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U.K. Specialty Papermaker James Cropper Joins NPTA Alliance

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September 18, 2003, United Kingdom-based specialty papermaker James Cropper reports it has joined the NPTA alliance, "a unique network of distributors and manufacturers dedicated to developing and strengthening the paper trade ...

ExxonMobil Expands OPP Capacity at Shawnee, Oklahoma, Operation

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August 21, 2003, 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 ...

New Market Opportunities: Comco Flexo Label Seminar

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July 27, 2003, Comco, a div. of Mark Andy, announces the fourth in the Flexo Focus Seminar Series: "Flexo Focus on the Future—Roll-Fed, Roll-Fed Shrink-Sleeve Labels, and Other Shrink Labels." The seminar is slated for ...

PCI World BOPP Study Reveals China Impact Maybe Not as Dramatic as Some Fear

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June 05, 2003, A new study on the 3.2 million tonne world BOPP film market by UK-based market intelligence firm PCI Consulting Ltd. concludes the effect on the world supply/demand balance of planned capacity increases ...

Avery Dennison Adds SynCarta BOPP to Fasson Rapid-Roll Line

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June 04, 2003, ... label materials and consumer products, these BOPP films are highly engineered synthetic media available in C1S matte and ultra-high-gloss finishes. PAINESVILLE, OH, USA—Avery Dennison Corp. reports it' ...

Pressure Points of Opportunity

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April 23, 2003, ... Meeting organizers say this year’s goal was "to examine key elements—from manufacturing processes, to management techniques, to technology—to identify the "pressure points" of opportunity, where small effort ...

FPA Prez Says Flex Pack Faces Challenges and Opportunities

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April 16, 2003, ... include 90 percent of respondents reporting they will replace or upgrade equipment and 73 percent saying they will be investing in new equipment and building. In addition, Donahue reviewed opportunities ...

Automation and Options Spell Opportunity for Converters

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January 31, 2003, With CMM Intl. right around the corner, he latest slitting/rewinding technology will be in the spotlight April 14-16 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. Elite Cameron, Dusenbery Worldwide, and Stanford ...

Opportunities in Medical Packaging

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January 31, 2003, The medical packaging market continues to expand at a slow but steady growth rate, despite a general economic slowdown throughout the world. North America The medical packaging market continues to expand ...

Automotive Industry Opportunities

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January 31, 2003, ... have been in the realm of electromechanical components and shielding products. As autos became more computerized, converters found opportunities for high-temperature shielding products and adhesive-based ...

Opportunities in Academia

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November 30, 2002, ... of Minnesota (UofM) and the Web Handling Research Center (WHRC) at Oklahoma State University (OSU). These two highly successful research centers offer technology transfer opportunities. Technology transfer ...

New Opportunities for Converting Technology

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October 31, 2002, ... easily, and the route to full commercial quantities is readily apparent. Their utilization will result in many opportunities for new products and will improve significantly the processes for current products. ...

BOPP Line Up and Running Quickly

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October 31, 2002, ... 10-m BOPP (biaxially oriented polypropylene) film line. In June 2001 Italian film producer Manuli Film S.p.A. signed a contract with Brückner Maschinenbau to design, manufacture, and set up what is said ...

Converters Look for Safe Harbor Amid Choppy Waters

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March 31, 2002, ... sounds glum, opportunities may offer a safe harbor ultimately. First out of the news floodgate was an announcement late in January quoting National Assn. for Printing Leadership (NAPL) VP and chief ...

UCB Films Invests in Valmet Atlas Slitter and Millions for Belgium BOPP Plant

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August 28, 2001, UCB films is taking slitting to another level with its new state-of-the-art slitting facility and a Valmet slitter, says the companyl; it's invested €2.6 million ($2.37 million US) into its BOPP production ...

Conference Features New Networking Opportunity

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October 31, 2000, ... who was the organizer of the event, "We wanted to provide an opportunity for all meeting attendees to have an entire evening at a premier networking experience. The food, drink, entertainment, and spectacular ...

Fresh produce offers converters opportunities for healthy sales

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December 31, 1995, ... (Salinas, CA) the market leader, topping almost $200 million in sales. Pioneered in Europe in the 1970s, fresh-cut salads were introduced on a retail level in the US by Bruce Church Inc. In 1966 the ...

Opportunities abound in an emerging Indian market

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December 31, 1995, ... capitalize on an emerging market. In India, lowered import duties and revised foreign exchange regulations mean new opportunities for converters and suppliers alike. One of the biggest opportunities ...

Islamic marketing opportunities opening up for converters.

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November 30, 1995, Islam - with over 1 billion adherents worldwide - is the fastest growing religion in the Western world. Over 5 million Muslims live in the US alone, worshipping Islam - with over 1 billion adherents worldwide ...

Film offers food packagers green marketing opportunity

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April 30, 1995, ... to Melinex ECO 813G?" The answer, we believe, is strictly environmental. Melinex ECO film is 100% PET, the most recycled of all plastics. It represents a significant opportunity in material source reduction, ...