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Pet Food Packaging: Evolution, Revolution & Innovation

(Flexpack)

August 18, 2011, ... biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film overcome print quality issues, but the fabric pattern is still evident, perhaps representing a positive cue to some consumers. Proponents claim lower breakage ...

Green Converting: Landfill Diversion

(Green Converting)

August 16, 2011, ... has prompted the government’s doing a better job of [motivating] municipalities to generate support for source-separated collection of waste.” Legislative Mandates Here in the US, programs are popping ...

German Label Converter Expands into Flex-Packs, Cartons with OMET Press

(Offset)

July 31, 2011, ... competitive machines, which proved conclusively that the print quality of OMET's press was superior on all flexible materials, even the most difficult ones like 12 micron BOPP [biaxially oriented polypropylene] ...

Package Design: Make an Impact

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2011, Pity the poor package designers. Their task is formidable: Create a package that appeals to consumers; is easy to open, yet tamper-resistant; meets all Pity the poor package designers. Their task is formidable: ...

Web Lines: Wrinkling of Foils

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2011, ... by the same roller misalignment or diameter variation. Will copper and aluminum foil webs run wrinkle-free on equipment designed for paper and film handling? What is the recommended roller alignment ...

Static Beat: Why Static Is Worse at High Speeds

(Static Elimination)

July 31, 2011, ... differential causes micro-slip between the film and the roller. Online bet boys casino provides the user opportunity to test slot machines on the site for free. For a free game, you do not need to register. ...

Flexographic Printing: A Push for Growth

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2011, ... (OPP), and metallized polyethylene terephthalate (MPET)/adhesive sealant film-based packaging. Capri also has a 60,000-sq-ft facility in Clinton, MO. Both locations house narrow and wide web PCMC laminators ...

Experience Speaks: Jim Streicher

(Bag Pouch)

July 31, 2011, ...  What is the biggest threat to the converting industry right now? There are always challenges. I like to think of threats as opportunities to be better. What is the key to growing a business ...

New Offset Printing Press Expands Sales at Hammer Packaging

(Drying)

July 19, 2011, ... enable you to stay competitive. Like Hammer, Heidelberg never stops looking at every component and taking advantage of every opportunity for improvement. The first-generation Speedmaster CX 102 is a fine ...

Update on World BOPET Market Trends

(Flexpack News)

July 07, 2011, ... flexible packaging converters, and major end users and brand owners. Financial institutions, it is suggested, may also find the report useful for identifying opportunities in the oriented plastics industry. ...

Experience Speaks: Myron Geiser

(Trends/Management)

June 30, 2011, ... customer? Try to understand their perspective and work to find a solution. All companies have issues; the key to gaining loyal customers is how issues are handled. Difficult customers are an opportunity ...

Brand Security Innovations Technical Report: Tamper Evidence

(Print)

June 30, 2011, ...  The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Assns. (EFPIA) reports that more than 11 million illegal medicines were stopped at EU borders in 2009 alone. According to the United Nations, ...

Slitting Special Report: New Technology Can Cut Waste and Make You More Efficient

(Slit)

June 29, 2011, ... and cutting waste significantly. Capacity Needed Expanding operations in Mexico and Brazil spur two converting operations to invest in new slitting/rewinding technology. BOPP Producer Needs Nine ...

SVC Holds Ambitious Technical Conference

(Metallizing)

May 31, 2011, ... attendees an opportunity to learn about suppliers' latest products and services. SVC also held a 5K Fun Run/Walk and a Lake Michigan Cruise for participants to network. What's happening at your company? ...

Technical Report: Up & Running

(Slit)

May 31, 2011, ... generate a finished roll is 10 minutes, a set now can run every 11 minutes with the turret, as opposed to every 30 minutes on a conventional design. Over an eight-hour shift, the turret can run 44 sets ...

Michelman Expands Corrugated Chemicals Distribution

(Coatings)

May 15, 2011, ... technologies will in turn give the corrugators and plants we work with the tools they need to grow and expand into new markets, and ultimately take advantage of new sales opportunities.” Michelman is ...

MacDermid Combines LUX Flat-Top Dots with LAVA Thermal Processing

(Flexography)

May 08, 2011, ... processing is an industry first and offers a unique opportunity for printers and converters to merge the quality and consistency of LUX with the efficiency and environmental benefits of LAVA. “The results ...

BEST OF SHOW

(Magazine)

April 30, 2011, ... (BOPP) and laminated to white BOPP using solvent-based inks from Flint on a Schiavi press with engravings by Southern Graphic Systems. This is a “big and bold” label, say the judges. The silver effect ...

SVC Holds Ambitious Technical Conference

(Coating/Laminating News)

April 20, 2011, ...  More than 180 tabletops filled the exhibit hall, offering attendees an opportunity to learn about suppliers’ latest products and services. SVC also held a 5K Fun Run/Walk and a Lake Michigan Cruise ...

'ICE Age' Forecasted for US Converting Industr

(Trends/Management News)

April 11, 2011, ... conferences also provided insight into exhibitor’s new products and services, with companies Maxcess, ISRA Vision, and the ICE USA Show Management using the opportunity to meet dozens of converting industry ...