Labelexpo Asia Set to Double in Size

Published: June 21, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Labelexpo Asia 2005 is set to be over twice the size of the last event in 2003. This year’s event will attract visitors from Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and India.

FLEXICON Saudi Arabia Established

Published: June 19, 2005, By pffc-online.com

In a joint venture with Zincograph, FLEXICON Saudi Arabia has been in established in Jeddah.

Fasson Roll North America Granted ISO Certification

Published: June 19, 2005, By pffc-online.com

The Fasson Roll North America div. of Avery Dennison Corp. received ISO 9001: 2000 registration for all 19 facilities in the U.S. and Canada after more than a year of work.

Kodak's Acquisition of Creo is Final

Published: June 16, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Creo and Kodak have completed the transaction after receiving regulatory approvals and termination of invesitigation by the Antitrust Div. of U.S. Dept. of Justice.

Smurfit-Stone Earns Awards from PPC and PLGA

Published: June 16, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. has earned a Gold award and four Excellence awards in the PPC’s 2005 National Paperboard Packaging Competition, as well as two packaging awards and an honorable mention from the PLGA.

Bosch Rexroth Posts Double Digit Growth Rate

Published: June 14, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Bosch Rexroth has increased sales in 2004 by 10.2% to approximately $5.3 billion (4.1 billion Euro).

Profits and Revenue Continue to Grow at AVT

Published: June 14, 2005, By pffc-online.com

In its 13th consecutive quarter of growth, Advanced Vision Technology reports a net profit of $736,000 on revenues of $6 million for the first quarter of 2005. This represents a 2% increase in revenue over Q4 2004, and a 24% increase over Q1 2004.

Register for AIMCAL Summer School 2005

Published: June 12, 2005, By pffc-online.com

AIMCAL Summer School brings together industry consultants and educators for four days of focused technical sessions. June 20-23, 2005, one-, two-, and four-day courses will provide job-enhancing, practical information for engineers, operators, technicians, technical managers, and sales people involved in coating, laminating, and metallizing.

Heidelberg Reports Turnaround in Earnings

Published: June 12, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Heidelberg reports that earning for financial year 2004/2005 (April 1, 2004 to March 31, 2005) have experienced a turnaround in sales, incoming orders, and operating profit. Outlook for the next financial year is expected to improve.

AIM Global Launches Online Store and Document Library

Published: June 09, 2005, By pffc-online.com

AIM Global has launched an online store and document library for critical automatic identification and mobility international standards, implementing guidelines, presentations, and white papers.

TLMI and FFTA Conference Themed "Progress Without Limits"

Published: June 09, 2005, By pffc-online.com

The FFTA and TLMI will present a conference September 7-9, 2005 in Chicago. Presentation topics include lean manufacturing, RFID, decoration, security, inspection and automated flagging, and more.

Green Printing and Packaging Earns 10 Printing Industry of the Carolinas Awards

Published: June 07, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Green Printing and Packaging Co. has won ten awards at the Printing Industry of the Carolinas annual award competition for printing excellence in 2004.

Web-Based Remote Service for Press and Postpress Equipment

Published: June 07, 2005, By pffc-online.com

With the Web-based Remote Service, Heidelberg experts connect interactively with the customer’s system. Experts can provide help and instructions to the machine operator directly on the screen of the machine.

Creo Reports Q2 Financial Results

Published: June 05, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Creo has announced its financial results for the 2005 fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2005, reported in U.S. dollars. Revenue increased 3.8%.

Smurfit-Stone Earns Safety-Awards from PSSMA

Published: June 05, 2005, By pffc-online.com

The Paper Shipping Sack Manufacturers’ Assn. (PSSMA) has honored three Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. multiwall bag packaging plants with 2004 Plant Safety Awards.

CIP4 Interoperability Conference Meets at Heidelberg

Published: June 02, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Heidelberg recently hosted the 7th CIP4 IOP Conference at the Print Media Academy. Participants reached an agreement on enhancements for the news JDF version 1.3.

KBA Sees Growth at China Print

Published: June 02, 2005, By pffc-online.com

The KBA presses exhibited China Print in Beijing, reportedly reflects current investment trends among Chinese sheetfed printers.

Always the Student

Published: May 31, 2005, By Yolanda Simonsis, Associate Publisher/Editor

Just when I think I’ve got a grip on something in this industry, the technology or economic circumstances or political environment or key people or whatever makes a giant leap of change. Sometimes the direction of change is not forward, though, which makes life in the converting industry very interesting.

