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Video Inspection System Enhances Operator Proficiency

Published: September 17, 2006, By pffc-online.com
Fife Corp. announces key enhancements to its InPrint Video web inspection system to help operators quickly identify printing errors while the press is running.

New Metallizing Process

Published: September 17, 2006, By pffc-online.com
Celplast Metallized Products has developed a process for metallizing standard 48 g PET films, giving metal adhesion values that are equivalent or superior to those of chemically-treated metallized PET.

Hood Installs Nordmeccancia Laminator

Published: September 14, 2006, By pffc-online.com
Nordmeccanica successfully completed the installation and the start up of a Super Simplex laminator at Hood Packaging Corp.

Proctor & Gamble to Deliver Keynote at PLACE Conference

Published: September 14, 2006, By pffc-online.com
Kent Lynde of Proctor & Gamble will present the keynote address during TAPPI's annual PLACE Conference September 17-21, 2006, in Cincinnati.

CMM Names New Conference Advisory Board

Published: September 13, 2006, By pffc-online.com
A newly expanded CMM International Conference Advisory Board and the first Exhibitor Roundtable in the show's 30-year history both met at the Rosemont Convention Center June 22-23 to discuss ways to further enhance the event.

Toray Exhibits at Pack Expo

Published: September 13, 2006, By pffc-online.com
Toray Plastics (America) will present its ultra-high barrier Torayfan OPP and Lumirror PET films.

Apollo Sheeters Acquires Sheeting Machinery Business

Published: September 12, 2006, By pffc-online.com
Apollo Sheeters has acquired from Bobst Group the sheeting machinery business previously operated by Atlas Converting Equipment, under the Apollo trade name.

Kluge Makes a Splash in Russia

Published: September 12, 2006, By pffc-online.com
VIP Systems represented Brandtjen & Kluge at Rosupak 2006 in Moscow, Russia, where it demonstrated a Kluge UniFold Automatic folder/gluer.

ATTENTION Narrow Web & Label Converters:

Published: September 04, 2006, By pffc-online.com

Apollo Sheeters Acquires Sheeting Machinery Business

Published: September 03, 2006, By pffc-online.com
Apollo Sheeters has acquired from Bobst Group the sheeting machinery business previously operated by Atlas Converting Equipment, under the Apollo trade name.

IPA Releases Proofing Roundup Report

Published: August 31, 2006, By pffc-online.com
IPA has released its Special Report, announcing the results of the 4th Annual IPA Color Proofing Roundup, conducted during the IPA Technical Conference, June 6-8, 2006, in Chicago.

MarquipWardUnited Wins Control Design 2006 Innovation Award

Published: August 30, 2006, By pffc-online.com
MarquipWardUnited has won the Control Design 2006 Innovator Award for its use of PC-based controls on its dual rotary knife sheeter.

CPP Expo is Right Around the Corner

Published: August 29, 2006, By pffc-online.com
CPP EXPO is partnering with Pack Expo and Process Expo, taking place October 29-November 2, 2006 at Chicago's McCormick Place. One thousand attendees already have pre-registered.

Dow Increases Prices

Published: August 28, 2006, By pffc-online.com
The Dow Chemical Co. announced a $0.07 per lb. price increase across North America for all polyethylene resins.

AVT Announces Q2 Results

Published: August 28, 2006, By pffc-online.com
Advanced Vision Technology (AVT) announces sales for Q2 2006 of US$ 7.0 million, 13% above same period in 2005, and up 3% over Q1 2006.

Smurfit-Stone Consolidates

Published: August 27, 2006, By pffc-online.com
Smurfit-Stone has announced the management consolidation of its Bedford Park and Hanover Park, IL, sheet feeder plants into Innovative Packaging, the company's sheet feeder facility located in Milwaukee, WI.

Senate Passes Natural Gas Legislation

Published: August 27, 2006, By pffc-online.com

Presstek Appoints Senior VP of Operations

Published: August 24, 2006, By pffc-online.com
Presstek has appointed William C. Keller as VP of operations, where he will be responsible for the company's manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, and customer support organizations.

United Dividers Selects Advantzware Software

Published: August 24, 2006, By pffc-online.com
United Dividers has selected the Advanced Software windows based packaging software system that automates all plant and office aspects of a corrugated box or folding carton box plant.

Maxson Offers Remote Diagnostics

Published: August 23, 2006, By pffc-online.com
Maxson Automatic Machinery has upgraded its product offerings to include both Ethernet and serial ports that allow remote diagnosis of drive, logic control, operator interface, and safety faults.

Toray Introduces New Printable Lidding Film

Published: August 23, 2006, By pffc-online.com

Draabe Displays Humidification Systems at Graph Expo

Published: August 22, 2006, By pffc-online.com
DRAABE will bring a full display of its humidification and water treatment systems to Graph Expo 2006, October 16-18, 2006, at Chicago's McCormick Place.

Artwork Systems Shows Products at Labelexpo 2006

Published: August 22, 2006, By pffc-online.com
Artwork Systems will show its expanded product line for label and packaging markets at the upcoming Labelexpo Americas 2006, September 11-14, 2006, at the Donald E. Stevens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.

Print Solutions Expo Features Newt Gingrich

Published: August 22, 2006, By pffc-online.com
Newt Gingrich will be a featured speaker at the Document Management Industries Association (DMIA) Print Solutions 2006 Expo, Oct. 4-5, 2006, in Rosemont, IL.

New Resources for Training Sheetfed Press Operators

Published: August 21, 2006, By pffc-online.com
Sheetfed Offset Press Training Curriculum.

Easypak Unveils Latest Pallet Wrapper

Published: August 21, 2006, By pffc-online.com
Easypak has launched its Easypak 200 pallet wrapper, offering a powered carriage, PLC controls, and many other features. (easypak.uk.com)

Ciba Acquires MetalFX

Published: August 20, 2006, By pffc-online.com
Ciba Specialty Chemicals has acquired a majority share in MetalFX Technology. The MetalFX concept will extend Ciba Color Services overall management system for accurate color reproduction.

HumanEyes 3D Unveils PrintPro 2.0

Published: August 17, 2006, By pffc-online.com

Midwest Fibre Installs Folder/Gluer

Published: August 17, 2006, By pffc-online.com
Midwest Fibre Products has installed a Signature Premier folder/gluer from American Intl. Machinery.

Paper Hall of Fame Announces Keynote Speaker at Induction

Published: August 16, 2006, By pffc-online.com
Sean Erwin, chairman of the board of directors, president, and CEO of Neenah Paper, will deliver the keynote presentation at the Paper Industry Intl. Hall of Fame's 12th annual induction ceremony on September 28, 2006, at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton, WI.

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