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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.

Dunwoody to Demo New Flexo Workflows at Open House

Published: September 12, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Dunwoody College of Technology reports it will hold its open house "Welcome to the New Age of Flexo Workflows" on October 21 and 22, 2003.

Agfa to Demo Packaging Version of Apogee at Labelexpo in Brussels

Published: September 10, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Agfa reports it will demonstrate its latest developments in workflow software, proofing, and screening technology for packaging and label applications at Labelexpo, slated for Sept. 24-27, 2003, Parc des Expositions, Brussels, Belgium.

Brckner Enters Growing Russian Film Market with Novatek Install

Published: September 10, 2003
Brückner reports it has decided to enter the Russian BO (biaxially oriented) film market, adding it is the "very first" to do so. According to the co., it has contracted with Moscow-based OAO Novatek for a complete turnkey BOPP (biaxially oriented polypropylene) plant.

Pack Expo LV Venue for New Toray Films

Published: September 08, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Toray Plastics (America) Inc. says it will showcase "innovative packaging films that create excitement on retail shelves" at the upcoming Pack Expo Las Vegas (October 13 - 15, 2003).

2008 Drupa Dates Announced

Published: September 08, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Messe Düsseldorf and specialized section for printing and paper equipment and supplies within the German Machinery and Plant Manufacturers Association (VDMA) announce the dates for Drupa 2008, the 14th print media trade fair: The event is slated for May 29 - June 11, 2008, at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany.

A Cure for the Common Marketing Technique

Published: September 08, 2003, By MeadWestvaco Packaging Resources Group
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company is a known leader in headache relief, but as the company recently prepared to introduce a “melt-in-your-mouth” formulation of its popular Excedrin headache medication, it was in need of a cure for the common marketing technique.

New Ideas for Your Business: RadTech Europe Covers Flex-Pack

Published: September 05, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Looking for ways to create new growth in your operation? Then a trip to Berlin may be in order for you and/or your R&D people. RadTech Europe 2003 reports its upcoming exhibition and conference for radiation curing is "getting into shape."

Esko-Graphics Updates Packaging Label Applications Software

Published: September 05, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Esko-Graphics announces version upgrades to a number of its packaging applications software. Updgrades include PackEdge 3.0, what the mfr. calls its "complete packaging workflow solution," as well as Plato 2.0, the plate layout and step-and-repeat solution for packaging and labels.

CCL Strategic Repositioning Results in Asset Divestment

Published: September 04, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
CCL Industries earlier this week announced the sale of four non-core business units in its container division.

Slow-Recovering Economy, Imports Cause Stora Enso NA to Cut Jobs

Published: September 04, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Late last month, Stora Enso announced it will implement a USD 65 million (EUR 60 million) reduction in annual fixed costs.

Get Process Printing Know-How at FVTC/FTA Seminar

Published: September 02, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
"The know-how on producing high-quality process printing is right here in in this three-and-a-half day seminar," says FFTA and FVTC of the upcoming Process Color Seminar.

Graph Expo Converting Expo Add Wireless Access to Show Data

Published: September 02, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Visitors to this autumn's Graph Expo and Converting Expo 2003 will be able to download complete exhibitor information and show-floor plans wirelessly into their personal digital assistants (PDAs) at data stations located in McCormick Place, says show organizer GASC.

AIMCAL Tech Vacuum Web Coating Meeting Slated for October

Published: August 29, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Concurrent coating/laminating and vacuum web coating tracks are on the agenda for the 2003 AIMCAL Fall Technical Conference and 17th International Vacuum Web Coating Conference, reports venue organizer AIMCAL. The event will also include a tabletop exhibition and reception, vendor sessions, a golf scramble, and a lunchtime tutorial.

LatinPack 2003 Opened Doors to New Converting Packaging Ideas

Published: August 29, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
More than 90 plastics converting and end-users from Latin America gathered on July 9 and 10, 2003, at LatinPack 2003 to learn about the latest developments in plastic materials and converting and packaging equipment technologies, says LatinPack organizers.

AVT Reports Record Sales Increase in Q2

Published: August 27, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Advanced Vision Technology (AVT) reports a continuation of its positive business development in the seccond quarter of 2003.

Presto and Pliant Reach Agreement on Slider Reclosable Technology

Published: August 27, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Presto Products Company, an Appleton, WI-based business of Alcoa Consumer Products, Inc., and Pliant Corporation reportedly have reached a mutual agreement granting Presto the right to use Pliant's patented Slider reclosable technology.

More Bang for Your Label Buck: AWA Conference Slated for Day Before Labelexpo Europe 2003

Published: August 25, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. has slated its Self-Adhesive Label Release Liner Conference for 23 September, 2003, in Brussels, one day before Labelexpo Europe 2003 is set to open its doors at the Parc des Expositions in this historic and beautiful city.

An American Success: Unifoil Honors 25-Year Company Vet Joseph Funicelli

Published: August 25, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
President and CEO of Unifoil Corp. Joseph J. Funicelli recently celebrated his 25th anniversary with the company, says the manufacturer/creator of coating, laminating and metallizing technology and materials. He was honored at a private reception attended by company shareholders and employees.

ExxonMobil Expands OPP Capacity at Shawnee, Oklahoma, Operation

Published: August 22, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
The films business of ExxonMobil Chemical recently completed an expansion of its oriented polypropylene (OPP) film manufacturing plant in Shawnee, OK, says the co. The installation of a specialty 6.6-meter orienter line gives the manufacturer an additional 30 million pounds of annual capacity and helps the films business meet growing demand for white opaque films in the food packaging and labeling and imaging markets, adds the co.

Rexam to Divest Medical Flex Pack Biz

Published: August 22, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Rexam PLC reports it has reached an agreement to sell its healthcare flexibles sector to Amcor, an Australian flexible packaging company with a global presence.

Environmental Inks to Acquire Arcar

Published: August 22, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Environmental Inks and Coatings Corp. announced last month the company has signed an agreement to acquire Arcar Graphics, a subsidiary of Flint Ink North America Corp. The ink manufacturer says the transaction is expected to close at the end of this month (August 2003).

Weyerhaeuser to Shutdown Oregon Containerboard Mill Lumber Plant

Published: August 20, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Weyerhaeuser recently announced it will close two manufacturing operations in Oregon—a containerboard mill in North Bend and an engineered lumber plant in Junction City—permanently.

GAA Calls for Entries for 2004 Golden Cylinder Awards

Published: August 18, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
The Gravure Association of America is calling for entries for its 2004 Golden Cylinder Awards competition. Deadline for entries is 5 pm (EST) November 14, 2003.

CEMA Slates Slitting/Rewinding Seminar for Philly This Fall

Published: August 18, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
The Converting Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA), a division of AIMCAL, will host its highly regarded slitting and rewinding seminar, "Slitting and Rewinding Fundamentals for Converters," this November (2003).

US Market Erosion Results in New Packaging Association for Carded Packaging Market

Published: August 18, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
A new association of packaging manufacturers has formed in order to address growing concerns over plant closings and lost jobs to overseas competition. According to Rick Thomas (from Card Pak Inc., Solon, OH), a founding member and VP of the Association of Visual Packaging Manufacturers, the new group is made up of leaders and decision makers assembled from industries serving the carded packaging market.

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