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Keeping it Clean

Published: October 31, 2004, By Carrie Cleaveland, Editorial Intern
Today's cleaning equipment requires a slightly higher degree of sophistication. "The days of the two-by-four cleaner are gone," Cannon notes. He adds the converter now has a number of alternative web cleaning solutions including air systems (suck, blow, or a combination of both), ultrasonic systems, and contact cleaners.

Technical Facility

Published: October 31, 2004, By Edward Boyle Contributing Editor
The Brueckner Group, a German manufacturer of film stretching lines, film and sheet lines, and extrusion equipment, has a pilot lab most film converters would love to get their hands on.

Pilot Line

Published: October 31, 2004, By by Edward Boyle Contributing Editor
In 1992 Polytype Converting became the world's first company to design and operate a high-speed pilot

Coating Rods

Published: October 31, 2004, By Donald M. McLeod, Industry Tech
The Great Equalizer Charles Mayer, who grew up in the age of Edison and Ford, invented the metering rods we use today. A century of evolution has gone into wire-wound coating rods. Still called Mayer rods, after Charles W. Mayer (rhymes with wire), they continue to be popular 100 years later because they're inexpensive, accurate, and easy to use...

Converting Industry News

Published: October 31, 2004, By edited by Deborah Donberg
News from: Globe Ticket, Proma Technologies, Rossini SpA, Galileo Vacuum Systems, Rohm & Haas, ANI Printing Inks, CMM, PMMI, and CPFilms

PFFC Worldwide Special Report on Release Liners, part 2

Published: October 31, 2004

Continued reporting on all aspects of release liners, including rising platinum prices and calibration tape development.

Bobst Group USA to Host Direction '04 Open House

Published: October 29, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Bobst Group USA will host its Direction '04 Open House, set for November 12th, 13th, and 15th, to introduce to US its premier new products.

Sun Chemical Raises Prices on Packaging Inks

Published: October 29, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Effective October 1, 2004, Sun Chemical increased prices three to seven percent on all packaging inks and coatings for flexible, folding carton, and paper packaging sold in the US, Canada, and Mexico. The increase reflects the steady rise in raw materials and oil prices.

Cal-Poly Launches Fund-Raising Drive to Commemorate 60 Years of Graphic Communication Education

Published: October 27, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Founded in 1946, Cal Poly's Graphic Communication Department will celebrate its 60th anniversary next year. To commemorate its 60 years of service to the graphic communication field, Cal Poly's Graphic Communication Department has launched a $2.5 million (US) fund drive in order to continue to offer education and information to the industry. (http://www.grc.calpoly.edu)

X-Rite Q3 2004 Operating Income 117 Percent Higher Than Q3 Last Year

Published: October 27, 2004, By pffc-online.com
X-Rite Inc. recently announced its third quarter (2004) financial performance. According to the manufacturer of color measurement technology, X-Rite grew its operating income 117 percent over the same period measured last year (2003).

Ceradyne Inc. Acquires ESK from Former Parent Mfr. Wacker-Chemie

Published: October 25, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Ceradyne Inc. reports the acquisition of ESK from its former parent company, Wacker-Chemie, a German silicon and chemical manufacturer.

Fresh-Cut Produce Processor Pairs Products with NatureWorks PLA-Based Packaging

Published: October 25, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Fresh-cut produce processor Club Fresh, West Sacramento, CA, USA, is giving its pre-cut fruits and vegetables “all-natural” appeal by pairing them with NatureWorks PLA packaging, says NatureWorks PLA manufacturer Cargill Dow. (http://www.natureworkspla.com)

OPP Film Peru Enters US Market with "Great" BOPP Products

Published: October 22, 2004, By pffc-online.com
OPP Film Peru, "with the mission of delivering superior BOPP [biaxially oriented polypropylene] products and service excellence," reports it now offers its products and services to United States-based converters.

DuPont Teijin Films US to Up PET Films Price

Published: October 22, 2004, By pffc-online.com
DuPont Teijin Films US reports, effective November 1, 2004, the price of all DuPont Teijin US branded PET polyester films will increase by a minimum of US $0.15/lb, "as a result of unprecedented increases in raw material, utilities, and transportation costs," adds the material supplier.

