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Published: March 31, 2006, By Edited by Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor

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Remove and Strengthen Trim
AirTrim, Springfield, OH; 937/324-2272; airtrim.com
Automated process pulls matrix trim into company’s Matrix Twister, curling the matrix into a rope form, strengthening it, and making it less prone to breakage. Process includes the introduction, at the intake, of a food-grade silicone mist at the beginning of a press run, reducing the stickiness of any exposed adhesive traveling through the system.

Offset Label Press a Time-Saver
Etipol A/S/ Printing Technology, Rugvaenget, Denmark; +45 43 52 35 11; etipol.com
The Combi 2000 offset label press features one cylinder size for any printing length to 420 mm. Company says loop and turret rewind system offers time-saving, efficient rewinding, and press operation is simple.

Label Software Upgraded
Tailored Solutions, Milwaukee, WI; 414/774-9997; tailored.com
The e-mail capability of Label Traxx print business management software for flexo label printing/converting has been enhanced. Software now permits printers to create a message and e-mail customers and sales personnel directly from within a job ticket.