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Agfa Ships Apogee 3, Renews Enfocus Contract

Published: March 25, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
GHENT, BELGIUMEnfocus Software recently announced the renewal of its contract with Agfa to include Enfocus technology into Agfa's Apogee workflow solutions.

Printing Best Practices Review: The Digital Impact

Published: March 22, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
What's the best way to do print business in the current and continually growing digital climate? NAPL and PIA may have a few answers for package printers in "Best Business Practices for the Printing Industry."

ISCST Preps for 11th Symposium

Published: March 22, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
The International Society of Coating Science and Technology (ISCST) reports the 11th international coating science and technology symposium is slated for September 23–25, 2002, Minneapolis, MN, USA

MAN Roland, Agfa, and Others Give Global View of Package Printing

Published: March 22, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
MAN Roland says more than 1,000 packaging printers from all over the world converged at its graphic center in Offenbach, Germany, in late January. According to the OEM, Agfa and Artwork Systems were on hand at the event to show printers the ins and outs of digital prepress.

The Asian Market Overview: CMM Asia & Asian Paper 2002

Published: March 18, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
CMM Asia, an integrated part of Asian Paper 2002, "is a dedicated exhibit forum for the Southeast Asian package-printing industry," says show organizers.

It's Tape to Innovate: PSTC Celebrates 25 at Tech XXV

Published: March 18, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) reports it will commemorate its history at its upcoming technical seminar, "25 Years of Tape Innovations." The annual event is scheduled to be held at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, GA, May 1–3, 2002.

Advantage Flexo? Carton Converters Convene at FFTA

Published: March 18, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Flexography is moving ahead of offset due to process controls. FFTA to hold a forum to present this case and debate flexo vs. offset.

NIP 18: Digital Print Pros to Summit in San Diego

Published: March 18, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
NIP 18, The International Conference on Digital Printing Technologies, is slated for September 29 - October 4, 2002, at the Town & Country Resort Hotel, San Diego, CA.

OMET Demos Gearless Varyflex Live at Open House

Published: March 14, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
OMET reports it recently demonstrated the capabilities of its mid-web Varyflex—a gearless printing press for the production of film, labels, and folding cartons—at a company Open House.

Cost-Competitive Digital Quality: Learn How at FREE Flexo Forum

Published: March 14, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Flexo professionals, if you want to learn how to get digital quality at conventional prices, the upcoming free "New Technology for Flexography" conference is something you'll want to check out.

Interpack 2002: A Look at the Packaging Industry's Adaptability

Published: March 13, 2002, By Messe Düsseldorf North America (MDNA)
"We are now making the transition from industrial production to digital production," asserted the manager of one of Germany's largest folded box manufacturers a few months ago....

Information Management Institute Annouces Final Programs for Tag/Label Printing and RFID Conferences

Published: March 13, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
The Information Management Institute is pleased to announce the final programs for the upcoming 12th Annual TAG, TICKET & LABEL PRINTING Conference (March 25–27, 2002) as well as its first RFID conference (March 27–28, 2002), both to be held at the Sheraton Safari Hotel, Orlando, FL.

Nanotechnology Spotlighted at RadTech

Published: March 11, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Nanotechnology, reports RadTech Inernational North America, will command a full session at the upcoming RadTech 2002 conference.

TLMI Inspires Members to Roll On

Published: March 11, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Having enjoyed the benefits of double-digit growth in the roll-to-roll tag and label business in the 1980s and ’90s, converters are now facing the realities of single-digit growth in the new millennium. During the Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute's annual converter meeting, held March 3 through 6 at the Registry Resort in Naples, the focus was directed at finding the inspiration and motivation to manage successfully in a new economic era.

