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The Good Times Keep Rolling -- At Least for Now

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December 31, 1999, ... we're starting to see some slowing in some of the US leading indicators, such as housing. Home sales and housing starts peaked last summer, and mortgage applications went way down. We'll probably see the ...

Getting the most value from your extrusion coater.

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November 30, 1996, ... advanced technology available from leading industry suppliers. Even a converter with older equipment can keep pace with the state of the art, if management is willing to invest in current, retrofittable ...

Bagmaking operation refuses to stand still

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September 30, 1995, ... result of that insight, Shields Bag & Printing Co. today is one of the leading suppliers of plastic bags in the US and a very dominant player in the West. The company has grown consistently and will ...

Tissue converter accrues benefits of AC servo drives

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September 30, 1995, ... per year. Wepa is reportedly the leading German manufacturer of assorted recycled toilet paper made of 100% waste paper. The company's environmental commitment is emphasized by its support of the Kinder-Umwelt-Klub ...

Voluntary environmental standards are on the way

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August 31, 1995, ... issues or the development of internal corporate management programs ultimately leading to responsible and verifiable operating strategies that will result in the efficient use of natural resources and ...

Bagmakers add a strong link to quality chain

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July 31, 1995, ... reduction is a major concern for leading consumer product companies - smaller packages and thinner gauges of materials. The challenge is to produce lower-gauge materials but still deliver the performance ...

Interest in waste-disposal technologies at all time high

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May 31, 1995, ... board. Recycling Plastics - Guidelines for Designers looks at the background to recycling plastics and sets a series of criteria leading to a philosophy of design for recycling. The report includes ...

Strong growth predicted for flex-pack industry

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March 31, 1995, ... leading trade partners for US companies continue to be Canada and Mexico. Seventy-five percent of converters who export sell to Canada while 58% sell to Mexico. Despite an increase in exports, the industry ...

Solid-waste proposals still considerable at state level.

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March 31, 1995, ... is minimized by recycling all types of plastic bags together. Popularity Growing - Recycling continues to be the leading environmental activity of choice among American consumers, according to a study ...

Investment to help growth for converter

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February 28, 1995, ... film-making technology is on the leading edge." "This is a great opportunity for FHI and Cello Bag," James R. Ball, chmn. and CEO, FHI, said. "There are many opportunities for growth within our industry ...

Converter's expansion plan brings clean room for bags

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December 31, 1994, ... states are leading packagers of dairy products, produce, grain, poultry, beef and pork. There are a significant number of medical manufacturers nearby. Apart from marketing logic, WF&B practices common ...