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Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

March 31, 2003, ... as a converting system. The new press facilitates just-in-time runs with reduced cycle times and fast changeovers, incorporating CI cylinder technology with the precision of servo controls for repeatability. ...

Think Lean

(Magazine)

March 31, 2003, ... it is projected to increase to $18-$22 billion by 2005.” While an opportunistic future is exciting, it is also daunting. Just-In-Time (JIT) delivery is now a necessity. Fortunately, most modern flexo ...

Products

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December 31, 2002, ... North America, Vandalia, OH; 937/454-1721; esko-graphics.com The DCM 22 digital die-cutting system is described as ideally suited to converters that provide short, just-in-time runs. System is based on ...

1990 - April 1993

(News | New Products)

September 19, 2002, ... breakthrough,” a Chicago-based converter announces plans to make grocery sacks from newspapers. Shorter press runs and just-in-time delivery are among the demands facing the converters producing products ...

Products

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August 31, 2002, ... process allows the off-press, in-plant, just-in-time manufacture of plates for in-line, sheet-fed, litho tower and blanket coater-equipped presses, web litho presses, and off-line roll coaters. Reportedly ...

Esko-Graphics Intros Digital Die Cutting

(News | New Products)

August 11, 2002, ... of the Kongsberg DCM 22 Digital Die Cutting system for converting applications. According to the co., the DCM 22 is suited for converters faced with the increasing demands of providing small lots, just-in-time ...

FFTA Campaigns for Flexo

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May 31, 2002, ... cases being used as point-of-purchase displays and the reduction of suppliers to streamline workflow. Summit members said some of the most important trends that will impact the future are just-in-time ...

tesa tape Saves Big Bucks with ei3

(News | New Products)

May 12, 2002, ... delivery, and tesa tape's transformation from a high-capacity manufacturer to a 'just-in-time' plant," adds software mfr. Says Michael Marvin, plant manager at tesa: "Deployment of ei3's productivity tools ...

Man Roland Renews Vow to Xeikon

(News | New Products)

April 21, 2002, ... says the mfr., "speeding from job to job in a matter of minutes. This makes the press ideal for just-in-time packaging and label work. For a low admission price, package and label printers get a high-performance ...

Advantage Flexo? Carton Converters Convene at FFTA

(News | New Products)

March 17, 2002, ... enhancements are afforded by flexo's increased reliance on just-in-time inventories; E-business continues to enhance productivity in the flexo printing trade; and Quality is on the rise, and consistency ...

The Buck Stops

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February 28, 2002, ... printing from a larger plate — step and repeat), this won't provide significant savings if short to medium runs are required for “just-in-time” situations. “Print decks not in use can be made ready while ...

The Future of Package Printing

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December 31, 2001, ... that the marketplace is changing, and with customers focusing on shorter run lengths, just-in-time delivery, and more test marketing, there likely will be an increasing — but still limited — need for color ...

Post 9/11 Activities Continue to Affect Converting Industry

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November 30, 2001, ... may need to increase inventories and adjust “just-in-time” arrangements with carriers to accommodate these security measures. Rates for HazMat transportation could increase as carriers pass on to shippers, ...

Vacumet Makes Metallizing Dreams Come True

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August 31, 2001, ... it, McGarel provides his customers with just-in-time delivery. “It's necessary,” he says, “especially for converters that make labels for the brewing industry. The volume of material that goes in and out ...

INTERNATIONAL CONVERTERSCOPE

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July 31, 2001, ... IN Inland Paperboard and Packaging has opened a new sheet plant in Tijuana, Baja California Norte, Mexico. The plant reportedly will focus on serving customers requiring high quality packaging, just-in-time ...

Print 01 Will Showcase Converting Technologies

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July 31, 2001, ... will showcase the MSP Stationary Bed Sheeter designed for just-in-time production. Brandtjen & Kluge will display new technology in stamping and embossing. The company will exhibit a foil delivery system ...

What's New in Digita

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July 30, 2001, ... printer (sold and serviced by Belcom North America) now are available through BCM, says co. Digital ink jet printer is reported to be a just-in-time, short-run printing solution for corrugated displays. ...

Products at CMM

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March 31, 2001, ... imaged by commercially available flexo computer-to-plate engines and processed in 15 min with the 1000TD, providing “just-in-time” platemaking. Visit Booth 13000 at CMM International. Bowed Rolls Provide ...

Converting Industry News

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December 31, 2000, ... Begley, Eastman sales manager, reports, "With numerous distribution facilities throughout the US, M. Holland is prepared to meet the just-in-time requirements of our customers." Supplier News HCI ...

Printer Helps Customers Manage Printing Needs

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December 31, 2000, ... just-in-time." Investing in High-Speed Technology Wallace recognized early on that growth in its core forms/label business was being driven by the computer age. To stay ahead of the e-commerce wave, ...