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Conversing on Centuries, Computers, and Converting

Published: January 1, 2001, By David J. Bentley Jr., RBS Technologies
The three words in the title seem to have no relationship or connection. Or do they? As we begin 2001, we start a new century. Since centuries comprise

Assessing Inks, Dealing with DigitalThe NPIRI Conference

Published: January 1, 2001, By Dr. Richard M. Podhajny, Ph.D., Contributing Editor
The National Printing Ink Research Institute (NPIRI) held its 44th Technical Conference in October in Pine Mountain, GA. The well-attended event included

A Glossary of Descriptive Terms, Fourth Installment

Published: January 1, 2001, By William E. Hawkins, Contributing Editor
I have had very positive feedback from the glossary of descriptive terms that I began in the September 2000 issue (see October and December issues for

Reporter Clips

Published: January 1, 2001, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
News from: ABNH, BST Pro Mark, Comco Intl., Crane & Co. Inc., EMA, Harper Corp. of America, Hewlett-Packard, Indigo, Kanzaki Specialty Papers, Ko-Pack, Label Graphics, MACtac, Mark Andy, Mikoh Corp., TLMI, and Wausau Coated Products.

In-Mold Labeling Makes Strides Worldwide

Published: January 1, 2001, By David Bentley, Contributing Editor
The ninth annual International In-Mold Labeling Conference at the Marriott Hotel in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Sept. 26-27, 2000, showcased the global character of the industry.

The Need to Know Drives Pharma Labeling Market

Published: January 1, 2001, By Stanley Sacharow, Contributing Editor

As a supplier of inserts, outserts, and labels, PCI Services rides the pharmaceutical boom in Puerto Rico. With more than 50 pharmaceutical firms operating in Puerto Rico (pop. 3.7 million), domestic package component supply is booming. Enjoying that boom is PCI Services, a Cardinal Health co.

Materials

Published: January 1, 2001
New materials from: Akzo Nobel Inks, ExxonMobil Chemical , Gans Ink & Supply Co., Henkel Group, E.T. Oakes Corp., Sericol Inc., and 3M.

Products

Published: January 1, 2001
New from: ADI International, Anderson & Vreeland, Arrowhive, Brookfield Engineering, BST Pro Mark, Colter & Peterson, Dienes, Ducker Automation, Elsner Engineering, Faustel, Intl. Converting Equipment, Ion Systems, MacDermid, Matik, New Era, Retroflex, Sensor Products, Tantec, and Valco Cincinnati.

Signs Say Economy Slowing Down, Recession Unlikely

Published: January 1, 2001, By Robert W. Marsh, Contributing Editor
It looks as if crude oil, interest rates, and the high-tech sector will combine to make 2001 an interesting year, according to DuPont economist Robert Fry.

Printer Helps Customers Manage Printing Needs

Published: January 1, 2001, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Wallace Computer Services prints business forms, labels, and promotional materials for its customers and offers them a way to save money through print management.

Graphics of the Americas 2001 Will Offer a Hot Time

Published: January 1, 2001
Florida may have faded from the election spotlight, but it will be center stage for the graphics arts/converting industries February 2-4, 2001, when Graphics of the Americas returns.

Controlling Your Web from Beginning to End, Part II

Published: January 1, 2001, By William E. Hawkins, Contributing Editor

In Part II of this two-part series, Bill Hawkins continues his analysis of the devices and designs that serve to keep your web under control.

On the Move...

Published: January 1, 2001, By PFFC Editorial Staff
In the news: ABNH, AzCoat, Battenfeld Gloucester, BCM Inks, Bobst, Chris-Craft, Chromas, Clariant, Clemson, David Hulme Machinery, Diversified, DPC, Dunsirn, EDI, Edward Graphics, Eurotherm, FTC, Ft. Dearborn, Geon Co., Hanna Co., Huntsman Packaging, llinois Tool Works, Maxson Automatic, Mead, Northwest Coatings, OFEM, PaperExchange, Paperloop, PCL Plastics, PGI, Pinto, Pliant, Proma, Roosevelt Paper, Uniplast, Water Ink Technologies, and Weyerhaeuser.

Flexible Packaging Committee News

Published: January 1, 2001, By David J. Bentley Jr., The PLACE editor
The Flexible Packaging Committee met at the 2000 Polymers, Laminations and Coatings Division under the leadership of the new chairperson, Dante F. Ferrari.

The Influence of Aluminum Gauge on the Adhesion of Extruded Polyester to Foil Using Adheisve Primers

Published: January 1, 2001, By Richard B. Allen and Bruce Foster, Mica Corp.
Application: Adhesion primers are effective when the thickness of polyester resin extrudate to aluminum substrate thickness exceeds a ratio of 0.7.

