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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 ...

Solving the Problem of Silicone Transfer

(Magazine)

September 30, 2003, ... has gained in popularity, a newly developed liner deals with this problem. The new liner is coated on the reverse (non-siliconized) side with a patented lacquer that absorbs any silicone traces and locks ...

Performance: Making Life Better for Converter & End-User

(Magazine)

September 30, 2003, ... natural kraft release liner with silicone-coated polypropylene (PP) on one side has been popular because it provided a consistent die-cutting surface, even at high conversion speeds, coupled with reliable ...

Agfa's Graphic Enterprise Taking Prepress Higher at Graph Exp

(News | New Products)

September 25, 2003, ... can reach new heights with their Graphic Enterprise, with demos on :Sublima XM screening to the new Elite version of its :Xcalibur 45 thermal platesetter, from the popular 4-up :Palladio platesetter to ...

Esko-Graphics and Design2Launch to Develop Software That Cuts Packaging Cycle Time

(News | New Products)

September 11, 2003, ... engineering, and output-to-print stages, for the 2D and 3D graphics, POP, advertising, and packaging work that drives new product introductions." Esko-Graphics and Design2Launch say they will integrate ...

Pack Expo LV Venue for New Toray Films

(News | New Products)

September 07, 2003, ... hologram, delivering both point-of-purchase pop and brand protection. Clear Barrier Film Toray also will launch Barrialox, an innovative clear, metallized film that provides oxygen and moisture barrier ...

A Cure for the Common Marketing Technique

(News | New Products)

September 07, 2003, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company is a known leader in headache relief, but as the company recently prepared to introduce a “melt-in-your-mouth” formulation of its popular Excedrin headache medication, it was ...

The Printing Saga Continues

(Magazine)

August 31, 2003, ... released products, technology, and services, with the show floor being segmented into prepublishing, press, and converting. The Plot Thickens With the popularity in converting exploding the past ten ...

What Would PI Do?

(Corrugated)

August 31, 2003, ... four-color boxes; point-of-purchase (POP) displays; corrugated boxes for furniture, for automotive parts, for confections, for electronics, for wine. “It's so diverse,” he adds. To meet those diverse ...

When It Comes to Sleeves, Thin Is Not In

(Flexpack)

August 31, 2003, ...  Foley says one sleeve design growing in popularity is the continuous design sleeve. “Base sleeves are coated with various compounds that are cured and machined to exacting tolerances. The surface is ...