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The PPC Predicts Market Trends

A new report on trends and predictions for paperboard packaging include green products, tobacco packaging, dessert demographics, and much more

AccuLink Purchases Scodix Press with HPFS Help

The Scodix1200 digital press is at work at AccuLink, thanks to financing made available by Hewlett-Packard Financial Services Co.

Plastics Will Star at NPE 2012

Plastics in its many forms and the equipment used to process it, including extruders, winders, dies, and more, will be on display in April at NPE 2012

Preco Expands with New Facility

With emphasis on medical packaging and clean converting, Preco’s new facility will expand production capacity and capabilities

RBP’s Fountain Solution Aids UV Printing

Liquid Gold 960 MA mild acid fountain solution for coldset and UV printing is said to result in high ink and water control

IDEAlliance Presents TechWeek Training Event

Hands-on training for digital and print media is offered in several forms during TechWeek, which includes the G7 Forum and in-depth tutorials

Catbridge Turret Offers Simplicity, Efficiency

The 324FP turret winds on a single shaft, said to offer an approach to slitting that saves time and simplifies operations

IPACK-IMA 2012 to Offer Exciting Guest

Italian astronaut Paolo Nespoli will share his experiences as they relate to the packaging industry at the upcoming IPACK-IMA 2012

Rohrer Acquires Hogue Printing Solutions

The acquisition of Hogue gives Rohrer Corp. a presence in the western US as well as a company with a similar culture, products, and green initiatives

“Green” Agreement Between DuPont and Yingli

The growing solar market and the need to reduce use of fossil fuels are fueling an agreement between DuPont and Yingli for photovoltaic materials

Grieve Offers Conveyor Oven

The 500-deg-F No. 853 electrically heated belt conveyor oven has insulated walls, variable speeds, safety features, and more

Certifications Upgraded at Web Industries

New and upgraded certifications at contract manufacturer/converter Web Industries include FDA registration for medical devices

RheoSense Viscometer Uses Small Sample

The m-VROC viscometer allows user to measure viscosity with 20µl (microliter) samples, reportedly saving money in the cost of materials

PPC Calls for Competition Entries

The Annual Paperboard Packaging Competition is the time to shine for folding cartons and rigid boxes, and it’s time to get your entries in

Kodak To Host Pre-drupa Event in Lisbon

Worldwide media event in March to spotlight how it’s helping customers drive change and growth

Food Safety Expert to Address Conference

The 2012 Global Food Safety Conference will include NSF Intl. expert Robert Prevendar as part of a panel on packaging standards

Dyna-Purge System Purges High-Temp Resins

The New Dyna-Purge E2 for purging high-temperature resins has been tested for effectiveness in an independent study, and the results are positive

Atlas Converting Equipment Has a Very Good Year

With new technology and a strong international presence, Atlas Converting Equipment celebrates a year of achievement following its MBO

Clearwater Adds EarthCoating Resins

With mineral-based EarthCoating resins from Smart Planet, Clearwater Paper’s Candesce paperboard products will be able to use less PE

Color-Logic Chosen for Launch of MirriNor Metallized Microflute Board

Joint venture combines biodegradable metallic film with T-flute

Tokyo Pack 2012 To Provide Connections

Major industry players from Japan will show their wares, including equipment, paperboard, corrugated, labels, and much more at Tokyo Pack 2012

Carltex Offers Upgrades for Microscopes

LCD digital tablet/cameras will upgrade microscope, offer real-time specimen visual display, take videos and measurements, and more

Erema Sells Recycling System to Jadcore

Erema’s booth at NPE 2012 will feature a 1514 TVEplus plastics recycling system that processes 2,000 lbs/hr and features ecoSave technology

Rollprint to Produce Pouches in Cleanroom

An ISO Class 8 cleanroom at Rollprint, enhanced via vertical integration, will produce a variety of pouch structures

Matthews Offers New-Generation Print Control Module

The Viacode multi-technology print control module provides a scalable, single-source control of multiple printers or production lines

Siemens Extends Toolbox to Include PLC Control

The Simatic Converting Toolbox, now with a PLC-based control module, allows the integration of converting lines with pre-programmed functions

Suppliers Sign on to CPP EXPO

CPP EXPO 2012 welcomes an impressive list of new exhibitors, covering a wide range of industry niches, for the regional spring show

Data Sheet Outlines Montalvo Indicator

The i4-HD indicator interfaces with various servo drives and is compatible with most semiconductor strain gauges

Deadline for IPDC Entries Is Extended

SPI extends the deadline for entries to the International Plastics Design Competition, which will be held at NPE 2012

Davis-Standard Reports Acquisition, NPE Presence

With new owner ONCAP in place, Davis-Standard expands its global presence and plans to exhibit its extrusion and converting equipment at NPE 2012

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