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NIP 18: Digital Print Pros to Summit in San Diego

Published: March 18, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
NIP 18, The International Conference on Digital Printing Technologies, is slated for September 29 - October 4, 2002, at the Town & Country Resort Hotel, San Diego, CA.

OMET Demos Gearless Varyflex Live at Open House

Published: March 14, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
OMET reports it recently demonstrated the capabilities of its mid-web Varyflex—a gearless printing press for the production of film, labels, and folding cartons—at a company Open House.

Cost-Competitive Digital Quality: Learn How at FREE Flexo Forum

Published: March 14, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Flexo professionals, if you want to learn how to get digital quality at conventional prices, the upcoming free "New Technology for Flexography" conference is something you'll want to check out.

Interpack 2002: A Look at the Packaging Industry's Adaptability

Published: March 13, 2002, By Messe Düsseldorf North America (MDNA)
"We are now making the transition from industrial production to digital production," asserted the manager of one of Germany's largest folded box manufacturers a few months ago....

Information Management Institute Annouces Final Programs for Tag/Label Printing and RFID Conferences

Published: March 13, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
The Information Management Institute is pleased to announce the final programs for the upcoming 12th Annual TAG, TICKET & LABEL PRINTING Conference (March 25–27, 2002) as well as its first RFID conference (March 27–28, 2002), both to be held at the Sheraton Safari Hotel, Orlando, FL.

Nanotechnology Spotlighted at RadTech

Published: March 11, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Nanotechnology, reports RadTech Inernational North America, will command a full session at the upcoming RadTech 2002 conference.

TLMI Inspires Members to Roll On

Published: March 11, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Having enjoyed the benefits of double-digit growth in the roll-to-roll tag and label business in the 1980s and ’90s, converters are now facing the realities of single-digit growth in the new millennium. During the Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute's annual converter meeting, held March 3 through 6 at the Registry Resort in Naples, the focus was directed at finding the inspiration and motivation to manage successfully in a new economic era.

Pitman Expands in West US

Published: March 11, 2002, By PFFC Staff
TOTOWA, NJ -- Pitman Co., the North American graphic arts supplier, recently announced a major expansion to the company's Western Region sales–distribution

NPES Meets with EPA Head

Published: March 08, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
According to NPES, its president, Regis Delmontagne, recently met with the head of the US EPA, Christine Whitman. NPES, reports Delmontagne, and a multi-industry group of business and association executives, spoke with the former New Jersey governer about the EPA's responsibility to protect the environment without stifling economic growth.

MeadWestvaco to Shut Down Four Machines

Published: March 08, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
MeadWestvaco Corp. reports plans to shut down four coated paper machines and related equipment permanently. According to the co., these actions will take effect April 1, 2002, and will be completed by the end of May.

Nireco and Conic Systems Now One

Published: March 06, 2002, By PFFC Staff
PORT JERVIS, NY -- Nireco Corp., Tokyo, Japan, and Conic Systems, Port Jervis, NY, reports the two entities have been joined to form a new company: Nireco

Barco's ArtiosCAD: RIT's Teaching Tool

Published: March 06, 2002, By PFFC Staff
VANDALIA, OH -- A Barco donation made to the packaging sciences division of the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is beginning to pay off for the

Martin Automatic Technical Seminar to Address Various Converting Segment Applications

Published: March 05, 2002, By pffc-online.com
Martin Automatic will address various segments of the industry at its technical seminar and open house.

PCMC Launches New Narrow Web Press

Published: March 04, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
PC Inline Systems, a division of Paper Converting Machine Co. (PCMC), introduced the Webtron X-10 at its Open House & Technical Symposium held February 26–27, 2002.

Got Web Coating Wisdom? AIMCAL's Call for Fall Papers

Published: March 04, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
The Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters, and Laminators (AIMCAL) has issued its annual call for papers for its fall technical conference, which is slated for October 21–23, 2002, at the Hilton Sedona Resort, Sedona, AZ, USA.

