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Four More Associations Sign On for CMM Show

Published: September 20, 2004, By pffc-online.com
The CMM International 2005 organizer reports four more associations have signed on to support Paperloop's converting machinery and materials exposition slated for April 18-21, 2005, in Chicago, IL, USA.

Aquaflex Introduces Gearless Servo Press at Labelexpo Americas

Published: September 17, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Aquaflex, now part of the F.L. Smithe Machine Co. Inc., introduced its new Servo FPC press to the narrow web market at Labelexpo Americas (September 13 - 16, 2004) in Rosemont, IL, USA.

St. Paul Coater Ups Release Liner Production after New Coating Line Install

Published: September 17, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Rayven Inc. reports it recently installed a new 72-in. coating line in its St. Paul facility. According to the provider of laminating, coating, and converting services, the new line's design is proprietary but utilizes a control system manufactured by Control Assemblies Co.

Metallic and White Media Now Available for KPG Matchprint Digital Halftone Proofing System

Published: September 15, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Packaging printers using the Kodak Polychrome Graphics (KPG) Matchprint Digital Halftone Proofing System can now produce proofs with the eye-catching metallics and opaque whites so popular in today's packaging, says KPG.

At Labelexpo Americas: Gallus Debuts New Developments on Best-Selling Machines to American Market

Published: September 15, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Gallus reports it is showing the North American narrow web industry its latest developments on its best-selling press models this week at Labelexpo Americas.

3M/Emtech Emulsion Technologies Go Digital with New Line of Label Materials

Published: September 13, 2004, By pffc-online.com
3M/Emtech Emulsion Technologies enters digital marketplace with substrates optimzed for HP Indigo digital printers; mfr. celebrates two-year birthday with 3M; 3M to launch newly designed website for converters in early October 2004.

CMM International 2005 On Track to Surpass CMM 2003 Results

Published: September 10, 2004, By pffc-online.com
With several months still remaining before CMM International 2005, show organizer Paperloop/CMM Events says close to 400 exhibitors (representing nearly 200,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space) have already reserved booths.

BST to Intro New Proscan 3000 Web Inspection System at K 2004

Published: September 10, 2004, By pffc-online.com
BST International reports at K 2004 it will introduce its new ProScan 3000 ProMark Edition video web-inspection system.

Sonoco Helps Home Guard Get Homeland Security Products in Stores for National Preparedness Month

Published: September 08, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Sonoco reports it is helping Home Guard Inc., of Cornelius, NC, USA, and its Ready Kit and Ready Kit Plus play key roles in the Department's of Homeland Security's (DHS) first National Preparedness Month.

Tufco Technologies Reports Significant Increase in Q3 Profits

Published: September 08, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Things are looking up for Tufco Technologies. According to a recent company release, the converter, diversified contract manufacturer, specialty printer, and producer of business imaging products, sales for its fiscal third quarter (2004) were $20.3 million (US), an increase of 42 percent over sales of $14.3 million (US) for 2003 fiscal Q3.

Polytype Switzerland to Host Another Polyshow

Published: September 07, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Polytype Converting SA reports it will host another edition of its Polyshow, October 28 and 29, 2004, in Fribourg, Switzerland.

Converting, Sheeting, Packaging.... Korber PaperLink to Showcase Range of Solutions at Graph/Converting Expo 2004

Published: September 07, 2004, By pffc-online.com
At Graph and Converting Expo 2004, Körber PaperLink North America reports it will highlight its full line of systems for paper and tissue converting as well as its sheeting and packaging systems in booth 148.

Eval Co. of America Expanding Resin Production

Published: September 03, 2004, By pffc-online.com

Anderson & Vreeland to Distribute Verbatim Liquid Photopolymers

Published: September 03, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Anderson & Vreeland (A&V) Inc. reports it now distributes Verbatim liquid photopolymers and related materials.

The 411 on RFID, Part 1

Published: August 31, 2004, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor

The 411 on RFID, Part 2

Published: August 31, 2004

The 411 on RFID, Part 3

Published: August 31, 2004

Keep Your Eye on the Gold

Published: August 31, 2004, By Yolanda Simonsis, Associate Publisher/Editor
Lately, the Olympic theme song has run through my head several times a day and continuously into the night although by the time everyone reads this, all

Be Prepared for E-Discovery

Published: August 31, 2004, By Sheila A. Millar, Attorney-at-Law, Keller & Heckman, Washington, DC
In today's interconnected world, electronic discovery in litigation is an increasingly important issue. In fact, in many cases today, the bulk of the

Price Fixing Cause for Alarm?

Published: August 31, 2004, By Corey M. Reardon, AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.
Not for the first time, the European paper industry is the focus of a European Commission (EC) investigation into alleged price fixing and cartel activity.

The Buzz on Remote Diagnostics

Published: August 31, 2004, By David J. Bentley Jr., Contributing Editor
Walk into any room these days where numerous people are assembled and mention remote diagnostics. Immediately, you will become the central attraction.

New Inks Have a High IQ

Published: August 31, 2004, By Dr. Richard M. Podhajny, Ph.D. Contributing Editor
Well, we've heard a lot about smart packaging, so it was inevitable such packaging would require intelligent inks. With current packaging development

Can This Lamination Be Saved?

Published: August 31, 2004, By Timothy J. Walker TJWalker & Assoc. Inc.
Delaminating undesired separation within a multilayer product is a major problem for many converters. Laminate products are a marriage of two or more

Materials

Published: August 31, 2004
New materials from: Argotec, Regal Graphics, Sumitomo Chemical, Ticona, and Toray Plastics.

Printing: Italian Style

Published: August 31, 2004, By edited by Claudia Hine, Managing Editor
Converters in Italy use BST's print process management system to gain a competitive edge.

A Touch Above

Published: August 31, 2004, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor
With its unique supply-chain system and a commitment to taking care of customers, Raflatac delivers service that's ... A Touch Above

The Rx for RH

Published: August 31, 2004, By Pierre A. Husson, Husson Inc.
Remember the converting problems you had last winter? Reducing them this year might be easier than you think.

On the Move

Published: August 31, 2004
News from: AB Graphic INtl., AIMCAL, Anderson & Vreeland, Comexi, FKI Logistex, Integrated Color Solutions, Laminations (Great Northern Corp.), Larson Worldwide, Marsden, Nationwide Laminating, Permacel, Plastics Converting Solutions, Polymer Valley Chemicals, Real Time Solutions, TPX Online, Services, USM Hudson Intl., WS Packaging Group, X-Rite, and Zip-Pak.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: August 31, 2004, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Editor
Providing practical information to the converting and packaging industries.

Breakin' Bounds in Barrier Films

Published: August 31, 2004, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor
According to research firm Kline and Company's comprehensive report, High-Performance Barrier Packaging Films 2004: Business Analysis and Opportunities

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