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Dow to Up Prices on Surfactants

Published: September 22, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
The Dow Chemical Company reports, as of October 1, 2003 (or as contracts allow), it will increase all off-schedule prices for Tergitol, Triton NPE and OPE, Industrial and Sentry Carbowax PEG and MPEG products.

PEF Elects Four Packaging Pros to Packaging Hall of Fame

Published: September 22, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Members of the Packaging Education Forum (PEF) have elected four packaging professionals into the Packaging Hall of Fame. Those packaging professionals named to the Class of 2003 include: William H. Archibald, William R. Armstrong, Richard G. Lee, and Arnie Orloski Jr.

Spartanics to Premiere Die Cut, Color Match Products at Graph Expo

Published: September 19, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Spartanics announces it will premiere its optically registered, wide format, die cutting system, among other new products, at the upcoming Graph Expo and Converting Expo trade show.

BBA Group to Acquire Italian Nonwoven Manufacturer Tecnofibra Spa

Published: September 19, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
BBA Group plc recently announced an agreement under which it will acquire the privately owned Italian nonwoven manufacturer Tecnofibra Spa. According to BBA Group, it will buy Tecnofibra for Euro 31.8 million "on a debt-free, cash-free basis." Completion of the sale is expected by the end of 2003.

U.K. Specialty Papermaker James Cropper Joins NPTA Alliance

Published: September 19, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
United Kingdom-based specialty papermaker James Cropper reports it has joined the NPTA alliance, "a unique network of distributors and manufacturers dedicated to developing and strengthening the paper trade in North America."

Protect Your Brand: Appleton to Share Security Tips at Labelexpo

Published: September 16, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
The International Chamber of Commerce estimates 5 to 7 percent of world trade is counterfeit, costing businesses US $500-700 million annually.

Creo Acquires Litho Plate Operation, Launches Positive Thermal Plate Line

Published: September 16, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Creo reports it will manufacture, sell, and support its own lithographic thermal printing plates. Late last week, the company's board of directors voted to "yes" to Creo's plan to acquire First Graphics Ltd., a plate manufacturing facility based in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa....

New Harper Div. Provides Tech Support and Service for Flexo

Published: September 16, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Harper Corp. of America announces the launch of its Harper Graphic Solutions (HGS) division to provide additional technical support to the flexographic printing industry.

Elite Cameron Biz 'Alive and Back in Business'

Published: September 15, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
TS Converting Equipment reports it has acquired the business assets and intellectual property of Elite Cameron following a voluntary liquidation earlier this year.

Sonoco to Sell High Density Film Biz

Published: September 15, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Global packaging company Sonoco reports it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its high density film business to Hilex Poly Co. LLC for approximately USD 123 million.

Esko-Graphics and Design2Launch to Develop Software That Cuts Packaging Cycle Time

Published: September 12, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Esko-Graphics and Design2Launch report plans to jointly develop "next-generation" tools to automate and speed the creative and production cycle in packaging goods product development.

Dunwoody to Demo New Flexo Workflows at Open House

Published: September 12, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Dunwoody College of Technology reports it will hold its open house "Welcome to the New Age of Flexo Workflows" on October 21 and 22, 2003.

Agfa to Demo Packaging Version of Apogee at Labelexpo in Brussels

Published: September 10, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Agfa reports it will demonstrate its latest developments in workflow software, proofing, and screening technology for packaging and label applications at Labelexpo, slated for Sept. 24-27, 2003, Parc des Expositions, Brussels, Belgium.

Brckner Enters Growing Russian Film Market with Novatek Install

Published: September 10, 2003
Brückner reports it has decided to enter the Russian BO (biaxially oriented) film market, adding it is the "very first" to do so. According to the co., it has contracted with Moscow-based OAO Novatek for a complete turnkey BOPP (biaxially oriented polypropylene) plant.

Pack Expo LV Venue for New Toray Films

Published: September 08, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Toray Plastics (America) Inc. says it will showcase "innovative packaging films that create excitement on retail shelves" at the upcoming Pack Expo Las Vegas (October 13 - 15, 2003).

