Hole Punching

News Clips: Sept. 2009

(News Clips Archive)

August 31, 2009, Multisorb Technologies, Buffalo, NY, launches a new website, www.multisorb.com, to provide a comprehensive online resource for active packaging solutions. Multisorb Technologies, Buffalo, NY, launches ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Narrow Web)

August 31, 2009, Mark Andy has supplied Hill's Labels, Sydney, Australia, with a Mark Andy 2200 press as the centerpiece a new production facility Australian Printer Adds Capabilities with Mark Andy ST. LOUIS, MO Mark ...

Foil Capsules Launch Sales

(New Products)

August 31, 2009, ...  any question, you can run through the whole job with them and show them if and when errors occurred during the printing of that particular job. “It's also important to note the support we get from Nireco, ...

Winding Doesn't Add U

(Archive)

July 31, 2009, ... these factors, be prepared to be surprised when you wind a roll. The roll might just explode or form a black hole. Proceed with caution. Web handling expert Tim Walker, president of TJWalker+Assoc., ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Narrow Web)

July 31, 2009, Spartanics Tag Teams with EFI's Jetrion at Open House ROLLING MEADOWS, IL | Spartanics teamed with EFI's Jetrion June 24-25 at an open house it hosted Spartanics Tag Teams with EFI's Jetrion at Open House ...

Breaking Barriers

(Digital)

July 31, 2009, ... capabilities that commercial and package proofing customers need. The most difficult aspect of the whole market at this point isn't really about the hardware, it's about the software. So, we're working with ...

The Bag Cycle

(Bag Pouch)

July 31, 2009, ... After holes are punched in the web, it is ultrasonically cross-cut, and the finished product is stacked automatically. Demonstrating Efficiency Six months ago, Mamata USA, Montgomery, IL, reports it ...

Waldorf IML Process Reduces Costs, Speeds Delivery

(News | New Products)

July 07, 2009, Waldorf Technik, an international manufacturer of modular IML systems, has introduced a process called “roll-flex IML,” that allows production of IML labels inline. ST. CHARLES, IL | Waldorf Technik, an ...

Spartanics Tag Teams with EFI's Jetrion at Open Hous

(News | New Products)

July 05, 2009, ... or melted adhesives to facilitate label removal. Changeover from a roll-fed design to continuous sheet literally takes mere minutes. Pinholes are eliminated and rounded corners are replaced with sharp ...

Digital Pay Off

(Digital)

June 30, 2009, Tapecon describes itself as a leader in providing superior quality custom decals, labels, and printed electronics. To ensure a comfortable lead in the Tapecon describes itself as a leader in providing ...

Crime Stoppers

(Archive)

June 30, 2009, ... A Prime Vehicle for Product Authentication Packaging as a whole has proved to be the ideal carrier for all kinds of security messaging — both visible to the naked eye and, more importantly, visible only ...

Digital Detection

(Archive)

June 30, 2009, ... (10-50 microns) generated by a digital key of 128 bits and invisible to the naked eye. If a varnish layer is used, microholes are generated instead of dots. The entire surface of the package or label ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCTS: July 200

(New Products)

June 30, 2009, ... hole diameters. Badger Plug | 920-757-7300 | www.badgerplug.com Circle 401 or visit www.freeproductinfo.net/pff Print Cylinders Decrease Bounce Lightweight, precision-balanced carbon fiber flexo ...

Shell Lubricants Offers Energy Efficient Hydraulic Fluid

(News | New Products)

June 21, 2009, ... has used sophisticated fluid mechanics modeling to understand the different sources of energy loss in the system as a whole. This information has then been used to help to develop a fluid with a balance ...

Contamination Combat

(Web Cleaning)

May 31, 2009, ... material being processed. All of these methods have their pros and cons. A vacuum system must apply suction power across the whole width of the web. Should the seal between the vacuum and the surface ...

