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Odor & Exempt Solvents

Published: May 31, 2005, By Dr. Richard M. Podhajny, Ph.D. Contributing Editor

Requirements for low odor in flexible packaging change as new materials are introduced in printing and laminating operations. Retained solvent is the primary odor concern of the printer and converter, and tight odor standards are maintained for printed and laminated structures.

Give Customer What He Wants

Published: May 31, 2005, By David J. Bentley Jr. Contributing Editor

Too many times converters make substitutions when filling orders from their customers, with serious consequences. The customer will be unhappy unless he receives exactly what he ordered.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: May 31, 2005, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Contributing Editor

Easy-opening packaging technology, using thermal process imaging for extruder analysis and improvement, a novel seal-peel system, and the effects of resin selection and extrusion variables on peelable seal performance.

Materials

Published: May 31, 2005, By PFFC staff

New products from: VonSon Liquid Inks, Ashland, Scapa North America, ADM Tronics, Rock-Tenn, Day Intl., Environmental Inks and Coatings, FLEXcon, Toray Plastics (America), and Rogers.

Reporter Clips

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

Narrow web news from: Label Technology, Geo Label, RFID Journal Live, Gidue, MPI Label Systems, The Kennedy Group, ANI Printing Inks, Raflatac, and Mark Andy.

Narrow Web New Products

Published: May 31, 2005, By PFFC staff

New products from: Avery Dennison Retail Information Services, Toray Plastics (America), Omet, Diagraph, Klöckner Pentaplast of America, and 3M.

A Cut Above

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

It’s taken more than "the luck of the Irish" to grow Connemara’s $40 million converting operation, which was founded in 1997.

Truth or Myth?

Published: May 31, 2005, By Dr. Paul E. Gloor, Johnson Polymer LLC

There are many proposed theories that might influence the slide angle. We tested extensively to determine if these postulations are true.

June 1, 2005

Published: May 31, 2005

New Exhibitors and Paper Zone at Ipex 2006

Published: May 29, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Ipex 2006 will host a dedicated paper zone in one of its halls for paper suppliers and manufacturers. Eighteen percent of confirmed exhibitors are appearing for the first time.

Packaging Workflow Symposium at P 2005

Published: May 29, 2005, By pffc-online.com

The Packaging Workflow Symposium will accompany the P show and examine the topics of "Packaging Converting Workflows," "Smart Packaging Systems," and "Advanced Converting Technologies."

Paperloop Expands European Analytical and Editorial Staff

Published: May 26, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Paperloop has made six additions to it's Brussels-based staff to bolster RISI analytical products, PPI This Week newsletter, PPI magazine, and the Paperloop Benchmarking group as well as two new economists covering Asia.

X-Rite Reports Record 4th Quarter

Published: May 26, 2005, By pffc-online.com

X-Rite reports the financial results for the fourth quarter and year-end highlights for 2004.

AVT Opens Representative Office in China

Published: May 24, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Advanced Vision Technology has opened a representative office in China and the appoints William Bai as general manager.

Sun Chemical Raises Prices, Produces MetalFX Inks

Published: May 24, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Sun Chemical will raise ink prices in the U.S. and Canada and has signed up as an official MetalFX ink maker.

Flint Ink Announces Price Increases

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

Flint Ink North America has announced price increases for a variety of ink products.

Opportunity for Brand Protection at P

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

"Safe folding box," a specialist congress, will take place with Print City during the P trade fair.

Cito Trains on Heidelberg Equipment

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

Seminars the technical training sessions Cito-System’s training center in Schwaig, Germany, will rely solely on Heidelberg machines.

Esko-Graphics Secures Scope Workflow with Certified PDF

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

Esko-Graphics has implemented Certified PDF file creation and preflighting as available options in its Scope workflow.

Ahlstrom Increases Prices

Published: May 17, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Ahlstrom has increased prices for its paper grades reflecting escalating costs in the industry.

Creo Shareholders Approve Acquisition by Kodak

Published: May 17, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Creo Inc.’s shareholders have voted to approve Eastman Kodak Co.’s acquisition of the company and also to waive the application of Creo’s shareholder rights plan to the transaction.

Celanese Increases Prices on Celvol

Published: May 15, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Celanese Chemicals has increased the price for all its Celvol polyvinyl alcohol grades as of May 1, 2005.

Elsicon Announces Asian Distributor

Published: May 15, 2005, By pffc-online.com

Fusion UV Systems has been appointed the distributor of Elsicon’s OptoAlign polarized UV exposure systems in Asia.

AIMCAL Summer School, CEMA Annual Meeting, Call for Papers, Pavilions, Web Site, and Cruise Drawing

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

Information on CEMA’s annual meeting, AIMCAL’s Summer School, Fall conference call for papers, pavilions at CPP Expo and ICE 2005, new Web site, how to be entered in a drawing for a cruise for two.

Jetrion Signs Distributors for Inkjet Products

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

Jetrion has signed three leading distributors in Europe and South America: Zacarés Numeradores, Cap Cod, and GRE Engineering Products AG.

Baby Boomers at The Packaging & Design Summit

Published: May 10, 2005, By pffc-online.com

At The Packaging & Design Summit, JoAnn Hines will discuss the power of Baby Boomers in today’s economy.

PLGA Global Goes Annual

Published: May 10, 2005, By pffc-online.com

PLGA Global’s traditional Biennial Technical Conference will now be an annual event, beginning with the October 19-21, 2005 Fall Technical Conference.

ELAU Expands in France and UK

Published: May 08, 2005, By pffc-online.com

ELAU’s operating companies in France and Great Britain are moving to expanded facilities in response to increased growth.

Presstek Strengthens European Focus