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Amidst Staffing Shortages, Working Hard Is the Norm

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May 31, 2002, "The good news is I've heard positive reports regarding a healing economy. The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) says that 'manufacturing activity slowed in April but is still showing signs ...

Converting Industry News

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May 31, 2002, ... USA—Worldwide demand for emulsion polymers is expected to increase 4.5%/yr to 9.9 metric tons by 2005 as the emulsion market continues to outpace growth in the global economy. Market value for emulsion ...

Pet Food Packaging Is Big Business Worldwide

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May 31, 2002, ... already under pressure, a need for efficiency and cost-savings in packaging was clear. Hardenbol stressed the economy inherent in using VFFS machinery to convert paper stock into bags and sacks. At ...

High Definition Flexo Consortium Directors Close the Non-Profit Group

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May 28, 2002, ... difficult during the downturn of the economy, as companies focused on reducing their costs and recruitment of new members slowed as a result." According to HDFC, during its three years in operation, ...

ASC Call for Papers: Leading Industry Change

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May 09, 2002, ... will feature presentations on topics including: the impact of recent innovations and advances in the industry; the growth and development of new technologies; the effect of the economy on marketing, advertising, ...

Converting Industry Exhibitions Show Promise

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May 06, 2002, ... ext. 12.). Visit Graphics of the Americas on the web at graphicsoftheamericas.com. Graph/Converting Expo to Benefit from New Tax Rules and Economic Rebound RESTON, VA, USA—"A reviving national economy, ...

Better Days Ahead? Packaging Machinery Mfrs. Index Says Yes

(News | New Products)

May 02, 2002, ... and quotations/proposal activity on a weekly basis. "Packaging machinery manufacturers' orders and shipments are important barometers of the manufacturing economy's future health," comments Charles D. ...

Converting Industry News

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April 30, 2002, ... making public in 2001, the report offers an overview of plastics equipment shipments from third quarter 2000 to third quarter 2001. The third quarter 2001 report also offers an analysis of the US economy ...

Trade Shows Join Other Industries in Anticipating Rising Numbers

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April 30, 2002, ... 9-17. Contrary to the general shrinking trend of the worldwide economy, with only a few countries as exceptions, this was IPEX's largest show with more exhibitors than in the past. Held concurrently with ...

International Containerboard and Corrugated Meeting to Explore Fast-Emerging Markets

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April 25, 2002, ... and the Future Peformance Improving and Consolidation Continues Managing Supply Demand The Economy and Corrugated in 2003 The Changing Supply/Demand Dynamics in US Containerboard/Corrugated Business ...

The Power of Gravure: GAA Annual Mtg

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April 14, 2002, ... and what this means for business, moderator Ann Marie Bushell, Quebecor World ERA (Europeon Rotogravure Assn.) Report, Jan Bormans, ERA -- 8:45 to 9:15 am European Economy, Jan Bormans, ERA -- 9:15 to ...

Annual AIMCAL: Ethics with Success

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April 07, 2002, ... to its members’ needs. Concluding the gathering was a report on the economy from Dr. Robert Fry of DuPont. Fortunately, this year’s annual report included some encouraging news on the progress of US ...

Flexo Forum: Experts & Break-Out Session Top DiTrolio's Event Agend

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April 07, 2002, ... press operators a first-hand look at the educational methods, curriculum, equipment, and procedures used at the institute. "In today's tight economy, is your company looking for ways to not only survive, ...

Converters Look for Safe Harbor Amid Choppy Waters

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March 31, 2002, ... a survey from Impact Marketing Consultants, Manchester Ctr., VT, predicts packaging materials consumption will lag behind the economy at 2.2%/yr growth to 2005. However, gross domestic product is estimated ...

NPES Meets with EPA Head

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March 07, 2002, ... strong and healthy economy." In the meeting, NPES reports Whitman emphasized the driving ethic of EPA under her watch will be to insist that environmental policy is based on sound science. Whitman reportedly ...

What Do Decathletes, Converters, and Editors Have in Common?

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February 28, 2002, ... adhesives business. In true tradition, her former employer continues to educate and mentor its customers and trade editors alike. Particularly timely at this point in our struggling economy, it has published ...

What's New in Narrow We

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February 28, 2002, ... graphics. Films are backed with a 42#, one-side-polycoated white kraft liner said to offer good economy and enhanced adhesive clarity. Label/Bar Code Printers Deliver HighResolution Fernqvist Labeling ...

Technology Raid Ipex-Style

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February 28, 2002, ... understanding of what's occurring in the global marketplace, and we want to continue to invest, despite the sluggish economy.” Rogals does point out, though, that recent developments may be indicative ...

Coating and Laminating Special Report

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February 28, 2002, ... Demand Many factors influence the demand for coated and laminated products, including demographics, the economy, industrial growth, globalization, and environmental concerns   In terms of demographics, ...

Graphics of the Americas 2002: Business Heats Up in Miami

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February 24, 2002, ... of the US economy wil be a main objective of this campaign," says Ray Roper, president of PIA, at the campaign launch, February 2, 2002, at the Graphics of the Americas show in Miami Beach, Florida. He ...