Pitman Expands in West US

Published: March 11, 2002, By PFFC Staff
TOTOWA, NJ -- Pitman Co., the North American graphic arts supplier, recently announced a major expansion to the company's Western Region sales–distribution

NPES Meets with EPA Head

Published: March 08, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
According to NPES, its president, Regis Delmontagne, recently met with the head of the US EPA, Christine Whitman. NPES, reports Delmontagne, and a multi-industry group of business and association executives, spoke with the former New Jersey governer about the EPA's responsibility to protect the environment without stifling economic growth.

MeadWestvaco to Shut Down Four Machines

Published: March 08, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
MeadWestvaco Corp. reports plans to shut down four coated paper machines and related equipment permanently. According to the co., these actions will take effect April 1, 2002, and will be completed by the end of May.

Nireco and Conic Systems Now One

Published: March 06, 2002, By PFFC Staff
PORT JERVIS, NY -- Nireco Corp., Tokyo, Japan, and Conic Systems, Port Jervis, NY, reports the two entities have been joined to form a new company: Nireco

Barco's ArtiosCAD: RIT's Teaching Tool

Published: March 06, 2002, By PFFC Staff
VANDALIA, OH -- A Barco donation made to the packaging sciences division of the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is beginning to pay off for the

Martin Automatic Technical Seminar to Address Various Converting Segment Applications

Published: March 05, 2002, By pffc-online.com
Martin Automatic will address various segments of the industry at its technical seminar and open house.

PCMC Launches New Narrow Web Press

Published: March 04, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
PC Inline Systems, a division of Paper Converting Machine Co. (PCMC), introduced the Webtron X-10 at its Open House & Technical Symposium held February 26–27, 2002.

Got Web Coating Wisdom? AIMCAL's Call for Fall Papers

Published: March 04, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
The Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters, and Laminators (AIMCAL) has issued its annual call for papers for its fall technical conference, which is slated for October 21–23, 2002, at the Hilton Sedona Resort, Sedona, AZ, USA.

FPI to Judge Packages "Outside the Box"

Published: March 01, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
The Foodservice & Packaging Institute (FPI) reports it's hosting a new competition. The Institute says the event will honor the foodservice industry's newest, most distinguished, and innovative single-use package. FPI invites all manufacturers that have introduced such a package into the market on or after January 1, 2000, to enter their best candidate.

MeadWestvaco Execs to Present at Packaging Conference

Published: March 01, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
MeadWestvaco Corp. reports Jerry Tatar, chairman of the board, and John A. Luke, Jr., president and CEO, are scheduled to speak at the upcoming Mining, Paper, and Packaging Conference.

Kidder/Comexi to Demo Industry's 'First, Truly Gearless,' CI Flexographic Press at Open House

Published: March 01, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Kidder, Inc., and Comexi, S.A., recently announced an open house at Kidder's plant in Agawam, MA. Slated for April 23–25, 2002, the open house will feature demonstrations of what's said to be the "industry's first 'truly gearless' central impression (CI) press.

xPackage: Web-Based Package Design

Published: February 28, 2002, By PFFC
PHOENIX, AZ -- Need a compelling new package design? Then xPackage might be the place for you. According to xPackage, it now provides MyDesign Center™,

Graphics of the Americas 2002: Business Heats Up in Miami

Published: February 25, 2002, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
The first industry trade show of 2002—not necessarily an enviable position to be in, considering all the economic and world woes of 2001. But some are saying sales leads are up. Is the tepid temperature of the business world on the rise?

Package-Development Workflow Standard Approved

Published: February 25, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
The American Standards Institute (ANSI) reports it has approved a new technical report, CGATS TR 00-—Graphic Technology - Package Development Workflow: Design Concept through Approved Production File.

GlobalShop 2002: You May Want to Stop

Published: February 25, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
GlobalShop 2002 is slated for April 18–20 at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. More information can be found by visiting globalshop.org.

Shamrock Gifts and Bags Utilize UV

Published: February 20, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
Shamrock Corp. reports it has recently installed a Prime UV multiple-lamp system. A converter of gift wrap and bags to high-end retail stores, Shamrock installed the 600-watt per in. lamp on the operation's H.B. Weber flexo stack press.

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