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Flyer Describes Paper Laminating Adhesive

National Adhesives has published a flyer on 32-541A resin UC adhesive, a new high performance adhesive that reportedly can help paper laminators attain maximum line speeds and reduce adhesive usage and production costs.

Acquisition Pricing is at Record, but Unsustainable, Levels

Acquisition pricing for middle market deals (those with a transaction price between $2-$250 million) is currently at a record level. The last time the middle market saw deal pricing anywhere near this level was in the middle-1980s. The current pricing level is not sustainable. When it ends, it is unlikely that we will see deal pricing at this level probably for at least 20 years.

GMG Sales Rise 40% in 2006

GMG has boosted its sales by 40% compared to 2005, a year, like 2004, in which sales had already risen by more than 50% compared to the previous year.

United Graphic Systems Expands ADAST Sales and Service

United Graphic Systems has expanded its territory to become the exclusive ADAST Factory Direct Dealer for the Eastern USA.

EMAF Releases Study

The Envelope Manufacturers Assn. Foundation for Paper-Based Communications has released a new study, titled, "2006-2008 Global Postal Trends and New Market Opportunities for Envelope Manufacturers."

Flint Group Increases Prices

Flint Group's North American Packaging and Sheetfed Div. has increased prices on all packaging and commercial inks.

Motionworks Receives Montalvo Sales Award

Nick Herman of Montionworks received a 24-year service award from Montalvo Corp.

The ABCs of In-Mold Labeling

RBS Technologies will hold it's yearly in-mold labeling seminar March 22, 2007, at the Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center in Skokie, IL.

Blanchard Distributes Dalim Software

Blanchard Systems has been appointed master distributor for Dalim Software products in North America, supporting a network of resellers in the United States and Canada.

CRG Consolidates

The Channeled Resources Group has consolidated all its businesses into one entity, the Channeled Resources Group (CRG) of Chicago.

E-Mail Alerts for ICC Profile Changes

Matik New Gietz Distributor

Gietz has appointed Matik North America as the exclusive distributor in North America for its Swiss-made line of sheetfed and web foil stamping machines.

Loparex Adds Capacity

Loparex announces several capital investments to add paper coating and film blowing capacity, and to streamline operations within North America.

Europe is Getting Ready for ICE

With two months to go, new companies still are signing up to exhibit at ICE 2007 March 27-29 in Munich.

New Online Home for T.J. Walker & Assoc.

New Online Parts Store

The Extrusion Systems Group of Davis-Standard has opened an online parts store located at www.davis-standard.com.

First UK Customers Install Label Traxx

Tailored Solutions has installed Label Traxx management software for narrow web label printers at two United Kingdom customers.

Kodak at Package Design 07

At the upcoming Package Design 07 Conference, Kodak will show packaging designers and brand owners how a combination of workflow, thermal CTP, and proofing solutions can help ensure consistent, accurate brand colors and packaging.

Esko Launches New Site

Esko's Web site has been complete redesigned and will offer new content and format.

InteliCoat Continued Registration

InteliCoat has earned continued registration of its South Hadley, MA, headquarters to ISO 9001:2000.

Registration Incentive for INFO*FLEX

Foundation of Flexographic Technical Assn. (FFTA) has a new incentive for its 2007 Forum & INFO*FLEX attendees and exhibitors: each attendee will be entered into a drawing for a flat-panel LCD HDTV-ready television.

New Steel Locations in IL and OH

Bohler-Uddeholm Corp., manufacturer of high-quality tool steels, announces new locations for its Steel Stores in Illinois and Southern Ohio.

Flexotecnica Has Successful 2006

Flexotecnica saw strong sales of its New Generation (NG) models in the U.S. in 2006.

Ciconix Moves Headquarters

Circonix Technologies has moved into a new 5,000-sq.-ft. sales and service facility in Dayton, OH.

Davis-Standard Launches New Web Sites

The Web sites for Davis-Standard’s Converting Systems and Extrusion Systems Business Groups have a new look and improved features for 2007.

Maxcess Director to Lead CEMA

Ron Schmidt, director of OEM sales for Maxcess Intl. has been elected to president of the Converting Equipment Mfrs. Assn. (CEMA).

Avery Dennison and CEO Receive Award

The Luxembourg American Chamber of Commerce in the United States has bestowed its 2006 Luxembourg American Business Award upon Avery Dennison Corp. and its president and CEO Dean Scarborough.

IPG General Meeting

Jones Packaging hosted the annual general meeting for Intl. Packaging Group (IPG).

AIMCAL Hosts Pavilion at ICE 2007

Visitors to ICE 2007 will have the opportunity to visit an AIMCAL sponsored pavilion.

New Editorial Director Appointed for Seybold Report

RISI has appointed John Parsons as Editorial Director of The Seybold Report.

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