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NorthStar Print Group Earns ISO 9001 Certification

Published: November 22, 2004, By pffc-online.com
NorthStar Print Group, a leading producer of glue-applied, in-mold, and pressure-sensitive labels, have earned ISO 9001:2000 certification for the quality management systems in all three of its production facilities. American Systems Registrar issued the certifications following an extensive review of the company’s quality management program.

Dow Opens First Commercial Plant for Versify Plastomers and Elastomers

Published: November 19, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Dow announced the successful start-up of the first commercial plant for its new family of specialty propylene-ethylene copolymers, Versify Plastomers and Elastomers, in Tarragona, Spain.

AVT Names Pitman as US Ditributor

Published: November 17, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Advanced Vision Technology (AVT), a provider of process control and quality assurance for the packaging, converting, and label printing industry, has named Pitman Company as the US national distributor of AVT’s automatic inspection solutions for the narrow web market.

Web Converting Acquires KT Converting Services

Published: November 17, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Web Industries (parent company of Web Converting and FilmX) announced it’s acquisition of the assets of the converting services division of KT industries. The acquisition only involves KT’s Fort Wayne, Indiana, operation and not their ongoing operations in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (webindustries.com)

FTA Launches Aggressive Campaign to Boost Membership

Published: November 15, 2004, By pffc-online.com
The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), a society dedicated to promoting, developing, and maintaining the advancement of flexography, has launched a rigorous drive aimed at recruiting new members. The campaign, "FTA Recruiter Rewards Program," encourages existing members to recruit new members into FTA. For every new member who joins, the recruiter earns rewards.

Sollas Offers New Wrapping and Banding Options

Published: November 15, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Sollas Packaging Machinery introduces two wrapping machines and a banding machine, the Sollas 20, M60/80, and Bandum 25/50.

P show will meet in Stuttgart, Germany

Published: November 12, 2004, By pffc-online.com
P, the International Trade Fair for Process-Oriented Packaging Protection, will take place June 15-18, 2005. The estimated world market value for packaging and world packaging is €350 billion, with the German market alone estimated at €23 billion; coupled with an EU study that named Stuttgart the leading high-tech location in Europe, it seems natural that Stuttgart’s Trade Fair Centre will host the latest industry event.

Moog Delivers First Press in the United Arab Emirates

Published: November 12, 2004, By pffc-online.com
H.C. moog GmbH, a producer of multicolo sheetfed gravure presses, continues to enter new markets. After establishing themselves on the American continent in 2003, in September 2004 it delivered its first three-color sheetfed gravure press to the Near East Region.

Heidelberg's Speedmaster SM 52-D Wins InterTech Award

Published: November 10, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Heidelberg USA's Speedmaster SM 52-D with inline die-cutting won PIA/GATF's InterTech Award for innovation, the only offset press in the industry to achieve this honor this year. The win marks the 21st InterTech Award for Heildelberg since the program began in 1978.

Daetwyler and Disti Kleen Work Together on Behalf of Renzmann

Published: November 10, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Max Daetwyler Corp. and Disti Kleen are working together to sell and service Renzmann, Monzingen, Germany, products to both printing and non-printing customers. Disti Kleen has been the exclusive representative for Renzmann equipment in the chemical industry in the U.S., Canada, and Central and South America since 1981. Daetwyler has been selling and servicing Renzmann products for the printing industry for over 20 years. Additionally, they are now responsible for service support and spare parts for the Disti Kleen customers.

FTA Seeks Applicants for Environmental Excellence Awards

Published: November 08, 2004, By pffc-online.com
The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) is accepting applications for the 5th Annual Environmental Excellence Awards, a program that recognizes companies implementing innovative and sustainable environmental practices. Awards are granted based on a company’s efforts to help make progress in achieving a cleaner environment.

Pira Launches 4th Annual Future of Packaging Conference

Published: November 08, 2004, By pffc-online.com
On Tuesday, November 30 and Wednesday December 1, Pira will host it’s 4th Annual Future of Packaging conference at the Renaissance Salzburg Hotel in Salzburg, Austria. The European conference will allow global players to give strategic views on the future of their brands and packs. The conference will also be available as a live webcast.

Esko-Graphics Highly Commended at Label Industry Global Awards

Published: November 05, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Esko Graphics was among many companies recognized for contributions to the narrow web label printing and converting industry at Labelexpo Americas 2004 this past September.

FDA Approves BASF's Heliogen Green K 9360 Pigment for Plastic Food Packaging

Published: November 05, 2004, By pffc-online.com
According to BASF, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the manufacturer approval for its phthalocyanine pigment Heliogen Green K 9360 under the Food Contact Notification (FCN) program.

