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What's New in Narrow Web

Published: May 01, 2003
New products from: Avery Dennison, Convertech, CTC Intl., FLEXcon, National Adhesives, and Raflatac.

Pillowing Puzzle

Published: May 01, 2003, By Edited by Claudia Hine, Senior Editor
Creative thinking and a wrinkle remover from CAC resolve a perennial problem for Relizon Co.

Products

Published: May 01, 2003, By Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
New from: ABB Inc., Battenfeld Gloucester, Brookfield Engineering Labs, Creo, Daetwyler, Danaher Controls, Davis-Standard, Edward Graphics, Enercon, Extrusion Dies, International Machinery, Kohli Industries, Kraton Polymers, Lung-Meng Machinery, Maxson Automatic Machinery, Munchy, Novaflex, Pillar, Schiavi (Bobst), Teknor Color, and Webex.

Complete Solutions

Published: May 01, 2003, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Staff Editor
DI-NA-CAL adds capacity for its heat-transfer label production with a new Rotomec gravure press.

International Flava

Published: May 01, 2003, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Staff Editor
Hello. Hola. Bonjour. Hallo. Konnichiwa. These are just a few of the warm greetings you are likely to hear among attendees and exhibitors at NPE 2003,

Going, Going... Gone

Published: May 01, 2003, By Jan Stoddard, Raine Consulting
These days converters are challenged by new e-procurement strategies—e.g., reverse auctions—as buyers try to drive down costs and manage their suppliers.

Measure Pressure with Thin Film

Published: May 01, 2003, By David J. Bentley and Gerard E. Mayers Jr.
Tactile pressure-sensor films offer converters an easy pressure-measuring tool.

On the Move...

Published: May 01, 2003, By Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
News from: Adhesives Research, Anderson & Vreeland, Bosch Rexroth, Drytac, GASC, Great Northern Corp., Harper Corp., Körber PaperLink, Prism USA, RealTimeImage, Superior Printing Ink, Vacumet, and Wisconsin Converters.

Gravure Rolls Up Its Sleeves to Do Battle with Flexo

Published: May 01, 2003, By Claudia Hine, Senior Editor
What's the hottest trend in narrow web printing today? Presses that are competitively priced, use lightweight sleeves, offer fast changeovers for short runs, and utilize electronic line shaft technology.

Polytype Battenfeld Partner in POLYCOAT

Published: April 28, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Battenfeld Gloucester Engineering, USA, and Polytype, Switzerland, announce a strategic alliance "to integrate advanced extrusion coating and laminating technology into complete converting systems for the converting industry."

AIMCAL Calls for Papers for Fall Tech Meeting

Published: April 28, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
According to AIMCAL, the technical committees currently are accepting abstracts for consideration for the AIMCAL Fall Technical Conference, slated for October 27 - 29, 2003.

CMM Tops 22K; Product Debuts; Show-Floor Sales

Published: April 24, 2003, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
CMM International 2003: Attendance more than 22,000. Products, sales, & Chris Hanson is named "Converter of the Year."

Pressure Points of Opportunity

Published: April 24, 2003, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Staff Editor
The Association of Independent Corrugated Converters (AICC) recently held its annual spring meeting at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort, San Antonio, TX, USA.

SARS Concerns Delay PACex in Canada

Published: April 24, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
The Packaging Association of Canada recently announced the rescheduling of PACex International 2003 due to growing concerns about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Show organizers say the show now will open September 30 and run through October 2, 2003, instead of the original run dates of May 6-8, 2003.

X-Rite Acquires Centurfax Line Reports Positive Q1

Published: April 24, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
X-Rite Inc. reports the acquisition of the ccDot meter product line of Centurfax Ltd., a "successful, London-based company that develops and distributes products serving the prepress and printing industries." Additionally, the company reports net sales are up for Q1 2003 12.7 percent compared to last year.

Industry Comes Together to Fund High School FFTA Flexo

Published: April 23, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Some high school students in North Carolina and Wisconsin soon will be able to get hands-on flexo training thanks to a few members of the flexographic printing industry.

