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Taking the measure of surface treatment is a learning process

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August 31, 1996, ... likely you do), you should be up to date on methods for measuring the level of treatment. As a growing number of end users switch from paper to plastic substrates to package or label their products, ...

A directory of custom slitting

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July 31, 1996, ... foam, laminates Minimum slit width: 1/4 in. Maximum slit width: 60 in. No. of employees: 85 Annual sales: More than $5 million Labelon Corp. 10 Chapin St. Canandaigui, NY 14424 Ph: 716/334-6220; ...

Gravure winners go for gold

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July 31, 1996, ... and line colors. A special magenta helped reproduce the design's bright colors. The gravure-printed shrink-wrap label applied to a generic aerosol can enabled the customer to reduce lead time, inventory, ...

Pressure-sensitive line utilizes all-vector drive system

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June 30, 1996, ... 1995 and is now in full production, providing rollstock for label converters. The new line includes a proprietary coating head design and an Advanced Systems flotation dryer with an exceptionally long ...

Paper characteristics: starting the job right

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April 30, 1996, ... can vary from job to job. "It depends on what you're going to print, what your subject matter is," suggests Bruce M. Riddell, VP of engineering for Spectrum Label Corp., San Carlos, CA. "Based on the job ...

Innovation is a winner in FPA competition

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March 31, 1996, ... option for solving the respiration problem of precut produce. The package label doubles as a breathable membrane, allowing for the release of carbon dioxide and the re-entry of oxygen. A natural citric ...

New hot stamper does more for short runs

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February 29, 1996, Fast Track Labels, unlike some larger competitors, thrives on short runs with the help of versatile hot stamping equipment from Kensol/Franklin.Move over, Fast Track Labels, unlike some larger competitors, ...

In-house sheeting promotes growth and quality

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February 29, 1996, ... of high quality food and beverage labels for a customer base located nationally and internationally. It also produces overwraps for the toy, game, and retail industries, as well as specialized printing ...

Hot melt applications continue to grow

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June 30, 1995, ... label stock. Major advances have been made in the precise placement of the adhesive. According to Zirkle, in the past the standard procedure was to flood-coat the full web and then die-cut. Screen transfer ...

Time-based competition strategy gains momentum

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May 31, 1995, ... to a knitting machine. In turn the machine manufactures the item, which workers then box with a bar code label containing the address of the Chicago store, and the box goes to the warehouse. There is ...

Innovative uses, creativity earn honors from AIMCAL

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March 31, 1995, Judges for the Package/Label of the Year Award, sponsored by the Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators, praised new applications Judges for the Package/Label of the Year Award, ...

Coating module allows in-house production

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February 28, 1995, The in-line coating module retrofits to most presses and web-handling equipment, allowing label producers to convert off-the-shelf face stocks and release The in-line coating module retrofits to most presses ...

Familiarity with change no surprise in this industry

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February 28, 1995, ... published a comprehensive report on the industry. He projects "total demand for metallized materials will grow from 161-million lb. in 1993 to 195-million lb. in 1998. Packaging end-uses, including labels, ...

Slower growth, continued expansion seen in 1995

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January 31, 1995, ... are well-positioned for the remainder of the decade. Total demand for metallized film and paper in the US is forecast to be 198-million lb. in 1998. Packaging end uses, including labels, will represent ...

Innovative uses earn honors from film supplier

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December 31, 1994, Two US and two Canadian packagers were recognized by a film supplier for innovative uses of oriented polypropylene in flexible-packaging and labeling Two US and two Canadian packagers were recognized by ...