RadTech to Hold 2005 Fall Membership Meeting Same Time as Las Vegas-Based CPP Expo

Published: November 03, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Organizers of CPP Expo 2005 report that RadTech International North America will holds its 2005 annual fall membership meeting in Las Vegas, NV, USA, September 26-28, 2005, the same days CPP Expo will be operating at the Sands Convention Center.

PMMI Acquires Full Ownership of Expo Pack Mexico

Published: November 03, 2004, By pffc-online.com
The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) reports it has acquired the remaining shares of Expopak de las Americas Inc., an event which formerly was a joint partnership between PMMI and Oprex.

Maxcess Intl. to Give Away Daytona 500 Trip at Pack Expo Intl. 2004

Published: November 02, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Maxcess International reports it will choose one Pack Expo Intl. 2004 registered attendee to win a free trip to the Daytona 500.

Celplast Metallized Products Named Exclusive NA Distributor of Alcan's Ceramis Film Products

Published: November 02, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Canada-based Celplast Metallized Products reports it is Alcan Packaging’s exclusive North American agent/distributor for the entire line of Ceramis films.

Bobst Group USA to Host Direction '04 Open House

Published: October 29, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Bobst Group USA will host its Direction '04 Open House, set for November 12th, 13th, and 15th, to introduce to US its premier new products.

Sun Chemical Raises Prices on Packaging Inks

Published: October 29, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Effective October 1, 2004, Sun Chemical increased prices three to seven percent on all packaging inks and coatings for flexible, folding carton, and paper packaging sold in the US, Canada, and Mexico. The increase reflects the steady rise in raw materials and oil prices.

Cal-Poly Launches Fund-Raising Drive to Commemorate 60 Years of Graphic Communication Education

Published: October 27, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Founded in 1946, Cal Poly's Graphic Communication Department will celebrate its 60th anniversary next year. To commemorate its 60 years of service to the graphic communication field, Cal Poly's Graphic Communication Department has launched a $2.5 million (US) fund drive in order to continue to offer education and information to the industry. (http://www.grc.calpoly.edu)

X-Rite Q3 2004 Operating Income 117 Percent Higher Than Q3 Last Year

Published: October 27, 2004, By pffc-online.com
X-Rite Inc. recently announced its third quarter (2004) financial performance. According to the manufacturer of color measurement technology, X-Rite grew its operating income 117 percent over the same period measured last year (2003).

Ceradyne Inc. Acquires ESK from Former Parent Mfr. Wacker-Chemie

Published: October 25, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Ceradyne Inc. reports the acquisition of ESK from its former parent company, Wacker-Chemie, a German silicon and chemical manufacturer.

Fresh-Cut Produce Processor Pairs Products with NatureWorks PLA-Based Packaging

Published: October 25, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Fresh-cut produce processor Club Fresh, West Sacramento, CA, USA, is giving its pre-cut fruits and vegetables “all-natural” appeal by pairing them with NatureWorks PLA packaging, says NatureWorks PLA manufacturer Cargill Dow. (http://www.natureworkspla.com)

OPP Film Peru Enters US Market with "Great" BOPP Products

Published: October 22, 2004, By pffc-online.com
OPP Film Peru, "with the mission of delivering superior BOPP [biaxially oriented polypropylene] products and service excellence," reports it now offers its products and services to United States-based converters.

DuPont Teijin Films US to Up PET Films Price

Published: October 22, 2004, By pffc-online.com
DuPont Teijin Films US reports, effective November 1, 2004, the price of all DuPont Teijin US branded PET polyester films will increase by a minimum of US $0.15/lb, "as a result of unprecedented increases in raw material, utilities, and transportation costs," adds the material supplier.

PCMC Opens New Demo/Technology Center

Published: October 20, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Paper Converting Machine Co. (PCMC) reports the opening of a new Demo/Technology Center at its Glory Road Facility in Green Bay, WI, USA.

PLGA's 'Gravure, the Quality Advantage' Slated for March 2005 in Miami

Published: October 20, 2004, By pffc-online.com
The Packaging and Label Gravure Association (PLGA) says its Eighth Technical & Operational Conference, "Gravure, the Quality Advantage,"(March 2-4, 2005, Miami, FL, USA) will cover such topics as service, turnaround time, sleeves, costs, new products, selling gravure, and gravure vs. flexo.

FTA Calls for Excellence in Flexo Entries: Deadline Is December 17, 2004

Published: October 18, 2004, By pffc-online.com
The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) says converters and flexographic printers have until December 17, 2004, to submit entries to FTA's 2005 edition of its "Excellence in Flexography" award competition.

Creo Demos Staccato at Graph/Converting Expo

Published: October 14, 2004, By pffc-online.com
During Graph/Converting Expo 2004 (held Oct. 10-13, McCormick Place South, Chicago, IL, USA), Creo showcased the capabilties of its Staccato screening application in demonstrations by KBA North America, MAN Roland, and Mitsubishi Lithographic Presses.

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