Extrusion Coating Committee News

Published: January 1, 2001, By David J. Bentley Jr., The PLACE Editor
The Extrusion Coating committee is the largest committee in the Polymers, Laminations and Coatings Division. It is concerned with the process, equipment

Air Gap Dynamics: Effect on Molecular Properties and Heat Seal

Published: January 1, 2001, By Ray Edwards, Eastman Chemical Co.
Application: Because the molecular structure of a polyethylene coating changes during extrusion, an extrusion coating operation should expect variations in final performance.

Think the Ink You're Using Is A No-Brainer? Think Again.

Published: January 1, 2001, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
Well, here we are inside the new millennium and things certainly are complicated, aren't they? Though we entered Y2K without the many catastrophes predicted

What's New in Narrow Web

Published: December 31, 2000, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
New from: A.B. Dick, ADI Intl., Conversource, Flexo Concepts, Labelmate LLC, Mark Andy/Comco Intl., Matik North America, Northwest Coatings Corp., Propheteer Intl., Sato America Inc., Sony Chemicals Corp. of America, and Web Techniques.

Film Extrusion Committee News

Published: December 1, 2000, By David J. Bentley Jr., the PLACE Editor
Audrey Myers of Black Clawson Converting Machinery, vice chairperson of the Film Extrusion Committee, reports that "the group is busy with four goals. We are working on the technical program for the next Polymers, Laminations and Coatings Conference, our annual Film Extrusion Short Course in Dallas in February, publication of a revised "Film Extrusion Manual," and maintaining member interest and involvement.

Appealing to the Nexters and Beyond

Published: December 1, 2000, By Yolanda Simonsis, Associate Publisher/Editor
My 18- and 14-year-old daughters keep me in constant awe of life and the accelerating passage of time. When they were born, George Orwell's 1984 was no

Election 2000: An Outcome in Doubt Raises More Questions

Published: December 1, 2000, By Sheila A. Millar, Attorney-at-Law, Keller & Heckman, Washington, DC
The narrow margins, the lack of a clear mandate, and the exigencies of re-election demands for all the elected representatives will make it more difficult for any one interest group to achieve sweeping legislative change in the next few years.

Impression Rolls: Their Jobs and Their Maintenance

Published: December 1, 2000, By David J. Bentley, RBS Technologies
Impression rolls play a very important part at various points in many different converting operations. They are usually small rolls that are perhaps 3-4

Looking for Good Technical Talent? So Is Everyone Else

Published: December 1, 2000, By Richard M. Podhajny, Ph.D., Contributing Editor
It's an old cliche that "good help is hard to find," but certainly it is applicable to the current technical job market. Extremely low unemployment rates,

A Glossary of Descriptive TermsThird Installment

Published: December 1, 2000, By William E. Hawkins, Film Handling Solutions Ltd.
This column is a continuation of the glossary of terms that I began in the September 2000 issue for the purpose of improving communications in the converting

Materials

Published: December 1, 2000, By PFFC Editorial Staff
New materials from: ADMTronics, Akzo Nobel Inks, Cognis Coatings & Inks, Equistar Chemicals, Flint Ink, Nordson Corp, Rayven Inc., and Sun Chemical Ink.

Products

Published: December 1, 2000
New Products from: ADI , Ashe, Burling Instruments, Cleveland Motion Controls, Custom Design and Development, Davies Industrial Supplies, Dienes, Flxon, Goldenrod, GN Packaging Equipment, ICE/Horauf, Karlville Development, LMI, MagneTek, Maxson Automatic Machinery, Norcross, Proven Designs, Simco Industrial Static Control, Valmet, and Wintriss Engineering.

Converting Industry News

Published: December 1, 2000
News from: AIMCAL, BPI, Centrexpo, Graph Expo/Converting Expo (GASC), Korber PaperLink North America, Mead Corp., Paperboard Packaging Council, Sealed Air Corp., Selecterra, and Sun Chemical, USCC.

Reporter Clips

Published: December 1, 2000, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
News from: Acorn Labels, Ashe Converting Equipment, FTA, Harper Corp., Imprimerie Ste-Julie Inc., Indigo, Russell-Field Paper Co., and Scapa Tapes.

What's New in Narrow Web

Published: December 1, 2000, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
New products from: Adhesives Research Inc., Dalemark Industries Inc., FLEXcon Co. Inc., Independent Machine Co., and JMD Mfg. Inc.