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Active Packaging

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2003, ... — they need to in order to retain their competitive advantage, especially on the supermarket shelves — and to present their products in a way that is most likely to attract buyers. At the same time, ...

Lenticular Labels Emerge

(Magazine)

June 30, 2003, ... p-s labels, the company operates ten flexo printing presses from Mark Andy and Nilpeter, with a maximum of 16 in. and 14 colors. Traub notes that National Graphics' Crystal Web lenticular lens material, ...

Complete Solutions

(Magazine)

April 30, 2003, ... Purina PetCare, Minute Maid Co., Playtex, Welch's, and Shell Oil Products. Quick Gravure Changeovers Another notable addition to DI-NA-CAL's production floor is the Valmet Rotomec 11-station rotogravure ...

A Clear Winner

(Tapes)

March 31, 2003, ... and that is exactly what we're doing.” Early on, Baker and Nagy recognized that niche specialization was going to become a crucial part of being able to differentiate BBF Printing in a competitive marketplace ...

As Good as It Gets: PPC Awards

(Folding Cartons)

March 31, 2003, The National Paperboard packaging Competition, which the Paperboard Packaging Council says celebrates the best of the best, is more than just a beauty contest. Entries must demonstrate innovation, structural ...

Exopack and RJR to Supply Retort Pouches

(News | New Products)

February 20, 2003, Exopack LLC will now have the capability to supply retort pouches for food and pet food. The manufacturer of stand-up pouches announces an alliance with RJR Packaging that "enables an important domestic ...

Today's Portfolio of Product Decoration Technologie

(Magazine)

January 31, 2003, ... importance. Shelf space is limited in supermarkets and competition intense among product manufacturers — particularly in packaged food and beverages. As multinational manufacturers continue to fine-tune ...

Standing the Test of Time: A Look at PFFC's 75-Year Histor

(Magazine)

August 31, 2002, ... Conway Building in Chicago buys Envelope and Specialty Paper Industry and consolidates it with A Journal for Paper Converters. Phil A. Howard is the new publisher and Frank C. Petrine is editor. The magazine, ...

1950s

(News | New Products)

August 27, 2002, ... reports that a new resin -- polypropylene -- soon will be available and “is expected to compete price-wise and quality-wise with super polyethylene." November 1955 Joe Peacock takes over the reins ...

Materials

(Magazine)

July 31, 2002, ... Offers Superior Uniformity BBA Filtration/Reemay, Old Hickory, TN; 615/847-7000; reemay.com Reemay Elite, a premium-grade PET nonwoven, is designed for applications that demand spot-to-spot uniformity ...

Converter's Niche: Innovatio

(Magazine)

July 31, 2002, ... Peter Mager KG. The name became Nordenia International AG in 1992, and by 1997 the firm had production facilities on four continents. One of the top ten flex-pack converters in Europe (approx. $300 ...

Packaging That Really Works

(Magazine)

June 30, 2002, ... packages using oxygen scavengers by 2004 in North America and more than 6 billion worldwide. Significant activity on the increased use of oxygen scavengers has been seen with PET bottles for beer and ...

Spills Are Out with New Spout

(Magazine)

May 31, 2002, ... solid and liquid product applications for a variety of markets including food, beverages, coffee, medical, industrial, pet foods, health/beauty aids, agriculture, and chemical. Pouch Machine Opens Doors ...

FPA Honors Both Flexible & Flashy

(Magazine)

February 28, 2002, The Flexible Packaging Association honors innovation and technical excellence in its annual flexible packaging award competition. AirLiner, an inflatable insulating liner that converts a corrugated box ...

The Future of Foil

(Magazine)

January 31, 2002, ... and strips, is now more user-friendly. Competitive Packaging Materials Aluminum foil packaging is being challenged constantly by other materials such as barrier polymers, metallized substrates, and ...

Russian Flex-Pack Markets Holds Potential

(News | New Products)

January 23, 2002, ... converting operations in St. Petersburg (formerly Leningrad). The company transferred equipment from its plant in Italy at startup and invested $5 million into expanding production in 2001. A Rotomec press ...

One-Dimensional Converter Expands Its Reach

(Magazine)

October 31, 2001, ...  Even after 20 years of in-mold label production, Mulch says it is still a “challenging” process. But he adds the very technical nature of the process also has helped to keep many potential competitors ...

Reporter Clips

(Magazine)

August 31, 2001, ... and straight bags. These larger sizes are appropriate for gift baskets and are ready for quick delivery in printed or clear film. Bags can be made from heat shrink PVC, PET-G, and OPS films. Bags ...

SUBSTRATES REPORT: From Resins to Finished Product - Conformability, Durability, Affordability

(Magazine)

June 30, 2001, In an industry faced with ever-increasing production costs and corporate consolidation, the demand for competitively priced substrates has never been In an industry faced with ever-increasing production ...

Reporter Clips

(Magazine)

April 30, 2001, ... for narrow web flexible packaging. Mineral Springs Reaps Profits with Digital Press PETERSBURG, PA, USA—John Adamonis, VP of the Mineral Springs Bottled Water Co. has been selling high quality water ...