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Sollas Offers New Wrapping and Banding Options

Published: November 15, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Sollas Packaging Machinery introduces two wrapping machines and a banding machine, the Sollas 20, M60/80, and Bandum 25/50.

P show will meet in Stuttgart, Germany

Published: November 12, 2004, By pffc-online.com
P, the International Trade Fair for Process-Oriented Packaging Protection, will take place June 15-18, 2005. The estimated world market value for packaging and world packaging is €350 billion, with the German market alone estimated at €23 billion; coupled with an EU study that named Stuttgart the leading high-tech location in Europe, it seems natural that Stuttgart’s Trade Fair Centre will host the latest industry event.

Moog Delivers First Press in the United Arab Emirates

Published: November 12, 2004, By pffc-online.com
H.C. moog GmbH, a producer of multicolo sheetfed gravure presses, continues to enter new markets. After establishing themselves on the American continent in 2003, in September 2004 it delivered its first three-color sheetfed gravure press to the Near East Region.

Heidelberg's Speedmaster SM 52-D Wins InterTech Award

Published: November 10, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Heidelberg USA's Speedmaster SM 52-D with inline die-cutting won PIA/GATF's InterTech Award for innovation, the only offset press in the industry to achieve this honor this year. The win marks the 21st InterTech Award for Heildelberg since the program began in 1978.

Daetwyler and Disti Kleen Work Together on Behalf of Renzmann

Published: November 10, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Max Daetwyler Corp. and Disti Kleen are working together to sell and service Renzmann, Monzingen, Germany, products to both printing and non-printing customers. Disti Kleen has been the exclusive representative for Renzmann equipment in the chemical industry in the U.S., Canada, and Central and South America since 1981. Daetwyler has been selling and servicing Renzmann products for the printing industry for over 20 years. Additionally, they are now responsible for service support and spare parts for the Disti Kleen customers.

FTA Seeks Applicants for Environmental Excellence Awards

Published: November 08, 2004, By pffc-online.com
The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) is accepting applications for the 5th Annual Environmental Excellence Awards, a program that recognizes companies implementing innovative and sustainable environmental practices. Awards are granted based on a company’s efforts to help make progress in achieving a cleaner environment.

Pira Launches 4th Annual Future of Packaging Conference

Published: November 08, 2004, By pffc-online.com
On Tuesday, November 30 and Wednesday December 1, Pira will host it’s 4th Annual Future of Packaging conference at the Renaissance Salzburg Hotel in Salzburg, Austria. The European conference will allow global players to give strategic views on the future of their brands and packs. The conference will also be available as a live webcast.

Esko-Graphics Highly Commended at Label Industry Global Awards

Published: November 05, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Esko Graphics was among many companies recognized for contributions to the narrow web label printing and converting industry at Labelexpo Americas 2004 this past September.

FDA Approves BASF's Heliogen Green K 9360 Pigment for Plastic Food Packaging

Published: November 05, 2004, By pffc-online.com
According to BASF, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the manufacturer approval for its phthalocyanine pigment Heliogen Green K 9360 under the Food Contact Notification (FCN) program.

RadTech to Hold 2005 Fall Membership Meeting Same Time as Las Vegas-Based CPP Expo

Published: November 03, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Organizers of CPP Expo 2005 report that RadTech International North America will holds its 2005 annual fall membership meeting in Las Vegas, NV, USA, September 26-28, 2005, the same days CPP Expo will be operating at the Sands Convention Center.

PMMI Acquires Full Ownership of Expo Pack Mexico

Published: November 03, 2004, By pffc-online.com
The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) reports it has acquired the remaining shares of Expopak de las Americas Inc., an event which formerly was a joint partnership between PMMI and Oprex.

Maxcess Intl. to Give Away Daytona 500 Trip at Pack Expo Intl. 2004

Published: November 02, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Maxcess International reports it will choose one Pack Expo Intl. 2004 registered attendee to win a free trip to the Daytona 500.

Celplast Metallized Products Named Exclusive NA Distributor of Alcan's Ceramis Film Products

Published: November 02, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Canada-based Celplast Metallized Products reports it is Alcan Packaging’s exclusive North American agent/distributor for the entire line of Ceramis films.

