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PSA Problem Solving

Published: February 01, 2003, By Gary A. Avalon and Michael A. Bradshaw, Chemsultants Inc.
When dealing with complex problems, it's best to take a step-by-step approach. This methodology can aid the investigation of quality issues commonly encountered

Study Finds Extrusion Coaters/Laminators Focused on Innovation

Published: February 01, 2003, By Lee Keiser, Excel Consulting & AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.
The extrusion coating and laminating market in North America is being researched by AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. for a forthcoming study in its series

Today's Portfolio of Product Decoration Technologies

Published: February 01, 2003, By Ann Hirst-Smith
With major brand owners continuously seeking unique features for labels and packaging that will aid product differentiation, the self-adhesive label industry

Metallizing Trends Across the Globe

Published: February 01, 2003, By Dr. William Llewellyn, AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.
Investment in metallizing technologies continues with incremental and replacement capacity being commissioned, adding to the overall capacity available

Opportunities in Medical Packaging

Published: February 01, 2003, By Bill Podojil, AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.
The medical packaging market continues to expand at a slow but steady growth rate, despite a general economic slowdown throughout the world. North America

Technology Improvements and Emerging Markets Drive Growth in Metallizing

Published: February 01, 2003, By Robert W. Marsh
Business is good at Applied Films, says Liz Josephson. Vacumet is expanding, but Bob Korowicki says some metallizers are in trouble. Frank Sereno is bullish:

Automotive Industry Opportunities

Published: February 01, 2003, By Bill Podojil, AWA Watson Assoc.
The market for coated and laminated materials in the automotive industry is large and complex, despite continuing consolidation. For reasons ranging from litigation to cost reduction, the North American automotive market is the world's largest for self-adhesive products.

Metallized Products Sourcebook Predicts Increased Demand

Published: February 01, 2003, By AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.
In today's changing and highly competitive environment, up-to-date market information is essential for monitoring performance and making business-critical

C&L Services Directory

Published: February 01, 2003
CompanyLocation; Contact - Phone Number ISO CERTIFIED COATING TYPE & MAX. WIDTH SLITTING LAMINATING METALLIZING WAREHOUSING PILOT/LAB FACILITIES COATING

Heidelberg Buys Jagenberg Die-Cutting and Folding Carton Operations

Published: January 30, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Jagenberg AG, Neuss, Germany, reports it's sold its folding carton production unit to Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG as of January 1, 2003.

Flexo 2003: AVT to Show Range of Inspection Solutions

Published: January 30, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Advanced Vision Technology Ltd (AVT) reports it will be demonstrating three machine vision-based solutions and its range of options for package printing and converting applications at its stand at Flexo 2003.

Smurfit-Stone Intensifies NA Packaging Focus

Published: January 29, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. announces its plans to focus on North American (US and Canada) market solely regarding its packaging operations. The company reported a late-January 2003 agreement under which it will exchange its European packaging operations for Jefferson-Smurfit's 50 percent ownership of Smurfit-MBI, a Canadian packaging business.

GAMIS 2002 Stat Book on Graphic Art Industry Available

Published: January 29, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
The Graphic Arts Marketing Information Service (GAMIS), a special industry group of the Printing Industries of America, reports it's recently published the 2002 edition of the "Statistical Handbook for the Graphic Arts Industry."

National Adhesives to Feature High Productivity Products at CMM

Published: January 27, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
National Adhesives, a unit of National Starch & Chemical, reports it will feature specialty "high productivity" adhesives at the upcoming Converting Machinery/Materials trade show, slated for April 14 - 17, 2003, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, USA.

Bobst Group to Show at Diecutting Odyssey This Spring

Published: January 27, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Bobst Group USA reports it's pleased to be part of the 2003 Diecutting Odyssey (May 14 -16, 2003, Rosemont, IL, USA), an "informative and important industry gathering" for diecutters and diecutting-related businesses.

