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Curwood Earns Hormel Foods' No. 1 Award

Curwood had earned Hormel Foods' No. 1 Award for performance excellence from 2001 through 2005.

Sweets Success

Located in the industrial left bank of Kiev (Kyiv), Ukraine's bustling capital city, Ukrplastic is the nation's largest flexible packaging converter.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Chemical Analysis Of The Polyester/Metal Surface Of A Delamination Failureby Eldridge M. Mount III, EMMOUNT Technologies Application:

A Scrappy Competitor

Rich Shaw, general production manager of Mohawk Northern Plastics, says the 35-year-old company has enjoyed sustained success by operating state-of-the-art

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Use of Metallocene Polyethylene In Coextruded Lamination Films by Richard W. Halle and Simone Vigano, ExxonMobil Chemical APPLICATION:

TAPPI Calls for Abstracts

TAPPI is inviting all industry professionals to participate in the 2007 PLACE Conference Technical Program, September 16-20, 2007, in St. Louis, MO. New this year, the Review Committee is requesting an extended abstract or a formal technical paper be submitted for consideration in presenting at the conference.

Multi-Client Studies

Allied Development Corp. has released three studies: Retort Pouches, Stick Pouches, and Stand-Up Pouches.

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Advances in extrusion coating die system technology, and on-line gauging as a process troubleshooting tool.

John Baumann

John Baumann shares the benefits of his experience in the converting industry.

Focusing on European Flex-Pack

More than 125 flexible packaging pros from all over Europe attended Intertech/Pira’s “Innovations in Flexible Packaging” Conference in Prague, Czech Republic, Nov. 15-–16, 2006.

The Wow Factor

FPA Achievement Awards prove that development of diverse, innovative flexible packaging remains strong.

East Beats West

What does the future hold for the $45 billion global flexible packaging market?

Product Protection

Manufacturers of perishable products are well aware that a later “sell by” date on a package can affect a customer’s decision to purchase one brand instead of another. New OPP films offer extended shelf life, and their compatibility with foods made without trans fats creates additional opportunities.

Online Adhesive Solutions Center Supports Flex-Pack Users

Rohm and Haas will offer an online resource for the flexible packaging industry that discusses adhesive facts, recommends proper uses, and highlights performance benefits.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Stretch Film Production Control Of Extrusion And Casting Variables by Mark A. Jones, Battenfeld Gloucester Europe APPLICATION: Using

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