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What Can Conductive Organic Polymers Do?

Published: September 01, 2003, By Dr. Richard M. Podhajny, Ph.D., Contributing Editor
One difference between metals and organic materials is that metals conduct electricity. We know biological systems work in a complex matrix of electrical responses to control various activities, yet most organic materials are considered nonconductors compared to metals, such as aluminum, copper, and silver.

The Long & the Short of Web Bending

Published: September 01, 2003, By Timothy J. Walker, TJWalker & Assoc. Inc.
Last month I reviewed the parallel entry principle (PEP), how a web wants to “go with the flow” of a roller's surface.

What's New in Narrow Web

Published: September 01, 2003
New products from: Corotec, Raflatac, and Rimor Precision Engineering.

Reporter Clips

Published: September 01, 2003, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
News from: Akzo Nobel Inks, Aquaflex (Chromas), AWA Alexander Watson Assoc., Etiketka, Labelexpo, MACtac, Nilpeter, TLMI, TW Parker Ltd., Seal-It, Vivid Print Innovations Inc., and Xaar.

People Places

Published: September 01, 2003
Narrow web people and places. News from label supplier Renaissance Mark and narrow web equipment manufacturer Mark Andy.

Europe: Label's Leader

Published: September 01, 2003, By Dr. William Llewellyn, AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.
Despite slowing growth rates, the outlook is positive for the world's largest label market.

Materials

Published: September 01, 2003, By Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
New from: Ampacet Sales, InteliCoat Technologies, Kraton Polymers, MetalFX Technology Ltd., National Adhesives, Pliant, Thibierge & Comar Papetiers, and Toray Plastics.

Products

Published: September 01, 2003, By Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
New from: Amacoil, Amplas, Appleton, Bosch Rexroth, Bunting, CMC Cevenini, Contech, ControlAir, Conversource, Convertech, Daetwyler, Davis-Standard, Dusenbery, Dynaspede, EDI, EGS, Enercon, Exair, Flexo Technologies, Glenro, Hanovia, Heidelberg, Inc.jet, Industry Tech, Integrity Engineering, IST Metz, Maxson, Montalvo, Nexen, Pillar, Prodeco, Quality Engineering, Scitex, Tidland, Tilt Lock, Valmet, and Zed Instruments.

The Printing Saga Continues

Published: September 01, 2003, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Staff Editor
Graph Expo and Converting Expo is set to boost commercial printers' inroads into packaging and converters' move into digital.

What Would PI Do?

Published: September 01, 2003, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
PI, or Packaging Innovators, will always service the customer. And the corrugated plant does it well with the divine help of SunGraphics.

Considering China

Published: September 01, 2003, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
Though China, in ancient times, was able to construct the Great Wall to keep its inhabitants safe, today there is no wall to keep Chinese-produced goods out of the US marketplace to keep US manufacturing safe. What does this mean for the converting sector?

A New Attitude

Published: September 01, 2003, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Staff Editor
The Corrugated Packaging Conference and CorrExpo promises to be "converter driven."

On the Move...

Published: September 01, 2003
News from: ABM Drives, API Foils, B.W. Johnson, CFC Intl., Cope Engineering, Curtis Papers, D&K Group, DuPont, Econo Products, Emerson & Renwick, EDI, Esko-Graphics, Eurotherm, Flexo Wash, Flint Ink, Gans Ink, grafikAmerica, Hueck Foils, IP, Kurz , Latran, Michelman, NAPIM, Perma-Flex, Presstek, RadTech, Stora Enso, Sun Chemical, UCB Chemicals, and Western Michigan Univ.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: August 31, 2003, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Editor
Jeff Wooster, TAPPI's the PLACE div. chairperson asks PLACE div. members what they need/want; Gary D. Oliver was announced winner of the 2003 TAPPI PLACE div. award.

AIMCAL Tech Vacuum Web Coating Meeting Slated for October

Published: August 29, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Concurrent coating/laminating and vacuum web coating tracks are on the agenda for the 2003 AIMCAL Fall Technical Conference and 17th International Vacuum Web Coating Conference, reports venue organizer AIMCAL. The event will also include a tabletop exhibition and reception, vendor sessions, a golf scramble, and a lunchtime tutorial.

