E-Newsletter

Digital Magazine

News | New Products

Web Handling Workshops from TJWA & Optimation

Wrinkling, spreading, winding, tension control, and web defects are some of the topics on the agenda in a 2012 series of web handling workshops

SME Funds TBM Program for Canada

The Society of Mfg. Engineers is donating money to help Canadian students pursue engineering careers and to help educate the workforce

Precision AirConvey Corp. Baler Aids Environment

The EcoPAC baler helps keep plant environment clean while aiding recycling by turning label matrix, edge trim, and more into bagged bales

Amacoil Drive Nut Offers Backlash-Free Linear Motion

The Amacoil-Uhing Model RS4 drive nut allows users to change drive nut linear pitch without replacing shafts or adjusting controls

Three AIMCAL Events Are on the Horizon

Upcoming AIMCAL events include the Management Meeting, the first European technical conference, and the US Web Coating/Web Handling conference

PPC Speakers Will Cover Much Ground

An impressive array of speakers is lined up for the PPC’s Spring Meeting, with topics to include economics, package design, recruiting, EPR, and more

Webex Slitter/Rewinder Has Many Features

The REM Model 15000 center-surface slitter/rewinder produces uniform rolls with consistent winding pressures and tensions

EFI 's Annual Revenue Up 17 Percent

EFI reports revenue of $591.6 million, up 17% year-over-year as of month end, December 2011. This represents eight consecutive quarters of double-digit growth.

VCF Films to Sponsor Speaker on Thin Films

The upcoming FlexTech Alliance show will offer a presentation by thin-film coating expert Dr. Edward Cohen, sponsored by thin-film supplier VCF Films

AWA Opens Office in Singapore

AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.’s Singapore office helps provide clients with data on the Asia Pacific region covering labels, packaging, and more

New Technology from Eastman Adds Shelf Appeal

RAS technology adds POP impact, works with a range of seaming technologies including hot melts and solvents, and can alternate with wraparound labels

H.B. Fuller Offers New Laminating Adhesive

Flextra Fast SFA 8600/XR 1500 adhesive solventless laminating system speeds up processes in high-performance applications such as snack pouches

TandD Offers CO2 Data Logger

The Recorder TR-76Ui has three channels to measure and record CO2, temperature, and humidity simultaneously

Colbert To Close Louisville Manufacturing Facility

Company will cease operations at 33,500-sq-ft plant within 60 days.

Eastman Kodak Files Chapter 11 Reorganization

Company intends to bolster liquidity in the US and abroad and to focus on its more valuable business lines

Call for Papers Goes Out from AIMCAL

AIMCAL seeks papers for its 2012 European conferences, with topics including coating, laminating, vacuum coating, slitting, and finishing

Show Will Cover Flexible Electronics and Displays

The Flexible Electroncis & Displays Conference & Exhibition, presented by FlexTech Alliance, will offer information from industry, academia, and R&D

New Butt Splicer and Rewinder for Pemara Labels Malaysia

Martin Automatic equipment provides nonstop operation on a Gallus press

AWA Market Study Predicts Growth in Glue-Applied Labels

Technology is forecast to grow in every region with Asia Pacific enjoying the most dynamic activity.

Sheeter Upgrade from Montalvo is Record-Breaker

With new equipment from Montalvo, including tension controls, brakes, and load cells, an eight-pocket sheeter set a world record for speed

Basic Course in IML & IMD Offered

RBS Technologies presents a basic seminar on in-mold labeling and decorating for entry-level participants as well as those needing a refresher

China-based Meikei Printing Buys Second OMET Flexy Press

Purchase of Flexy F1 comes after satisfaction with Flexy S press bought in 2007 to satisfy growing label market.

Kevin Baudhuin Named President, CEO at Pregis

Pregis Corp., supplier of protective packaging, names a new CEO/president and completes the sale of its Kobusch-Sengewald business

Daelim Offers BOPP for Many Uses

Food packaging, tobacco packaging, thermal laminations, and scuff resistance are just some of the applications for Daelim's BOPP film

Burnishine Pen Removes Images from Kodak Plates

Burnishine Products' Deletion Pen is formulated to remove images from several varieties of Kodak thermal plates

IMI Conferences Offer Digital: Present and Future

Digital Printing World 2012 Conferences will present the latest in digital/inkjet printing, including label and packaging applications

Color-Logic’s Metallic System Coming to Florida Show

Graphics of the Americas has helped Color-Logic promote its Process Metallic Color System in the past, and the company expects the same this year

Three New Titan Slitter/Rewinders Going to CTP flexibles

South African converter, already an owner and fan of Titan slitter/rewinders, will welcome three more ER610 compact units this year

Taiyo Kikai Presses Run with Martin Equipment at China Show

An MBSC butt splicer and an STR turret rewind were among the Martin Automatic features on display with Taiyo Kikai presses at All in Print China

Weber Label Applicator Is Flexible

The economical Alpha Compact label applicator uses wipe-on method to apply pressure-sensitive labels to side, top, or bottom of package

Subscribe to PFFC's EClips Newsletter