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Release Liners: A Worldwide Special ReportReducing Silicone Mist

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October 31, 2002, ... mist particles from the back of the coating head setup. It can deposit on the backside of the liner and cause problems with subsequent converting operations. As this problem has become more of an issue, ...

Release Liners: A Worldwide Special Report: Release LinersPackaging Waste?

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October 31, 2002, An opinion shift that release liners are packaging rather than process waste will have consequences across the supply chain. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 An opinion shift that release ...

In the Converting Industry, an Audit Can Be a Good Thing

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October 31, 2002, ... for everyone involved in the converting industry, audit should be a friendly term. Converters should want to initiate an audit on all aspects of their operation. Only by careful audit can those in our ...

New Opportunities for Converting Technology

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October 31, 2002, Since its inception, the technology developed in the converting industry has led to many new products and businesses. This trend is expected to continue. Since its inception, the technology developed in ...

Release Liners: A Worldwide Special Report

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October 31, 2002, ... a series of interviews with her own production staff and managers and with about 30 TLMI converter members, in which she asked for input on the challenges they have faced both in converting self-adhesive ...

Digital Technology Evolution Clear at Graph/Converting Expo 2002

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October 08, 2002, From the looks of the wide array of digital technology offerings at this year's four-day Graph Expo and Converting Expo venue in Chicago, "digital solutions"—which are driving time and cost out of print ...

Converting Industry News

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September 30, 2002, ... support.” Inland Acquires Mack Packaging Group INDIANAPOLIS, IN, USA— Inland Paperboard and Packaging has acquired Mack Packaging Group, with converting operations in Chicago, IL, and Mishawaka, IN. ...

Galileo Intros "Gold" Lin

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September 26, 2002, Galileo Vacuum Systems introduces its new line of aluminum metallizers, the Gold Line, a converting equipment line targeted toward the very wide web market. EAST GRANBY, CT, USA—Galileo reports it's recently ...

Wide-Format Inkjets Focus of Graph Expo and Converting Expo Pavilion

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September 02, 2002, For the first time ever, says Graph Expo/Converting Expo's sponsor, Graphic Arts Show Company (GASC), the annual venue will feature a special pavilion devoted to displaying wide-format inkjet printing systems ...

Converting Industry News

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August 31, 2002, ... are as follows: Bill Koehn, VP, Printing and Publishing Papers; Dick Thomas, VP, Business and Converting Papers; Mike Bacon, VP, Communication Papers; and Marvin Smith, general manager, Sales Service. ...

Converting Industry News

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July 31, 2002, News from: Poly Pak America and Eastman Chemical; Society of Plastics; CMM International 2003; MeadWestvaco and EastPrint; Smurfit-Stone; Ahlstrom Corp.; Technocell Deko Div. of Felix Schoeller Holding; ...

Labelexpo Americas: Visitor Line-Up Is Global

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July 21, 2002, Visitors from more than 60 countries will be attending Labelexpo Americas 2002, says Tarsus, show sponsor. Tarsus is calling the September 10–12, 2002, "the most important event yet in its 16-year history." ...

Converting Industry News

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June 30, 2002, ... Tech Center Open for Business SAN GIORGIO MONFERRATO, ITALY—Valmet Converting held the official inauguration of its new Technology Center at Valmet Rotomec SpA in San Giorgio Monferrato May 16. Among ...

Toxic Release Inventory: AIMCAL Urges Members that Report Deadline Imminent

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June 09, 2002, Toxics Release Inventory reports are required by EPA by July 1 every year. New rules stipulate companies handling more than 100 pounds of lead or lead compounds during any calendar year, starting 2001, ...

Converting Industry News

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May 31, 2002, ... thru Acquisition ST. PAUL, MN, USA—GML Inc., a diversified printing and converting firm, has acquired the Specialty Converting Div. of Advanced Converting Technologies Inc. Says GML president John ...

Converting Industry News

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April 30, 2002, ... experienced personnel. Mitchell reports its plan is to continue building Magnat's product line, which consists of precision-engineered machinery for the coating, laminating, printing, and converting processes ...

New Products for the Narrow Web Converting Industry

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April 30, 2002, New from: Akzo Nobel Inks, Independent Machine Co., MACtac, Pillar Technologies, and Propheteer Intl. UV Offset Ink Maintains Adhesion, Color Akzo Nobel Inks, Plymouth, MN; 763/559-5911; na.aninks.com ...

Converting Industry News

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March 31, 2002, ... Machine Group GREEN BAY, WI, USA—Paper Converting Machine Co. (PCMC) announces the formation of a custom machine building group within the Special Products Div. The group will be responsible for the sales, ...

Release-Liner Review at LabelExpo USA

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March 31, 2002, ... want to check this out. A one-day review of the release-liner market is slated for September 9, 2002, says review-event organizer, AWA Conferences (a division of international coating-and-converting industry ...

Converting Industry News

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February 28, 2002, ... those used to wind and transport everything from paper products; film for packaging, printing, and converting as well as for photographic, agriculture and other uses; audio, video, and adhesive tape; and ...