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2011 | Year-End Review

(Trends/Management)

January 03, 2012, ... position of strategic buyers looking to generate growth and synergies, Mesirow Financial expects another strong year for packaging M&A in 2012. Bill Hornell is a managing director in the Investment Banking ...

Corrugated POP | Digital Finisher a Cut Above

(Carton Box)

December 18, 2011, The VT Group moves into new display markets with the help of EskoArtwork. A Kongsberg XP Auto finishing machine from EskoArtwork is helping the VT Group meet demand for high quality POP displays. The ...

Release Liner Market: Growth Projected, but Threats Remain

(Label/Tape)

November 10, 2011, ... for the major retailers and brand owners. A Global Perspective Next on the agenda was a label producer’s view of the world of release liners provided by Kari Virtanan, business development director ...

Marketing Mojo

(Marketing Mojo)

November 07, 2011, ...  We’re all familiar with Marketing because we are exposed to it constantly. Web sites, brochures, advertising, direct mail, news releases… all are ever-present yet what continues to evolve is not only ...

Pet Food Packaging: Evolution, Revolution & Innovation

(Flexpack)

August 18, 2011, ... (PP) fabric (~10 strands/in. in each direction; think of the type of material in the ubiquitous blue tarp) created the most news and movement in this segment. This tough, lightweight material can be laminated ...

Web Lines: Wrinkling of Foils

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2011, ... modulus of elasticity. Foil may have machine direction Young's modulus 10-30 times higher than many papers and polyesters. Does the high modulus of foils mean increased or decreased sensitivity to roller ...

Sleeve Press for Coastal Labels

(Flexography)

July 31, 2011, ... both print and anilox cylinders and working with chambered doctor blades. Managing director Marius Sullwald, says, “Within two hours we were running our first print job. The EDM 200 provides Coastal Labels ...

Brand Security Innovations Technical Report: Tamper Evidence

(Print)

June 30, 2011, ... by the direct thermal, thermal transfer, inkjet (including flatbed), and laser print processes. Bar codes also may be applied as unique identifiers via digital print units on modular narrow web press configurations ...

Flexible Slitter Has Short Web Path

(Slit)

May 31, 2011, ... to entering slitting section; cantilevered air differential shafts with choice of direct friction or internal slip designs; and razor or shear slitting. Parkinson Technologies | 401-762-2100 | www.parkinsontechnologies.com ...

Roll-Sleeve Film: Helping Shape Brand Identity

(Label/Tape)

May 10, 2011, ... on Page 2 A leader in these types of applications is Krones AG. The field-proven Krones Contiroll guarantees dependable labeling of contoured containers using machine-direction films. The labeling is ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Narrow Web)

April 30, 2011, ... splice table with integrated waste windup at the vertical inspection area. W+D Direct Marketing Solutions, Overland Pk., KS, announces the renewal of a strategic partnership with Insource Corp., ...

Packer Fans Get a Bye at ICE USA

(Yo's Yarns)

March 16, 2011, ... Boyle, event director for ICE show organizer Mack Brooks Exhibitions, loves the Packers. So have fun at ICE USA, Packer fans. Here’s the deal, and it’s real: Anyone with a Wisconsin driver’s license or ...

Green Trends Prevail

(Flexpack)

February 28, 2011, ... or green packaging materials. New technologies are being developed for both paper and plastic cups. There are several directions leading to a sustainable disposable cup: making it biodegradable or compostable; ...

Counting Clicks

(Magazine)

February 28, 2011, ...  Sealant Films Are Strong Torayfan TreaTear PP sealant films are said to provide easy, precise directional tear for retort pouches. Films work as the sealant layer in any type of pouch lamination and ...

Mark Andy Surpasses 50 Years with Performance Series Press Sales

(Flexography)

February 21, 2011, ... the addition of Performance Series machinery to their facility, they are realizing these goals," states Jeff Feltz, director of product management, Mark Andy Inc. Some of the most compelling evidence ...

Get Clean Cuts

(Die-Cutting)

January 31, 2011, The Minicut MC-110 compact rotary knife cartridge features an extended shaft with a gear, pulley, or direct motor drive. This smaller, shear cut unit The Minicut MC-110 compact rotary knife cartridge features ...

Nonwoven Laminations: Absorb Profit

(Controls)

January 31, 2011, ... www.betalasermike.com Direct Benefits Realized Principle Business Enterprises, Dunbridge, OH, reports the following benefits after installing a Beta LaserMike LaserSpeed 4000 noncontact encoder on a ...

Show Preview - Forecast for Orlando: ICE

(Trends/Management)

January 31, 2011, ... show director. Network In Advance Prior to the show, you can participate in the 2011 ICE USA Golf Open on Tuesday, April 5. The event will be held at the Shingle Creek Golf Club from 12:30-5:30 p.m. ...

Web Cleaning: To Contact or Not?

(Web Cleaning)

January 31, 2011, ...  Adam Battrick joined Meech Intl., Witney, UK, in 1997 and has held various sales and marketing positions within the company. Currently he is a business unit director responsible for the worldwide sales ...

Flexo Press Offers Premium Print

(Flexography)

January 31, 2011, ... a maximum running speed of 450 mpm. Said to offer premium print quality through Bosch Rexroth Indramat direct drive for optimum register accuracy and infinitely variable repeat length. Robust print frames, ...