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Czech retail developments could affect converters.

Published: November 01, 1996
If the Czech converting industry feels that Czech environmental legislation is being disregarded by retailers, the pressure on internal industry to conform

The role of barrier materials in packaging low-fat goods.

Published: November 01, 1996
It is entirely possible that a low- or no-fat product that is packaged and distributed in the same way as its full-fat counterpart will experience consumer

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

Dutch converter retakes his company

Published: August 01, 1996
Daan Bolding has history on his side as the head of Bolding Verpakkingen, a converting operation started by his grandfather almost 100 years ago.Just

Gravure winners go for gold

Published: August 01, 1996
Gravure printing continues to say "quality." Just check out the winners of the Gravure Assn. of America's Golden Cylinders.The Gravure Assn. of America,

Modified Atmosphere Packaging shows potential for growth

Published: July 01, 1996
The detailed report, "Modified Atmosphere Packaging: U.K.," issued by Marketing Strategies for Industry (U.K.) Ltd., Chester, U.K., shows that U.K. retail

A rather narrow-minded view of wide web printing.

Published: June 01, 1996
Duralam lowers costs and adds efficiencies to its short runs with a narrow version of a wide web press from PCMC.In business for nearly 30 years, Duralam

Guide to European packaging will keep converters up to date

Published: May 01, 1996
Pira's done it again! Long the leader in international converting/packaging publications, PIRA International's recently published two-volume "European

The challenge of formulating FDA compliance.

Published: May 01, 1996
Many application of adhesives, coatings, and inks for flexible packaging and other uses require compliance with regulations of the Food and Drug Administration

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.

A look at the world of German Packaging today.

Published: April 01, 1996
I've just returned from Germany where I lectured, visited four flex-pack converters and several packaging machinery suppliers, and toured three large

Innovation is a winner in FPA competition

Published: April 01, 1996
For meeting the challenges of today's packaging industry, ten companies are honored with Top Packaging Awards by the Flexible Packaging Assn.Judges in

Fresh produce offers converters opportunities for healthy sales

Published: January 01, 1996
With flexible packaging forecast to hit almost $15.5 billion in 1995, many converters are frantically looking toward the emerging fresh produce market

Islamic marketing opportunities opening up for converters.

Published: December 01, 1995
Islam - with over 1 billion adherents worldwide - is the fastest growing religion in the Western world. Over 5 million Muslims live in the US alone, worshipping

Converting capabilities grow in Caribbean nations.

Published: October 01, 1995
Using Puerto Rico as a shining example of successful plastics/packaging industrial expansion (particularly for pharmaceuticals), many other Caribbean

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