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High Resolution Thermal Ink Jet Clears Things Up for Hershey's Mexic

(Print)

September 19, 2012, ... the system combines the ink cartridge and the operating electronics into a single compact printhead module, the Evolution III eliminates the need to clean the print heads. The Evolution III also offers ...

Web Industries Announces a Major Upgrade

(Flexpack)

August 13, 2012, ... nonwovens and films that are found in a variety of home and medical categories. These materials include fluid acquisition and superabsorbent layers found in personal care and home cleaning products, technical ...

Coating | The Movement Toward Thinner Films and Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

July 30, 2012, ... In addition, pinholes and defects can become more prevalent as there is less fluid to heal voids and hide contaminants. Enhanced web cleaning, liquid filtration, and air cleanliness can help maintain ...

Labelexpo Americas | Mission Possible

(Label/Tape)

July 12, 2012, ... will enable manufacturers to optimize release performance, lower costs, operate more profitably, and avoid the use of cleaning solvents. In addition, these new coatings will offer a unique water-based ...

Experience Speaks | Rex Lane

(Experience Speaks)

May 16, 2012, ... the company started a search for someone with strong lean manufacturing background. I had that, although I had no experience in paper, labels, or converting. In August 2010 I came aboard as CEO, so all ...

Coating Matters | Plumbing Basics in Coating Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

April 30, 2012, ... fluid coating in industry over the years, I would like to think that the fluid dynamic problems I have encountered are more highbrow than a monkey wrench and cleaning up after plugged flow, but alas, the ...

Carton/Box | Heavyweight SBS Is Ready to Print

(Carton Box)

March 26, 2012, ... all the way through so the edges look clean, it is also widely used for large format point-of-purchase (POP) signage. For this, Lamitech can supply heavyweight SBS board up to 96 points. “All in all, ...

Turner Printing Invests in Heidelberg Speedmaster

(News | New Products)

March 19, 2012, ...  has worked diligently over the past two years to enhance its quality while at the same time reducing cost and waste by operating in a leaner and more environmental manner. It has also invested in its peopl ...

Avery Dennison Boasts Good Safety Record

(Label/Tape)

March 11, 2012, ... Dennison’s Specialty Materials business, says, “Our facilities are guided by the principles of Lean and Six Sigma quality, which promotes efficiency in all levels of the organization and empowers our employees ...

Preco Expands with New Facility

(Die-Cutting)

February 17, 2012, With emphasis on medical packaging and clean converting, Preco’s new facility will expand production capacity and capabilities  SOMERSET, WI | Preco, provider of laser, die-cutting, lamination, and ...

Contract Converting Services Directory

(Uncategorized)

February 12, 2012, ... 1969 a leading manufacturer of coated roll substrates ranging from pilot to wide width clean room production lines • • • • • • • • Prime UV; Carol Stream, ...

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 ...