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Take Control

(Magazine)

January 30, 2006, ... shelf,” says Wareheim. “Some studies say that the consumer makes a buying decision in two to three seconds, so the package must look different from any other to catch the shopper’s eye.” Bob Korowicki ...

Can This Coater Be Saved?

(Archive)

January 30, 2006, ...  Coating station upgrades New coating methods (Slot die, Curtain) Multiple coating method stations (Cartridge coaters) Precision-instrumented coating station Web handling system Solid-state ...

First ICC Conference Draws Crowd

(Archive)

January 24, 2006, ... levels of color management knowledge and experience. "The audience included some of the original scientists who had helped create the color science architecture upon which the ICC is based," he says, "a ...

Trends & Technical Solutions

(Archive)

December 30, 2005, ... laminating, die-cutting, and printing requirements; adhesive and substrate characteristics; environmental concerns; locally available material choices; and silicone release coating technology. A self-adhesive ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

December 30, 2005, New die designs and advancements in automatic die controls for improved efficiencies in film production, and how sealant film choice can affect a laminated structure’s properties. Providing practical information ...

New Products

(Magazine)

December 30, 2005, New products from: Montalvo, Eckart America, Dielectric Polymers, Precision AirConvey, RIPit, Mamata, Tidland, Adchem, Simco, Hudson-Sharp, Creative Film Corp., DRI, and Battenfeld Gloucester Engineering. ...

Packaging 2006: What's Ahead

(Magazine)

November 29, 2005, ... in cost increases in some instances and the potential disappearance of ingredients in others. Though intensive lobbying continues on the proposal, entry into force is expected to occur in 2007. This highly ...

New Products

(Magazine)

November 29, 2005, ... of pre-cut patches onto a continuously moving web. High-speed technology features vibration-free design said to prolong cutting blade or die service life significantly. Pre-calibrated cutting pressure ...

PLGA Hosts Gravure Operational Conference

(Archive)

November 21, 2005, ... present seven sessions: Gravure, the Global Branding Choice Why I Buy Gravure—Case Studies Gravure Addresses Security and Logistics A Leap Forward—the Next Generation What's New From Suppliers? ...

OMET Exhibits at Labelexpo Europe 2005

(Archive)

November 10, 2005, On three printing demos a day, complete job change (printing and die-cutting) and format change on each of the two presented machines—Varyflex and the new Flexy-S with servomotors—OMET made a big impression ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

October 30, 2005, ... process with a contour die, and new printing adhesion improvements using atmostpheric plasma glow discharge technology. Providing practical information to the converting and packaging industries… EXECUTIVE ...

Measuring Force

(Magazine)

October 30, 2005, ... composition) and preparation conditions (line speed, die to nip distance, and melt temperature) of the extrusion coating process will control the final value of the lamination bond strength measured.  ...

Linerless: The Compromise for VDP Labels?

(Magazine)

October 30, 2005, ... label, the opportunities to vary its shape and size are limited, and complicated die-cuts are not possible. Converted labels need to be attached in the roll by “paper ties” to their neighboring labels, ...

Getting Top Dollar

(Magazine)

September 29, 2005, ... through acquisition over a Greenfield approach have been documented by many studies. Acquirers should be aware that you understand this and are aware that if they really want a strong entry position into ...

Profit Squeeze

(Flexpack)

September 29, 2005, ... firm specializing in the flexible packaging industry. This article refers to “The European Flexible Packaging Market 2005,” the latest edition in PCI’s series of annual studies on the European flexible ...

New Products, Part 1

(Magazine)

September 29, 2005, New products from: Badger Plug, Montalvo, Martin Automatic, Windmoeller & Hoelscher, Fife, Esko-Graphics, Extrusion Dies Industries, Honeywell Intl., BYK-Gardner USA, Tidland, Applied Films, Butler Automatic, ...

New Products, Part 2

(Magazine)

September 29, 2005, ... Features automatic leading edge trim, in-register splice system for preprinted sleeve labels, and one-piece cantilever turret design. Benefits of Rotary Die-Cutter Schober USA, Cincinnati, OH; 513/489-7393; ...

Converting Industry News, Part 1

(Magazine)

September 29, 2005, ... film width of 3.1 m, features three Contracool extruders. The computerized process control system integrates all line equipment, including an automatic die and gauge measure, among other high-tech components. ...

Converting Industry News, Part 2

(Magazine)

September 29, 2005, ... CI flexographic presses, slitter/rewinders, laminators, mounter/proofers, sheeters, die-cutters, and special-purpose machines. The company has 190 employees and serves an international market with representation ...

Extrusion Coating Evolves

(Magazine)

August 30, 2005, ... the most stable and process better,” says Moeller, “and specialty polymers offer adhesion benefits.” Other advances have come in the form of die-plating and lip-hardening methods, profile control and measurement ...