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Ink Jet PigmentsThe Land of the Small

Published: August 01, 2003

If you've ever had your ink jet-printed copy get wet, you saw all the inks became soluble and you had a mess on your hands.

What's Ahead for Industrial Ink Jet?

Published: August 01, 2003

What are the best uses for ink jet in an industrial setting? An expert answers questions about the basics of ink jet technology.

FTA Raises the Bar

Published: July 01, 2003

Highlights of FTA's annual forum 'Reaching New Heights,' and some of the most noteworthy Excellence in Flexography 2003 award winners. (Package graphics included!)

Standardizing Anilox Rolls

Published: July 01, 2003

Streamline your anilox roll inventory to increase your bottom-line profits.

Clear, Crisp Color

Published: June 01, 2003

The Gravure Assn. of America salutes gravure's ability to produce packaging with knockout results.

Complete Solutions

Published: May 01, 2003

DI-NA-CAL adds capacity for its heat-transfer label production with a new Rotomec gravure press.

Gravure Rolls Up Its Sleeves to Do Battle with Flexo

Published: May 01, 2003

What's the hottest trend in narrow web printing today? Presses that are competitively priced, use lightweight sleeves, offer fast changeovers for short runs, and utilize electronic line shaft technology.

Guts and Glory

Published: April 01, 2003

Peru-based Tech Pak boasts an arsenal of world-class equipment. Its new PCMC gearless Avanti is the latest addition to its flexo regiment.

A Clear Winner

Published: April 01, 2003

Thirsty for new business, forms converter BBF Printing Solutions finds success in the private label beverage market with help from material supplier Raflatac.

Furthering Flexo: Today & Tomorrow

Published: April 01, 2003

Flexo printing: Where to begin? How about with servo-driven (gearless) technology? Or maybe CTP (computer-to-plate) imaging? Then again, there's sleeve

AIMCAL Winners Pulsate with Panache

Published: April 01, 2003

For the 2003 edition of the Vacuum Metallized or Coated Product Competition of the Fort Mill, SC-based Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters

PLGA Offers Many Views of World of Gravure

Published: April 01, 2003

In these tough economic times, it's always nice to hear good news. At its annual meeting, the Packaging & Label Gravure Assn. (PLGA) reported an increase in membership from 51 to 71 in one year and an increase in award entries from 49 to 71.

From Concept to Completion

Published: March 01, 2003

Harnessing the improved processing power of today's Macs and PCs, packaging software developers now are offering high-performance plug-ins for the industry's

Satisfaction Guaranteed

Published: February 01, 2003

With a commitment to offer creative solutions to the most challenging of customer projects—plus an investment in high-quality equipment from W&H and PCMC—Tufco Technologies delivers... Satisfaction Guaranteed

Ink Quality Control Is Complex, But It's Worth the Trouble

Published: January 01, 2003

Inks are formulated with many different ingredients to produce unique recipes that provide color on your finished printed package. End-use properties,