FPI to Judge Packages "Outside the Box"

Published: March 01, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
The Foodservice & Packaging Institute (FPI) reports it's hosting a new competition. The Institute says the event will honor the foodservice industry's newest, most distinguished, and innovative single-use package. FPI invites all manufacturers that have introduced such a package into the market on or after January 1, 2000, to enter their best candidate.

MeadWestvaco Execs to Present at Packaging Conference

Published: March 01, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
MeadWestvaco Corp. reports Jerry Tatar, chairman of the board, and John A. Luke, Jr., president and CEO, are scheduled to speak at the upcoming Mining, Paper, and Packaging Conference.

CONVERTER EVENTS - 2006

Published: March 01, 2002, By PAPER, FILM & FOIL CONVERTER STAFF
A look at 2006 world-wide events for the converting industry.

CONVERTER EVENTS - 2002

Published: March 01, 2002, By PAPER, FILM & FOIL CONVERTER STAFF
A look at 2002 world-wide events for the converting industry.

CONVERTER EVENTS - 2004

Published: March 01, 2002, By PAPER, FILM & FOIL CONVERTER STAFF
A look at 2004 world-wide events for the converting industry.

CONVERTER EVENTS - 2005

Published: March 01, 2002, By PAPER, FILM & FOIL CONVERTER STAFF
A look at 2005 world-wide events for the converting industry.

Diverse Products Meet Many High-End Needs

Published: March 01, 2002, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor

In today's diverse marketplace, sometimes it seems there are two types of converters: those that specialize in a particular market niche and those that offer “one-stop shopping” to meet a broader range of needs: CPFilms Inc. does both.

What Do Decathletes, Converters, and Editors Have in Common?

Published: March 01, 2002, By Yolanda Simonsis, Associate Publisher/Editor
Producing a magazine on any technical subject in the trade journal business is no easy task for an editor. But in the converting industry a very horizontal

Converting Industry News

Published: March 01, 2002, By Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
News from: ACC, Ahlstrom, American Ultraviolet, APC, Ashland Specialty Chemical, Basell, Biofilm, Bobst, Brückner, BST Servo Technik, Chris-Craft, Crestchem, Do-It Corp., Enercon, ExxonMobil, FIS Impianti, Fox River Paper, FTA, Futec, Gilbert, Homasote, Kimberly Clark, Messe Frankfurt, Micromatik, Pliant, Polinas, Polymer Extruded Products, Raymond Communications, St. Joseph Packaging, Sonoco, Trespaphan, Unico, and W&H.

OMB Targets Outmoded, Expensive Regulations

Published: March 01, 2002, By Sheila A. Millar, Attorney-at-Law, Keller & Heckman, Washington, DC
The Office of Management & Budget (OMB) recently issued Making Sense of Regulation, its 2001 report to Congress on the costs and benefits of regulations.

Would You Eat That? Some Readers Say No to Edible Film

Published: March 01, 2002, By David J. Bentley, Jr., RBS Technologies
Many people have eating habits that preclude foods they do not like and will not eat. Escargot and octopus are two examples of foods that commonly are

Food Packaging and Safety: 9/11 Continues to Resonate

Published: March 01, 2002, By Dr. Richard M. Podhajny, Ph.D., Contributing Editor
It goes without saying the way we do business has changed since September 11. The destruction of the Twin Towers and the bioterroristic use of anthrax

Pyramids and Wound Rolls: Long-Lasting Quality

Published: March 01, 2002, By Timothy J. Walker, TJWalker & Assoc., Inc.
What comes to mind when you think about the pyramids? First, the pyramids have survived the test of time. Second, they have a distinct and impressive

Reporter Clips

Published: March 01, 2002, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
News from: Brook & Whittle, Convergent Label Technology, Indigo N.V., Mark Andy, Scapa North America, and Xaar plc, plus coming events and narrow web People & Places.

Helping Bring Home the Bacon

Published: March 01, 2002, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
With high-tech tools and equipment, Precision Label and Tag prides itself on pleasing some pretty tough customers.

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