Search

CEMA Slitting and Rewinding Seminar Enables Converters to Tap into Production Expertise

(News | New Products)

March 23, 2004, Slitting & Rewinding Fundamentals for Converters is slated for May 4 and 5, 2004, at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, Columbus, OH, USA. (cema-converting.org) FT. MILL, SC, USA—Tap into the expertise of some of ...

Competitive Investment Strategies for Packaging Converters

(News | New Products)

March 08, 2004, You can upgrade your capabilities without breaking the bank You can upgrade your capabilities without breaking the bank. Many areas of the printing and converting process have been changed by advancing ...

Converters' Wish Lists: Part II

(Magazine)

February 28, 2004, This column will address what converters want when they deal with their suppliers' personnel. Suppliers might consider this information a primer on making lasting friendships with their customers. Last ...

Dow Unveils Versify* Plastomers and Elastomers; New Technology to Generate Unique Performance for Flex-Pack Converters

(News | New Products)

February 26, 2004, ... and softness for both rigid and flexible packaging producers, manufacturers of thermoplastic elastomers and olefins, and converters in the consumer products sector. Dow says its new catalysts will be ...

Advanced Vision Technologies to Focus on Industrial Solutions for Converters at Drupa

(News | New Products)

February 26, 2004, At Drupa this year, AVT Ltd. reports it will display a host of innovative features for its PrintVision range of machine vision-based inspection solutions. (avt-inc.com) HOD HASHARON, ISRAEL—Advanced Vision ...

Jelmar Publishing Offers Converters and Package Printers Books That Make Work Easier, More Profitable

(News | New Products)

February 03, 2004, Jelmar Publishing features a variety of resources for board, paper, and corrugated converters; package printers; commercial printers; and those interested in graphic arts supplies. PLAINVIEW, NY, USA—Improving ...

Converters' Wish Lists: Part I

(Magazine)

January 30, 2004, The recently concluded TAPPI 2003 PLACE Conference and Global Hot Melt Symposium featured a popular session entitled “Converter's Spotlight.” The recently concluded TAPPI 2003 PLACE Conference and Global ...

Converters and Package Manufacturers Urged to Enter Upcoming Gravure and Flex Pack Competitions

(News | New Products)

November 11, 2003, Two converting industry-related organizations are encourgaging converters and packaging manufacturers to enter their upcoming award programs, the Gravure Assn. of America and the Flexible Packaging Association. ...

Schiavi's Eco Jr. Solventless Laminators Appeal to Flex-Pack Converters in Canad

(News | New Products)

May 26, 2003, Schiavi, a member of the Bobst Group of companies (including Bobst Canada Inc.), reports three Eco Junior solventless laminators have been sold to "major flexible packaging converters" in Canada. CANADA—Schiavi, ...

Proposed Bioterrorism Regs Could Affect Converters

(Magazine)

February 28, 2003, ... and Response Act of 2002, are slated to go into effect in December. Although the legislation was intended primarily to address threats to the food supply, converters are affected because the definition ...

Enercon's ELF Roll Designed for Thin Film Converter

(News | New Products)

February 04, 2003, ... converters to handle thinner and more lightweight films," says Enercon. "These films are more difficult to handle than their thicker predecessors and can wrinkle and pucker easily throughout the line. If ...

Automation and Options Spell Opportunity for Converters

(Magazine)

January 31, 2003, ... sure the latest equipment will be fast, flexible, and rich in features. At a time of ever-changing market conditions, converters require equipment that provides total flexibility for the future, says ...

Valmet Says There Are Positive Signs from Russian Converters

(News | New Products)

October 17, 2002, Valmet Converting recently attended two trade exhibitions in Moscow and reports strong interest in various processes from Russian converters. BEDFORD, U.K.—Valmet Converting recently attended two trade ...

PPC Seminar to Survey Digital Printing Impact on Folding Carton Converters

(News | New Products)

September 22, 2002, ... "Digital Printing and Paperboard Packaging," will feature presentations designed to shed light on various aspects of digital printing, "providing personal accounts and converters' experiences," adds the ...

(News | New Products)

September 17, 2002, Pack Expo International 2002 will feature machinery and materials exhibitions for converters and package printers. The November 3 to 7, 2002, packaging trade show at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, USA, ...

Yupo Internal Changes to Better Serve Converters & Package Printers

(News | New Products)

July 11, 2002, Yupo Corp. reports a restructuring of internal technical and sales resources in order "to provide package printers and converters with the highest levels of direct service. CHEASAPEAKE, VA, USA—Yupo Corp. ...

Midwest Converters See Foiling Future at Propheteer Presentation

(News | New Products)

May 01, 2002, Propheteer International says it recently hosted a foiling seminar for converters/printers based in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. PALATINE, IL, USA—Propheteer International says it recently hosted ...

Converters Strike Back

(Magazine)

March 31, 2002, In a new world where security is of utmost urgency, converters willingly step up to the plate and fight back against product and brand theft. Product security and brand theft are serious problems, and ...

Converters Look for Safe Harbor Amid Choppy Waters

(Magazine)

March 31, 2002, A steady flow of press releases focusing on US economic pressures has heightened my awareness of how converters, their suppliers, and allied industries A steady flow of press releases focusing on US economic ...

Advantage Flexo? Carton Converters Convene at FFTA

(News | New Products)

March 17, 2002, Flexography is moving ahead of offset due to process controls. FFTA to hold a forum to present this case and debate flexo vs. offset. RONKONKOMA, NY, USA—"Process controls are moving flexography ahead ...