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- Eastman Kodak Files Chapter 11 Reorganization
- (News | New Products)
- January 19, 2012, ... emerge a lean, world?class, digital imaging and materials science company. “After considering the advantages of chapter 11 at this time, the Board of Directors and the entire senior management team unanimously ...
- Coating Matters | How To Select a Fluid Coating Method
- (Adhesive Coating)
- December 14, 2011, ... low level of contamination leans the decision toward pre-metered coating contained within a slot die. If the coating does not require contamination control, but instead requires quick change-over from ...
- Static causes 6 kinds of waste
- (Kelly on Static)
- October 27, 2011, The AIMCAL (Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators) 2011 Web Coating Conference had many interesting presentations. One was on designing a lean production line. This got me thinking ...
- PCR Milked for Flex-Pack
- (Flexpack)
- August 21, 2011, ... of which the Tyler plant resolved, but not without perseverance and commitment. Most important was to secure a consistent source of clean resin, which the company tells Paper, Film & Foil Converter it ...
- Green Converting: Landfill Diversion
- (Green Converting)
- August 16, 2011, ... cost prohibitive cleaning and recycling strategies. Then, commercial composting for all mixed organics becomes even more viable. Industrial-scale composting is taking place in most western countries, ...
- CPP Gets Converters on Track with Conference Program
- (Trends/Management)
- August 16, 2011, ... 26—28. Conference sessions include the following: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 • Considerations to Further Lean and Sustainability Initiatives in the Converting Environment, sponsored by Mark Andy: 9:00 ...
- SVC To Explore Future Innovation at Annual Symposia
- (News | New Products)
- August 10, 2011, ... Photovoltaics Manufacturing • Vacuum Web Coating • Coatings for Cleantech Energy Conversion, Storage, and Related Processes • Tribological and Decorative Coating • Emerging Technologies • High Power ...
- Flexographic Printing: A Push for Growth
- (Flexpack)
- July 31, 2011, ... in widths from 30-50 in. The W&H line is capable of printing speeds of 1,650 fpm. It is equipped with Easy-Set for automatic impression setting, Easy-Reg for registration, Turboclean automatic ink supply ...
- Report Examines Development of China's Paper Industrie
- (Flexpack News)
- July 26, 2011, ... cardboard in China reached over 85 million tons in 2009, an increase of almost 50 million tons compared with 2001. • China is forcing the paper industry to clean up its operations. For example, China ...
- Coating Matters: Slot Die Coating Fundamentals
- (Coating/Laminating)
- June 30, 2011, ... a coating solution must be robust enough to coat thin, precise, and clean. Slot die coating technology provides this accurate and metered technology in a closed process for better control. Here is a ...
- Laser Levels Playing Field
- (Die-Cutting)
- May 31, 2011, ... is increased by focusing the beam to a small spot on the material. This spot must have clean edges rather than a fuzzy area with low power that would create a HAZ around the cut. To avoid charred edges, ...
- Post Consumer Resin Gets New Life from Milk Jugs and Water Bottles
- (Flexpack News)
- May 18, 2011, ... plant resolved, but not without perseverance and commitment. Most important was to secure a consistent source of clean resin, which the company considers proprietary as it involved extensive research involving ...
- First DuPont Cyrel FAST System Installed in Bangladesh
- (Prepress)
- May 09, 2011, ... nothing to clean up once the plate is done and on the press. Since it is a solventless system, PADMA does not have to invest in a solvent-recovery system. "DuPont and PADMA are confident that the Cyrel ...
- Simco-Ion Becomes New Name in Static Control Technology
- (Static Elimination)
- May 09, 2011, ... markets such as semiconductor, disk drive, and other electronic clean room manufacturing. Simco also acquired Ion Industrial, Ion Systems’ industrial applications unit specializing in electrostatic solutions ...
- Ampac to Relocate Pouch Plant, Purchases Totani Machine
- (Bag Pouch News)
- April 21, 2011, ... pharmaceuticals, household cleaning products and other liquids, pet food, medical bags, pouches, and multi-pack pouch formats. The machine has five-panel registered print capability and can accommodate ...
- INFO*FLEX Show Preview: Full Speed Ahead
- (Flexography)
- March 31, 2011, ... and sustainability processes. Highlights of the presentations include the following topics: Win the war on waste using lean approaches Capture the consumer — CPCs share ideas to win over the brand-conscious ...
- Counting Clicks
- (Magazine)
- February 28, 2011, ... do not require laser scoring or perforations to make a clean, exact straight tear wherever needed on a pouch. Available as thin as 30 microns (1.2 mil), films offer yield advantages as well as flexibility ...
- RotoMetrics SE Asia Facility Starts Flexible Die Production
- (Die-Cutting)
- February 13, 2011, ... Frazier, RotoMetrics’ VP of operations states. “The latest machinery and lean manufacturing concepts have been implemented as a means to provide the highest quality products and most efficient service ...
- Event To Focus on Improvement
- (Flexography)
- January 31, 2011, ... and lean manufacturing in the printing and packaging industry. The conference includes optional tours of Hallmark's Leavenworth production facility and the Harley-Davidson factory. New this year is ...
- Nonwoven Laminations: Absorb Profit
- (Controls)
- January 31, 2011, ... medical cleanup, wound dressing, manufacturing, and other operations where absorbency is needed. In the lamination area at the Gelok operation, the company was experiencing inconsistent length measurements ...