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Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

June 29, 2003, ... a national Plastic Bag Coalition is under way to fight California legislation that would place a tax on all plastic bags used by retailers in the state. The coalition is being led by the Film and Bag Federation, ...

Pack Strat Study IDs Alternative Pouches as 'Next Wave

(News | New Products)

May 20, 2003, ... was authored Allied Development Corp. and in it, "retailers; users; converters; material, component, and equipment suppliers alike will discover the leading alternative pouch formats..." WEST CHESTER, PA, ...

Industry Responds to California Plastic Bag Tax

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May 12, 2003, The formation of a national Plastic Bag Coalition is underway to fight California legislation that would place a tax on all plastic bags used by retailers in the state, says The Society of the Plastics ...

Packaging Jobs Trackable with Dalim Web-Based Software

(News | New Products)

May 11, 2003, ... system for publishers and their prepress and printer partners. Dalim reports ProPack "unites the whole production chain, including retailers, designers, prepress and printers, in a shared workflow via ...

Converting Industry News

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February 28, 2003, ...  Forte solid-fiber board and created a new look for Data Viz's Conversion Plus data-conversion software applications. “The trend is toward smaller and smaller cartons, so retailers can offer more merchandis ...

Reporter Clips

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February 28, 2003, ... at all levels, from raw material suppliers and self-adhesive laminators to label converters, end-users, and retailers.” Following a short history of wine bottle labeling, the report moves through the ...

PPC Fall Conference to Feature Consumer Packaged Good Experts

(News | New Products)

October 10, 2002, ... suppliers innovate? What distinguishes the high-performance packaging supplier in partnering and teamwork? What are the important trends resulting from "pull through" demands of retailers?  ...

Reporter Clips

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July 31, 2002, ... facility at its Thame manufacturing plant. It is designed to provide distributors and retailers with labels that incorporate the latest security tags, including AM (acoustic magnetic), EM (electro magnetic) ...

Converting Industry News

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June 30, 2002, ... retailers. Multi-Color reports that, in addition to offering its customers additional marketing and packaging services, Quick Pak will bring more than $10 million in annual sales revenue and a roster ...

FFTA Campaigns for Flexo

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May 31, 2002, ... packaging workflows; more complex package designs with realistic images; retailers becoming more involved and regional specialization; the use of graphics across multiple substrates and innovative structures ...

Need New Equipment or Accessories? NPD Is the Place to Look

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April 30, 2002, ... one look and parents know their children will love them.” Continues Wambold: “For retailers, Zoo Pals plates support continued growth of the Hefty brand and the disposable plate category.” Jogger/Aerators ...

Converters Strike Back

(Magazine)

March 31, 2002, ... merchandise. “As major retailers increasingly turn to consumer product marketers for anti-theft solutions, packaging is being called upon to play an ever greater role,” says Steve Onufrey, AGI/Klearfold' ...

BRAND PROTECTION: The Converter's Rol

(Magazine)

March 31, 2002, ... then resell the surplus to smaller retailers. Refills: Real, emptied packages are refilled with low-cost, low-quality, counterfeit product. Ink jet cartridges are common targets of this type of fraud. ...

Web Guides Bring Positive Results to Negative Sleeves

(Magazine)

September 30, 2001, ... of those same demanding retailers takes excellent people, teamwork, and process control systems that add value through efficiency. In Marysville, Crown has eight blown film lines and one cast line. Running ...

Trends in Flexible Packaging Markets: Two Different Views

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May 31, 2001, ... package users, and retailers on a worldwide basis. Most supply a diverse list of customers. These visits and years of hands-on experience have given me a “feel” for the industry that helps me assess and ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

April 29, 2001, ... will be installed at plants in Hazelton, PA; Tomah, WI; and Hanford, CA. IP's Flexible Package Group creates packaging for retailers in the lawn care, chemical, pet food, and building industries. According ...

New Test May Detect Pathogens in PE Food Wrap

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January 31, 2001, ...  Toxin Alert says the wrap could be adapted to detect pesticides or even proteins characteristic of genetically modified foods. It could be used by food packagers and retailers, as well as to wrap leftover ...

Think the Ink You're Using Is A No-Brainer? Think Again

(Materials)

December 31, 2000, ... to ask yourself is: `How much of that return am I getting by spending more in ink cost?' In the point-of-sale market, retailers just hammer the converters on price, price, price. It's very difficult for ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

October 31, 2000, ... from Pira International. Last year worldwide losses from counterfeiting and forgery reportedly amounted to 420 billion euros. The report is designed to provide retailers, brand managers, security printers, ...

Wide-Ranging European Converter Keeps on Moving

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October 31, 2000, ... and Germany. Domestically, the driving force among Spanish converters is the retailing industry. Similar to the U.K., the multi-chain retailers approach food manufacturers for new packages. In Spain the ...