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Converting Industry News, Part 1

Published: December 31, 2004, By Edited by Deborah Donberg
News from: Danafilms, Midwest Imaging and Roller Services, Castle Graphics, FLEXcon, Bobst Group, PCMC, InnoPlast Solutions, and Ghrke, Kaas, and Assoc.

Converting Industry News, Part 2

Published: December 31, 2004, By Edited by Deborah Donberg
News from: Freedonia Group, 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance, AICC, TAPPI, CMM Intl., Messe Düsseldorf, Nimble Shows & Media, Radtech, Ipex, and Dupont.

New Product Digest, Part 1

Published: December 31, 2004, By PFFC staff
New products from: NDC Infrared Engineering, Scitex Vision, Woodward Joggers Aerators, CAC, Fife, Exanet, ICS, Creo, Bruckner, Electromatic Equipment, PCMC, Reifenhauser, Anver, Omet, Adhesives Research, Davis-Standard, Videojet Technologies, Nyquist Systems, Herrmann Ultrasonics, and Erhardt + Leimer.

New Product Digest, Part 2

Published: December 31, 2004, By PFFC staff
New products from: Black Clawson Machinery, Maxson Automatic Machinery, Praxair Surface Technologies, Latran Technologies, Unilux, Lumetrics, Catbridge Machinery, Nipson America, TruColor Vision Systems, Vacuumatic, Enercon Industries, Comexi America, Macchi North America, Microtrace, OPP Film, ExxonMobil Chemical Films Business, Stanford Products, AB Graphic Intl., PC Industries, and Advanced Vision Technology.

Mission: Accomplished

Published: December 31, 2004, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor
Multilabel takes this confident stance with an impressive portfolio of prime labels from which to choose. Opening its doors in Argentina in 1992, the converter has expanded to provide pressure-sensitive and in-mold labels to a host of markets including food, promotional, and security.

A World Contender

Published: December 31, 2004, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor
In 1975, Graphics of the Americas debuted as a small tabletop show within a growing industry not fully aware yet of the direction technology would take it. Now celebrating its 30th "pearl" anniversary, GOA has become a staple in the industry, exposing printers and converters to the latest and most innovative technology available.

Narrow Web Reporter

Published: December 31, 2004, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Narrow web news from: Gidue, Stratus Packaging, Nilpeter, Texas Barcode Systems, Avery Dennison Retail Information Services, Lamart Corp., NorthStar Print Group, Latran, and Jetrion.

Who Likes Film?

Published: December 31, 2004, By Timothy J. Walker, TJWalker & Assoc. Inc.
Customers like films because they are cool. Films can be clear, thin, shiny, clean, and elastic. Product designers like films because they are functional. Films can improve a product’s break strength, tear resistance, and gas barrier performance. Process people like films because…wait. Do process people like films?

Water-Based Printing Inks & pH

Published: December 31, 2004, By Dr. Richard M. Podhajny, Ph.D., Contributing Editor
In a water-based ink, many of the ink components contribute to the ink pH. For example, the common acrylic resins used in water-based inks are acidic. They are not soluble in water but are soluble when alkaline materials are added.

Food Recordkeeping Requirements

Published: December 31, 2004, By Sheila A. Millar, Attorney-at-Law, Keller & Heckman, Washington, DC
On December 9 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its final rule implementing new food recordkeeping requirements under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (the Bioterrorism Act). Although most converters are exempt from the records establishment and maintenance requirements of this rule, some will have to adhere to the records availability requirements, as explained below.

Global Economic Slowdown?

Published: December 31, 2004, By Yolanda Simonsis, Associate Publisher/Editor
The price of crude oil, says PFFC contributor Bob Marsh, is a key element in determining which way our global and US economies will go. If the price continues to decline, as it has since October, we could be looking at improving conditions. If it doesn’t? Well, says DuPont senior economist Bob Fry, more likely it means a slowdown will rear its ugly head.

Getting it Right, the First Time

Published: December 31, 2004, By Debbie Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
Sorting good from bad is a pretty basic part of any manufacturing process, and according to Bob Chiricosta, marketing manager at Cognex, Natick, MA, that’s why most converters begin the process of investigating web inspection.

On the Move...

Published: December 31, 2004, By PFFC staff
News from: Sun Chemical, Arpeco, Innovative Systems Group, Scholle Corp., Wert-heimer Box Corp., W.R. Grace & Co.-Conn., Interstate Resources, Atofina Chemicals, WS Packaging Group, Black Clawson Converting Machinery, Rollprint Packaging Products, and Harper Corp. of America.

