Search

One Step Ahead

(Label/Tape)

February 29, 2008, ... almost daily basis. It's a vivid demonstration of the constant, exponential growth in the label and narrow web industry. The companies that will win this business are the ones that can meet the expectations ...

The Market Matures

(Label/Tape)

February 29, 2008, ... again will dominate, with stretch sleeves slowing to about 4.5% and ROSO/MD to about 4%/yr. Ann Hirst-Smith is a UK-based freelance journalist specializing in the labeling and packaging businesses. ...

Adhesives Multi-Client Study

(News | New Products)

February 13, 2008, ... marketing study following the technical and marketing developments in the adhesives business. "Adhesives VIII" is an investigation of markets, raw materials, technological advances, marketing trends, ...

How To Find Information Fast

(Editorial)

January 31, 2008, ... in our industry, including company consolidations, mergers and acquisitions, price increases, etc. These briefs are complemented with larger news reports that can impact your businesses, along with shorter ...

Offset Printing: Friend to All

(Carton Box)

January 31, 2008, ... in order to provide customers with the very best in the design and printing of litho-laminated packaging. Founded in 1944 by Henry E. Hirsh, Accurate Box still is a family-run business, and its dedication ...

Barrier Wanted

(Coating/Laminating)

January 31, 2008, ... not unnaturally creates strong pressures on margins, profitability, and return on investment in today's business environment. Growth Prospects Globally, an estimated 400-plus companies are actively ...

Melamine Revisited

(Coating/Laminating)

January 31, 2008, ... conversion of “high tech” packaging. Ann Hirst-Smith is a UK-based freelance journalist specializing in the labeling and packaging businesses. She can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Licensing ...

February Products

(Magazine)

January 31, 2008, ... Is Upgraded Accelerate 4.0 is the latest version of company's business software for the consumer packaging industry. Runs on a new database platform called OpenEdge 10.1, which extends the functionality ...

Vectron Renames SAP Unit

(Archive)

January 06, 2008, Vectron Intl., a manufacturer of frequency control, sensor, and hybrid product solutions, has changed the name of its Sensors & Advanced Packaging (SAP) business unit to SenGenuity. The move represents ...

Automation Fair Returns

(Magazine)

December 31, 2007, ... bring their problems and walk away with solutions that will help them be more competitive in their businesses.” For more on the Automation Fair, see Yolanda Simonsis's editorial in the December 2007 ...

Chemistry's Message Is Essentia

(Magazine)

November 30, 2007, ... and the public. According to Jack Gerard, ACC president and CEO, the campaign is designed to “close the information gap” between the chemical business and the public's understanding of the industry. ...

KBA and xpedx Form Marketing Agreement

(Archive)

November 18, 2007, KBA North America and xpedx have formed a joint marketing agreement under which KBA will use printing papers from xpedx and include xpedx products in its press demonstrations, education and training seminars, ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

October 31, 2007, ... foils, and double- and single-coated foams. M&C will continue to operate from its plants as a stand-alone unit, and all employees will remain with the business. Sealed Air Acquires Ethafoam From Dow ...

Release Liner Special Report, Part 1

(Tapes)

October 31, 2007, ... industry. The fact that business is healthy is evidenced by the continuing consolidation, globalization, and private equity investment we are seeing throughout the value chain. While there is overcapacity ...

Psssst! Pass the Secret(s) On

(Magazine)

September 30, 2007, ... mission statement is or what the editors plan to cover in future issues. From the Editor Want to know a secret? Like the converting industry, the whole trade journal business is a mystery to many people. ...

Wet on Wet

(Magazine)

September 30, 2007, ... are in-line EB cured, thereby reducing energy costs and improving quality. EB Flexo The industry’s increased focus on sustainable development encourages the business community to bring an environmentally ...

6 Bargaining Tools

(Magazine)

September 30, 2007, Selling your company? Here are six negotiating strategies and techniques that, if followed, should make a negotiator successful in acquisitions. Business Transaction Acquisition negotiations are confrontational ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

September 30, 2007, ... GP business management solutions and Microsoft Dynamics Customer Relationship Management software to the paperboard packaging industry. EURO TALK Extrusion Coating—It’s a Game-Changer in European ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Magazine)

August 31, 2007, ... statements at its recent board of directors meeting. The mission statement is as follows: TLMI is a member-driven association strongly committed to providing business solutions that enhance the prosperity ...

Scoring the Scorecard

(Magazine)

August 31, 2007, ... individual products sold by the world’s largest retailer—or risk being shut out of the business. Lofty Goals, Monumental Impact The goal of the scorecard initiative is to “encourage” vendors to use ...