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The High End of EDP Labels

Published: July 01, 2002, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Pinnacle Label carves out a successful label niche in warehouse distribution and pick-and-ship applications, imaged on high-performance label printers.

Reporter Clips

Published: July 01, 2002, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
News from: Adhesives Research, Currie & Co., HarperScientific, Indigo, and TLMI. Plus coming events.

Materials

Published: July 01, 2002

New materials from: Adchem Corp., ADM Tronics Unlimited, D & K Group, Flint Ink, Lamart Corp., MACtac Technical Products, MeadWestvaco, and Nova Chemicals.

Products

Published: July 01, 2002

New from: ADI Intl., AVT, Brampton, Creo, Curtius Trading, Dusenbery, Electro Static Technology, ElectroStatics, Extech Instruments, Fischer & Krecke, F.L. Smithe, Glenro, Griffin-Rutgers, Heidelberg, Industry Tech, Laser Machining, Maxson Automatic, PCMC, Pentalift Equipment, RK Print-Coat Instruments, Schlumpf, Starna Industries, TecScan, Valco Cincinnati, W+D Machinery, and Woodward Mfg.

Flexo Fabulous

Published: July 01, 2002, By Claudia Hine, Senior Editor

The Flexographic Technical Association presented 127 prizes in its annual Excellence in Flexography Awards Competition. Winners were announced May 5 during the FTA's annual forum, held at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C.

In the Bag

Published: July 01, 2002, By German V. Laverde, Battenfeld Gloucester Engineering
Less is more in today's heavy-duty sacks. New developments in production and materials keep profits.... In the Bag

On the Move

Published: July 01, 2002, By Deborah Donberg, Assoc. Managing Editor
News from: Adhesives Research Inc., Aladdin Laminating, Ampacet, Anderson & Vreeland Inc., Base-Line, BBA Group plc, Coast Controls, Environmental Inks and Coatings Inc., Esko-Graphics, Global Graphics Software, Harper Corp. of America, IIMAK, Independent Machinery, International Paper, Kodak Polychrome Graphics, K-Sun Corp. (Azcoat Inc. div.), Lamart Corp., NPES, The Packaging Dept., Perma-Flex Inc., Pitman Co., Rollguard Products (Great Northern Corp.), Sicpa North America, Sonoco, Spinks In

An Envelope-Maker's Primer

Published: July 01, 2002, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
How to Avoid the Way of the “Buggy Whip”: For today's envelope makers — a niche hugely impacted by electronic communication and plagued by overcapacity—such a primer would serve as a valuable tool.

The Third Wave: An Iron Tale about the Business of Print, Vol. 7

Published: July 01, 2002, By Susan Kelly, Raine Consulting Inc.
This column is the seventh in a year-long series of columns about the challenges facing the converting industry. Through our 2002 series of web articles,

Waste Not: Waste Management in Europe's Packaging and Label Industries

Published: July 01, 2002, By Corey Reardon, AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.
Waste management in the packaging industry as a whole, and the self-adhesive label industry in particular, is becoming a key issue in Europe. In 1994

CIP4 Tech Groups to Further JDF

Published: July 01, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
CIP4, the International Cooperation for the Integration of Processes in Prepress, Press, and Postpress, reports the formation of work groups to further expand the JDF workflow.

W&H Corp. Celebrates 25th

Published: July 01, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corp. reports it will celebrate the 25th year of its incorporation as a US company in early December this year.

US National Parks Using EarthShell 'Environmentally Preferred' Packaging

Published: June 28, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
EarthShell announces US National Park System use of its "environmentally preferable" sandwich wraps. Packaging utilizes limestone, starch, and other biodegradable materials.

InteliCoat (Formerly Rexam Image) Buy Done by Sun Capital Partners

Published: June 28, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
InteliCoat Technologies, LLC, formerly Rexam Image Products, LLC, the precision coating div. of Rexam PLC, announces the completion of the company's acquisition by private investment firm Sun Capital Partners, Inc., Boca Raton, FL.