Web Exclusive: Matching Laser Cutters to Labels

(Archive)

April 01, 2009, ... can find laser cutters in the market that leave burnthrough marks and pinholes at the start and stop points of cutting! These are signs that the laser cutter manufacturer is using generic laser control ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter: April 2009

(Narrow Web)

March 31, 2009, Aquaflex, Duncansville, PA, reports 2008 sales revenue increased 73% over 2007. Fasson Roll North America, Mentor, OH, is the recipient of the 2008 Environmental Aquaflex, Duncansville, PA, reports 2008 ...

Ink Room Audits Expose Deficiencies

(Process Management)

March 31, 2009, ... revealed in an inkroom audit are symptoms of larger concerns for the whole converting operation. An example of this will be discussed next month under the title, “Why So Many Anilox Rolls?” Performance ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCTS: April 200

(New Products)

March 31, 2009, ...  Load Cell Has USB The LTH300 Donut/Thru hole load cell with USB Output option eliminates the need for an analog amplifier, power supply, and display equipment. Plug-and-play design offers the power ...

FTA Environmental Excellence Awards Recognize Four Companies

(News | New Products)

March 29, 2009, ... stewardship,” said Judge David Lanska, Stork Cellramic. “It is encouraging to see broader application and incorporation of green technologies throughout organizations and the industry as a whole. They ...

CDigital Invests in Xeikon Imaged Film Technology

(News | New Products)

March 04, 2009, Xeikon (www.xeikon.com), a div. of Punch Graphix (www.grafixx.com), has announced that CDigital, a leader in providing full color digital heat transfers to the product decoration industry, has made the ...

Flexible Packaging Association 2009 Award Winners

(Flexpack Main)

February 28, 2009, ... Co. Inc., Polyethylene Packaging Div., Terre Haute, IN, is honored for its Advance Pak Laminated Rack Header Bag with Hanger Hole. Manufactured using less material, it minimizes landfill waste and reduces ...

Edelmann and Codimag Web Offset Semi-Rotary Web Presses Are for Short Runs

(Offset)

February 28, 2009, ... are operating personnel that understand standard colors and how to maintain them. Technology has further enhanced the semi-rotary offset press with the addition of servo drives. As a whole, these drives ...

What's New Products: March 200

(Magazine)

February 28, 2009, ... particleboard, plywood, or hardboard up to 2 in. thick with any variety of holes, slots, notches, and other precision cuts. Both standard and custom sleeve plugs are available. Badger Plug | 920-757-7300 ...

Edale Appoints Indian Distributor

(News | New Products)

February 03, 2009, Edale Ltd., manufacturers of narrow web printing and converting presses, has appointed Printers Supply Co. as its distributor and agent in the Indian subcontinent Hampshire, UK | Edale Ltd., manufacturers ...

Green Is Global

(Archive)

January 31, 2009, ... Wal-Mart, are strongly influencing the future direction of the converting industry as a whole. A Challenging Arena This is a tough arena in which to operate — particularly when the continuing challenges ...

Meeting the Sustainability Challenge Without Compromising Barrier Performance

(Archive)

January 28, 2009, ... possible, as long as the quality of the metal layer is significantly improved.  In addition to OD, the density, level of pinholes, and adhesion to the substrate all play critical roles in determining ...

Broaden Print Client Base with More Materials

(News Eclips)

January 07, 2009, KBA North America’s Genius 52 UV press allows customers to broaden their client base by printing on a variety of paper, board, plastics (including lenticular surfaces), PVC, styrene, polyethylene, static-cling, ...

View From Down Under

(Editorial)

December 31, 2008, ... the aim is to benefit society as a whole or only part of it. The people under discussion, responsible for creating and taking huge personal incomes, have done nothing other than feather nests themselves, ...

Color Control

(Label/Tape)

December 31, 2008, ... you cure it. It's pretty complicated, and the in-mold companies want a printer who gives them a sheet that will perform well in their facilities.” “It's a whole system of package production,” adds Brombacher. ...