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Managing Data for Increased Profits

Published: October 01, 2002, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
When Master Packaging officials decided they needed an integrated business system to manage their operations, the Tampa, FL-based company already was

Acquisitions: Getting a Fair Deal in Today's Economy

Published: October 01, 2002, By George Spilka, George Spilka & Assoc.
Middle-market acquisitions are transactions ranging in price from $1 million-$200 million. Many executives mistakenly believe that external economic conditions

International Hot Spot

Published: October 01, 2002, By Carrie Cleaveland, Editorial Intern
If there's only one reason for you to attend Pack Expo Intl. this year, you obviously haven't heard about the other 1,599. More than 1,600 exhibitors

On the Move...

Published: October 01, 2002
News from: Adalis, Adhesives Research, Anderson & Vreeland, Battenfeld Gloucester Engineering, basysPrint, CEMA, Charter Films, Chevron Phillips, Creo, Dienes, DRI, INDA, KP Graphics, Kompac, Lamart, Laminations, Longview Fibre, Lovejoy, Nipson America, Outsourcing Services Group, Packaging Dept., PAF, Plassein, Pomco Graphic Arts, Raflatac, Roosevelt Paper, SICPA North America, Smyth Cos. Inc., Sonoco, SPI, Stora Enso, Sun Chemical, and Xeikon.

Finding the Right Medicine For an Ailing Economy

Published: October 01, 2002, By by Yolanda Simonsis Associate Publisher/Editor
Most everyone I've spoken to agrees: The recession in the US probably would have been well on the mend if it hadn't been for the greed of a few CEOs of

Market Growth Is Forecast for UV and EB

Published: October 01, 2002
CHEVY CHASE, MD Pointing to the significant operational and benefits of the process, suppliers of ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) technology are

Narrow Web People & PlacesOn the Move...

Published: October 01, 2002
International Graphic Films Inc., Hudson, OH, has named Scott Sharpless midwest regional sales manager and Tammy Renner North Central regional sales manager.

What's New in Narrow Web

Published: October 01, 2002, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
New for the narrow web converting industry. Products from Cartes Equipment, Chesnut Engineering, Max Daetwyler Corp., FLEXcon Co., International Graphic Films, JMD Mfg., Labelblank Corp., MACtac, and Raflatac.

Presses Boost Productivity

Published: October 01, 2002, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Staff Editor
With global headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, and more than 20,000 employees worldwide, Tetra Pak is one of the world's largest suppliers of packaging

It's a Color Thing

Published: October 01, 2002, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
And a speed thing, too. If you're a package printer, you know what I'm talking about and so do your proofing suppliers. The pressure on time to market

The Third Wave: An Iron Tale about the Business of Print, Vol. 10

Published: October 01, 2002, By Susan Kelly, Raine Consulting
This column is the tenth in a yearlong series of columns about the challenges facing the converting industry. Through our 2002 series of print and web

Suppliers Predict Strong 2003 Recovery

Published: September 27, 2002, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
Converting machinery and materials suppliers reportedly believe their economic sector will improve by a 13 percent average in 2003. That's according to a recent survey conducted by CMM Events...

3M Realigns Business Units

Published: September 27, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
3M reports a strategic realignment of its organization. The global manufacturer/converter and supplier to the converting industry says its reorganization will better serve its customers.

Valmet Awarded $5 MIL (US) Dubai Polyfilm Contract

Published: September 27, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Valmet Converting reports a recent order (for a range of converting equipment) in excess of $5 million (US) was received from Dubai Polyfilm, United Arab Emirates.

Galileo Intros "Gold" Line

Published: September 27, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Galileo Vacuum Systems introduces its new line of aluminum metallizers, the Gold Line, a converting equipment line targeted toward the very wide web market.

Chromas/Aquaflex Names New Biz Development Director

Published: September 27, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Chromas/Aquaflexo, the Canada-based flexographic press manufacturer, says its new director of business development, Chris Faust, will help the company redefine its offerings and message.

MeadWestvaco to Close Envelope and Flex-Pack Plants

Published: September 26, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
MeadWestvaco Corp. reports it will close two manufacturing plants in Springfield, MA, and consolidate its Northeast envelope operations by "creating a single, high-powered manufacturing center in Enfield, CT."

W&H Corp. Buys Reinhold Machinery

Published: September 25, 2002, By pffc-online.com
W&H Corp., manufacturer of equipment for the film extrusion, converting, package printing, and packaging industries, announces the acquisition of Germany-based Reinhold Machinery.

Bayer BP Intros Enhanced Tamper-Resistant Packaging

Published: September 25, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Bayer Biological Products (BP) reports this month it introduces seal tabs on all boxes containing Gamimune N, Immune Globuline Intravenous (Human), 10 percent Solvent/Detergent Treated.

Pactiv to Buy Majority in Jaguar Corp.

Published: September 25, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
US-based packaging manufacturer Pactiv announces an agreement to buy 70 percent of Mexico-based thermoformer Central de Bolsas, S.A. C.V. (Jaguar Corporation), the sale to close in October 2002.

2000s

Published: September 25, 2002, By PFFC Staff
1920s and 1930s1940s1950s1960s1970 - 19731974 - 19761977 - 19791980s1990 - April 1993May 1993 - 19941995 - 1999 2000 and Beyond...Y2K, 9/11, Enron --

CEMA Votes to Merge with AIMCAL

Published: September 23, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Members of CEMA (Converting Equipment Manufacturers Association) have voted to join The Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters, and Laminators (AIMCAL); the merger of the two converting industry trade groups was voted on recently (at CEMA's fall meeting).

PPC Seminar to Survey Digital Printing Impact on Folding Carton Converters

Published: September 23, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) will provide a look at digital's impact on the folding carton converting industry at its upcoming fall technical and production (T&P) forum (Nov. 7 and 8, 2002).

1995 -1999

Published: September 20, 2002, By PFFC Staff
1920s and 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970 - 1973 1974 - 1976 1977 - 1979 1980s 1990 - April 1993 May 1993 - 19942000 to present The Mid to Late 1990s...In

1974 - 1976

Published: September 20, 2002, By PFFC Staff
1920s and 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970 - 1973 1977 - 1979 1980s 1990 - April 1993 May 1993 - 1994 1995 - 1999 2000 to present The Mid-1970s...January

1960s

Published: September 20, 2002, By PFFC Staff
1920s and 1930s 1940s 1950s 1970 - 1973 1974 - 1976 1977 - 1979 1980s 1990 - April 1993 May 1993 - 1994 1995 - 1999 2000 to present The 1960s...Russia

1940s

Published: September 20, 2002, By PFFC Staff
1920s and 1930s 1950s 1960s 1970 - 1973 1974 - 1976 1977 - 1979 1980s 1990 - April 1993 May 1993 - 1994 1995 - 1999 2000 to present The 1940s...Despite

1990 - April 1993

Published: September 20, 2002, By PFFC Staff
1920s and 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970 - 1973 1974 - 1976 1977 - 1979 1980s May 1993 - 1994 1995 - 1999 2000 to present The Early 90s...After years of

Mitsubishi Ups PET Price

Published: September 20, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
A major polyester (PET) film producer, Mitsubishi Polyester Films LLC (Americas), announces a price hike for all PET grades, effective mid-September 2002.

WGMT Launches: Women Target Market for Graphic Media

Published: September 20, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Raine Consulting and IDEAlliance have launches a new industry association for women. WGMT (wgmt.com) will serve professional women in the graphic media and technology fields.

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