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Automated Sortation System Boosts Customer Satisfaction

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November 30, 2001, ... pressroom contains a large-format, eight-color Planeta press on which the company has printed 21 colors simultaneously by splitting the ink fountains. This press also includes a unit for applying high-gloss, ...

Materials

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November 29, 2001, ... Ideal for Flow-Wrapping Applications UCB Films, Smyrna, GA; 877/UCB-FILM; ucb.be Propafilm OFS, designed for flow-wrapping pizza, is said to give an eye-catching glossy finish with a shrink performance ...

One-Dimensional Converter Expands Its Reach

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October 31, 2001, ... high-impact graphics and recently installed an electron beam coating line to provide high gloss and greater label durability. The Scottsburg facility houses two nine- and ten-color, 40-in Schiavi gravure ...

European Conference Draws Large Audience

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September 30, 2001, ... than neighboring positions. In film, the thick lane will often have different optical properties such as being less transparent or having different gloss characteristics. In coating, a variation of raw ...

Materials

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September 30, 2001, ... passed through a shrink tunnel, which is said to allow good overwrap, even on complex shapes, with a glossy “lacquered” look. Film is said to be resistant to carton printing ink solvents. Also offers excellent ...

TLMI Awards: Hardworking Labels & Tags Reap Their Reward

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September 30, 2001, ... the company was honored for the Zonnebloem Cabernet Sauvignon wine label. The label was printed four-color process with two special colors (purple and gold ink), matte and gloss spot varnishes, and ...

Reporter Clips

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August 31, 2001, ... and bar codes, delivering virtually 100% sorting efficiency. Specifically, if the window film is too glossy, the reflective glare can blind the OCR unit; if the film has excessive haze, it can diffuse ...

New Product Digest

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August 31, 2001, ... exceptional printability, co. reports. Can be used in label trials or prototype products. Available in matte #75589 and gloss #75597. REWIND SHAFT DESIGNED FOR LOW TENSION John Dusenbery Co., Randolph, ...

Converting Industry News

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August 31, 2001, ... converting grades, and Lusterprint (a high gloss paper used for pet food bags). Lusterprint will be produced at other Sappi facilities. The closure will be completed no later than mid-December. Acquisitions ...

Electron Beam Curing in Flexible Packaging

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August 31, 2001, ... since the technology provides many positive features: No VOCs or emissions Instant drying at high production speeds High chemical resistance High abrasion resistance High gloss ...

So You've Seen a Ghost! Who You Gonna Call

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July 31, 2001, ... the material can attack the backside roll and create an “optical ghost.” This ghost image often can be seen as a difference in gloss on the roll. Ghosting frequently is difficult to overcome. If you ...

What's New in Digita

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July 30, 2001, ... portable spectrophotometer allows users to capture color data on any type of surface, reports co., including flat, curved, glossy, matte, smooth, textured, soft, hard, and flexible. Co. says color-management ...

Materials

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June 30, 2001, ...  Marlex D449 mHDPE resins are said to offer high-density stiffness, as well as exceptional clarity and blocking resistance. Resins reportedly deliver exceptional gloss and premium optics and process at ...

SUBSTRATES REPORT: From Resins to Finished Product - Conformability, Durability, Affordability

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June 30, 2001, ... manufacturers to create different gloss and haze levels, as well as gauges. Polyethylene remains very easy to topcoat and is generally easy to die-cut. PE remains flexible when exposed to cold temperatures, ...

Converting Industry News

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May 31, 2001, ...  Eastar copolyester to create the packaging for Issey Miyake's new fragrance, Le Feu D'Issey Light, by Shiseido, Ormes, France. The copolyester's high surface gloss and excellent clarity perfectly reflec ...

What's New Narrow We

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May 31, 2001, ... temporary, repositionable, or removable labels. Available with 60# semi-gloss, 56# Acu-Gloss, all-purpose thermal transfer, 0.0026 white Label-Lyte, 0.002 clear Label-Lyte, and a 40# SCK release liner. ...

Materials

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May 31, 2001, ... Co. Metallic Paper and Board Packaging Offers Qualities for Upscale Look Metallized Products Inc.,, Winchester, MA; 781/729-8300; 888/MPI-8088 MicroBrite high-gloss, reflective papers and boards reportedly ...

Division Conference Offers Varied Program

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May 31, 2001, ...  TABLE I - PLA FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES Functional Property: Packaging Improvement: High gloss and clarity Package aesthetics High tensile and modulus Wet paper strength and ability to downgauge ...

International Converting Industry News

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April 30, 2001, ... slitting, rewinding, and handling solutions; and General vacuum metallizing systems. Delpro Expands Factory to Include Synpro Products GLOSSOP, ENGLAND—Since acquiring Synpro Machine last year, Delpro ...

Materials

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April 30, 2001, ... features include good clarity and surface gloss, plus a print surface created for flexographic printing. Paste Adhesive Made for Lead-Free Initiatives Ablestik, Rancho Dominguiz, CA; 310/764-4600  ...