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Kodak Experts Addresses 'Future Trends, Technologies' at Labelexp

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2008, ... relates to the label industry. “Labels play a key role in product marketing and brand protection,” said Anderson. “Innovative technologies create new opportunities for printers, converters, suppliers, ...

Shrink Expands

(Label/Tape)

September 30, 2008, ... contractor, lamented the lack of reliable sources for pressure-sensitive bar code labels. Sensing an opportunity, Earl installed a thermal transfer printer in his basement, taught himself how to print, ...

Door to Door QC

(Coating/Laminating)

September 30, 2008, ... in Reading, PA, has covered the converting industry for more than 24 years. Contact him at EJB Communications; 610-670-4680; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. A Safe Path Capitalizing on new market opportunities is ...

Get a Grip

(Narrow Web)

September 30, 2008, ... We slit anything from a half-mil BOPP film to a 30-mil extruded film, from one-quarter inch to 80 inches; we never know what we're going to get.” Weber notes the old yoke differential technology it uses ...

String Is Clean

(Static Elimination)

September 30, 2008, ... on all machines has been reduced. Moreover, the Adchem plant has eliminated the risk of product contamination by pieces of copper tinsel and therefore can guarantee a higher level of quality control, ...

Biodegradable Plastic Demand to Rise 15% Annually

(News Eclips)

September 08, 2008, ... than half of 1% of all thermoplastic resin demand in 2007, the research firm predicts biodegradable plastic will have substantial growth opportunities. Escalating crude oil price, says the company, ...

Earth-Friendly Print

(Print)

August 31, 2008, ... (as opposed to the old just-in-time practices). Source Reduction The best way to handle waste is to prevent its occurrence. Lean manufacturing is a great approach. Strategies such as providing on-site ...

New Product Digest

(New Products)

August 31, 2008, ... and TEGO RC epoxy silicones are UV-curable release systems. Silicones can be applied to very thin recyclable films due to their cold curing technology. Liner is BOPP, which features a low carbon footprint ...

August What's New Product

(New Products)

July 31, 2008, ... cast gloss and matte litho papers, MDO and BOPP films, and laser film products, service is said to save the expense of purchasing a full master roll, eliminate the waste of excess inventory, and meet the ...

Best of Both Worlds

(Label/Tape)

July 31, 2008, ... in the digital world as opposed to a slight shift in the flexo world,” explains Hebert. “You can produce complex designs with very small knock-out areas in multiple colors, including hi-fi colors, that ...

Frito-Lay Names Toray Supplier of the Year

(News Eclips)

July 22, 2008, ... include clear and metallized OPP. It is the second time in three years that Frito-Lay has honored Toray Plastics (America) with its prestigious award. “At Frito-Lay we expect excellence,” says Michael ...

Start with Security

(Label/Tape)

June 30, 2008, ... in the packaging and label process, the better and more cost-effective the result. Talk to the brand owners and take up the challenges. Develop your markets and opportunities. Mike Fairley is the ...

Printing Partnerships

(Special Reports)

June 30, 2008, ... one step further. For example, p-s labels on fresh food prepacks can feature a time/temperature indicator, warning the retailer and the shopper if the product has at any time strayed outside its preferred ...

ACC Owners

(Experience Speaks)

June 30, 2008, ... Forehand | Managing Member-Engineering Mark Kyles | Managing Member-Operations How did you get into the converting business? Mark | After many years in industry, we saw an opportunity for a special ...

Toray Growing in Europe

(Substrates)

June 30, 2008, ... will establish Toray Films Europe (TFE) in Rhône-Alpes, France (on the same site as Toray Plastics Europe), for the production of Torayfan BOPP high-barrier metallized film. Toray Plastics (America) will ...

Suppliers Combine to Present "UV Flexo for Food Packaging" Project at Drupa 200

(News | New Products)

June 22, 2008, ... flexible packaging at high speeds and on standard grade packaging films, while meeting the most rigorous standards for ink component migration and odor in food packaging. This solution offers new opportunities ...

Dyne Levels Part 1

(Process Management)

May 31, 2008, ... films such as LDPE, OPP, and PET. Almost without exception, solvent-based products lay down smoothly on packaging films — a required attribute in graphic reproduction. Many packaging films present wetting ...

Materials/Substrates: Custom Fit

(Substrates)

May 31, 2008, ... combine excellent gloss characteristics with premium printability. Clysar | www.clysar.com PFFC-ASAP 307 Metallyte UBW-ES OPP film reportedly provides ultra high barrier and enhanced seal technologies. ...

A Look at the North American Label Market Today

(Label/Tape)

May 31, 2008, ... such as Asia Pacific is benefiting North American label producers. They are well positioned to exploit export opportunities for labels and packaging: North American importers of goods manufactured in China ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Label/Tape)

April 30, 2008, ... to be printed without distortion and provides traditional label printers with the opportunity to enter new market areas in film packaging, company says. System can be specified for integration on a new ...