SPI Announces Executive Committee for NPE 2006

Published: May 31, 2005, By pffc-online.com

The Society of the Plastics Industry has announced the members of the Executive Committee that will help plan for NPE 2006: The Intl. Plastics Showcase. Tim Stojka will serve as chairman.

Progressive Offers Color Management Training

Published: May 31, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Progressive Color Media partners with Prepress Training Solution to add color management training to its product and services portfolio.

"Small Guy" Equipped for Mega Growth

Published: May 31, 2005, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor

Dave Clarke, VP and general manager of Mega Plastics, a Clinton, MS-based converter of plastic bags and film for industrial packaging, refers to the nine-year-old company as one of the "smaller guys" in its field. But it's not likely to stay that way for long.

You're Too Tense!

Published: May 31, 2005, By Carrie Cleaveland, Assistant Editor

When planning to purchase tension controls, there is a lot for the converter to consider. "It's not just as easy as buying brand X controller and throwing it on your system and away you go." Here are some of the important questions to consider.

Positive Projections

Published: May 31, 2005, By Nsenga Thompson, Associate Editor

Paperboard packaging provides advantages in the distribution, marketing, protection, and preservation of thousands of consumer goods, reports the Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC). These apparent advantages may be key to the positive sales projections forecast for the paperboard industry this year.

New Products, Part 2

Published: May 31, 2005, By PFFC staff

New products from: Petzold Concept, UV Process Supply, Scientific Technologies, Beijing Roy Environment Technology, AccuWeb, Convertech, Baldor Electric, Nireco, MAN Roland, GEW, Esko-Graphics, Battenfeld Gloucester Engineering, Amacoil, A.W.T. World Trade Group, imaging Technology intl., Hardy Instruments, Davis-Standard, Anderson & Vreeland, HarperScientific, Tidland, IST Metz, ICS, Tilt Lock, and Nexen Group.

Winner's Circle

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

What happens when you cross elegance with form and function? The Best of Show winners of the 55th Annual National Paperbox Assn. Packaging Competition are a gleaming example.

The Design Supply Chain

Published: May 31, 2005, By Mark Vanover, Esko-Graphics

The packaging industry needs a comprehensive workflow that optimizes process efficiency throughout the entire supply chain.

Converting Industry News

Published: May 31, 2005, By Edited by Deborah Donberg

News from: Pliant Corp., Ceramis, Poly Print, Godiva Chocolatier, Tyco Plastics, CPFilms, Freedonia Group, CMM, CPP Expo, Comexi, Black Clawson, Universal Converting Equipment, PPA, SVC, SGIA, and Bobst.

On the Move...

Published: May 31, 2005, By PFFC staff

News from: Gardner Carton & Douglas, Kurz, Radiant Engery, Recycled Paperboard Alliance, X-Rite, Heidelberg USA, W&H, Kendall Packaging Corp., Hanovia, Presstek, Challenge Printing, Mohawk Paper Mills, Eckart, Redlake USA, PrintCity, American Baler, Industrial Engraving Corp., Smurfit-Stone, Scitex Vision, IntraPac, Dalim, Scapa North America, Michelman, Aladdin Laminating, Brushfoil, Multisorb Technologies, M-real USA, Eurotherm, PIA/GATF, Water Ink Technologies, AB Graphic Intl., Domino Amjet, Lily Cups, Latran Technologies, Maxcess, Cellramic, AVT, Universal Laser Systems, University of Oriented Polypropylene, and Brookfield Engineering Laboratories.

Drawing Conclusions: Part II

Published: May 31, 2005, By Timothy J. Walker TJWalker & Assoc. Inc.

The principles of draw control usually create a good deal of confusion. Let’s pick up where we left off in my last column and see if we can move from drawing confusions to draw control conclusions.

Food Contact Regs: a Global Look

Published: May 31, 2005, By Sheila A. Millar Attorney-at-Law, Keller & Heckman, Washington, DC

Packaging products, particularly products in contact with food, are subject to regulation around the world. The differences in those regulations, particularly differences between the US and European Union (EU) systems, reflect fundamental differences in policy, rooted in their respective legal frameworks, that are important for industry members to understand. The subject is highly technical and complex; we provide here only a brief overview.