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De-Demonizing Wal-Mart

Published: January 01, 2007, By By Yolanda Simonsis Associate Publisher/Editor
Last month I addressed Wal-Mart’s “clean” image and invited readers to share their opinions on the subject. This column includes one from a PFFC subscriber to whom I extend my thanks and appreciation for taking the time to write.

What's New

Published: January 01, 2007
Open-Platform Press Offered Edelmann Graphics, West Hartford, CT; 860/232-2323; www.matik.com Company offers the EVO-Print web press for labels and flexible

Narrow Web What's New

Published: January 01, 2007, By Edited by Deborah Donberg Associate Managing Editor
Narrow web new products from: Edelmann Graphics, JV Imaging Systems, Aquaflex, Avery Dennison, Bell-Mark, 3M, and Klöckner Pentaplast of America.

Taking Chances

Published: January 01, 2007, By By Edward Boyle Contributing Editor
An entrepreneurial spirit drives Label Graphics to expand its capabilities with Gallus printing press technology.

Adding Up Additives

Published: January 01, 2007, By By Mark McManus, Shawn Lucas, and Brian McKinley Ampacet Corp.
Packaging film additives are designed to aid the converting process and improve package performance. Here’s how.

The Digital Difference

Published: January 01, 2007, By Edited by Claudia Hine Managing Editor
Model Graphics explores new selling opportunities with HP Indigo digital web press.

What's New

Published: January 01, 2007
New products from: FMS USA, NDC Infrared Engineering, ADI Trade Group, Dalim Software,Engelhard Corp., North American Mfg. Co., Genesis, Baumer Electric, Research Inc., Fife, Sandvik Materials Technology, Double E Co., Badger Plug Co., MKS, Dienes, and Inca Digital Printers.

the PLACE

Published: January 01, 2007, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Editor
Non-polar process aids improve extrusion; troubleshooting corona treatment issues; electron beam curable gas and aroma barrier technology; and the role of adhesives in the retort pouch.

First Glance

Published: December 31, 2006
Packaging innovation from: Graphic Packaging Intl., Intl. Tray Pads & Packaging, and Gilbreth Packaging.

Narrow Web Reporter

Published: December 31, 2006, By Edited by Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
Narrow web news from: Codimag, Nashua, AB Graphic, Mesirow Financial, and Domino Printing Sciences.

Industry News

Published: December 14, 2006
News from: Hammermill Papers, DMIA, Appleton, ICC, Japs-Olson, Konica Minolta, Videk, CCL Label, Sappi Fine Paper North America, Home Mountain Printing, Xerox, UPM Raflatac, HP, Canon, RR Donnelley, MAN Roland, MargolisBecker, Ryobi Graphic Systems, Xerox, Global Graphics, Absolute Graphic Technologies, Kodak, Convertible Brands, Global Graphics Software, Allied Pressroom Chemistry, Eastman Kodak, Gans Ink & Supply, Banta, Printware, La Crosse Litho Supply, Sandvik Die Cutting Products, UniGraphics, Saepio Technologies, Padgett Printing, Huston Patterson, Print Tech, Impressions and Chromaticity.

Converting Industry News

Published: December 14, 2006, By Edited by Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
News from: Heidelberg, Matik North America, Sung An Machinery, Chemsultants, Durst Phototechnik, AIMCAL, Treofan Group, Cham Paper Group, E.J. Krause, Polykote Corp., Wal-Mart, Amerikal Products Corp., and people in the news.

First Glance

Published: December 14, 2006, By Edited by Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
Innovative packaging from: Thymes, Stora Enso Specialty Papers, and Brushfoil.

From Plain to Premium

Published: December 01, 2006
Each year in-house, independent, and private-label package designers receive a containing product samples from suppliers and converters. The 2006 edition

Wal-Mart's Clean Image

Published: December 01, 2006, By Yolanda Simonsis, Associate Publisher/Editor
However you feel about Wal-Mart’s business tactics, you gotta hand it to the world’s largest retailer: It knows what sells. And what sells better than a “clean” image?

