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"Make Your Mark" Materials Hit Nation's High Schools

Published: April 26, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE

The Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation (GAERF) reports it's distributing industry-related curriculum materials and information to 65,000 high school teachers and guidance counselors. The program, "Make Your Mark in Graphic Communications," says GAERF, "has the potential to reach more than six million high school students nationwide."

Nominations Open for Living Inductees to Plastics Hall of Fame

Published: April 26, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
The Plastics Academy reports it's accepting nominations for induction into the Plastics Hall of Fame of living individuals whom have made outstanding contributions to the plastics industry in the US. Nominations will close December 1, 2002.

Ashland Specialty Chemical Company Ups Resin Prices

Published: April 24, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
The Composite Polymers Div. of Ashland Specialty Chemical Co. is increasing the price of its polyester and vinyl ester resins, low-profile additives and gel coats by 4 cents (USD) per lb, the co. reports in a recent press release. Ashland says the price increase will be effective with shipments on and after May 13, 2002.

School's IN for Summer: AIMCAL Extends Curriculum

Published: April 24, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
The Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters, and Laminators (AIMCAL) has added a full track of courses to it highly acclaimed summer school curriculum and extended the 2002 session by one day, the industry group reports.

Graphics of the Americas Gains "First Priority" Status

Published: April 24, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
According to PAF, Graphics of Americas celebrated its 20th consecutive show this past February at the Miami Beach Convention Center; this newly earned status (the highest conferred) will ensure GOA maintains its position as the first printing, converting, and design trade show every year, adds the event sponsor.

Seybold Paper Cutter Parts Division Now Part of Colter & Peterson Inc.

Published: April 22, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Colter & Peterson, Inc., reports it recently purchased the Harris-Seybold paper cutter parts division from Graphics Systems and Services, Inc. According to C&P, the co. has a long history with Seybold paper cutters, dating back to 1918 when one of the company founders, Erik Peterson, began working for Seybold Machine Co.

Gutenberg Show Offers Widest Range of Product & Education on West Coast

Published: April 22, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Gutenberg Festival, reportedly the largest industry exhibition and education event on the West coast, will offer a wide range of equipment demonstrations and training and networking opportunities during its stint this year (May 30 through June 1, 2002).

Man Roland Renews Vow to Xeikon

Published: April 22, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
WESTMONT, IL -- Man Roland reports it will continue efforts to bring cost-effective digital printing to the market; the recent Xeikon acquisition by Punch

Shrink Sleeve Market & Techology: AWAreness Report Now Is Available

Published: April 19, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Alexander Watson Associates (AWA) BV says its AWAreness Report, "Shrink Sleeve—Market & Technology Review," is now available. According to AWA, "This new AWAreness Report evaluates current and future trends in ["sleeving," a] dynamic new segment of the packaging and labelling market."

Clemson Students to Use xPackage.com

Published: April 19, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
PHOENIX, AZ -- xPackage.com says senior students in Clemson University's department of packaging science will be using "MyDesign," the mfr.'s package-design

Packaging Design Now Part of Artwork Systems/Co. Reports Agfa Alliance

Published: April 17, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Artwork Systems Group reports it has completed the acquistion of Dimensional Impressions, Inc., Los Angeles, CA; the company also says it has entered a integration allliance with Agfa Corp.

MeadWestvaco Buys Irish Pharm-Packaging Operation

Published: April 17, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
MeadWestvaco acquires Kartoncraft Ltd. The addition of Kartoncraft reflects the CPG's plans to grow with customers in targeted strategic markets to meet their complete needs.

Agfa Installs 100th XCalibur at Display/Commercial Printer Park Printing

Published: April 15, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Agfa Corp. recently announced the installation (at Park Printing, Minneapolis, MN, USA, a point-of-purchase display and commercial printing operation) of its 100th Xcalibur VLF platesetter.