PCMC Opens New Demo/Technology Center

Published: October 20, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Paper Converting Machine Co. (PCMC) reports the opening of a new Demo/Technology Center at its Glory Road Facility in Green Bay, WI, USA.

PLGA's 'Gravure, the Quality Advantage' Slated for March 2005 in Miami

Published: October 20, 2004, By pffc-online.com
The Packaging and Label Gravure Association (PLGA) says its Eighth Technical & Operational Conference, "Gravure, the Quality Advantage,"(March 2-4, 2005, Miami, FL, USA) will cover such topics as service, turnaround time, sleeves, costs, new products, selling gravure, and gravure vs. flexo.

FTA Calls for Excellence in Flexo Entries: Deadline Is December 17, 2004

Published: October 18, 2004, By pffc-online.com
The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) says converters and flexographic printers have until December 17, 2004, to submit entries to FTA's 2005 edition of its "Excellence in Flexography" award competition.

Creo Demos Staccato at Graph/Converting Expo

Published: October 14, 2004, By pffc-online.com
During Graph/Converting Expo 2004 (held Oct. 10-13, McCormick Place South, Chicago, IL, USA), Creo showcased the capabilties of its Staccato screening application in demonstrations by KBA North America, MAN Roland, and Mitsubishi Lithographic Presses.

Management Buys Out Galileo Vacuum Systems

Published: October 14, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Officials at Galileo Vacuum Systems report the manufacturer's CEO, Pietro Profumo, is leading a management buy-out of the Italian company from Fata Group, the company's former majority shareholder.

AIMCAL & FPA Collaborate on Environmental & Safety Summit

Published: October 12, 2004, By pffc-online.com

FCC Extends Stay of Revised Junk Fax Rules

Published: October 12, 2004, By pffc-online.com

Kampf Adds Ion Industrial Static Control to Slitters/Rewinders

Published: October 08, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Ion Industrial reports Kampf GmbH & Co. will integrate Ion Industrial static control systems on its slitter/rewinder equipment in order "to optimize web-handling speeds through the use of Ion's high-performance static neutralizers."

Sun Chemical Acquires Brand Protection Assets of Veritec

Published: October 08, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Sun Chemical Corp. reports acquired the brand protection assets of Veritec Group, Inc., including the Veritec trade names.

CEMA Slitting & Rewinding Fundamentals for Converters 2004 Slated for Mid-November

Published: October 07, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Converters and converting industry professionals interested in upping their operations' slitting and rewinding expertise can "Tap the Experts!," at the upcoming Converter Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) seminar (Nov. 16-17, 2004, Atlanta, GA, USA).

Graphic Solutions International Hosts Plant Tour for International Editors

Published: October 07, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Graphic Solutions is taking time out of its busy schedule on October 7, 2004, to host a plant tour for dozens of international printing and publishing trade pub editors. According to the Chicagoland-based converter, the editors represent the leading print industry magazines in Britain, France, Germany, Poland, Italy, the Netherlands, Brazil, Colombia, Canada, and Mexico.

Karlville and Martin Automatic Partner to Provide Higher Productivity on 300D Seamer

Published: October 04, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Karlville Development Group and Martin Automatic say a new alliance between the two companies can help provide higher productivity for converters investing in Karville's 300D high-speed, non-stop seamer.

New Tech Pavilions' Floor Space Sold Out for Pack Expo Intl.

Published: October 04, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Pack Expo International producer, the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute, reports it has sold all available exhibit space in the multiple new techology pavilions debuting at this year's venue.

Food & Packaging Enjoy!

Published: September 30, 2004, By David J. Bentley Jr., Contributing Editor
Whether we are meat lovers enjoying a steak or vegetarians enjoying a special lasagna recipe, most of us find eating a pleasant experience. Steaks, pasta,

What's New in Narrow Web

Published: September 30, 2004
New from: Arjobex America, Arpeco, Avery Dennison (Fasson), Axicon CodeMaster, Better Packages, BST Pro Mark, Comco (Mark Andy), Davis-Standard Corp., Double E Co., ExxonMobil Chemical Co., Flexo Wash LLC, Gidue, Klöckner Pentaplast, MACtac, Research Inc., and Tharo Systems.

A New Habit

Published: September 30, 2004, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Breaking with tradition, Hub Labels brings the flexibility of Gallus presses to its showcase facility.

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