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The Word on Winding

(Magazine)

July 30, 2004, ... will be along the lines of reducing this waste,” Thompson says. “In order to compete in the global economy, converters need to [upgrade speed capacity] and automate their lines. We expect to see more automation ...

Frontline Expo in Chicago to Address Supply-Chain Management, RFID Issues

(Archive)

July 07, 2004, ... by 2005 mandate deadlines? AIDC in China: An Update from the World's Fastest Growing Economy, 1:30-2:30 pm Edward Zeng, founder and chief executive officer, Sparkice, Inc. Zeng will present an overview ...

Battenfeld Gloucester Says MDO Provides Enhancements to PE; OEM Spotlights K Show Offerings

(Archive)

July 05, 2004, ... with few or no trade-offs in barrier or strength; economy (from source reduction/downgauging); and the ability to create microporous structures that can be used in 'breatheable' and other specialty films. ...

Labelexpo Americas 2004 to Provide Focus for Narrow Web Industry; Smart Packaging Conference to Precede Show

(Archive)

July 05, 2004, ... in September. "With the world economy picking up, numerous developments in the labels industry, and all the key players signed up, we can expect another great show," states the event's summer newsletter. ...

Flex-Pack & Recycling in Japan

(Flexpack)

June 29, 2004, ...  Reflecting its essentially economic nature, the Basic Law confers implementing authority to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), rather than the Ministry of the Environment. By 2010, ...

The Latitudes of LEAN

(Magazine)

June 29, 2004, ... is becoming more pertinent for the converting industry. In a sluggish economy and an increasingly competitive global market, “lean” practices — and the benefits derived from applying “lean” — have been ...

Converting Industry News, Part 1

(Archive)

May 30, 2004, ... given by Steven Zuccarini and Gloria Ysasi-Diaz of RR Donnelley. Dr. Martin Regalia provided his annual economic update and forecast of the US economy, saying the economic situation in the US is “starting ...

Clean Room Consumables Show Gains

(Magazine)

April 30, 2004, ... used in clean room environments is expected to increase 5.9%/yr to $1.6 billion in 2007, according to a report by The Freedonia Group. Gains will result from improved economic growth in the economy ...

PPC Event Offers Mixed Forecast

(Magazine)

April 30, 2004, ... of PPC's Industry Information Committee, presented State of the Industry Trends 2003, offering “good news and not-so-good news.” Dunning maintains the economy is recovering and the manufacturing sector ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

April 29, 2004, ... Industry Information Committee, presented State of the Industry Trends 2003, offering “good news and not-so-good news.” Dunning maintains the economy is recovering and the manufacturing sector “will be ...

Rockwell Automation Technical Support Centers Worldwide Earn Prestigious SCP Certification

(News | New Products)

April 07, 2004, ... important as the global economy expands and becomes more integrated," Babington adds. Rockwell Automation's five Technical Support Centers employ 255 engineers, on-hand to serve more than 50,000 customers, ...

PFFC Economic Monitor: Subscribe Today

(News | New Products)

April 03, 2004, ...  "With the exception of flex-pack converters, most converters are experiencing the same inability to increase selling prices as most other firms in the overall US economy."** CHICAGO, IL, USA—Let' ...

Several Issues Foretell A Tough 2004

(Magazine)

March 31, 2004, ... seminar held by AWA at the end of last year, we canvassed the delegates' on the likely trends in 2004 Despite indications the global economy is recovering, there were a number of issues cited by the ...

Left Behind?

(Magazine)

March 31, 2004, Now, if we could slow the drip, drip of jobs and manufacturing moving overseas, we may see a brighter picture on the horizon with some staying power. While sitting at the breakfast table on March 11 attending ...

Muller Martini to Launch Its Newest Web Offset Printing Press at Drupa; Equipment Has Label and Packaging Printing Capabilities

(News | New Products)

March 22, 2004, ... states the following in regards to the Alprinta and its debut at Drupa: In view of the greatly enhanced competition due to the economy, printers have developed into full-service businesses that require ...

What Is Cationic UV Technology?

(Magazine)

February 28, 2004, ... in the '70s to deal with volatile organic compound solvent emissions. With the downturn in the global economy, its superior productivity advantages have propelled its application in a variety of printing ...

Success Personified

(Flexpack)

February 28, 2004, ... of printing production technology. We have seen improved quality and production efficiency.” Staying Focused PPI has done the bulk of its investment in what has been a lagging economy but has stayed ...

Data Sharing Made Simple

(Flexpack)

February 28, 2004, ... to provide sales reps with current, shared data. Despite a lagging economy, Wisconsin Film & Bag, a manufacturer of a wide range of plain and printed custom polyethylene bags and film products, is set ...

Aluminum Association to Participate in NAM's Coalition for the Future of Manufacturing in U

(Materials)

February 05, 2004, ... policymakers about the importance of manufacturing to the US economy's future. NAM's Coalition for the Future of Manufacturing is sponsoring the "Manufacturing: Making America's Future" forum, slated for ...

Technology: The Great Equalizer

(Magazine)

January 31, 2004, ... revenues and profits for 2004. NPES consulting economist Michael Evans of The Evans Group at Outlook 2004 announced the national economy will grow by 4%-4.5% in 2003. He predicted that next year “will ...