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Pet Food Packaging: Evolution, Revolution & Innovation

(Flexpack)

August 18, 2011, ... ongoing. Shelf differentiation and branding identification comes from label graphics and colored coatings applied to the exterior of the can, typically only tops, but in some cases the entire can. Pursuit ...

Digital Printing: Digital Meets Demands

(Digital)

August 16, 2011, ... for good photographic work. The 3500 also uses Xeikon’s latest toner, and it seems to have improved color reproduction.” Another improvement Odyssey is enjoying on both the 3300 and 3500 is built-in ...

CPP Gets Converters on Track with Conference Program

(Trends/Management)

August 16, 2011, ... of research, Wikoff Color Corp. Description:  A review will provide the reasons different printers chose to implement UV or EB technology, based on their comments made during interviews. The bases for ...

Seeing Red

(Flexpack)

August 10, 2011, ... fresh red color consumers prefer. Curwood, Oshkosh, WI, has introduced FreshCase material technology designed to deliver all the advantages of vacuum packaging — superior flavor, quality, and extended ...

German Label Converter Expands into Flex-Packs, Cartons with OMET Press

(Offset)

July 31, 2011, Illert Etiketten invests in a eight-color OMET VaryFlex-F1 press to expand its converted offerings to include flex-pack and cartons HANAU, GERMANY | Illert Etiketten  invests in a 26.38-in.-wide (670-mm), ...

SPG Adds Large Format Press

(Carton Box)

July 31, 2011, RADISSON, NY | Specialized Packaging Group (SPG), a div. of Paperworks Industries, Philadelphia, PA, has invested in a ten-color 48-in.-wide Gallus INTRO RADISSON, NY | Specialized Packaging Group (SPG), ...

Digital Printing Narrow Web & Label: One or Many

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

July 31, 2011, ... business to the new presses. The presses each operate at speeds to 98 fpm for four-color jobs and produce up to 295,000 sq ft (980,000 linear ft) per month. The presses support repeat lengths of 12.48 ...

Metallic FX

(Magazine)

July 31, 2011, Innovative Label Solutions (ILS) has enhanced its print capabilities by adding Color-Logic's Process Metallic Color System, which enables converters to Innovative Label Solutions (ILS) has enhanced its ...

Flexographic Printing: A Push for Growth

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2011, ... Foods is a $4 billion a year producer of dairy products, including cheese and yogurt. That alone nearly kept Capri's five Paper Converting Machine Co. (PCMC) eight-color flexographic presses at near capacity. ...

Holographic Technology: Pattern Pressing

(Print)

June 30, 2011, ... encourages the use of Cast & Cure technology because of its environmental friendliness. Elsewhere, Yiming Holotech in China has developed a highly efficient system of eight-color printing and holographic ...

Packaging Personified Adds XG

(Flexography)

June 30, 2011, NEW BERLIN, WI | Flexotecnica reports Packaging Personified has selected a new eight-color XG press to increase both quality and production at its Carol NEW BERLIN, WI | Flexotecnica reports Packaging ...

The Holy Grail, Six Tips for Winding

(Web Handling)

June 29, 2011, When winding film, the Holy Grail is to achieve round, hard rolls without defects. These areas require adherence to consistently achieve success. 1. Be sure the web material is as flat as possible  ...

Menasha Packaging Installs Flexo/Folder/Gluer

(Folding/Gluing)

June 27, 2011, Menasha Packaging installs a four-color Isowa flexo/folder/gluer at its Lakeville, MN, plant with the capability to perform quick setup and fast run speeds and support customers with a lean supply chain ...

Fiber's Frien

(Label/Tape)

June 15, 2011, ... while the front graphic includes a brilliant metallic green. The PVC label is printed in eight colors with UV inks for sustainability. Kelly Halbrock, marketing manager of Angle Foods, says, “The shrink ...

Open House Features Gallus Rock Press Demo

(Flexography)

June 14, 2011, ... and learn about its unique features. • Attend sessions on emerging plate, pressroom, and color management technologies. • Guest speakers will include representatives from Harper, Daetwyler, Esko, Flint ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Narrow Web)

May 31, 2011, ... Control color measurement. Xeikon America, Itasca, IL, enters into partnerships with two industry organizations to offer business development services to North American label printers. The partnership ...

NEWS CLIPS

(Magazine)

May 31, 2011, ... to acquire the Printed Components business of Catalent Pharma Solutions, Somerset, NJ. Color-Logic, West Chester, OH, certifies Caldera Graphics, a French RIP developer specializing in wide format ...

FTA Gets Flexo Engines Started at Forum/Info*Flex

(Flexography)

May 31, 2011, ... your ink is important to achieve correct color. Use the right tools to control the pH, temperature, and viscosity, and keep the tools clean and calibrated. Dedman says it's critical to always adjust pH ...

Laser Levels Playing Field

(Die-Cutting)

May 31, 2011, ... carton is aesthetics, the edge quality is very important. However, some infrared lasers like the CO2 laser easily can create discolored and even charred edges that would be cosmetically unacceptable. In ...

Roll-Sleeve Film: Helping Shape Brand Identity

(Label/Tape)

May 10, 2011, ... and so brands can leverage attractive packaging to draw consumer attention and break through the shelf clutter. It is widely believed that the shopper’s eye first notices color, then shape, numbers, ...