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A Secure Alternative

Published: March 31, 2004, By Richard A. Steenblik, Nanoventions Inc.
Micro-optic films have been developed to respond to the ever-diminshing security provided by holograms and DOVIDs.

Drupa New Product Digest

Published: March 31, 2004
New from: AB Graphic Intl., Ashe Converting, AVT, Bimec, Bobst, Creo, Curioni Sun, DiMS!, Esko-Graphics, F&K, Flint Ink, Futec Europe, GEW, Gidue, Gietz, GMG, Heidelberg, KBA NA, Kodak Polychrome Graphics, MAN Roland, Martin Automatic, Omet, Presstek, Prime UV, Rotatek, Sandvik DieCutting, Schober, Scitex Vision, Uteco Converting, W&H, and X-Rite.

On the Move...

Published: March 31, 2004, By Edited by Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
News from: AIM Global, Arkay Packaging, Cebal Americas, Clariant Masterbatches, Flint-Schmidt GmbH, Great Northern Corp., Körber PaperLink, MAN Roland, Paperboard Packaging Council, Polyonics, Presstek, Spooner Industries, Staffing Tools, Stanford Products, Water Ink Technologies, and Woodward Jogger Aerators.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: March 31, 2004, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Editor
The PLACE div. of TAPPI reports this month: The 2004 PLACE conference will feature "Flexible Film Web Handling and Winding," a tutorial and panel discussion chaired by Black Clawson Machinery's R. Duane Smith. Tim Walker, of TJ Walker & Assoc. (and Paper, Film & Foil Converter's "Web Lines" columnist) will be among the distinguished panelists for the tutorial. Also, John Ozcomert has accepted the role of Scholarship Chairperson for the PLACE div. of TAPPI.

Converters' Wish Lists: Part III

Published: March 31, 2004, By David J. Bentley Jr., RBS Technologies
The previous two columns in this space discussed items on the wish lists of converters as presented at the Converter's Spotlight session during the 2003

April 1, 2004

Published: March 31, 2004

A Century Salute

Published: March 31, 2004, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
Envelope converter Western States is 96 this month, and its major supplier F.L. Smithe, hits the 100-year mark this year. How did they do it?

Converting Industry News

Published: March 31, 2004, By Edited by Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
News from: Amcor Flexibles, Brady Corp., Brandon Intl., Casia, CMM, CPP 2005, Creo, European Aluminum Foil Assn., Freedonia, GEW, Kurz GmbH, Rexam Healthcare Flexibles, Spectratech Intl., Uteco Converting, and VeriSign.

Novel Method for Testing the Grease Resistance of Plastic-Based Dry Pet Food Packaging

Published: March 31, 2004, By Yves Wyser, Chantal Pelletier & Jakob Lange, Nestle Research Center
Dry pet food packaging needing high resistance to staining from or migration of fat content requires rapid and reliable standardized tests for development and quality control purposes. New tests show high reproducibility and good correlation with field performance.

Creo Packaging Prepress Solutions to Target Business Acceleration at Drupa 2004

Published: March 31, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
Visit Creo at Drupa (May 6 -19, 2004) in hall 4, at stand B10. (creo.com)

Creo Packaging Prepress Solutions to Target Business Acceleration at Drupa 2004

Published: March 30, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
BILLERICA, MA, USA

Stora Enso Boards Div. Predicts Paperboard Cups to Take Slice of Snack Packaging Market

Published: March 29, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
Stora Enso is an integrated paper, packaging, and forest products company, with total sales of EUR 12.2 billion (2003). The Group has some 43,000 employees in more than 40 countries and an annual production capacity of about 15.7 million tonnes of paper and board. (storaenso.com)

Think Big, Think Flexo! FFTA Targeted Annual Forum Provides Flexo Pros with Wide Array of Information

Published: March 29, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
The Foundation of the Flexographic Technical Association (FFTA) says the theme of this year's annual forum and concurrent Info*Flex Exhibition is: "Think Big, Think Flexo." It's slated for April 25 - 28, 2004, at the Wyndham Anatole, Dallas, TX, USA. (flexography.org)

Think Big, Think Flexo! FFTA Targeted Annual Forum Provides Flexo Pros with Wide Array of Information

Published: March 28, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
The Foundation of the Flexographic Technical Association (FFTA) says the theme of this year's annual forum and concurrent Info*Flex Exhibition is: "Think Big, Think Flexo." It's slated for April 25 - 28, 2004, at the Wyndham Anatole, Dallas, TX, USA. (flexography.org)

Stora Enso Boards Div. Predicts Paperboard Cups to Take Slice of Snack Packaging Market

