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The Right Combination

Published: December 01, 2002, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Staff Editor
With Glenroy's flexible packaging expertise and Pen & Inc.'s prepress know-how, the two team up for an award-winning association.

Energy-Curable Inks

Published: December 01, 2002, By Rod Balmer, Flint Ink Corp.
What is the state of UV/EB technology today, and where could it lead in the future? Here are answers to some frequently asked questions.

On the Move...

Published: December 01, 2002
News from: BST Pro Mark, Elite Cameron, The Montalvo Corp., Ranpak Corp., and Windmoeller & Hoelscher.

Finding the Software Solution That's Just Right for You

Published: December 01, 2002, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Staff Editor
From workflow solutions to packaging design, there is a software package for every converter. According to Jim Rooney, VP of sales at ei3, Montvale, NJ,

The Third Wave: An Iron Tale about the Business of Print, Vol. 12

Published: December 01, 2002, By Susan Kelly, Raine Consulting
As more and more companies reduce physical assets and supplement business processes with software and e-solutions, the business drivers start to change.

Bobst Group to Buy Valmet Converting

Published: November 25, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Bobst Group SA, Prilly, Switzerland, plans to buy Metso Corporation's Valmet Converting Operations, according to a recent release from Metso Corporation. The Finnish-based paper industry company reports the signing of a memorandum of understanding of its intention to sell Valmet Converting Operations to Bobst.

NPE 2003: International Visitors Should Plan Ahead

Published: November 25, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Citing long delays in US visa processing as the result of the 2001 terrorist attacks, The Society of the Plastics Industry Inc. (SPI), sponsor of the triennial NPE Exposition (June 23 thru 27, 2003, Chicago, IL, USA), urges international visitors to start the US visa application process.

Latran: New Identity for PGI

Published: November 25, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Latran Technololgies LLC was introduced recently as the new name for Polaroid Graphics Imaging (PGI), a manufacturer of halftone proofing systems. According to the company, the name change underscores Latran's status as an independent company and erases the last link to the Polaroid name.

Prime UV Gets Gegenheimer Award for Industry Service at NPES

Published: November 25, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Prime UV Systems recently was honored for its industry service by NPES, the Association for Suppliers of Printing, Publishing, and Converting Technologies, reports the company.

WGMT Paves Present/Future Path for Women Print Leaders

Published: November 22, 2002, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
Women in Graphic Media Technology (WGMT), a new not-for-profit professional association, is a group that provides support services for women working in the print sector.

PSA Online Outlet Provides Savings

Published: November 22, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
MACtac, manufacturer of pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) materials, reports it's established MACtacMarket.com as an ongoing money-saving opportunity for the roll label converting market.

AIMCAL to Host Pavilion at CMM 2003

Published: November 20, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
CMM Events and AIMCAL (The Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters, and Laminators) announce the launch of a new AIMCAL Pavilion at Converting Machinery/Materials (CMM) International 2003, to be held April 14 - 17, 2003, Chicago, USA.

Eastar Copolyester Film Certified by Environmental Institute

Published: November 20, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Eastman Chemical Company reports the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) has granted its compostable logo to its Eastar Bio GP and Ultra copolyester.

Roll Technology Corporation Partners with Grupo Zoica

Published: November 18, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Roll Technology Corporation reports it has established a manufacturers'-representative sales agreement with Grupo Zoica, Mexico City, Mexico.

Fox Valley Technical College Adds PCMC Avanti

Published: November 15, 2002, By Carrie Cleaveland, Editorial Intern
Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC), Appleton, WI, reports the installation of a Paper Converting Machine Co. (PCMC) Avanti central impression (CI) wide-web press.

Establish Latin American Market Links at LatinPack 2003

Published: November 15, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
LatinPack presents its seventh converting and packaging conference in Latin America, July 9 and 10, 2003, at the Hotel Real—Intercontiental, San Jose, Costa Rica.

Corr Expo Shows the Latest for Corrugated Industry

Published: November 15, 2002, By Nsenga Thompson, Staff Editor
With a full schedule of conference sessions and over 100 trade fair exhibitors, TAPPI's 2002 Corrugated Container Conference and Corr Expo provided attendees with the latest in industry trends and products.

Package Printing Expos Show Results

Published: November 13, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Reports from two package printing-related expositions (Pack Expo and Graph and Converting Expo) in Chicago this fall may indicate that a slow economic recovery is indeed in progress.

Wine Label Printer Tapp Technologies Goes Digital with HP-Indigo

Published: November 13, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
HP Indigo reports Tapp Technologies Inc., an award-winning wine label producer, has expanded into digital printing with a pair of HP Indigo presses (two ws4000s).

FFTA Prepress Meeting: "Time Is Money"

Published: November 11, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Foundation of Flexographic Technical Association reports 154 prepress professionals turned out for its 2002 digital prepress meeting.

Comexi Goes It Alone in North America

Published: November 11, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Comexi S.A, reports it has dissolved its business relationship with Kidder Inc., Agawam, MA.

Nanocomposite Packaging Study Provides Perspective

Published: November 08, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Packaging Strategies announces the release of its study, Nanocomposites for Packaging: New Frontiers and Future Opportunities, a work that surveys nanocomposite technologies.

GretagMacbeth Rolls Out Enterprise Color-Management Program

Published: November 08, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
GretagMacbeth announces a new program for global manufacturers and their supply chains.

PackExpo Packs McCormick with Materials/Equipment/News

Published: November 06, 2002, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
Pack Expo International is the third largest trade show in North America. The 2002 edition offers its expected 50,000-plus attendees three giant halls full of new equipment, materials, and news for the packaging, package printing, and converting industries.

Flexo Concepts Relocates Manufacturing Plant

Published: November 06, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Flexo Concepts, manufacturers of plastic doctor blades for the converting and package printing industry, reports it's relocated its manufacturing, shipping, and customer service to Plymouth, MA.

Converting Industry News

Published: November 01, 2002, By Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
In the news: CMM Events, FiberMark, H&M Dies, Kurz Transfer Products, Letterhead Press, MACtac, Next Communications, Novaflex Inc., Preferred Systems Inc., Raflatac, Rayonier, Robinette Machinery, 3M , and W&H.

On the Move...

Published: November 01, 2002
News from: Aeromix Systems, Alloy Polymers, Amacoil/Uhing, Atofina Petrochemicals, Base-Line, Bobst, Cambridge Applied Systems, Channeled Resources, Curtis Papers, DuPont, Eckart America, Enercon, Flxon, GATF, Green Bay Packaging, Inter-Society Color Council, ISO Poly Films, JMD Mfg., Kiefel, MeadWestvaco, Mohawk Paper Mills, NAPL, Nordson, Northwest Coatings, PIA, Pliant, Spinks Ink, Roosevelt Paper, Temple-Inland, United Litho, WAM!NET, and Xeikon America.

Release Liners: A Worldwide Special ReportMedical/Healthcare Use

Published: November 01, 2002, By AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.

In the release liners manufacturing industry, AWA says disposables demand will grow, but on a changing base.

Release Liners: A Worldwide Special ReportReducing Silicone Mist

Published: November 01, 2002, By Loretta A. Jones & Paul C. Vandort, Paper Industry Group, Dow Corning

Using a high-speed cross-linker is a cost-effective solution to reduce mist.

Release Liners: A Worldwide Special ReportEB/UV Curing Drying

Published: November 01, 2002, By G. Freelin & T. Hohenwarter, Degussa Goldschmidt Chemical Corp.

A layman’s explanation of how these technologies are applied and how they differ.

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