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Stora Enso Says 2001 Earnings "Satisfactory

(News | New Products)

February 07, 2002, ... on a firm improvement in the global economy. Stora Enso will continue to adjust its capacity to the market demand. Once demand improves, Stora Enso will be in a good position to benefit from the full effects ...

Reporter Clips

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January 31, 2002, ... industry — but still, specifying labels across the world is difficult. I recognize the globalization of end-users must be uncomfortable for label printers, but it is the way the economy is going…. Our ...

The Future of Foil

(Magazine)

January 31, 2002, ... due to a less vibrant economy and decreased disposable income. The third category, flexible packaging, includes bags, pouches, overwraps, laminated tubes, aseptics, pharmaceutical blister packs, and ...

The Third Wave: An Iron Tail about the Business of Print, Vol. 2

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January 31, 2002, ... the spread between high and low bidder was over 38%. Variances of this magnitude mandate customers shop around for their printer or converter. And then when you layer on top a tightening economy; well, ...

Russian Flex-Pack Markets Holds Potential

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January 23, 2002, ... conversion to a free-market economy. (Note: While Russia is often used as the name of the nation, the correct full name is The Russian Federation. Both names will be used in this article.) Although ...

Fundamentals Keep the Converting Industry Strong

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December 31, 2001, Everyone is keenly aware of the disappearance of so many supposedly promising dot.com organizations. Fortunately, this has not occurred in the converting Everyone is keenly aware of the disappearance of ...

Re-Assessing, Reacting to Global Situation

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December 31, 2001, Ed. Note: This month we are introducing EuroTalk, a quarterly column focusing on industry issues in Europe of interest and relevance to the North American Ed. Note: This month we are introducing EuroTalk, ...

Factoring Terrorism into the Economic Equation

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December 30, 2001, When will the US economy recover from September 11? The psychological impact of the terrorist attacks makes forecasting more difficult than ever. When will the US economy recover from September 11? The ...

Post 9/11 Activities Continue to Affect Converting Industry

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November 30, 2001, In the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks, efforts continue by both government and the private sector to adopt new procedures to protect people In the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks, ...

Getting On with Business!

(Magazine)

November 30, 2001, ... and association meetings were either canceled or suffered from low attendance. But as always, America and its economy have shown resilience, and the converting industry has done the same as it marches ...

Italian Industry Associations Cover Converting News

(News | New Products)

November 15, 2001, ... staying informed about industry developments at home and abroad. And in our ever-increasing globally oriented economy, it's never been more imperative. Two Italian industry associations—ACIMGA (Italian ...

Converting Industry News

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October 31, 2001, ... and GASC announced it would make a donation to firemen's and policemen's funds in the name of show exhibitors. Notes GASC president Regis J. Delmontagne, “Prior to September 11, in spite of the weak economy, ...

MAN Roland Survey Says Printers Looking to Invest

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October 18, 2001, WESTMONT, IL--"Despite the economic slowdown, printers realize their best investment right now is in advanced technology," says Man Roland. According WESTMONT, IL--"Despite the economic slowdown, printers ...

Ninth Paper/Forest Products Global Outlook Conference Will Help NYC in More Ways Than One

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October 07, 2001, "Building for the Future": There probably couldn't be a more appropriate title—or venue—for the annual Paper/Forest Products Global Outlook Conference this year. Slated for November 5th and 6th at the ...

Many New Players Join India's Flex-Pack Boo

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September 30, 2001, ... The excise duty, which once was 24%, has been reduced to 16%. A liberalization of the Indian economy, coupled with globalization and the influx of the multi-nationals, has improved the quality of all packaging ...

Searching for a Lemonade Recipe

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August 31, 2001, ... of a recession, it's been difficult not to notice some pretty obvious signs of a weakened economy in the US. Whether the slowdown was a predictable ax just waiting to fall after an extended growth period ...

Vacumet Makes Metallizing Dreams Come True

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August 31, 2001, ... companies file for bankruptcy, high-tech stocks take nosedives on the NASDAQ, and even “old-economy” businesses stumble. Some companies, however, have their dreams and live them too. Vacumet Corp., ...

Which Way Does the Wind Blow?

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July 31, 2001, ... Though only a coincidence, it seemed so apropos for this very moment in our “developing” world economy. I thought, “How can this be? What is going on here?! It feels like déjà vu all over again!” as the ...

Antitrust Law Is Alive and Well, Both Here and Abroad

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July 31, 2001, ... In this global economy, though, different approaches between the US and EU on antitrust matters may result in different decisions. The second point to consider is the importance of understanding new ...

Converting Industry News

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June 30, 2001, ... in the world, McDevitt said, and Brazil will be the dominant economy in the next 10-20 years. Because consolidation of suppliers can be expected, McDevitt stressed the importance of focusing on customer ...