Printcafe IPO to Yield Creo Repayment

Published: June 25, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
VANCOUVER, B.C. CANADACreo Inc. reports its strategic partner, Printcafe Software, Inc., priced its initial public offering (IPO) of 3.75 million shares.

Pliant Reports Organizational Changes

Published: June 25, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
SCHAUMBURG, IL -- Pliant Corp. recently reported Jack Knott has been named chief executive officer of the corporation. According to the co., Richard P.

MeadWestvaco and EastPrint Start Packaging Venture in Moscow

Published: June 25, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
STAMFORD, CT -- MeadWestvaco Corp. reports a joint venture with EastPrint Ltd., resulting in the creation of a new consumer packaging company in Russia.

3M Label Biz to Add Emtech Emulsion

Published: June 24, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
3M's acquisition of Emtech Emulsion Technologies, producer of emulsion adhesive technologies and label film materials, expands 3M's line of products and services for the label converting industry.

Jefferson-Smurfit to Go with MDP Bid

Published: June 20, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Jefferson-Smurfit has agreed to accept the leveraged buyout bid from the Chicago-based private equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners LLC, sources disclosed earlier this week.

Flex-Pack Giant Bemis to Buy DuPont Shrink Film Biz

Published: June 20, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
DuPont reports it has reached an agreement to sell its global Clysar shrink film business and manufacturing assets to Bemis Company, Inc.

Doyle Has Exclusive NA Distribution of Alphasonics Anilox Cleaning Systems

Published: June 20, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
RICHFIELD, OH -- Doyle Systems, a supplier of cleaning and quality-control systems for converters, printers, and paper mills, reports it has been awarded

Drupa Info Available at Graph Expo

Published: June 18, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
According to Messe Düsseldorf North America (MDNA), it will participate in Graph Expo 2002 in order to promote Drupa 2004. Slated for May 6–19, 2004, at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany, Drupa will feature the entire spectrum of printing machinery, equipment and accessories, prepress, and print processing technologies.

Mail-Well Unveils Rub-n-Reveal Direct-Mail Envelope Technology

Published: June 18, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Mail-Well, Inc., reports it recently introduced the advertising industry's first invisible interactive direct mail technology. According to the envelope manufacturer, the "Rub-n-Reveal" technology "magically reveals hidden messages, images, or graphics on an envelope when activated by the recipient.

AVT Expands into Labels with Geiger

Published: June 13, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Advanced Vision Technology (AVT) reports it has acquired Geiger Vision Systems (GVS) GmbH. GVS specializes in automatic print defect detection equipment for the label printing industry.

Fasson Unveils Adhesives for Electronic Labeling Market

Published: June 13, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
"Fasson® S8010 and S8015 adhesives are clear, acrylic with good initial tack, high shear, and excellent adhesion virtually to any subtrate used in electronics devices," says Avery Dennison.

Chinaplas 2002: Plastics and Rubber Industries Event

Published: June 13, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Chinaplas 2002, the 16th International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries, "facilitates market information and technology exchanges [for the industry]."

Sun Chemical Site Design for NA Market

Published: June 13, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
NORTHLAKE, IL -- Sun Chemical Ink reports the implementation of its updated web site for the North American market. "We recognize most visitors to Sun

Internet and Catalog Orders to Boost Protective Packaging

Published: June 12, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Protective packaging demand is projected to increase nearly five percent to $3 billion in 2006 says The Freedonia Group's recent study, "Protective Packaging."

Digital Packaging World: PIRA Conference to Meet in UK

Published: June 12, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Digital Packaging World, set for July 2 and 3, 2002, in Birmingham, UK, "aims to provide you with up-to-date information on how digital has developed over the last year," says event sponsor Pira International.

Toxic Release Inventory: AIMCAL Urges Members that Report Deadline Imminent

Published: June 10, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Toxics Release Inventory reports are required by EPA by July 1 every year. New rules stipulate companies handling more than 100 pounds of lead or lead compounds during any calendar year, starting 2001, must file a TRI.

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