The Power of Gravure: GAA Annual Mtg

Published: April 15, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
ROCHESTER, NY -- The Gravure Association of America, Inc. (GAA) urges industry professionals to "experience the power" of gravure at its 2002 annual convention

Dive in the Ipex "SEE" of Technology

Published: April 12, 2002, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
12 April 2002: Ipex, the Global Technology Event for Print, Publishing and Media, is here. The 15-hall show features an astounding array of printing and converting technology, with more than 1,500 companies exhibiting in 85,000 square meters of floor space.

DuPont & EarthShell to Accelerate Environmentally Preferred Packages

Published: April 12, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
EarthShell Corp. and DuPont recently announced they have expanded their relationship to accelerate environmentally preferred packaging. According to the companies, the strategic alliance originally was formed in April 2001; the companies say, initially, they will focus on the $1 billion global food-service wraps market.

Ipex News: Creo's Workflow Features Enhanced Flexo Features

Published: April 12, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Creo exhibits at Ipex, showcasing various innovations in flexographic printing technology, as well as upgrades in current systems, one of which involves the company's packaging workflow.

Flint Ink UV: "Ideal" for Packaging

Published: April 10, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Flint Ink says it has inks ideal for CD, DVD, video, and software packaging; UV ink systems that produce durable, razor-sharp, high-gloss images that enhance in-store marketing and merchandising appeal.

Esko-Graphics Webcenter Helps Folding Carton Converter's Service

Published: April 10, 2002, By PRESS RELEASES
According to Esko-Graphics, its online packaging design database, "WebCenter," is helping smaller folding-carton converters dramatically improve cycle times for packaging design and development.

Black Clawson Garners DuPont Award

Published: April 10, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Black Clawson Converting Machinery reports it's recently garnered a "Quality Equipment Award" from E.I. DuPont.

Annual AIMCAL: Ethics with Success

Published: April 08, 2002, By Yolanda Simonsis, Editor/Associate Publisher
"How do we maintain a sense of ethics in today’s success-driven business world when others all around us seem to bend the rules at their convenience?"The

Flexo Forum: Experts & Break-Out Session Top DiTrolio's Event Agenda

Published: April 08, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Slated for this Thursday, April 11, 2002 (10am to 4pm), DFI's open house reportedly will give industry representatives, high school and college vocational programs, community-based organizations, and prospective press operators a first-hand look at the educational methods, curriculum, equipment, and procedures used at the institute.

Foodservice Packaging Market Study

Published: April 05, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
The Foodservice and Packaging Institute Inc. (FPI) announced recently it's nearing the completion of interviews for the third wave of its bi-annual market research study on foodservice packaging products, with the final report to be completed by summer 2002.

Pack Expo in Chicago: Online Discount for Those That Pre-Register

Published: April 05, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Slated for November 3–7, 2002, Pack Expo will be held in conjunction with the International Expo for Food Processors (IEFP) at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, USA.

Valron Cures Bayer's Headache

Published: April 03, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Valéron Strength Films says a "revolutionary" new package structure, containing the manufacturer's film, has been developed by the American Packaging Corp., Rochester, NY.

Yupo Expands Converting Industry Offerings with Kimberly-Clark Buys

Published: April 03, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Yupo Corp. of America recently announced the purchase of the in-mold label (IML) and non-label specialty paper businesses from Kimberly-Clark Corp.

PCMC to Demo New Designs at Corrugated 2002

Published: April 03, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
PCMC PrePrint reports it will be showcasing a host of new equipment innovations at Corrugated 2002 this summer. The corrugated industry show is slated for June 10–15, 2002, Paris, France.

The Third Wave: An Iron Tale about the Business of Print, Vol. 4

Published: April 01, 2002, By Susan Kelly, Raine Consulting
Through our series of web articles in 2002, we hope to provide critical insights, specific industry examples, and thought-provoking ideas about how technology

Converters Strike Back

Published: April 01, 2002, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Staff Editor
In a new world where security is of utmost urgency, converters willingly step up to the plate and fight back against product and brand theft.

RFID Labels a Good Read

Published: April 01, 2002, By Edward J. Boyle, Contributing Editor
X-Ident Inc.'s radio frequency identification technology is well-suited for today's fast-moving security-conscious world. The September 11 terrorist attacks,

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