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Gidue to Launch Unipro Packaging Press at Drupa; OEM Also to Showcase Other Converting Machinery

(News | New Products)

February 23, 2004, ... with two new added design concepts, the Uni-Lock for non-reversible printing and the Spider wash cycle for full automatic print unit wash up. The integrated Spider cycle reduces press downtime with wash-up ...

Smurfit-Stone Reports Q4 Loss; Widens from Same Time Last Year

(News | New Products)

January 26, 2004, ... 2004, we continue to contend with escalated energy costs and higher employee benefit expenses. In addition, we anticipate higher recycled fiber costs. However, we are encouraged by signs of economic recovery ...

Flint Ink Launches X-Treme Dispersions Colorants for Water Inks

(Materials)

January 13, 2004, ... for faster filling of ink cells. In addition, the high color concentration of the pigments makes the residual ink easier to recycle," states a Flint Ink press release, adding that, "By ensuring an optimal ...

Caraustar to Close Cedartown, Georgia, Paperboard Mill

(News | New Products)

January 13, 2004, A recycled packaging company, Caraustar says it's one of the largest and most cost-effective manufacturers and converters of recycled paperboard and recycled packaging products in the United States. Caraustar ...

Smurfit-Stone to Discontinue Operations at 4 Facilities

(News | New Products)

January 08, 2004, According to the manufacturer's Web site, Smurfit Stone Containter Corp. (SSCC) is the world's largest paper recycler, annually processing and selling more than 6.5 million tons. The company is also one ...

6 Sigma Success

(Tapes)

December 30, 2003, ... the plant is totally “green”; all toxic chemicals are recycled, and all recycled byproducts are environmentally safe. Because of the complexity of the manufacturing system and the resulting products, ...

Products and Materials

(Magazine)

December 30, 2003, ...  forcecontrol.com> Topped by a new 500-brake-hp design, Posidyne clutch/brakes comes in 11 basic models, up to 600+ cycles/min, 1.5-500 brake hp, with up to 10x longer service life. Each basic model size ...

Exercising Environmental Responsibility: Part 3

(Unprinted Rolls)

November 30, 2003, ... for recycling. Other items such as unused, two-component thermosetting adhesive cannot be recycled. Post-consumer recycling is an area that does not seem to receive sufficient consideration by people ...

Reporter Clips

(Magazine)

November 30, 2003, ... of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR) awarded Avery Dennison its “Partners For Change” award in recognition of the company's participation in, and testing of, its Fasson S2001 label adhesive product through ...

Coming to America

(Folding Cartons)

November 30, 2003, ... on the BCAM is lighter and stronger than the traditional one-piece carrier, and using solid unbleached sulfate (SUS) board for the body and recycled board for the inner divider also provides significant ...

Materials

(Materials)

November 29, 2003, ... reportedly promotes superior bond retention as the switch cycles through thousands of actuations, ensuring long-term switch performance without delamination (meeting ASTM F 1578-00 standards). Signage ...

Products

(Magazine)

November 29, 2003, ... feature eliminates oscilloscopes, additional wiring, special training, or special tools, says co. Tachometer also can provide an electronic alarm output to AC and DC drives if duty cycle cannot be maintained ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

November 29, 2003, ... development process. Environmental News Goods Packaged in 100% Recycled Paperboard HonoredWASHINGTON, DC, USA—Thirteen winners in the 60th Annual National Paperboard Packaging Competition featured ...

Structured for Success

(Unprinted Rolls)

October 31, 2003, ... If consultants then guide the organization to develop its own process, organizational buy-in is increased: The designers become proselytes who recruit more believers. PACE (Product And Cycle-time Excellence) ...

Products

(Magazine)

October 30, 2003, ... efficiencies to the prepress cycle. Users can transport, view, and approve proofs for color or electronically mark and return them for correction within minutes. System comprises high-end, customized CRT ...

Coating Success

(Unprinted Rolls)

September 30, 2003, ... capacity. Technology deficiencies in the coater. Slow product development cycle time. As a result, an ongoing technical effort is needed to improve the process so it meets current and ...

Flexible Packaging & European Disposal Laws

(Flexpack)

September 30, 2003, ... by June 2001, recovered between 50% and 65% of packaging waste and recycled between 25% and 45%. Plastic and other individual material recycling rates must meet or exceed 15%. National legislation and ...

Meeting the Need

(Materials)

September 30, 2003, ... temperature, hot melt adhesive reportedly sets in 2-3 sec and bonds well to difficult board stocks, including recycled and high-performance liners. Said to form strong bonds with some coated substrates, ...

Reporter Clips

(Magazine)

September 30, 2003, ... and Thermal Semi has optimal scratch-resistance to ensure the bar code remains scannable throughout the label's lifecycle. Report: Biomonitoring Systems to Grow at 20% MOUNT OLIVE, NJ, USA—Assuming ...

BOPP Film: How Real Is the China Threat?

(Flexpack)

September 30, 2003, ... turbulent times in the past ten years as supply and demand balances have created a cycle of almost “boom and bust.” Right now, just as world markets were improving, industry players have become fearful ...