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Tufco Technologies Reports Significant Increase in Q3 Profits

(Archive)

September 07, 2004, Things are looking up for Tufco Technologies. According to a recent company release, the converter, diversified contract manufacturer, specialty printer, and producer of business imaging products, sales ...

The 411 on RFID, Part 1

(Archive)

August 30, 2004, ... SATO. November 2003 McCarran Intl. Airport, Las Vegas, NV, USA, announces a contract with Matrics Inc. (matrics.com), Columbia, MD, USA, a manufacturer of EPC-compliant RFID systems, to supply ...

Tarsus Group Announces Launch of Packaging Services Expo

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July 12, 2004, Organizers of Labelexpo, Tarsus Group plc, reports the creation and launch of Packaging Services Expo—PSE—"the only event for contract and packaging solutions." PRESS RELEASE MILWAUKEE, WI, USA—Organizers ...

Celanese Chemical Announces Prices Increases for Celvol

(Archive)

June 01, 2004, Celanese Chemicals reports it will increase prices for certain specialty grades of Celvol Polyvinyl Alcohol as of June 1, 2004. PRESS RELEASE DALLAS, TX, USA—Celanese Chemicals reports it will increase ...

Disposable DVD Requires More Than an 'Ordinary' Package Dea

(Flexpack)

April 04, 2004, ... deliver in each low-cost, convenient DVD the Clearwater, FL-based company was contracted to produce. With just two days of DVD viewing available, the packaging selected had to be exact enough to preserve ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

March 30, 2004, ... growth. For more information contact The Freedonia Group at 440/684-9600 or visit freedoniagroup.com. VeriSign Wins RFID Contract MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, USA — VeriSign has been selected by EPCglobal, ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

February 28, 2004, ... die-cutters, and off-line die-cutters. TechniPac specializes in the conversion of printed and unprinted rollstock into finished pouches, re-zippered film, and custom or contract slitting. Industry ...

Graphics of the Americas 2004: Reports Indicate North America's First Graphic Arts and Converting Venue Is in Good Shap

(News | New Products)

February 10, 2004, ... this time of year (a question directed toward those of us relegated to the more-artic hinterlands of the world right now)? A jaunt to sun-soaked Miami Beach? How about the signing of a big new contract? ...

Graphics of the Americas 2004: Reports Indicate North America's First Graphic Arts and Converting Venue Is in Good Shap

(News | New Products)

February 08, 2004, ... this time of year (a question directed toward those of us relegated to the more-artic hinterlands of the world right now)? A jaunt to sun-soaked Miami Beach? How about the signing of a big new contract? ...

National Starch Biz Unit Vinamul Polymers to Up Prices on Emulsions as of February 16, 2004

(News | New Products)

February 01, 2004, ... as well as all ethylene-vinyl acetate emulsions by 2 cents per wet pound. The converting-material manufacturer says the price increases will be effective as of February 16, 2004, or as contracts allow. ...

Materials

(Magazine)

January 30, 2004, New materials from: ADM Tronics Unlimited, Amagic Holographics, Arjobex, Avery Dennison Corp., Bostik Findley, Contract Converting, Multi-Plastics, Pechiney Plastic Packaging, Polymeric Converting, and ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

January 30, 2004, ... for contract research. “Not only does Davis-Standard have an excellent reputation for covering all extrusion areas,” says Polytechnique's project manager and lab director Luc Parent, “but they were extremely ...

Alcoa's Whisker Lickin' Label: Shrink Sleeves Provide Purina Packaging with Pop and New-Found Flexibilit

(News | New Products)

December 11, 2003, ... still incorporate the graphics of your overall brand image and you, or your contract packer, is not forced to inventory multiple pallets of pre-labeled containers.” The Alcoa Flexible Packaging shrink ...

Coming to America

(Folding Cartons)

November 30, 2003, ... development,” explains Scheelcke. “A contract concerning this project was signed in 1997. The contributing reason for this cooperation is based on the knowledge of Roberts PolyPro in two-piece packages ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

October 31, 2003, ... for Colorcon No-Tox Products. Capacity Expansion Kraton Expands Capacity to Meet Demand HOUSTON, TX, USA—Kraton Polymers has awarded a detailed engineering contract to Aker Kvaerner to begin work ...

Pilferers Beware

(Magazine)

September 30, 2003, ... paper boxes, heart-shaped boxes, and specialty items. It also houses the company's contract packaging operation, “Just Pack It,” a wholly-owned subsidiary that provides fulfillment operations. Bud Colbert ...

Creo Acquires Litho Plate Operation, Launches Positive Thermal Plate Line

(News | New Products)

September 15, 2003, ... week, the company's board of directors voted to "yes" to Creo's plan to acquire First Graphics Ltd., a plate manufacturing facility based in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, "to augment contracted capacity ...

Elite Cameron Biz 'Alive and Back in Business

(News | New Products)

September 14, 2003, ... the sale of the work in progress will go to the liquidator for eventual distribution back to the creditors. "The company is extremely busy with new and old contracts, and confirms they have managed to retain ...

Pay Attention to Tension

(Archive)

August 31, 2003, ... setup and tension recovery. In many cases, the final product will be wider than the knife-to-knife spacing. Q: Does necking affect slit quality? A: One advantage of tension-induced necking is it contracts ...

International Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

August 31, 2003, News from Ampacet Corp., AWA Alexander Watson Assoc., Macro Engineering, NPES, and the International Converting Exhibition (ICE). Covering the Full Spectrum of International Industry News, Events & Activities ...