Published: March 28, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
Stora Enso is an integrated paper, packaging, and forest products company, with total sales of EUR 12.2 billion (2003). The Group has some 43,000 employees in more than 40 countries and an annual production capacity of about 15.7 million tonnes of paper and board. (storaenso.com)

Narrow Web Press Manufacturer Mark Andy Takes Customer Support to "Whole New Level"

Published: March 26, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
Mark Andy, Inc., a Dover Company, is a manufacturer of narrow web printing equipment. The company supplies brands including Comco printing/converting machinery, Mark Andy printing/converting machinery, and UVTechnology curing systems and replacement parts. Mark Andy is headquartered in St. Louis, MO, with sales and distribution offices in France, Switzerland, and the UK. (markandy.com)

Narrow Web Press Manufacturer Mark Andy Takes Customer Support to Whole New Level

Published: March 26, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
Mark Andy, Inc., a Dover Company, is a manufacturer of narrow web printing equipment. The company supplies brands including Comco printing/converting machinery, Mark Andy printing/converting machinery, and UVTechnology curing systems and replacement parts. Mark Andy is headquartered in St. Louis, MO, with sales and distribution offices in France, Switzerland, and the UK. (markandy.com)

Narrow Web Press Manufacturer Mark Andy Takes Customer Support to

Published: March 24, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
Mark Andy, Inc., a Dover Company, is a manufacturer of narrow web printing equipment. The company supplies brands including Comco printing/converting machinery, Mark Andy printing/converting machinery, and UVTechnology curing systems and replacement parts. Mark Andy is headquartered in St. Louis, MO, with sales and distribution offices in France, Switzerland, and the UK. (markandy.com)

CEMA Slitting and Rewinding Seminar Enables Converters to Tap into Production Expertise

Published: March 24, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
Slitting & Rewinding Fundamentals for Converters is slated for May 4 and 5, 2004, at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, Columbus, OH, USA. (cema-converting.org)

Converting & Package Printing Expo to Launch in September 2005

Published: March 24, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
CPP 2005 is slated for September 26 - 28, 2005, at the Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, USA. (cppexpo.com)

Converting & Package Printing Expo to Launch in September 2005

Published: March 24, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
CPP 2005 is slated for September 26 - 28, 2005, at the Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, USA. (cppexpo.com)

Muller Martini to Launch Its Newest Web Offset Printing Press at Drupa; Equipment Has Label and Packaging Printing Capabilities

Published: March 23, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
Visit Muller Martini at Drupa in hall 14, stands A52/D52. (mullermartiniusa.com)

Korber PaperLink to Premiere New Cut-Size Technologies at Drupa

Published: March 23, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
Korber PaperLink will be exhibiting at Drupa 2004 in hall 11, stand A62. (kpl.net)

Curioni Sun to Unveil Direct-Drive Bag-Production Machine Sun Master 541 at Drupa

Published: March 23, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
Curioni Sun will be exhibiting its new gearless bag-making machine, the Sun Master 541, at Drupa in hall 10, stand C58. (curionisun.com)

Heidelberg Begins Construction for Drupa 2004

Published: March 23, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
Heidelberg will be exhibiting at Drupa in hall 2, stands A01/A02; hall 4, A33; FG, S01; and hall 1, stand A01. (heidelberg.com)

Markzware Solution Providers to Demonstrate Automated Workflow Solutions at Drupa 2004

Published: March 23, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
Markzware will be exhibiting in hall 4, stand A05, at Drupa 2004. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information about the company. (markzware.com)

Converting & Package Printing Expo 2005 to Launch at Pack Expo Las Vegas

Published: March 23, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
Pack Expo Las Vegas and CPP 2005 are slated for September 26 - 28, 2005, at the Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, USA. (cppexpo.com)

Smurfit-Stone Q1 Affected by Lower Selling Prices and Higher, Energy, and Benefit Costs, Says Mfr.

Published: March 22, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
Smurfit-Stone Container is a leading integrated manufacturer of paperboard and paper-based packaging. The company operates approximately 260 facilities, located primarily in the US, Canada, and Mexico, and employs approximately 35,400 people. smurfit-stone.com

Southern Graphics Installs Esko Graphics Imager

Published: March 22, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
VANDALIA, OH, USA

Smurfit-Stone Q1 Affected by Lower Selling Prices and Higher, Energy, and Benefit Costs, Says Mfr.

Published: March 22, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
Smurfit-Stone Container is a leading integrated manufacturer of paperboard and paper-based packaging. The company operates approximately 260 facilities, located primarily in the US, Canada, and Mexico, and employs approximately 35,400 people. (smurfit-stone.com)

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