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Drying Part 3: Paste Inks

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

March 31, 2008, This column will review the two primary drying methods of paste inks. Oil-Based Inks The main application of oil-based inks is in litho printing, primarily This column will review the two primary drying ...

Drupa Tour Explores Inkjet and Toner Technologies

(News | New Products)

March 27, 2008, ... company. He predicted inkjet printing gradually will replace flexographic and screen printing, and said the company’s strategy is to become a player in the first generation of UV inkjet. At Drupa Agfa ...

Shrink Label for Toddler Beverage

(Archive)

March 20, 2008, Seal-It has printed two shrink labels in two sizes for the launch of First Juice, the first organic fruit and vegetable juice beverage for toddlers, designed to foster healthy and food and drink preferences ...

Shrinkable Film/Label Inks

(Archive)

March 12, 2008, INX Intl. Ink Co.'s ShrinkPac Universal ink system is a premium solvent-based gravure ink that has been formulated for shrinkable film printing, including oriented polystyrene, PVC, and PETG. APPLETON, ...

Web Lines: Thinking About New Equipment?

(Web Handling)

January 31, 2008, ... new equipment. If you are lucky enough to be handed a project to buy new converting equipment, take some time not only to think about the “value adding” process involved (coating, printing, etc.) but also ...

Process Management: Drying Part 1: Liquid Inks

(Magazine)

January 31, 2008, In the next three columns, we will cover the basic mechanisms of ink drying. This month we look at inks drying primarily by evaporation and absorption In the next three columns, we will cover the basic ...

Opacity & White Ink

(Print)

December 31, 2007, White ink is used extensively in printing plastic films for packaging. The role of the white print is to totally or partially block the package ingredients White ink is used extensively in printing plastic ...

Odorless UV Inks and Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

December 08, 2007, Rhino Performance Products introduces odorless UV inks and coatings. WAKE FOREST, NC | Rhino Performance Products introduces odorless UV inks and coatings. By incorporating a proprietary technology into ...

Ink Control System Literature Available in Spanish

(Archive)

December 02, 2007, PRESS RELEASE CENTERBROOK, CT | Essex Products Group (EPG) announces that KeyColor ink control system literature now is available in Spanish. The literature describes the system and features the KeyColor ...

Packaging Film for Thermoform/Shrink Systems

(Archive)

November 25, 2007, Curwood, a supplier of high-performance shrink packaging materials for meat and cheese applications, announces a breakthrough packaging film engineered for optimum performance on high-speed Multivac FormShrink ...

CRI Increases Prices on Ink

(Archive)

October 15, 2007, Color Resolutions Intl. (CRI) has announced that effective November 1, 2007, prices on all packaging inks will be raised from 7% to 14%, depending on the color and resin technology. PRESS RELEASE FAIRFIELD, ...

New Study Spotlights Inkjet Market Potential

(Archive)

April 22, 2007, PRIMIR commissioned I.T. Strategies to produce a study focusing on "Trends in Inkjet Technologies 2006-2011." The study targets five key markets, including display signage, graphic arts, packaging, decorative/textiles, ...

Shrink Film Folding

(Archive)

December 27, 2006, Designed and manufactured by UK-based Double R Controls, the Shrink Film Folder & Auto Winder provides non-stop batch rewinding for end uses such as tamper-evident packaging of CDs, greeting cards, foodstuffs, ...

METRO Selects Exclusive Shrink Management Global Partner

(Archive)

December 02, 2006, PRESS RELEASE Checkpoint Systems, a leader in product identification and shrink management solutions, has been selected by METRO Cash & Carry to launch a global shrink management and source-protection ...

Ink Mileage: Measure & Manage

(Process Management)

November 30, 2006, In we reviewed ink transfer. With this basic understanding, we can move on to actual numbers on the basis of that which can be measured can be managed. Skeptics abound who believe there are too many variables ...

Converter to Test WrinkleSTOP 3000

(Archive)

November 01, 2006, Converter Accessory Corp. has produced a WrinkleSTOP 3000 for beta installation in a fortune 500 company. PRESS RELEASE WIND GAP, PA—Converter Accessory Corp. (CAC) has produced a WrinkleSTOP 3000 for ...

Managing the Ink Films

(Process Management)

October 31, 2006, Last month we discussed ink composition in relation to various printing methods. Now we’ll look at basic differences in ink delivery. Process Management Last month we discussed ink composition in relation ...

Ink 101: Part II

(Process Management)

September 30, 2006, Last month we reviewed ink usage numbers as an input to converting, noting that as a percentage, ink purchases are small, especially when compared to Last month we reviewed ink usage numbers as an input ...

Diamond Packaging Recognized in Gold Ink Awards Competition

(Archive)

September 25, 2006, Diamond Packaging earned a Bronze Award in the 19th Annual gold Ink Awards Competition for the Redken "Color Gels" point-of-purchase display. PRESS RELEASE ROCHESTER, NY—Diamond Packaging earned a Bronze ...

UPM Raflatac Updates Raflink Business Line

(Archive)

September 17, 2006, UPM Raflatac is launching ordering and claim tracking self-service tools with the latest update of its eBusiness platform, the Raflink Business Line. PRESS RELEASE FLETCHER, NC—UPM Raflatac is launching ...