest focuses on 48hourprint.com.

CPP Expo Debuts in Las Vegas

Published: November 10, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Although attendance was lower than anticipated, 25% of the participating exhibitors already have contracted space for future CPP Expo events scheduled over the same dates as PMMI's PACK EXPO Intl. in 2006 and PACK EXPO Las Vegas in 2007.

Jetrion Makes Alliance With Pitman

Published: November 08, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Jetrion has added Pitman as a distributor of the company's inkjet systems and inks. The companies have signed a letter of intent and are working to complete a final agreement. (jetrion.com)

Tailored Solutions Gratifed by Labelexpo Europe Response

Published: November 08, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Tailored Solutions sees an interest in its software offerings at its first venture outside North America. (tailored.com)

Spinnaker Receives Award for Film on Film Literature

Published: November 08, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Spinnaker Coating received an American Graphic Design Award for their literature promoting their recently released Insight line of pressure-sensitive film on film products. The ‘sales kit’ features a fourteen page informational brochure, a letterpress and screen printed sample label of 2.0 mil TC Clear Conformable BOPP affixed to a bottle of hand sanitizer to show the product’s clarity, and a custom designed box to hold the components.

EGS Expands Facility, Opens China Office

Published: November 06, 2005, By pffc-online.com
EGS Gauging has relocated its Headquarters to a new facility in Wilmington, MA. EGS has also opened an office in Shanghai, China.

AWA Releases Report on Specialty Papers

Published: November 06, 2005, By pffc-online.com
This AWArness Report will provide an overview of specialty papers markets, a directory with over 70 profiles of leading producers, and a review of specialty paper grades. (awa-bv.com)

Praxair and Pemla Sign Distribution Agreement

Published: November 03, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Praxair Surface Technologies signed an agreement for Pemla Ink to become a distributor in Canada. (praxair.com)

Jetrion Partners with AEB

Published: November 03, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Jetrion has announced a strategic partnership with Advanced Electron Beams (AEB) to match the high-speed drop-on-demand performance of Jetrion's 3025 inkjet system with AEB's e-beam emitter.

Mohawk Show 7 Now Accepting Entries

Published: November 03, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Mohawk Fine Papers now is accepting entries for its seventh annual Mohawk Show through May 31, 2006. The Mohawk Show celebrates extraordinary print communication. (mohawkpaper.com)

Davis-Standard Makes Ordering Easier

Published: November 03, 2005, By pffc-online.com
The spare parts department at Davis-Standard has implemented a more convenient procurement option by accepting VISA and MasterCard for telephone, fax and e-mail orders. (davis-standard.com)

Slitting & Rewinding Fundamentals for Converters

Published: November 01, 2005, By pffc-online.com
This two-day seminar will cover processes and problems, with numerous speakers covering a variety of topics.

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