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PVC Production Increases

(Archive)

December 17, 2005, ... resin demand including exports in 2004 exceeded that of 2003 by nearly 983 million lbs. APC also reported that the strong PVC demand in Asia and Latin America improved U.S. PVC exports in 2004. To learn ...

Profit Squeeze

(Flexpack)

September 29, 2005, ... by 6% and Turkey by nearly 8%. Decline in Exports to Americas In total, European flexible packaging converters produced about ,9,800 million of converted materials in 2004. Approximately ,690 million ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

July 30, 2005, ... to re-startup on July 1, but the cost was high. One-third of Finland’s total exports are in paper industry products, and the situation impacted other Finnish industries (particularly road transport and ...

Positive Projections

(Magazine)

May 30, 2005, ... Imports 385 429 482 528 544 Exports 286 364 301 284 319 Consumption 8,727 8,700 8,600 8,773 9,361 Import Penetration 4.4% 4.9% 5.6% 6.0% 5.8% Export as a % of shipments ...

Converting Industry News, Part 2

(Magazine)

February 27, 2005, ... reports it has received a $180,000 matching grant from the US Dept. of Commerce’s Market Development Cooperator Program for a three-year program to promote US exports and the benefits of American technology ...

KBA Reports 'Big' Increase in Demand; Drupa Boosts Press Order

(Archive)

July 01, 2004, ... a distributed manufacturing system." KBA adds that higher shipments in the second half of the year will lift group sales to around €1.4 billion—the highest in KBA’s 187-year history. "Although exports ...

Retort Pouch Conference a Hit

(Magazine)

May 31, 2004, ... flex-pack converter in South America, discussed the overall future of retort packaging in that area, explaining, “Exports of seafood and agro-industrial products are increasing strongly. These exports ...

A Brighter Picture

(Magazine)

December 30, 2003, ... they won't re-gain the 2.5 to 3 million manufacturing jobs that have been lost in the last few years. We may see exports picking up a little, and capital spending might grow somewhat, too. All together, ...

Finding Your Comfort Zone in Tomorrow's Econom

(Magazine)

October 31, 2003, ... Chimerine feels certain meaningful growth will come with more US exports and less dependence on imports and by our addressing large budget deficits. Chimerine gave some parting advice to tag and label ...

Mamata Develops the Vega 800 F with HP Teknik; 'Flower Sleeve' Bag Machin

(News | New Products)

October 26, 2003, ... of exports at Mamata. The manufacturers say the Vega 800 F is designed to produce flower sleeves/bags and candy bags, even conical-shaped bags for various applications, for supermarkets. "In bagmaking ...

Considering China

(Magazine)

August 31, 2003, ... making our exports to them much more expensive — and imports from those countries much less expensive.” On a smaller scale, converters like Solon, OH-based Card Pak Inc. owner Rick Thomas have established ...

US Govt. to Help Intl. Buyers Exhibitors Connect at NPE 2003

(News | New Products)

June 08, 2003, ... 20 percent of the total attendance)," says a recent press release promoting the two programs, "and show organizers anticipate similarly great international participation at this month's show. US exports ...

Converting Activity Strong in Middle East and Turkey

(Magazine)

May 31, 2003, ... produces a wide variety of carrier bags and a full range of zipper constructions and exports heavily to the CIS. Stanley Sacharow has been in the flexible packaging industry for more than 35 years. ...

Guts and Glory

(Magazine)

March 31, 2003, ... Traver explains. “In 2000 exports were under 4 percent of sales; in 2001 [they were around] 6 percent; and in 2002 were more than 9 percent. For 2003 we're dreaming of 16 percent, and why not? All we need ...

Pouches on the Cutting Edge

(Magazine)

February 28, 2003, ... converting facility for the US as sales growth warrants. Exports currently account for 40% of CLP's annual sales, a figure that Sigal expects to increase as it expands its sales and production capabilities. ...

Brckner at BrasilPlast 2003 Brazil's Plastic Sector's Biggest Showca

(News | New Products)

February 02, 2003, ... of the Plastic Industry, the focus on exports remains vital for the sustainted growth of the industry's various segments, including manufactured plastic products. "Our industry has first-world technology. ...

Study Finds Extrusion Coaters/Laminators Focused on Innovation

(Magazine)

January 31, 2003, ... American manufacturing industry is subject to pressure from imports, which are growing faster than exports. “The Extrusion Coating and Laminating Market in North America” is scheduled for publication ...

Metallizing Trends Across the Globe

(Magazine)

January 31, 2003, ... trading evident in vacuum-metallized products and their more local sales volumes (with the possible exception of some exports of metallized papers and fully converted label products from Europe) will provide ...

Budgeting, Bottom Lines, and the Economy, Economy, Economy

(Magazine)

December 31, 2002, ...  The economy of the US, while of greatest and most immediate importance to businesses calling it home, is inextricably tied to the health of a global economy. Exports and imports play a crucial role ...

Neither Boom Nor Bust

(Magazine)

December 31, 2002, ... or exports.” But, he cautions, they can't keep it up indefinitely. “If the economic recovery is to continue, investment and exports must pick up while growth in consumer demand fades to more sustainable ...