LatinPack 2003 Opened Doors to New Converting Packaging Ideas

Published: August 29, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
More than 90 plastics converting and end-users from Latin America gathered on July 9 and 10, 2003, at LatinPack 2003 to learn about the latest developments in plastic materials and converting and packaging equipment technologies, says LatinPack organizers.

Wise Tag & Label and TLMI Making History Together

Published: August 29, 2003, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
The year was 1961. John F. Kennedy was inaugurated as the 35th president of the US. The Green Bay Packers won the NFL Championship again. And Wise Tag

Mark Andy Offering Supplier Support

Published: August 29, 2003, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Mark Andy Inc. was one of the first suppliers to be approved for membership in TLMI after the association created the “associate member” category in 1966, initiating what to this day continues to be a mutually beneficial “partnership.”

TLMI Membership List

Published: August 29, 2003, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute membership list, 1961 through 2003.

Let's Talk Trends

Published: August 29, 2003, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
It's not uncommon to hear today's label converters speak almost longingly of the “good old days,” when they enjoyed year after year of double-digit growth, invested heavily in new equipment, and even struggled to find qualified employees.

Honoring Innovation

Published: August 29, 2003, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
The TLMI Annual Awards Competition is one of the most popular benefits of membership in the organization, with award plaques proudly displayed by winning companies literally around the world.

TLMI turns 70

Published: August 28, 2003
TLMI was established on June 15, 1933, with just 18 members—all tag manufacturers. In 1962, label converters joined the growing association, followed just four years later by the suppliers of the equipment, materials, and technologies that were changing this “cottage industry” into a global force. When TLMI celebrated its 50th anniversary 20 years ago, it had just 130 member companies. Today, it represents more than 300 suppliers and converters alike.

A Letter from John Bankson

Published: August 28, 2003, By John Bankson, TLMI President
Back in 1994, a book was published that chronicled the growth of the pressure-sensitive label market. They Built an Industry cited page after page of contributions made by TLMI members and their companies....

A Letter from Frank Sablone

Published: August 28, 2003, By Frank Sablone, TLMI Executive Director
Since it was established by just a handful of tag converters in 1933, TLMI has grown to represent more than 300 of North America's leading tag and label converters and suppliers. But its growth can be measured by more than size alone.

Tag & Label Industry Timeline

Published: August 28, 2003, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Since being established 70 years ago, the Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI) has enjoyed growth in membership and programs to become North America's leading association for the tag and label industry.

AVT Reports Record Sales Increase in Q2

Published: August 27, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Advanced Vision Technology (AVT) reports a continuation of its positive business development in the seccond quarter of 2003.

Presto and Pliant Reach Agreement on Slider Reclosable Technology

Published: August 27, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Presto Products Company, an Appleton, WI-based business of Alcoa Consumer Products, Inc., and Pliant Corporation reportedly have reached a mutual agreement granting Presto the right to use Pliant's patented Slider reclosable technology.

More Bang for Your Label Buck: AWA Conference Slated for Day Before Labelexpo Europe 2003

Published: August 25, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. has slated its Self-Adhesive Label Release Liner Conference for 23 September, 2003, in Brussels, one day before Labelexpo Europe 2003 is set to open its doors at the Parc des Expositions in this historic and beautiful city.

An American Success: Unifoil Honors 25-Year Company Vet Joseph Funicelli

Published: August 25, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
President and CEO of Unifoil Corp. Joseph J. Funicelli recently celebrated his 25th anniversary with the company, says the manufacturer/creator of coating, laminating and metallizing technology and materials. He was honored at a private reception attended by company shareholders and employees.

ExxonMobil Expands OPP Capacity at Shawnee, Oklahoma, Operation

Published: August 22, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
The films business of ExxonMobil Chemical recently completed an expansion of its oriented polypropylene (OPP) film manufacturing plant in Shawnee, OK, says the co. The installation of a specialty 6.6-meter orienter line gives the manufacturer an additional 30 million pounds of annual capacity and helps the films business meet growing demand for white opaque films in the food packaging and labeling and imaging markets, adds the co.

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