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Converters' Wish Lists: Part I

(Magazine)

January 30, 2004, The recently concluded TAPPI 2003 PLACE Conference and Global Hot Melt Symposium featured a popular session entitled “Converter's Spotlight.” The recently concluded TAPPI 2003 PLACE Conference and Global ...

Materials

(Magazine)

January 30, 2004, ... 888/USE-YUPO; yupo.com In-mold-label (IML) synthetic paper is said to provide exceptional print quality, uniform coating surface, predictable convertibility, and powerful brand appeal at POP. Papers are ...

Where Past Meets Future

(Magazine)

December 30, 2003, ... a considered equipment purchase via the Internet with a telephone linkup. With good reason, webinars have become popular and economically priced venues for conveying, receiving, and exchanging information. ...

Harper Urges Flexographic and Converting Industry to Sponsor Phoenix Challenge

(News | New Products)

December 09, 2003, ... is looking for companies to sponsor this popular event. Harper says sponsors will be recognized at the event as well as in media releases and literature about the contest. In addition to sponsor cash ...

Not Just for Cartons... KBA Shows Off Its Label Printing Capabilities at GAM Open House

(News | New Products)

December 09, 2003, ... revealed its Rapida presses are as popular south of Rome as they are in the rest of Italy. According to the OEM, the KBA-Italia organized event was promoted under the slogan ”Non Solo Cartotecnica”—not ...

What's New in Narrow We

(Tapes)

November 30, 2003, ... and silver-based polyester plates, as well as letterpress. Available in 1.5- and 7-lb cans, inks are laser-safe to 400 deg F and may be used with all popular fountain solutions, co. adds. PFFC-ASAP 321 ...

The Missing Piece

(Magazine)

November 30, 2003, ... the study was a popular liquid strip volume test. The four anilox volume measurement methods used in this test were: Liquid Volume (as described in FIRST) Liquid Strip Test Roll Scope1 ...

The Power of Three

(Tapes)

November 29, 2003, ... flexographic CTP imagesetter, have become popular “stops” on frequent customer tours of the Coquitlam, BC, facility. And strong selling points as well. Ashworth explains, “We show a lot of customers ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

November 29, 2003, ... that specializes in POP display and promotional packaging solutions. Adds Nick George, EVP of the Folding Carton Div., “Most digital printing technologies have had trouble handling our thicker paperboard ...

Exopack Introduces Easy Open Feature for Small SOS Bags

(News | New Products)

November 04, 2003, ... (SOS) bags. According to the flexible packaging manufacturer, Serve-N-Seal brings the convenience of one-pull opening and one-press closing to this popular package format, adding that there is a patent ...

Capable Corrugated

(Corrugated)

October 31, 2003, ... it believes stands out in the marketplace. The converter created a three-dimensional curved sidekick, which actually “pops” out of the wire frame. In order to manufacture the curved section, the company ...

Exercising Environmental Responsibility: Part 2

(Magazine)

October 30, 2003, The column in this space last month presented two examples that indicated a lack of environmental responsibility. Unfortunately, numerous other examples exist. Chemical bashing is very popular today. Many ...

Pliant Corp. Names New CEO and President

(News | New Products)

October 23, 2003, Pliant Corp. says its board of directors announced Wednesday this week that Harold Bevis will take the helm of the multi-facility, multi-national operation as president and CEO. SCHAUMBURG, IL, USA—Pliant ...

Drug Dispensers

(Archive)

September 30, 2003, ... types and number of therapeutic compounds that can be delivered through the skin. The aging population in industrialized countries will create a growing market of mature and elderly needing drug therapies ...

Converter Panel Attracts Interest at Conference

(The Place)

September 30, 2003, The most popular session at the 2003 TAPPI PLACE Conference and GLOBAL HOT MELT Symposium was the Converter Spotlight organized and chaired by Rory Wolf of Enercon Industries Corporation. The most popular ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

September 30, 2003, ... It is said to be well suited for pole banners, suspension banners, pop-up banners, front-lit and back-lit rolling signage, and other applications requiring increased tear resistance. It reportedly eliminates ...

Where Does a Spreader Spread?

(Magazine)

September 30, 2003, ... these two concepts, let's dissect the commonly misunderstood mechanism and limitations behind two popular spreader rolls: the bowed roller and the expanding-surface roller. Both rollers feature a surface ...

Meeting the Need

(Materials)

September 30, 2003, ... seal layer and/or flavor and aroma barrier in co-extruded structures where its combination of properties allows layer simplification or replacement of nylons. From pillow packs to lollipop wrappers and ...

Pilferers Beware

(Magazine)

September 30, 2003, ... out, yet the blistercard doesn't sacrifice itself in the area of appearance. “We believe it's a better-looking product — better pop and better graphics,” says Grosskopf. “[And with] the film and construction, ...

A Global Focus on the Market

(Magazine)

September 30, 2003, ... release liner, and the increasing popularity of systems other than self-adhesive technologies (e.g., unsupported film pouches) are changing the focus of market players. The Changing Value Chain The ...