Die Options Explained

Published: December 31, 2004, By Bill Knotts, Spartanics
The wide range of specialty packaging items now being ordered by customers often makes optically registered die-cutting systems the better method for cost-effective and high quality die-cutting. However, new types of dies make it important to reacquaint yourself with your options when using an optically registered die-cutting system.

Hit the Brakes!

Published: December 31, 2004, By Robert W. Marsh, Contributing Editor
Petroleum literally and figuratively lubricates the world’s business. Petroleum products are everywhere: from the gasoline pump to the frames for eyeglasses to flexible packaging materials, the computer mouse that steers computers, and the bottles that hold soft drinks and filtered water. These are only five of the thousands of products made with and from petroleum all over the world. That’s why the rise in the price of crude oil hurts.

Digital Gone Wide

Published: December 31, 2004, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor
While many within the converting industry still weigh the benefits of digital printing, Carolina Container Co., a 76-year-old corrugated converter, took a giant leap forward eight months ago. Looking to create new opportunities for its ever-growing point-of-purchase and display business (and most recently the trade show arena), the company created Digital Highpoint, a division solely dedicated to all that is digital.

January 1, 2005

Published: December 31, 2004

Coating & Laminating Special Report, Part 1

Published: December 31, 2004, By Robert Marsh, Contributing Editor

You won’t find your company’s future in a crystal ball, tarot cards, or tea leaves, but you might find it in Peter Drucker’s advice: "The best way to deal with the future is to create it."

Coating & Laminating Special Report, Part 2

Published: December 31, 2004, By Robert Marsh, Contributing Editor

Robert Marsh continues to look at the future of coating and laminating.

Coating & Laminating Special Report, Part 3

Published: December 31, 2004, By Dr. William Llewellyn, AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.

Dr. William Llewellyn looks at the potentially dynamic marketplace in Asia.

Coating & Laminating Special Report, Part 4

Published: December 31, 2004, By Elizabeth Part, AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.

Elizabeth Park provides an overview of the current status of self-adhesive laminates in the graphic arts industry.

Coating & Laminating Special Report, Part 5

Published: December 31, 2004, By Mark T. Chappell, InteliCoat Technologies

To make or to buy? This decision is faced by many managers in the converting industry today. Mark Chappell outlines the benefits of utilizing contract manufacturers.

Coating & Laminating Special Report, Part 6

Published: December 31, 2004, By Paul J. Frost, PJ Assoc.

Web processing is not a piece-part manufacturing process, so don’t try to analyze it that way.

Converting Industry News

Published: December 31, 2004, By Edited by Deborah Donberg, Assoc. Managing Editor
News from: Jardin Corrugated Cases, Environmental and Plastic Industry Council, Ipack-Ima 2006, Graphics of the Americas, Freedonia Group, ProtecPac, AIMCAL, Spartanics, and people in the news.

First Glance

Published: December 31, 2004, By PFFC staff
Innovative packaging from: Seal-It, Innovia Films, and Diamond Packaging.

Vancouver Sharp Imaging Installs Creo's Thermoflex Mid

Published: December 29, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Vancouver Sharp Imaging is the first company worldwide to install the next generation ThermoFlex Mid digital imaging device, developed specifically for packaging industry requirements, from Creo.

Speaker Line-Up and Agenda for 2005 RFID Journal LiVE! Conference

Published: December 27, 2004, By pffc-online.com
RFID Journal, the producer of RFID Journal LIVE!, has announced the speakers and agenda for its thrid annual RFID executive converence.

Cal Poly Recognizes Max Daetwyler

Published: December 27, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Max Deatwyler Corp., a manufacturer of doctor blades and precision equipment for the printing industry, received recognition from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, for its donation to the Graphics Communications Dept. for the Collage software and engraver upgrade.

Singapore Show Helps Nilpeter Spread its Asian Influence

Published: December 21, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Nilpeter showcased its approach to narrow web label and packaging converting at Labelexpo Singapore, held in late November. The main attraction at the company,s booth was live demonstrations of the recently-introduced FA-3300, shown with eight UV-flexo printing units, a freely-interchangeable "Drop-In" rotary screen unit, and a cold foil station for metallized effects.

CMM 2005 AIMCAL Pavilion Almost Sold Out

Published: December 21, 2004, By pffc-online.com
CMM Intl. show management have announced that the space allocated for the AIMCAL pavilion at the 2005 event is nearly sold out. The pavilion ("The World of Metallizing, Coating, and Laminating Solutions") has already surpassed the 2003 CMM show in the number of exhibitors and square feet sold.

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