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Ashe Converting Equipment Reports Signs of Improvement in US

Published: October 15, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
U.K.-based Ashe Converting Equipment says its seeing signs of improvement in United States markets.

'Tour' Valmet's Sheeter Range Online in Five Languages

Published: October 10, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Valmet Converting reports that "a complete 'tour' of its range of high-precision sheeters is now available online in five languages."

Tidland Sponsors North American Bladerunner Slitting Seminars

Published: October 10, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Tidland Corp. says it will sponsor three upcoming "Bladerunner" seminars, "a class designed by industry expert Reinhold Schable and Tidland to teach the fundamentals of the slitting process to members of the converting industry."

Alcoa Sells South American PET Biz

Published: October 08, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Late last week, Alcoa reported it had completed the sale of its polyethylene terephthalate (PET)—better known as polyester—packaging business in South America to Amcor PET Packaging for $75 million (USD) in cash.

SGIA Honors Graphic Solutions

Published: October 08, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Graphics Solutions Inc. reports it recently has been honored with an award of excellence by the Screenprinting & Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) for its open house and product demo samples.

Twin Cities Launches Flexo Trade Association

Published: October 08, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
The Twin Cities Flexo Association (TCFA) reports it formed earlier this year "to provide a local opportunity for individual and organizational technical development for flexographic professionals in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area."

Labelexpo Europe 2003 Was 'Best-Attended Yet'

Published: October 02, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
According to Tarsus, the event sponsor, Labelexpo Europe 2003 closed on a high note in terms of volume and quality of attendees—with over 20,000 attendees, "making it the best attended Labelexpo yet."

Kampf GmbH to Take Over KKA Kleinewefers Anlagen GmbH

Published: October 02, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Kampf GmbH & Co. Maschinenfabrik reports it is taking over the business establishments of KKA Kleinewefers Anlagen GmbH in Munich and Krefeld, Germany.

Esko-Graphics Launches Semi-Auto Version of Cyrel Digital Imager

Published: October 02, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Esko-Graphics reports the launch of a semi-automatic version of the Cyrel digital imager (CDI) Advance platesetter. According to the packaging software/solutions mfr., the new system features a trolley and lift system that raises the flexo plate to a plate-loading table for easy mounting on the drum.

New Gravure Textbook Available

Published: October 02, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
The Gravure Association of America Inc. (GAA) and the Gravure Education Foundation (GEF) announce the release of a new textbook.

Graph Expo News: NPES Enhances Greater China Project with Cal Poly's GrCI and I.O. Technologies

Published: October 01, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
NPES, the Association for Suppliers of Printing, Publishing, and Converting Technologies, announced plans for an ambitious web-based online training and education program Sunday at Graph Expo and Converting Expo here in Chicago.

Green Bay Packaging Folding Carton Div. Achieves 10 Yrs with No Lost-Time Accidents

Published: October 01, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Green Bay Packaging reports its folding carton division has achieved 10 years with no lost-time accidents.

SVC TechCon Paper Deadline Looming: October 1, 2003

Published: September 26, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
The Society of Vacuum Coaters (SVC) says interested parties have until next Thursday, October 1, 2003, to submit abstracts for its April 2004 Technical Conference/Smart Materials Symposium.

PLGA Offers October Conference: Technology That Reduces Costs

Published: September 26, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
The Packaging & Label Gravure Association (PLGA) announces two upcoming conferences.

Agfa's Graphic Enterprise Taking Prepress Higher at Graph Expo

Published: September 26, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Graph Expo and Converting Expo kicked off Sunday in Chicago's McCormick Place, and among the graphic arts industry suppliers demonstrating newly updated prepress technology is Belgium-based Agfa. The company says, at its booth, #4041...

Getting Lean in the Face of Change: Cal Poly Raine Consulting Sponsor Executive Leadership Workshops

Published: September 26, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Manufacturing in the US these days is a tough business. Foreign and domestic competition, tight margins, and fluctuating currency can take a toll on any manufacturing operation.

AIMCAL Fall Tech Conference Room Block Expires 9/25/03

Published: September 24, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Those planning to attend the fall vacuum web coating technical conference of the Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters, and Laminators (AIMCAL)...

Flex Pack Loses Industry Vet Visionary: Grover L. Foote

Published: September 24, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
The flexible packaging industry regretfully lost an industry visionary and leader on September 21, 2003. Grover L. Foote, a graduate of the University of Illinois, a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, and founder of the consulting firm Packaging Partners Ltd., passed away last weekend.

100 Recycled Paperboard Makes 'Great' Strides

Published: September 22, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
The 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance says 2003 has been a good year for the 100% recycled paperboard industry.

Dow to Up Prices on Surfactants

Published: September 22, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
The Dow Chemical Company reports, as of October 1, 2003 (or as contracts allow), it will increase all off-schedule prices for Tergitol, Triton NPE and OPE, Industrial and Sentry Carbowax PEG and MPEG products.

PEF Elects Four Packaging Pros to Packaging Hall of Fame

Published: September 22, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Members of the Packaging Education Forum (PEF) have elected four packaging professionals into the Packaging Hall of Fame. Those packaging professionals named to the Class of 2003 include: William H. Archibald, William R. Armstrong, Richard G. Lee, and Arnie Orloski Jr.

Spartanics to Premiere Die Cut, Color Match Products at Graph Expo

Published: September 19, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Spartanics announces it will premiere its optically registered, wide format, die cutting system, among other new products, at the upcoming Graph Expo and Converting Expo trade show.

BBA Group to Acquire Italian Nonwoven Manufacturer Tecnofibra Spa

Published: September 19, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
BBA Group plc recently announced an agreement under which it will acquire the privately owned Italian nonwoven manufacturer Tecnofibra Spa. According to BBA Group, it will buy Tecnofibra for Euro 31.8 million "on a debt-free, cash-free basis." Completion of the sale is expected by the end of 2003.

U.K. Specialty Papermaker James Cropper Joins NPTA Alliance

Published: September 19, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
United Kingdom-based specialty papermaker James Cropper reports it has joined the NPTA alliance, "a unique network of distributors and manufacturers dedicated to developing and strengthening the paper trade in North America."

Protect Your Brand: Appleton to Share Security Tips at Labelexpo

Published: September 16, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
The International Chamber of Commerce estimates 5 to 7 percent of world trade is counterfeit, costing businesses US $500-700 million annually.

Creo Acquires Litho Plate Operation, Launches Positive Thermal Plate Line

Published: September 16, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Creo reports it will manufacture, sell, and support its own lithographic thermal printing plates. Late last week, the company's board of directors voted to "yes" to Creo's plan to acquire First Graphics Ltd., a plate manufacturing facility based in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa....

New Harper Div. Provides Tech Support and Service for Flexo

Published: September 16, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Harper Corp. of America announces the launch of its Harper Graphic Solutions (HGS) division to provide additional technical support to the flexographic printing industry.

Elite Cameron Biz 'Alive and Back in Business'

Published: September 15, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
TS Converting Equipment reports it has acquired the business assets and intellectual property of Elite Cameron following a voluntary liquidation earlier this year.

Sonoco to Sell High Density Film Biz

Published: September 15, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Global packaging company Sonoco reports it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its high density film business to Hilex Poly Co. LLC for approximately USD 123 million.

Esko-Graphics and Design2Launch to Develop Software That Cuts Packaging Cycle Time

Published: September 12, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Esko-Graphics and Design2Launch report plans to jointly develop "next-generation" tools to automate and speed the creative and production cycle in packaging goods product development.

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