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Converter Panel Attracts Interest at Conference

Published: October 01, 2003, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Editor
The most popular session at the 2003 TAPPI PLACE Conference and GLOBAL HOT MELT Symposium was the Converter Spotlight organized and chaired by Rory Wolf of Enercon Industries Corporation.

Converting Industry News

Published: October 01, 2003, By Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
News from: AFC, AIM, AIMCAL, BRG Townsend, Clemson Univ., Daetwyler, d-Chemie Performance Packaging, EDI, InkSure, InteliCoat Technologies, ISO, Jagenberg (Lemo), Longhorn Packaging, EPA, IDTechEx, MeadWestvaco, Nordmeccanica, NPES, Packaging Strategies, Pira Intl., Rexam Healthcare Flexibles, RIT, Smurfit-Stone, Stora Enso, Sun Chemical, TAPPI, Valéron Strength Films, Valmet (Rotomec), and W&H.

Coating Success

Published: October 01, 2003, By Edward D. Cohen, Edward D. Cohen Consulting Inc.
Improve your coating process with ongoing technical efforts. It will bring you ongoing rewards.

On the Move...

Published: October 01, 2003
News from: AET Films, Clariant Intl. Ltd., Container Graphics Corp., Davis-Standard, Fusion UV Systems, Harper Corp. of America, Nina Plastics Inc., Paper Converting Machine Co., Pechiney Plastic Packaging Inc., Pliant Corp., Sun Chemical, Tidland Corp., Unilux Inc., and Winter, Bell Co.

Hard Copies Keep Paper in Demand For Now

Published: October 01, 2003, By Dr. Richard M. Podhajny, Ph.D., Contributing Editor
The origin of the word comes from the word Ancient Egyptians created this paper-like substance from papyrus reeds more than 6,000 years ago by taking

The Bold & The Beautiful

Published: October 01, 2003, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor
TLMI rewards the year's best labels and tags, honoring the craftsmanship required to produce a mix of bold effects and beautiful highlights.

Exercising Environmental Responsibility: Part 1

Published: October 01, 2003, By David J. Bentley Jr., RBS Technologies
As a concerned user of a particular consumer product, I used the toll-free telephone number recently to contact the manufacturer. The friendly voice that

Where Does a Spreader Spread?

Published: October 01, 2003, By Timothy J. Walker, TJWalker & Assoc. Inc.
Spreader rollers are important tools for web handlers with two main applications. First, they can spread a web after slitting, creating a gap between

Meeting the Need

Published: October 01, 2003, By Edited by Claudia Hine, Managing Editor
Exciting new materials work hard, solve problems, and open new markets for you. New from: Ampacet, Cabot Corp., Cargill Dow, DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers, FLEXcon, Intelicoat, Kraton Polymers, MACtac, MeadWestvaco, Michelman Inc., National Adhesives, Pechiney, Smurfit-Stone, and Toray Plastics (America).

The Fundamentals of Being a True Leader

Published: October 01, 2003, By Yolanda Simonsis, Associate Publisher/Editor
Have you noticed how much the phrase We must reinvent ourselves has been tossed about lately? Following closely on the heals of this remark everywhere

Reporter Clips

Published: October 01, 2003, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
News from Raflatc and Tesa AG, and BRG Townsend & Packaging Strategies partner on report "Biomonitoring Systems for Packaging," which, according to the authors, are slated to grow 20 percent through 2007.

Pilferers Beware

Published: October 01, 2003, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor
Colbert Packaging adds one more packaging solution—a tamper-resistant security card—to its impressive résumé.

Foil Converter Changes Course

Published: October 01, 2003, By Stanley Sacharow, Contributing Editor
Heat sealable lidding films make U.K.-based FFP Packaging Solutions Ltd. a leader in innovation.

Producing Coextruded High Barrier Heat-Shrinkable Packaging Films

Published: October 01, 2003, By James D. Stobie, Macro Engineering & Technology
Application: Examining and comparing high barrier polymers and structures provides guidelines for matching film performance with application.

