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Converting Less Ordinary

(Magazine)

December 30, 2003, ... battery technology, chose GSI to manufacture the batteries as a beta site. Production of these unique power sources can be found deep within GSI's converting facility, located behind closed doors in a clean ...

A Brighter Picture

(Magazine)

December 30, 2003, ... signal that indicate improving expectations of future corporate earnings. Inventories — have been kept lean. As demand rises, it must be satisfied by new production. Fry notes other positive ...

Products and Materials

(Magazine)

December 30, 2003, ... bricks suitable for reprocessing or easy disposal. Compresses film, foil, polycoated paper, and other clean or dirty materials into manageable, 5x5-in., rigid bricks without adding heat to the material. ...

Exercising Environmental Responsibility: Part 3

(Unprinted Rolls)

November 30, 2003, ... be a flexible package that could have a second life of some sort. Perhaps a flexible package of the proper size that contained some food item such as cheese or meat could be cleaned easily and used to ...

Upcoming UK PIRA Conference to Emphasize Package Printing Improvements

(News | New Products)

November 30, 2003, ... in Pira's two-day program: lean manufacturing methods; productivity measurements; design strategies and trends; press output; prepress capabilities; and supply-chain efficiency. For more information, ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

October 31, 2003, ... job still is running. Reportedly, the system allows the safe performance of set-up work such as cleaning ink units, changing sleeves, intermediate mandrels or anilox rollers, replacing worn doctor blades, ...

Considering China, Part II

(Magazine)

September 30, 2003, ...  seems to be “figuring out how to compete” with the “get lean” concept. More and more, reports of companies employing lean manufacturing, as well as Six Sigma and other quality and efficiency improvemen ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

September 30, 2003, ... process, the Core-Peel seal layer imbeds itself into the fiber structure of Tyvek. When peeled, the seal layer breaks through cleanly and offers visual seal transfer for confirmation of seal integrity. ...

Coating Success

(Unprinted Rolls)

September 30, 2003, ... electrical discharge, and plasma — can be installed on-line to correct these deficiencies. Substrate cleaning systems also can be added to remove contaminants. Train Personnel Trained personnel are ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

August 31, 2003, ... modes, will be housed in a 12,000-sq-ft addition currently under construction in Martinsville. MEGTEC Systems will supply the dryer systems as well as the CleanSwitch regenerative thermal oxidizer for ...

Reporter Clips

(Tapes)

August 31, 2003, ... official June 1, 2003. All telephone numbers will remain the same. The Web sites Chromas.com and Chromaslean.com will continue to function under the old name as well as the new Web addresses of aquaflex.com ...

Considering China

(Magazine)

August 31, 2003, ...  The group — which will host its next meeting October 14 (during Pack Expo in Las Vegas) and will feature lean manufacturing speaker Jerry Duff [more information available at 888/334-9123 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.] ...

US Market Erosion Results in New Packaging Association for Carded Packaging Market

(News | New Products)

August 17, 2003, ... Packaging Mfrs. has plans to meet October 14, 2003, at the Pack Expo show in Las Vegas and will host an open member luncheon featuring Jerry Duff, "a nationally known consultant and speaker on lean manufacturing ...

Hello DBS, Good-Bye Jaded Jewel

(Folding Cartons)

July 31, 2003, ...  Uniquely Lean, Yet Full-Bodied In addition to the unique relationship with Stora Enso, QC Packaging has a host of other unique elements for its folding carton production. First of all, there are McKnight, ...

Products

(Magazine)

July 31, 2003, ... and sponge rollers for a variety of applications, including static elimination, web or sheet cleaning, feed, delivery, folder, and more. Co. says brushes do not require any special coatings, will not tear ...

European Meeting Presents Large Technical Program

(Magazine)

July 31, 2003, ... the water channels with time. These impair the cooling capacity of cooling rolls. Regular internal cleaning of the cooling rolls is important to ensure maximum cooling capacity. Several methods for internal ...

New Products for the Converting Industry

(Magazine)

March 31, 2003, ... features a maximum web width of 57 in. (1,450 mm) and is capable of a range of cut-off lengths. Modular System Cleans Webs KSM International Ltd., Glasgow, Scotland; + 44 (0) 1360 660088; ksmsuperclean.com ...

New Products for the Converting Industry (2 of 2)

(Magazine)

March 31, 2003, ... hot melt adhesive application. Large, accessible tank opening offers easy filling and cleaning. Available in 4-, 10-, and 16-liter tank sizes. Label Stocks Printable with Offset, Digital Mohawk Paper ...

Delivering Quality on Time

(Unprinted Rolls)

March 31, 2003, ... with a well-established service group. Carone says, “It was the best machine value to do all the things we wanted to accomplish.” A Clean Cut For RiverCor, an integral part of the new sheeter is the ...

Reporter Clips

(Magazine)

March 31, 2003, ... to 1,000 deg F as well as a variety of chemicals, including fluxes, solder paste cleaners, and solvents. Designed to withstand harsh manufacturing and sterilization processes, labels are 2 mil thick ...