Daetwyler Gets Clemson University Awards

Published: April 23, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Max Daetwyler Corp. (MDC) reports it recently was presented with the Clemson University Graphic Communications Corporate Appreciation Award.

Harper Flexo Ctr. Appealing to High School Students

Published: April 18, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Harper National Flexographic Center says it's placed a renewed emphasis on attracting more area high school students for future study. Based at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) in Charlotte, Harper's Flexo Center provides students with hands-on training in prepress and flexo printing utilizing two Mark Andy flexo presses and one Comco (a div. of Mark Andy) press.

Black Clawson to Exhibit at PTSC in May

Published: April 18, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Black Clawson Converting Machinery Inc. reports it will be exhibiting at the upcoming PTSC Tech XXVI. The converting equipment manufacturer says it will exhibit on May 8 from 11 am to 2 pm, booth #117, at the Washington Hilton & Towers venue.

Customers Like Upgrades to IP Bleached Board Biz

Published: April 18, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
International Paper says "a major effort" by IP's bleached board business to improve customer service is paying off. According to the company's latest customer satisfaction tracking survey, the effort, which includes enhancements to the IP web site, "shows that customers recognize and appreciate the efforts."

Ahlstrom Flex Pack/Label Prices Up May 1

Published: April 18, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Ahlstrom's LabelPack division, "one of Europe's main producers of specialty papers for flexible packaging and labeling," announces a price increase of EUR 100/tonne for all paper grades.

MeadWestvaco Seals Deal with Women in Packaging

Published: April 18, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Women in Packaging Inc. (WMPKG) and MeadWestvaco Corp. report the two entities recently sealed a new corporate partnership "that promises to expand the frontiers of possibility for generations of packaging professionals."

FPA Prez Says Flex Pack Faces Challenges and Opportunities

Published: April 17, 2003, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
The realities of the flex pack converter's future were part of FPA president Marla Donahue's presentation at a CMM luncheon sponsored by Bobst Group and Rohm and Haas Adhesives and Sealants, Wednesday, April 16, 2003.

CMM Opens: Creo Esko Imaging Upgrades Push Flexo

Published: April 14, 2003, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
Converting Machinery/Materials (CMM) International 2003 opened this morning in an unusally warm and sunny Chicago. While foot traffic was moderate on the four-day show's first day, there are unconfirmed reports of large equipment sales.

EPA Packaging Design Winners to Display at Pack Expo LV

Published: April 14, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Solid Waste, in partnership with McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) reports it will display the winners of the first ever "Cradle to Cradle Design Challenge for E-Commerce Shipping Packaging and Logistics" at Pack Expo Las Vegas, October 13-15, 2003.

PSTC Seminar Aimed at 'Mastery' of Adhesion Science

Published: April 11, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
TECH XXVI and Tape University: "Learn to Succeed": Two complementary programs aimed at mastery of the science of adhesion. May 5-9, 2003, Washington Hilton and Towers, Washington D.C.

Drupa 2004 Sells All 17 Halls

Published: April 11, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Messe Düsseldorf North America (MDNA) reports that all 17 halls for Drupa 2004 are already sold out—more than a year before the start of the print media trade fair. Slated for May 6-19, 2004, at the Düsseldorf, Germany, fairgrounds, Drupa's 17 halls include more than 1.7 million sq ft of net exhibit space.

BST Pro Mark Inspection Sales Up

Published: April 09, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
BST Pro Mark reports its sales of web inspection and print management systems were up 21 percent last year versus the previous year. According to the company, it shipped more than 1,000 combined units last year and now has 11,000 installations worldwide.

NPTA Celebrates 100 Years

Published: April 09, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
This year marks 100 years since he National Paper Trade Association (NPTA) was founded in 1903. According to the industry group, it begins a year-long celebration of its founding and a salute to the rich history of the industry.

Enercon to Get Corona Treating Technical at CMM

Published: April 08, 2003, By ENERCON NEWSLETTER
Enercon reports that Dave Markgraf, sr. VP, sales and marketing, will be making two presentations at the Converting Machinery/Materials Exposition in Chicago this year.

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