Division Issues Call for Papers

Published: October 01, 2003, By David J. Bentley Jr., the PLACE Editor
The PLACE Division of TAPPI has issued a call for papers for its conference in 2004. The group is looking for volunteers willing to share their real-life experiences in roundtable and panel discussions, tutorials, workshops, case studies, and traditional technical paper presentations.

A Global Focus on the Market

Published: October 01, 2003, By Corey M. Reardon, AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.
Corey M. Reardon, principal of AWA Alexander Watson Assoc., provides an update on the release liner market from a global perspective.

New Market Study on Asia

Published: October 01, 2003, By Corey M. Reardon, AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.
The Asian release liner market comes—for the first time—under the magnifying glass in a new market study from AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.

Solving the Problem of Silicone Transfer

Published: October 01, 2003, By Dr. Wilhelm Munninger, Frantschach Inncoat
Dr. Wilhelm Munninger of Frantschach Inncoat, a specialty release liner manufacturer, outlines his company's response to a major problem with large-format, water-based ink jet print.

Performance: Making Life Better for Converter & End-User

Published: October 01, 2003, By Kevin Cunningham & William Mertz, Loparex
Group leader Kevin Cunningham and senior chemist William Mertz of Loparex's Graphics Team show how it is still possible to improve “traditional” release liner products.

Spotlight on the North American Market

Published: October 01, 2003, By Corey M. Reardon, AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.
Corey M. Reardon, principal of international consultants AWA Alexander Watson Assoc., takes a closer look at "local" market trends.

Graph Expo News: NPES Enhances Greater China Project with Cal Poly's GrCI and I.O. Technologies

Published: October 01, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
NPES, the Association for Suppliers of Printing, Publishing, and Converting Technologies, announced plans for an ambitious web-based online training and education program Sunday at Graph Expo and Converting Expo here in Chicago.

Green Bay Packaging Folding Carton Div. Achieves 10 Yrs with No Lost-Time Accidents

Published: October 01, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Green Bay Packaging reports its folding carton division has achieved 10 years with no lost-time accidents.

Products

Published: September 30, 2003
New from: Ashe Converting Equipment, Cleveland Motion Controls, Convertech Inc., Max Daetwyler Corp., Danfoss Drives, Dillon, Enercon Industries, Extech Instruments, Hoffman, Macro Sensors, Nireco America Corp., Roll Concept, Sigma Technologies Intl. Inc., Valmet General, and T.D. Wright.

SVC TechCon Paper Deadline Looming: October 1, 2003

Published: September 26, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
The Society of Vacuum Coaters (SVC) says interested parties have until next Thursday, October 1, 2003, to submit abstracts for its April 2004 Technical Conference/Smart Materials Symposium.

PLGA Offers October Conference: Technology That Reduces Costs

Published: September 26, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
The Packaging & Label Gravure Association (PLGA) announces two upcoming conferences.

Agfa's Graphic Enterprise Taking Prepress Higher at Graph Expo

Published: September 26, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Graph Expo and Converting Expo kicked off Sunday in Chicago's McCormick Place, and among the graphic arts industry suppliers demonstrating newly updated prepress technology is Belgium-based Agfa. The company says, at its booth, #4041...

Getting Lean in the Face of Change: Cal Poly Raine Consulting Sponsor Executive Leadership Workshops

Published: September 26, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Manufacturing in the US these days is a tough business. Foreign and domestic competition, tight margins, and fluctuating currency can take a toll on any manufacturing operation.

AIMCAL Fall Tech Conference Room Block Expires 9/25/03

Published: September 24, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Those planning to attend the fall vacuum web coating technical conference of the Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters, and Laminators (AIMCAL)...

Flex Pack Loses Industry Vet Visionary: Grover L. Foote

Published: September 24, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
The flexible packaging industry regretfully lost an industry visionary and leader on September 21, 2003. Grover L. Foote, a graduate of the University of Illinois, a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, and founder of the consulting firm Packaging Partners Ltd., passed away last weekend.

100 Recycled Paperboard Makes 'Great' Strides

Published: September 22, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
The 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance says 2003 has been a good year for the 100% recycled paperboard industry.

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