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KBA, FLEXcon Partner on Substrates

Published: April 01, 2009
KBA North America has collaborated with pressure-sensitive film maker FLEXcon Co., Spencer, MA, to premiere three unique substrates for the KBA Rapida 106 41-in. sheetfed press.

FTA Presents Green Awards

Published: April 01, 2009
The Flexographic Technical Assn. (FTA) recognizes four companies through the ninth Annual FTA Environmental Excellence Award program.

Victory Lane

Published: April 01, 2009, By By Claudia Hine, Managing Editor
When you arrive at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, for the 2009 edition of CMM Intl., put the pedal to the metal to ensure you

Not Just a Pretty Face

Published: April 01, 2009, By By Yolanda Simonsis Editor/Associate Publisher
The Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators, Fort Mill, SC, bestowed this year's top Metallized Product of the Year Award, named in honor of PFFC's former publisher Peter Rigney, to Graphic Packaging Intl.

The Show Circuit

Published: April 01, 2009, By By Claudia Hine, Managing Editor
Two events coming in May will provide opportunities to see new equipment and products, to hear about emerging technologies, and to network with industry

Static Specified

Published: April 01, 2009, By By Kelly Robinson, Electrostatic Answers LLC

Static performance should be specified and designed into new equipment, and it should be a deliverable when developing a new product.

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCTS: April 2009

Published: April 01, 2009
Proofing Paper Is Company offers Validation SG3 premium inkjet contract proofing paper designed specifically for SWOP-grade 3 proofing. Paper base is

Experience Speaks: Stephen K. Schwartz

Published: April 01, 2009
CEO of RiteMade Paper Converters Inc. Hobbies | I've always had a love affair with golf, though recently it hasn't been returning the love. How did you

Narrow Web & Label Reporter: Avery's Green Plans

Published: March 23, 2009
Avery Dennison announces eco-friendly initiatives

Experience Speaks: Daniel Weber

Published: March 01, 2009
President/Owner of WebCut Converting Inc. Management style | Avoid micromanaging to allow for creativity Hobbies | Golfing, hiking, and bow hunting What

Paper Promotes Peace

Published: March 01, 2009
Paper Promotes Peace Co-op America's 2008 Green Business Leader Award goes to a Brooklyn, NY, company, Mr. Ellie Pooh, which sells gift boxes, journals,

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Published: March 01, 2009
APRIL 1-3 | AICC Spring Meeting, Assn. of Independent Corrugated Converters, JW Marriott, Washington, DC (703-836-2422; www.aiccbox.org). 7-8 | Principles

Balancing Bad News with Good News

Published: March 01, 2009, By Yolanda Simonsis Associate Publisher/Editor
First, thank you, PFFC readers and subscribers, for allowing us to enter your professional lives. Between this print edition, our digital edition, the

The Great Span Length Debate | Part 1

Published: March 01, 2009, By By Timothy J. Walker Contributing Editor
There are at least half a dozen things that come to mind in the great span length debate. Let's review the checklist to figure out what span length is right for you.

Plastic Film Study

Published: March 01, 2009
A new study from The Freedonia Group concludes that demand for plastic film in the US is projected to grow 2.6% annually to more than 16 billion lbs in 2012

How To Use Color Books

Published: March 01, 2009, By By David Argent Contributing Editor
Pantone Color Systems are the most popular means of color communication in use today. Pantone tools facilitate color management during concept, design,

Flexotecnica F12: A Winning Press

Published: March 01, 2009
The F12 12-color, gearless, CI flexo press from Flexotecnica won the 2008 award for “Innovation in Printing Press/Finishing” at the 2008 FlexoTech Awards.

Laminator Installed With Success

Published: March 01, 2009
Nordmeccanica N.A. successfully completed the installation of a Super Simplex SL 1500 solvent-free laminator at the Robinette Co. in Bristol, a converter of flexible packaging.

Sustainability in Today's Economy

Published: March 01, 2009, By By Stanley Sacharow Contributing Editor
Provoked by a bustling economy and a misplaced sense of social conscience, sustainability has become part and parcel of our industry's lexicon. All this

FTA Honors Flexo Leader

Published: March 01, 2009
Rogers, CT | As part of its 50th anniversary celebration in 2008, the Flexographic Technical Assn. paid homage to one of its founding members, Warren

NEWS CLIPS

Published: March 01, 2009
The Montalvo Corp., Gorham, ME, names MEEFIL BV its sales representative in the Netherlands. Mesirow Financial, Chicago, IL, is exclusive financial advisor

Trisoft Graphics Adding Print Quality

Published: March 01, 2009
Trisoft Graphics, a digital prepress and graphic design company serving the packaging industry since 1993, recently installed a Kodak Flexcel NX digital flexo system

Locking in Paper Supply

Published: March 01, 2009
Mondi has entered into a long-term supply contract for sack paper with the Semen Gresik Group, said to be the largest cement producer in Indonesia.

Sheeter Increases Efficiency, Productivity

Published: March 01, 2009
Roosevelt Paper Co. installs its second twin synchronous knife folio sheeter Model KMC 165 from Kmec USA's Dreamcut range.

Digital Presses Allow More Products

Published: March 01, 2009
Advanced Digital Printing has acquired its second Presstek 52DI digital offset press, seven months after purchasing the first

PVC Keeps Tanks Fit

Published: March 01, 2009
A Fab-Seal Industries PVC liner system kept deteriorating water tanks from leaking.

Research Pays Off

Published: March 01, 2009
Vins Plastics recently purchased a ten-color Primaflex CM flexo press from Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corp.

Narrow Web & Label Reporter: Study Profiles Tape Market

Published: March 01, 2009
An AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. study of the North American specialty tape market, from a supply-side viewpoint, is the first of a planned series of assessments of the world's regional specialty tape markets.

Narrow Web & Label Products: March 2009

Published: March 01, 2009
Move/Stage Rolls Safely Ergonomic VCRD-1000 V-cradle roll dollies are said to make moving and staging rolls safe, fast, and easy, while keeping valuable

Handle Unsupported Film Without Stretching

Published: March 01, 2009, By Edited by Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Using the Jupiter TC400, Haley Labels now can convert substrates ranging from flexible packaging to cardboard and from paper labels to booklets.

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