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The Market Matures

(Label/Tape)

February 29, 2008, ... However, there is strong growth in alternative materials such as PET-G and polypropylene, as well as bio-films such as polylactic acid. Heat shrink sleeve conversion by the ultraviolet (UV) flexographic ...

Products

(New Products)

December 31, 2007, ... switch to a safe position quickly, allowing for certain types of maintenance. Series is intended for use as an alternative control method while performing tasks that are routine, repetitive, or integral ...

Over Exposed: Protect packaged products from light

(Magazine)

November 30, 2007, ... on xenon arc light sources or, alternatively, instruments based on UV-producing fluorescent lamps. Methods are available to use the light from xenon arc lamps to duplicate, with appropriate filters, ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCT

(Magazine)

September 30, 2007, ... are called an economical alternative solution when core shafts do not match a roll’s core size. Company says adapters are inserted easily and removed without damaging cores, and air valves are changed ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

September 30, 2007, ... renewable wind-generated electricity. Mohawk says its fleet of five trucks has been converted over to a biodiesel fuel mix, a clean-burning alternative fuel made from natural, renewable sources such as ...

5 Steps to Green

(Magazine)

August 31, 2007, ... used as an alternative to virgin wood pulp. Plant-fiber papers (especially kenaf and hemp) tend to be more durable than virgin wood fiber papers. Kenaf in particular, which contains less lignin than trees, ...

Be A Good Citizen

(Magazine)

August 31, 2007, ... Acrylic and naturally based alternatives can save both money and the environment, he says. Finally, he adds, companies should promote their sustainable operating efforts to customers, shareholders, ...

Up to the Task

(Magazine)

June 30, 2007, ... and industrial packaging applications. An alternative to PVdC-coated film and EVOH laminations, film can be used for adhesive or extrusion laminations. Called ideal for pouches, pillows, packets, lidding, ...

First Glance

(Magazine)

March 31, 2007, CLASSIC Journey For the 2006 version of its Classic Series, MeadWestvaco blended new and traditional media: Kraftpak folding carton stock forms the mailing CLASSIC Journey For the 2006 version of its ...

Short & Quick

(Magazine)

February 28, 2007, ... at a reasonable cost. We always recommend our ultra-high-gloss varnishing for that added eye appeal and provide this service free of charge, as it has become a more affordable and flexible alternative ...

Product Protection

(Technical Reports)

February 28, 2007, ... materials in traditional plastics applications is driving a desire to remove PVDC from packaging applications and replace it with an alternative that offers the same or improved performance at similar ...

A Look at Liquid

(Magazine)

January 31, 2007, ... and Wendy's, which adopted this packaging in 2004. In addition, overall milk sales have been dropping in recent years by as much as 3%–4%/yr as a result of a marketplace surge in alternative beverages ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

December 13, 2006, ... with implications for alternative energy development. Chemsultants received a 2006 federal appropriation from the Dept. of Energy to conduct research in this area. Group Focuses on Digital Print  ...

CONVERTER CLIPS

(Magazine)

November 30, 2006, ... technology, a new company initiative with implications for alternative energy development. Chemsultants received a 2006 federal appropriation from the Dept. of Energy to conduct research in this area. ...

Please Touch

(Folding Cartons)

November 30, 2006, ... to do just that. Editor’s Note: For more on Larry Chatzkel and Hanover Packaging, see our “Experience Speaks” column in the November issue. PLA–A Green Alternative Many of Hanover Packaging’s ...

Pace Named as a Green Company

(Archive)

November 18, 2006, ... water, organic materials, or other renewable resources. Pace's facility has secured a percentage of WPPI's wind turbine power as an alternative energy source instead of the traditional products used such ...

the PLACE

(The Place)

September 30, 2006, ... control laboratory, but feedback times are at least 30 minutes if not longer. One-third of a railcar can be produced in a large commercial plant in 30 minutes. One alternative is to install an on-line ...

What's Ne

(Magazine)

August 31, 2006, ... alternative to blended LDPE and LLDPE. PFFC-ASAP 501 Dry, Crystallize PET Resin Novatec, Baltimore, MD; 410/789-4811; www.novatec.com An IR system for PET resin combines drying and crystallizing ...

LABELEXPO new product digest

(Magazine)

August 31, 2006, ... provide the same level of stiffness as steel while increasing blade life to 4x. Designed as an alternative to steel for applications in the narrow web and offset tower coating markets. Visit booth 1346. ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

May 30, 2006, ... alternatives. In summary, this new shrink film technology will provide a good “billboard” for branding. It will help keep the bundle protected through retail. It will support faster packaging line speeds ...