Supplier News

Published: November 01, 2004, By Edited by Deborah Donberg
Rossini's Diamond Anniversary RESCALDINA, ITALY Rossini SpA celebrated 75 years in business during Drupa 2004. Three generations of family entrepreneurs

Show News

Published: November 01, 2004, By Edited by Deborah Donberg
CMM 2005 Update NEW YORK, NY Organizers of CMM Intl. 2005 are launching a by-invitation-only conference that will bring together end-user executives with

Expansions

Published: November 01, 2004, By Edited by Deborah Donberg
New Line Coming to CPFilms MARTINSVILLE, VA CPFilms will be installing new, state-of-the-art metallizing production equipment at its manufacturing facility

Correction

Published: November 01, 2004
In the July 2004 issue we printed incorrect contact information for Printron Engravers, which actually is located in Neenah, WI; 920/725-3077; http://www.printron.com.

On the move

Published: October 31, 2004
News from: Magpowr, BST Intl., Dienes Corp., Water Ink Technologies, Sabin Robbins Paper Co., AIMCAL, Technicote, Proma Technologies, Domino Amjet, and GMG.

Vehicle Retention is a Drying Not a Driving Issue

Published: October 31, 2004, By David J. Bentley Jr., Contributing Editor
People have different ideas about the best time to purchase a new automobile to replace their present one. Some people wait a specific number of years; others drive their vehicle for a specific number of miles. Still others become intrigued with a new model because of its looks or features.

Rotogravure an Evolving Process

Published: October 31, 2004, By Dr. Richard M. Podhajny, Ph.D. Contributing Editor
Rotogravure printing evolved from the intaglio printing process, which still is used in specialty applications such as printing our currency. Rotogravure has been used since the beginning of the 20th century and still is considered the quality printing standard by which other printing processes are measured. It has unique characteristics that cannot be duplicated by other printing processes, including...

Slitting Debris: Cracking the Case

Published: October 31, 2004, By Timothy J. Walker, TJWalker & Assoc. Inc.
Dust and debris are a common but unwanted side product of slitting. Slitting debris comprises the small particles that break off a product's edge during the slitting process. It is created through fracture and abrasion. Uncontrolled slitting debris will lead to defects in your customer's product and equipment downtime.

Good News Hunting

Published: October 31, 2004, By Yolanda Simonsis, Associate Publisher/Editor
As the show and conference circuit winds down for the year with only the Packaging Machinery Mfrs. Institute's Pack Expo (Nov. 7-11 at Chicago's McCormick Pl.) to go before the holidays hit, I've heard increasingly positive statements while good news hunting about the health of the converting industry. The caveat here is that it appears the description of good health applies to specific markets.

thePLACE

Published: October 31, 2004, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Editor
Providing practical information to the converting & packaging industries A communication from the PLACE Division of TAPPIin cooperation with Paper, Film & Foil CONVERTER providing practical information to the converting and packaging industries.

RFID & EPC Systems

Published: October 31, 2004, By Sheila A. Millar, Attorney-at-Law, Keller & Heckman, Washington, DC
By now, most members of the converting industry probably have heard about Electronic Product Code (EPC) systems which, using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), will allow logistical tracking of products throughout the distribution chain, revolutionizing the product distribution process well beyond the current bar code technology. The converting industry will be part of that revolution as major retailers and the government begin mandating its use.

WHAT'S NEW

Published: October 31, 2004
New products from: Goldenrod Corp., Brandtjen & Kluge, Vetaphone, Teknek Europe, Polymag Tek, Haug Static Control, Graymills Corp., Jemmco, R.G. Egan Equipment, and Max Daetwyler Corp.

Reporter Clips

Published: October 31, 2004, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
News from: FINAT and Tarsus Group.

What's New in Narrow Web

Published: October 31, 2004
New from: Applied Extrusion Technologies, Fife Corp., Mark Andy, Appleton, Yupo Corp. of America, Label Vision Systems, UVA-Shielder, BST Pro Mark, Rayven, and Aquaflex.

The Gold Standard

Published: October 31, 2004, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor
Vibrant colors and shimmering foils receive high marks at the Tag & Label Mfrs. Inst. (TLMI) 2004 awards competition. Winners were announced October 26 during TLMI's 2004 annual meeting in LaQuinta, CA. A total of 107 awards were presented, including 47 first place, 22 second place, and 35 honorable mentions. Here are details on just a few of this year's winners.

PFFC Worldwide Special Report on Release Liners, part 1

Published: October 31, 2004

Reporting on all aspects of release liners, including AWA's roundtable forum held during the 2004 Global Release Liner converence, North American facts and figures, and an end-user market study.

Extrusion Dies

Published: October 31, 2004, By Jamie Foederer, Extrusion Dies Industries (EDI)
Due to the intense competition in today's marketplace, extrusion-coating converters face greater challenges than ever.

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