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Goodbye to a Dear Friend

Published: July 31, 2005, By Yolanda Simonsis, Associate Publisher/Editor
The shock of learning about my dear friend Rich’s death was crushing, as I know it also will be for the faithful readers of his monthly PFFC column, “Material Science.”

Celebrating a Legacy

Published: July 31, 2005, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor
As Chicago’s McCormick Place once again prepares to host one of the print industry’s premier exhibitions, the still-expanding scope of Johannes Gutenberg’s invention will be on display, with more than 800 companies exhibiting in approximately 750,000 sq ft of space.

First Glance

Published: July 31, 2005, By PFFC staff
Innovative packaging from FLEXcon, KNF Flexpak, and Field Boxmore.

Converting Industry News

Published: July 31, 2005, By Edited by Deborah Donberg
News from: AWA Alexander Watson Assoc., Douglas-Hanson, Excelsior Packaging Group, Tamarak Products, Bobst Group, Intl. Paper, Sherwood Technology, DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers, PrintCity, Stork Prints, Texas Instruments, AIM Global, National Adhesives, Eastman Kodak, C.A. Litzler, PCMC, Flxon, Omron, Davis-Standard, Progressive Color Media, Jetrion, Brandtjen & Kluge, Cimex, H.A. Bruno, and Rohm and Haas.

Laboring Lean

Published: July 31, 2005, By Yolanda Simonsis, Associate Publisher/Editor
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma…they aren’t just buzzword phrases. Many converters take them very seriously. Among those believers is Dura-Fibre LLC, whose new Operon Systems’ RedHawk turnkey data gathering and analyzing tool is providing newfound manufacturing efficiencies of up to 25% over previous production standards.

Reporter Clips

Published: July 31, 2005, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Narrow web converting industry news from: Macaran Printed Products, KDV Label, Omet, Nilpeter, and Boise Paper.

Brand Security & Authentication, Part 1

Published: July 31, 2005, By AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.

Self-adhesive laminates in brand protection: A converter's reference guide to solutions for anti-counterfeiting, tamper-evidence, and anti-theft protection.

Brand Security & Authentication, Part 2

Published: July 31, 2005, By AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.

Secure and cost-effective anti-counterfeiting solutions are being developed to foil the fakers.

Narrow Web What's New

Published: July 31, 2005, By PFFC staff
Narrow web new products from: Schober USA, Lüscher Flexo, Matan USA, and Sato Corp.

What's Driving Your Operation

Published: July 31, 2005, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor
Performance, safety, and user-friendly are just a few of the buzzwords coming up in conversations about today’s drive controls.

New Products

Published: July 31, 2005, By PFFC staff
New products from: Pinpoint Laser Systems, Bosch Rexroth, Flxon, ABB, Max Daetwyler, CEA Instruments, Enercon, Vorne Industries, Heidelberg USA, Graymills, H.S. Boyd, Durex Industries, Nordson, Mamata USA, Lamart, X-Rite, Vigitek, Mimaki USA, Dienes, Siemes, Unilux, UV III Systems, Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Complete Inspection Systems, Appleton, Ashe, SKF Motion Technologies, KTI, and ADM Tronics.

August 1, 2005

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

FTA Sponsors TAPPI Conference Sessions

Published: July 29, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Flexographic Technical Assn. (FTA) will sponsor two sessions at TAPPI’s PLACE Conference September 25-28, 2005, in Las Vegas, NV. Surface Treating for Flexography and Substrate Effect on High Quality Graphics will be moderated by FTA’s technical director Rick Mix.

Bobst Introduces InTouch Customer Connection

Published: July 28, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Bobst Group has launched an online direct customer connection which allows its customers access to the company 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for checking availability, receiving instant price quotes, ordering parts, and tracking press orders.

Ampac Completes Kapak Acquisition

Published: July 26, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Ampac Packaging has completed its acquisition of Kapak Co.

NPTA Alliance to Launch Trade Show

Published: July 26, 2005, By pffc-online.com
The NPTA Alliance will launch a new trade show for the packaging materials and supplies industry. PackUSA: The Packaging Materials & Systems Marketplace will be co-located with ISSA/INTERCLEAN trade show October 4-7, 2006.

PDAA Members are FLEXcon Certified Installers

Published: July 24, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Members of the Professional Decal Application Assn. (PDAA) are the first professionals to qualify for the FLEXcon-certified installers list for installation of vinyl graphic applications using FLEXcon products.

Yupo Seeks Wally Award Entrants

Published: July 24, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Yupo Corp. America calls for entries for the third annual Wally Awards. The program is open to candidates in North and South America who submit a project created on YUPO paper over the last six years. The deadline for all entries is September 15, 2005.

CPP Expo 2005 Hosts Over 130 Companies

Published: July 21, 2005, By pffc-online.com
CPP Expo 2005 reportedly has been designed to cost-effectively allow for participation in the event while making available additional marketing dollars that are necessary for targeting customers.

Stork Cellramic to Sell Alphasonics Equipment

Published: July 21, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Anilox roll manufacturer, Stork Cellramic, a div. of Stork Materials Technology, has reached an agreement to market and sell Alphasonics’ Alphasound cleaning equipment in North America.

Packaging Services Expo Debuts

Published: July 19, 2005, By pffc-online.com
With a comprehensive program designed to reach contract packagers, Packaging Services Expo, sponsored by the Tarsus Group, debuted at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Ctr. in Rosemont, IL, May 1-12.

Dr. Richard Podhajny Dies

Published: July 18, 2005, By pffc-online.com
With great sorrow, the staff of PFFC has learned of the passing of Dr. Richard Podhajny, who died on Saturday, July 16, of a massive heart attack.

Appleton Named Company of the Year

Published: July 17, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Solutions! magazine has named Appleton co-winner of the 2005 Company of the Year award along with Votorantim Celulose e Papel. A vote of the magazine’s editorial board determines the annual winners.

Dow Raises Prices on Release Coatings

Published: July 17, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Dow Corning has raised prices on its global release coating product line by 5% to 7%.

Pliant Purchases Two Infiniti Flexo Presses from PCMC

Published: July 14, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Pliant Corp. has purchased two 65-inch Infiniti gearless flexographic printing presses from Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC).

Toray One of 'America's Healthiest Companies'

Published: July 14, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Toray Plastics (America) has been named one of “America's Healthiest Companies” by the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA). The organization's Gold Well Workplace award recognizes companies that have successfully built comprehensive worksite wellness initiatives and that demonstrate and capture concrete outcomes related to behavior change, cost effectiveness, and ROI.

INX Offers MetalFX Inks

Published: July 12, 2005, By pffc-online.com
INX Intl. has signed up as an official MetalFX ink maker. The company now offers inks compatible with the MetalFX process.

Gerhardt Rethinks Business Approach

Published: July 12, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Gerhardt Intl. began a program of change and development to revolutionize the way the group operates. It created a new philosophy, the CECT brand, and the Gerhardt Academy.

Water Ink Technologies Celebrates 20 Years

Published: July 10, 2005, By pffc-online.com
Water Ink Technologies celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Early in 1985, the company began providing water-based inks and coatings to narrow web flexo printers.

Ansell Introduced Glove Styles for High-Risk Cutting

Published: July 10, 2005, By pffc-online.com
ArmorKnit gloves from Ansell Healthcare provide a solution for high-risk cut applications such as heavy material handling, sheet metal and glass handling.

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