What's New

Published: December 01, 2006, By By Edward Boyle Contributing Editor
Handle Rolls with Safety Tilt-Lock, St. Michael, MN; 800/999-8458; www.tiltlock.com The TL800 roll handling cart is said to be efficient, safe, and ergonomically

Let It Snow

Published: December 01, 2006
The US Postal Service has issued stamps that celebrate both the winter holiday season as well as the uniqueness and beauty of snowflakes. Stora Enso Specialty

How to Drive a Winding Roll

Published: December 01, 2006, By Timothy J. Walker, TJWalker & Assoc. Inc.
What is the best way to drive a winding roll? You have three choices: from the surface, from the center, or both.

Ink Mileage: Measure & Manage

Published: December 01, 2006, By By David Argent Contributing Editor
In we reviewed ink transfer. With this basic understanding, we can move on to actual numbers on the basis of that which can be measured can be managed. Skeptics abound who believe there are too many variables to get useful data. Others think this is an opportunity to isolate and minimize process variation and thus improve productivity and reduce waste.

CONVERTER CLIPS

Published: December 01, 2006, By Edited by Deborah Donberg Associate Managing Editor
Sung An Celebrates Expansion ANSAN CITY, SOUTH KOREA Sung An Machinery (SAM) reports a major expansion in manufacturing capacity with the opening of a

People in the News

Published: December 01, 2006
Dover Flexo Electronics, Rochester, NH, promotes John Lariviere to inside sales manager. Thomas M. Mohr is appointed president and CEO at Applied Extrusion

TLMI Tackles Global Issues

Published: December 01, 2006, By By Yolanda Simonsis Assoc. Publisher/Editor
ORLANDO, FL The joint meeting of the Tag and Label Mfrs. Inst., Naperville, IL, and FINAT, The Hague, Netherlands, addressed some hot global-oriented

A Double Celebration

Published: December 01, 2006, By By Edward Boyle Contributing Editor
ST. LOUIS, MO October was a month of celebration for Mark Andy. As winner of the 2006 FlexoTech Innovation Award for RFID-enabled label technologies,

Please Touch

Published: December 01, 2006, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Versatile equipment from the Bobst Group allows Hanover Packaging to capture the look and feel of products inside the box.

Outlook: Challenging

Published: December 01, 2006, By Corey M. Reardon, AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.
The release liner industry sees growth in developing markets as it consolidates for cost control and value chain synergies.

A Call to Arms

Published: December 01, 2006, By Calvin Frost, Channeled Resources Group
Will users of release liners join together to promote its recyclability or continue to turn a deaf ear, leaving our environment at risk?

Optimizing Costs

Published: December 01, 2006, By Ann Hirst-Smith, AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.
The high cost of platinum has been driving innovation in finding ways to reduce its level of us to just 25-35 ppm.

Cure Cockling

Published: December 01, 2006, By Michael Thyberg, Adchem Corp.
Protect your PSA release liner from excessive heat and humidity so it can protect you.

What's New

Published: December 01, 2006
New products from: Presstek, NuPro Technologies, Alcan Packaging, Schober USA, Montalvo Corp., Agfa Graphics, Fischer & Krecke, Ghezzi & Annoni, M-real USA, Kodak Graphic Communications Group, Dow Reichhold, Badger Plug, Screen USA, ITW Richmond Technology, MKS, Collano, HP Indigo, Arrowhive Equipment, Basell, Kiefel, MACtac, Matan Digital Printers, Carint, Dickson Co., ADM Tronics, Domino Printing Sciences, Acucote, DataLase, Rolpex, and Aellora Digital.

the PLACE

Published: December 01, 2006, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Editor
Nanotechnology functionality in flexible packaging, new methods of manufacturing; enhanced economics of 100% solids adhesives; clarifiers for polypropylene film; and coextruded HMW-HDPE film structures with improved bubble stability.

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