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Thiele Technologies Buys Hudson-Sharp

Published: September 1, 2009
Thiele Technologies, a div. of Barry-Wehmiller, announces the purchase of The Hudson-Sharp Machine Co., Green Bay, WI, and Brussels, Belgium

New Packaging Study Offered

Published: September 1, 2009
Allied Development Corp. offers a new global study on packaging for disposable medical devices

Digital Offset Press Speeds Delivery

Published: September 1, 2009
Presstek has installed its first 52DI-UV digital offset press at LSD G. Neumann GmbH, Hamburg, Germany

Iowa State Develops Bioplastics Software

Published: September 1, 2009
Iowa State Univ. researchers have begun development of a software program that can help determine the economic viability of a proposed bio-based product

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

Published: September 1, 2009
Mark Andy has supplied Hill's Labels, Sydney, Australia, with a Mark Andy 2200 press as the centerpiece a new production facility

Foil Capsules Launch Sales

Published: September 1, 2009, By By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Like many forms of packaging, the foil converted by Sparflex of California for use on wine, champagne, spirits, and water bottles provide both tamper evidence and decorative appeal. Capsule materials are converted using the same type of equipment and technologies as other forms of packaging, such as boxes, bags, tags, and labels

Eco Fiction

Published: September 1, 2009, By By Susan Stansbury, Converting Influence
In industry, some of us are getting frustrated by the lofty pronouncements by marketers promoting their products

Distilling Solvents

Published: September 1, 2009, By By David L. Roey, Max Daetwyler Corp.
One of the oldest crafts devised by mankind is distillation the art of separating mixtures based on their boiling temperatures. Throughout history distillation processes have been used to produce high alcohol content spirits, pharmaceutical remedies, perfumes, and potable water (such as distilling drinking water from sea water). These practices eventually led to industrial uses

Three for the Price of One

Published: September 1, 2009, By By Michelle Ruby, Contributing Editor
Las Vegas has long been a city of intrigue and wealth, where people enter with optimism about fortune and change

Spool Rules

Published: September 1, 2009, By By Bruce L. Butler, Independent Machine Co.
No longer just limited to paper, film, and foil materials, converting is a critical process for nonwovens and the increasing complexity of laminates

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCTS

Published: September 1, 2009
Upgraded UV System C3 is a new reflector design for company's UV curing systems

Small Volume, Big Results

Published: August 1, 2009
Printpack, Atlanta, GA, earned a bronze award in the 2009 Flexographic Technical Assn. Excellence in Flexography competition

Face-Off

Published: August 1, 2009, By By Yolanda Simonsis, Associate Publisher/Editor
The June '09 issue of PFFC (p32) presented the cumulative responses from converters who responded to our annual Critical Trends survey that addresses

Accentuate the Positive

Published: August 1, 2009, By Yolanda Simonsis Associate Publisher/Editor
Eliminate the negative. Latch on to the affirmative. Don't mess with Mister In-Between. How many of you are familiar with this sage advice written in

Winding Doesn't Add Up

Published: August 1, 2009, By By Timothy J. Walker Contributing Editor

When things in life are linear, they make sense. Driving two hours usually gets you twice as far as driving one hour. Adding two doughnuts a day to your

Gravure Versus Flexo Printing Part 2

Published: August 1, 2009, By By David Argent Contributing Editor
Last month I outlined the rapid growth of flexo printing in packaging and suggested that gravure printing had been out-marketed in North America by a

How To Prevent Unwinding Roll Static

Published: August 1, 2009, By By Dr. Kelly Robinson Contributing Editor
The master roll arrived at your receiving dock right on time. Now, you have the material to complete the job for that important customer. Along with the

Events

Published: August 1, 2009
Send event information to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For a complete industry calendar, visit www.pffc-online.com. AUGUST 19 | Flexo Solutions Tour,

News Clips Aug 2009

Published: August 1, 2009
NatureWorks, Minnetonka, MN, partners with Netherlands-based Avantium to conduct in-house testing of Avantium's bio-based Furanics polymers, which would

PTI Recycling Formed To Sell rPET System Globally

Published: August 1, 2009
Holland, Oh | PTI Recycling Systems has introduced globally a compact, modular system to produce food-grade, recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET)

Altana Acquires Water Ink Technologies

Published: August 1, 2009
Wesel, Germany | The specialty chemicals Group Altana has agreed to acquire Water Ink Technologies, Lincolnton, NC. The company will be integrated into

Donation Helps College Students

Published: August 1, 2009
Louisville, Ky | Students at Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC, are getting better results thanks to Flexo Wash, which donated an FW991XL

MicroDynamics Donates Inspection System

Published: August 1, 2009
Woodstock, Ga | MicroDynamics has donated a complete 3DQC inspection microscope system to Clemson Univ.'s Sonoco Inst. of Packaging Design and Graphics.

People

Published: August 1, 2009
The Process Control Div. of TAPPI, Norcross, GA, gives its 2009 Leadership & Service Award to Dr. Ian Journeaux, a manager of process technology at NewPage

Sonoco Benefits From Improved Purging Compound

Published: August 1, 2009
Depew, Ny | Shuman Plastics sent a sample of its New & Improved Dyna-Purge X thermoplastic purging compound to Donovan Young, pilot plant supervisor at

Microwave Packaging Examined

Published: August 1, 2009
Milltown, Nj | The Packaging Group will host Microwave Pack 2009 on November 3-4, the first major conference on microwave packaging in over a decade,

Kansas Recognizes Bunting's 50th Anniversary

Published: August 1, 2009
Newton, Ks | Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson signed a proclamation recognizing August 3 as the 50th anniversary of the founding of Bunting Magnetics Co.

Another W&H Press for Kendall

Published: August 1, 2009
Mequon, Wi | Kendall Packaging added another ten-color Windmoeller & Hoelscher Primaflex press to support its growth initiatives and to meet customer

Bemis To Acquire Alcan Packaging Food Americas

Published: August 1, 2009
Neenah, Wi | Bemis Co. will acquire the Food Americas operations of Alcan Packaging for $1.2 billion. The acquisition includes 23 flexible packaging facilities

Graymills Celebrates 70th Anniversary

Published: August 1, 2009
Chicago, Il | Graymills, a manufacturer of coolant pumps and pumping systems, recently celebrated its 70th anniversary. The family-owned business, which