2008 Drupa Dates Announced

Published: September 08, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Messe Düsseldorf and specialized section for printing and paper equipment and supplies within the German Machinery and Plant Manufacturers Association (VDMA) announce the dates for Drupa 2008, the 14th print media trade fair: The event is slated for May 29 - June 11, 2008, at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany.

A Cure for the Common Marketing Technique

Published: September 08, 2003, By MeadWestvaco Packaging Resources Group
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company is a known leader in headache relief, but as the company recently prepared to introduce a “melt-in-your-mouth” formulation of its popular Excedrin headache medication, it was in need of a cure for the common marketing technique.

New Ideas for Your Business: RadTech Europe Covers Flex-Pack

Published: September 05, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Looking for ways to create new growth in your operation? Then a trip to Berlin may be in order for you and/or your R&D people. RadTech Europe 2003 reports its upcoming exhibition and conference for radiation curing is "getting into shape."

Esko-Graphics Updates Packaging Label Applications Software

Published: September 05, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Esko-Graphics announces version upgrades to a number of its packaging applications software. Updgrades include PackEdge 3.0, what the mfr. calls its "complete packaging workflow solution," as well as Plato 2.0, the plate layout and step-and-repeat solution for packaging and labels.

CCL Strategic Repositioning Results in Asset Divestment

Published: September 04, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
CCL Industries earlier this week announced the sale of four non-core business units in its container division.

Slow-Recovering Economy, Imports Cause Stora Enso NA to Cut Jobs

Published: September 04, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Late last month, Stora Enso announced it will implement a USD 65 million (EUR 60 million) reduction in annual fixed costs.

Get Process Printing Know-How at FVTC/FTA Seminar

Published: September 02, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
"The know-how on producing high-quality process printing is right here in in this three-and-a-half day seminar," says FFTA and FVTC of the upcoming Process Color Seminar.

Graph Expo Converting Expo Add Wireless Access to Show Data

Published: September 02, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Visitors to this autumn's Graph Expo and Converting Expo 2003 will be able to download complete exhibitor information and show-floor plans wirelessly into their personal digital assistants (PDAs) at data stations located in McCormick Place, says show organizer GASC.

Adhesion of Coatings to Aluminum Foil

Published: September 01, 2003, By Günter Schubert, Hydro Aluminum Deutschland GmbH
Application: The composition and chemistry of an aluminum foil surface are important to achieve good wettability, bond formation, and durable adhesion on this substrate.

Pay Attention to Tension

Published: September 01, 2003, By Timothy J. Walker, TJWalker & Assoc. Inc.

Our web handling expert reveals the subtle secrets of the slitting/rewinding process.

A Potpourri of Thoughts & What I Learned on Summer Vacation

Published: September 01, 2003, By Yolanda Simonsis, Associate Publisher/Editor
I keep an odd collection of press releases in a special file I call Editorial Inspirations. Here, tidbits of news and personal communications have managed

Converting Industry News

Published: September 01, 2003, By Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
News from: Black Clawson, Cal Poly, Exopack, Freedonia Group, Green Bay Packaging, HCPC, Jelmar Publishing, Kraton, Megtec, NAPL, Nordmeccanica, NPTA, NPE, Pack Expo, PDI, RJR Packaging, Schiavi (Bobst), Smurfit-Stone, and SPI.

International Converting Industry News

Published: September 01, 2003, By Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
News from Ampacet Corp., AWA Alexander Watson Assoc., Macro Engineering, NPES, and the International Converting Exhibition (ICE).

EPA Considering NJ Model for Regulating Reactive Chemicals

Published: September 01, 2003, By Sheila A. Millar, Attorney-at-Law, Keller & Heckman, Washington, DC
On August 5 New Jersey became the first jurisdiction to add reactive chemicals to its list of substances that, when present at a facility above a specified threshold, trigger accident prevention requirements.

A Look at Adhesion Increase in Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

Published: September 01, 2003, By David J. Bentley Jr., RBS Technologies
Last month, this column addressed the subject of permanent and removable pressure-sensitive adhesives. A prime consideration in the difference between

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