AIMCAL Turns 30

Published: March 31, 2000

As AIMCAL—the Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators—celebrates its thirtieth birthday, it is a time to reflect on the years past and the opportunities ahead. And to reflect on the many individuals who have contributed their wisdom, their time, and their energy to the Association. AIMCAL has been very fortunate to have had some very wise men and women involved with the Association over the years.

System Keeps Static Buildup Problems Under Control

Published: March 01, 2000

"It's not a good idea to stick your hand in the mouth of a growling dog." Yet, says Dave Shanks, senior process engineer at Avery Dennison's Lowell, IN,

Converter Plays Key Role in Mercosur Trading Group

Published: March 01, 2000

Uruguay's leading flexible packaging converter, ISMA S.A., is located in Montevideo, the nation's capital city and the center of Uruguay's industrial

Specialty Products Are Custom Made in the U.K.

Published: February 01, 2000

Specialization is something that seems to be burgeoning in the converting industry. From short-run specialty bags to the season/holiday-changing colorful

Dixie Toga Continues to Make Its Mark as a Leader

Published: January 01, 2000

Dixie Toga's flexible division—Itap Bemis—settles into a new home with top-flight equipment producing both gravure and flexo products.

Getting Off to a Smooth Start with a New Coater

Published: January 01, 2000

With a combined 50 years of experience in the converting industry, William R. Arndt and Michael R. Nowak decided to start their own coating business,

Flexible packaging converter treats its customers right.

Published: November 01, 1996

When Flex-Pak purchased a new laminator for snack food packaging, it made sure that bare roll corona treating was included as a means of increasing quality

Popcorn packaging leads converter down new paths.

Published: November 01, 1996

Himac helps Phoenix by downgauging its susceptor film, giving greater coverage for the material.Phoenix Packaging has parlayed its expertise in microwave

Partnering launches future growth in laminations

Published: September 01, 1996

As a long-time supplier to wire and cable manufacturers, Chase & Sons, Webster, MA, a div. of Chase Corp., is introducing innovative process technology

Laminator adds metallizing to the mix

Published: September 01, 1996

To compete in the metallizing game, Alubec has a simple strategy: Get the right equipment and give your customers what they want.For more than 40 years

Aqueous adhesive systems: giving credit where it is due.

Published: August 01, 1996

The Div. of the History of Chemistry and the Office of Public Outreach of the American Chemical Society recently designated Kem-Tone wall paint as a National

On-line gauging brings big benefits to coating operation

Published: August 01, 1996

A beta gauge measurement system from NDC Systems means efficiency and consistency on Adchem Corp.'s coating line.1Since its founding with a single coating

MSC Specialty Films reaches success down to the core

Published: June 01, 1996

In order to provide customers with just what its name promises, MSC Specialty Films needed the right core supplier. Star Paper Tube's new StarTech Div.

Green Bay gears up for specialty labels

Published: June 01, 1996

Green Bay Packaging's Coated Products Operations unit commissions custom equipment from Faustel to take advantage of the growing market for specialty

AIMCAL Selects Seven for Annual Honors

Published: April 01, 1996

The Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters and Laminatots rewards outstanding packages and labels in its annual competition.