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AVT Reports 2005 Q2 Results

Published: September 11, 2005, By pffc-online.com
AVT's revenues for the second quarter reached $6.2 million, an increase of 20% compared to the same quarter the previous years, and an increase of 3.5% over the first quarter of 2005.

Total Donates $1 Million to Hurricane Katrina Effort

Published: September 08, 2005, By pffc-online.com
The U.S.-based affiliates of Total S.A. have donated $1 million to the American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund. This contribution will aid Hurricane Katrina relief efforts in the states of Louisiana and Mississippi, where several Total affiliates conduct business. (total.com)

Packaging Machinery Demand in China to Grow 8.6% Through 2009

Published: September 08, 2005, By pffc-online.com
By 2014, packaging equipment demand in China will exceed that in Japan, making China the second largest market in the world behind the US. These and other trends are presented in a new study from The Freedonia Group. (freedoniagroup.com)

PLGA Hosts 3rd Biennial Technical Conference

Published: September 06, 2005, By pffc-online.com
PLGA will host its 3rd Biennial Technical Conference Oct. 19-21, 2005, at Adam's Mark Hotel, Charlotte, NC.

CCTI Fall Meeting to Feature VTS Workshop

Published: September 05, 2005, By pffc-online.com
The Composite Can and Tube Institute (CCTI) will hold its 2005 Fall Meeting Sept. 27-29, 2005, at the Flamingo Las Vegas hotel. "The Do's and Don’ts of Product Knowledge will be the first Vendor Training Subcommittee (VTS) workshop for manufacturers of tubes, cores, and composite cans.

UV/EB Technology Helps Reduce VOCs

Published: September 05, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Reductions of volatile organic compound (VOC) and greenhouse gas emissions go hand in hand with ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) technologies, according to a position paper just released by RadTech—The Assn. for UV and EB Technology.

AVT Workflow at Labelexpo Europe 2005

Published: September 02, 2005, By pffc-online.com
AVT will present workflow solutions running live at its Labelexpo Europe stand, as well as at the stands of several of the company's partners.

Food Processing Machinery Expo Takes Place Alongside Pack Expo 2005

Published: September 02, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Food Processing Machinery Expo 2005 exhibitors will demonstrate processing technologies in the fruit and vegetable, beverage, fresh produce, prepared foods, meat, bakery, confectionery, grain mill/cereal, dairy, and snack food industries.

More of the 411 on RFID

Published: August 31, 2005, By PFFC staff

The buzz around the RFID industry is still moving rapid as many gear up for the EPCglobal Gen 2 standard. Check out the hottest headlines in RFID in the past twelve months as PFFC presents its 2nd annual RFID review.

A Menu for Thickness Control

Published: August 31, 2005, By David J. Bentley Jr., Contributing Editor
Some applications require a heavy coating weight of an adhesive, coating, or primer, but others might require a lower coating weight. The choice depends on the particular adhesive, coating, or primer in use and the final application.

Testing for Toxins in Packaging

Published: August 31, 2005, By Sheila A. Millar, Attorney-at-Law, Keller & Heckman, Washington, DC
In September the Toxins in Packaging Clearinghouse (TPCH) is planning to commence a pilot testing program, funded by the EPA, to randomly test product packaging for toxic materials that violate state laws.

Extrusion Coating Evolves

Published: August 31, 2005, By Carrie Cleaveland, Assistant Editor
The initial investment for extrusion coating equipment is high but could easily be recovered if the line is subject to high-production.

Reporter Clips

Published: August 31, 2005, By Edited by Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
Narrow web news from: Scapa Automotive, Tailored Solutions, MACtac, Xpanded Label Technology, Phoenix Challenge Foundation, ETI Converting Equipment, UPM Rafsec, Pecisia, MPI Label Systems, Avery Dennison, 3M, and Diversified Labeling Solutions.

First Glance

Published: August 31, 2005, By PFFC staff
Innovative packaging from: Flexicon, Protective Packaging Corp., and The Cloth Envelope Co.

Without Boundaries

Published: August 31, 2005, By Edited by Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
When custom coater/laminator Lamart Corp. was chosen by NASA to develop a material for use as the “envelope” of an unmanned space vehicle, Philip Faria, manager of process engineering, and Lee Smith, project manager, recalled the philosophy of company founder Walter Hirsh: “To be truly successful, a company has to challenge itself to find the limits of its capabilities and then create processes and equipment to exceed the old boundaries.”

