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Flex-Pack Operation Likes to Convert the Complex

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February 28, 2001, ... packaging companies in this small, highly industrialized nation. Major players in flexible packaging are Amcor Flexibles Europe, Danisco Flexible, European Packaging Holding, and Vaasen Flexible Packaging. ...

Converting Industry News

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January 31, 2001, ... the food contact layer. The proprietary film is said to offer a wider operating window for high-speed sealing, improved hot tack, and consistent peelable seals. The film, based on DuPont Elvax EVA copolymer ...

Products

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January 31, 2001, ... Runs at High Speeds Matik North America, West Hartford, CT; 860/232-2323 Co. offers the Goebel Novaprint variable-size, web-fed UV (ultraviolet) press for direct mail and packaging markets. It is computer ...

Innovative Problem-Solving: Advances in the Industry

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January 31, 2001, ... Virtual AC Intelligent Static Neutralizer from Ion Systems Industrial (ion.com/industrial). "I set it up on a slitter," says Cameron, "with a product I knew was particularly hot. It runs at fairly high ...

Atmospheric Plasma: The New Functional Treatment for Films

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January 31, 2001, ... APT apparatus does not require any vacuum systems, produces a high density plasma, and provides treatment of various substrates at low temperatures while operating open to the atmosphere. This newly developed ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

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January 30, 2001, ... and future conferences. Says Wooster, "The evaluations strongly encouraged the conference officers and session developers to continue programming many high quality technical papers covering a variety ...

Products

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December 31, 2000, ... neweraconverting.com Turret winder system promises automatic, zero foldover transfer of webs that conventional methods can't cut, according to co. Product can process multi-ply laminates, highly extensible ...

Converting Industry News

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November 29, 2000, ... coating. Ensobarr has only three layers instead of the usual four or more reportedly used in conventional high-barrier coatings. This means lower gross weight. The coating solution enabled Valio to ...

Converting Industry News

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October 31, 2000, ... high growth is the PSA label market, where the explosive growth in retail shopping over the Internet has led to greater use of p-s materials such as labels and bar codes. German-based Henkel will see its ...

Materials

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October 31, 2000, ... to resist water, oil, and chemicals. Co. says the high-definition, bright white surface allows for maximum image contrast, and the low abrasion quality prolongs printhead life to make both direct thermals ...

Wide-Ranging European Converter Keeps on Moving

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October 31, 2000, ... bags for bakery products and two for side-weld machines. Finishing is done with 16 slitters. Markets Open Up The Spanish flex-pack market ($550 million) is highly fragmented. About 35 converters operate, ...

Conference Features New Networking Opportunity

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October 31, 2000, ... performance and sparked a resurgence of popularity and new applications for flame treating plastic films and profiles." Barrier Materials Two sessions at the conference addressed high barrier materials—"Advances ...

Battle of the Materials Is on for Blister Packaging Market

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September 30, 2000, ... as well as through greater control of processing conditions. By designing crystallinity and carefully engineering the molecular weights of the Rx materials, films are produced that exhibit much higher ...

Materials

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September 30, 2000, ... combine good moisture vapor and high oxygen transmission rates with high impact strength and balanced high tear strength. Strong seals can be achieved at low temperatures with a minimal impact on overall ...

New Packaging Technology Will Star at Pack Expo

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September 30, 2000, ... & Competition. High-Barrier Plastic Packaging for Food , Jeff Kellar, Tetrapak. Markets & Technologies for Case-Ready Meat Packaging , Dan Carr, Pactiv Corp. Extended Shelf Life & Aseptic ...

Technology Puts Converter "In-Line" for More Succes

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September 30, 2000, ... both the cost and delivery times of converting popcorn bags. The result, says company president Eric Jackson, was "high conversion costs, excessive waste, and long lead times." Phoenix brought its first ...

Division Award Winners

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September 30, 2000, A highlight of each Polymers, Laminations and Coatings Conference is the presentation of Division Awards. For 2000, the Division Technical Award and Sam A highlight of each Polymers, Laminations and Coatings ...

Bringing Together the Many Benefits of Film and Paper

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September 30, 2000, ...  The filled resins used in the production of PaperFeel are highly viscous. So, to achieve the temperature uniformity and dispersive mixing required for the finished product, the Battenfeld machine employs ...

The Vacumet Story Is a 30-Year History of Growth

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August 31, 2000, ... by producing the highest quality, most cost-effective products on a timely basis in a customer-focused atmosphere.'" Foley never forgets one thing: "To maintain our loyal customer base and increase marketshare, ...

How to Make Anilox Roll Improvements Work for You

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August 31, 2000, ... manufacturers constantly touting high-tech improvements, it's easy to assume these developments will give you that edge. This may not happen if you neglect the basics. When to Fine-Tune? Let's clarify ...