SPI Study Ranks Plastics Industry 4th Largest in US

Published: January 22, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
A recently released report from The Society of the Plastics Industry Inc. (SPI) shows the US plastics industry employed more than 1.5 million workers nationwide in 2001.

Phoenix Flexo Competition Needs Frequent Flyer Mile Donations

Published: January 22, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
As of January 2003, the Phoenix Challenge Executive Board has confirmed 36 students and 19 teachers as participants in the 2003 Phoenix Challenge Flexo Competition. According to Bettylyn Krafft, chairperson of the event and president of Krafft Printing Systems, "Due to this tremendous increase in school participation, we need the help of the printing industry to provide frequent flyer miles for the students and teachers to travel to the competition."

ICC Reports Advances in System Interoperability

Published: January 22, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
The International Color Consortium (ICC) reports progress on several initiatives to improve prepress and display systems' interoperability following its recent meeting in Scottsdale, AZ, USA.

Creo Updates Packaging Software & More

Published: January 22, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Creo recently announced updates and upgrades to its packaging software solutions, including its production workflow products, remote and hard proofing solutions, and flexo and offset computer-to-plate (CTP) devices for converters and prepress trade shops.

Stanford Products LLC Celebrates 60 Years of Service

Published: January 21, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Stanford Products LLC reports this year the company celebrates its 60th year of service to the flexible packaging industry.

DiTrolio Flexo Institute House to Feature Workforce Pros

Published: January 21, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
DiTrolio Flexographic Institute (DFI) announces its third annual open house (March 26, 2003, Broadview, IL) and invites interested converting/flexible packaging professionals in for a look to see how the training center "has been working to unite quality training, growth in the flexographic industry, and government agencies."

MeadWestvaco Merges Westvaco Brand Security into Packaging Biz

Published: January 17, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
MeadWestvaco Corp. reports it's closing its Westvaco Brand Security (WBS) business and merging the wholly owned subsidiary's brand-protection services into the company's core packaging business.

Appleton Papers Changes Name

Published: January 17, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Appleton Papers Inc. to be known as just "Appleton."

Six Sigma Keeps Intelicoat Technologies on Target

Published: January 15, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Intelicoat Technologies reports its Runcorn site now is reaping the benefits of its commitment to the Six Sigma methodology for the last five years.

Catalog a Resource for Converting/Package Printing Tech Books

Published: January 15, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Jelmar Publishing Co. Inc. reports the availability of a new FREE four-color short-form catalog that includes brief descriptions and color photos of technical books for printers, package printers, package designers, and corrugated and folding carton converters.

Esko-Graphics Updates Packaging-Design Software: ArtiosCAD 5.0

Published: January 13, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Esko-Graphics reports the release of its new version of its flagship computer-aided packaging design software ArtiosCAD. In addition to a suite of user-interface enhancements, ArtiosCAD 5.0 includes new drafting, die tooling, and manufacturing tools, says the manufacturer.

Creo Now Offers Environmentally Friendly Option for Plate Imaging

Published: January 13, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Creo reports it's now imaging chemical-free plates on the Trendsetter 800 Quantum and Lotem 400 Quantum platesetters.

Alcan Pharma Center Installs Rotomec Gravure Press

Published: January 10, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Valmet Converting, manufacturer of Rotomec printing presses, reports the installation of a Rotomec 3000-5 ES gravure press at the Alcan Pharma Center, Shelbyville, KY, USA. According to Valmet, the Rotomec four-color press is designed to handle both aluminum foil and various plastic film types.

Kroenert Now Parent Co. for Former Jagenberg Sub. Bachofen and Meier

Published: January 10, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
HAMBURG, GERMANYMaschinenfabrik Max Kroenert GmbH & Co. reports it recently took over Bachofen + Meier AG, Bülach, Switzerland from Jagenberg AG, Neuss,

Envelope Manufacturers See Growth in Soft Packaging Niche

Published: January 08, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Envelope manufacturers are finding a ready market in soft packaging, a niche that encompasses a variety of packaging applications (soft goods and/or security packaging).

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