Narrow Web New Products

Published: August 31, 2005, By PFFC staff
Narrow web new products from: Label Vision Systems, Mark Andy, Fasson Roll North America, Nilpeter, Rohm and Haas, Martin Automatic, and VTI.

The Converter Pack

Published: August 31, 2005, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor

The Converting Relay Race: Part II

Published: August 31, 2005, By Timothy J. Walker TJWalker & Assoc. Inc.
Our rolls are loaded, spliced, and ready to run. To complete the unwinding relay, we need to finish strong with our plan for web alignment and tension control.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: August 31, 2005, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Contributing Editor
New terpolymer for Al-based peel lids by extrusion coating of a mono-layer and laminating adhesives state-of-the-art and future Technologies.

A Rose is Still a Rose

Published: August 31, 2005, By Yolanda Simonsis Associate Publisher/Editor
This past July while I was trying to relax on vacation, the evening news brought word of WorldCom’s former CEO, Bernie Ebbers, receiving his sentence. It made me so angry, I pulled out my laptop and started writing this column.

Labeled for Growth

Published: August 31, 2005, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor
Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2005, Labelexpo Europe will open its doors to a growing world community at Parc des Expositions in Brussels, Belgium, September 21-24.

Fighting Flaws

Published: August 31, 2005, By Edward D. Cohen, Edward D. Cohen Consulting Inc.
A standard coating line requires different types of equipment to function effectively to produce a defect-free product. Often the main focus of defect reduction efforts is on the major equipment and on application conditions, dryer conditions, and the web transport system.

Converting Industry News

Published: August 31, 2005, By Edited by Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
News from: Suominen Flexible Packaging, Intl. Dispensing Corp., Qualvis, Freedonia Group, DuPont, A&V, Davis-Standard, PerfectProof, X-Rite, Rohm and Haas, Special Chem, Dienes Group, Körber Paperlink, Stora Enso, FTA, PPC, Klöckner Pentaplast, ICE, Pacovent, NPTA Alliance, Specialty Blades, Chesapeake Corp., Sherwood Technology, ICS, Constantia Packaging, and Fairview Machine.

New Products

Published: August 31, 2005, By PFFC staff
New products from: Soma Engineering, Kiefel Extrusion, Converter Accessory Corp., IST Metz, Esko-Graphics, Diamond America Corp., Proslit, Operon Systems, Polytype America Corp., Amacoil, Nexen Group, Valco Cincinnati, Takk Industries, Kurz Transfer Products, Omet, Mario Cotta, Extrusion Dies Industries, Vishay Intertechnology.

September 1, 2005

Published: August 31, 2005
PFFC's September 2005 Issue

People & Places

Published: August 31, 2005, By PFFC staff
News from: Acucote, FTA, PIA/GATF, Bobst, Muller Martini, Harper Corp., Mario Cotta, Ampacet, Weber Marking Systems, Ashland, Equipment Control, ISO Poly Films, Mohawk Paper Mills, IADD, MAN Roland, and Water Ink Technologies.

NatureWorks PLA Makes Pack Expo Plans

Published: August 30, 2005, By pffc-online.com
NatureWorks LLC will showcase the on-shelf retailer success of nature-based packaging at Pack Expo 2005.

FINAT Seminars 'Add Value to Labels'

Published: August 30, 2005, By pffc-online.com
FINAT will present "Emerging Markets--Adding Value to Labels." These five seminar sessions will take place Thursday, September 22, 2005, at Labelexpo Europe.

Sun Chemical to Introduce Inks, Print Consumables at Print 05

Published: August 28, 2005, By pffc-online.com
At Print 05, Sun Chemicla will demonstrate its capacity to provide total solutions through inks, coatings, and other new products.

SVC TAC Calls for Papers

Published: August 28, 2005, By pffc-online.com
The 2006 program at the Society of Vacuum Coaters' 49th Annual Technical Conference will feature a special Hot Topic Session devoted to biomedical and pharmaceutical applications of vacuum processes and coatings. SVC and TAC are soliciting contributions for this section.

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