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Demographic Demands

(Flexpack)

February 29, 2008, ... demand in 2006, are projected to increase 4.5%/yr to $11.6 billion in 2011. Gains will outpace the overall market slightly as a result of increased demand for convenience-oriented or other processed food ...

Wal-Mart Scorecard Needs More Batters

(Green Converting)

February 29, 2008, ... (and maybe the last!) New Year's Eve display the world has ever seen! What happened? A light bulb went out in Pamona. The converting industry was sent into a similar tizzy on Feb. 1, 2007, when Wal-Mart ...

Debating China's Effect on the Environmen

(Green Converting)

February 29, 2008, ... the Belfer Ctr. for Science and Intl. Affairs at Harvard Univ. Following are some highlights: Schell said the issue isn't whether China's rise will become an environmental catastrophe; it already has. ...

IP Is Producing Green Linerboard

(Green Converting)

February 29, 2008, PENSACOLA, FL International Paper (IP) has started production of high-performance, lightweight linerboard at its Pensacola, FL, mill. IP says the project PENSACOLA, FL International Paper (IP) has started ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Label/Tape)

February 29, 2008, ... numbers sequentially or print variable data, including address labels. It can print in black, red, green, yellow, or blue, and it will print using a UV ink (visible only with UV light sources) for an added ...

Understand the Asian Release Liner Market

(News | New Products)

February 12, 2008, ... material trends, capacities and technologies, and the changing market structure. First published in July 2003, the exapanded 2007 edition evaluates the market, highlights opportunities, and provides ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Narrow Web)

December 31, 2007, ... highlighted by a new 1,000-mm Cerutti 960/2 gravure press. Spearsystem Packaging Africa will operate as a subsidiary of Spear Group Holdings Ltd. and includes BEE (Black Economic Empowerment) ownership ...

IP Begins Linerboard Production

(Archive)

December 08, 2007, | International Paper has begun production of high-performance lightweight linerboard at its Pensacola, FL, mill. PENSACOLA, FL | International Paper has begun production of high-performance lightweight ...

Color Measurement Tools Come to USA

(Flexpack)

November 08, 2007, ... plates. Features include: Two spectrally-balanced light sources to illuminate subjects with a 120X optically magnified image. High resolution, real-time image display. Scan measurement systems features ...

Release Liner Special Report, Part 1

(Tapes)

October 31, 2007, ... Both paper and film release liners are in the spotlight in this respect, and even a small downgauging could mean a worthwhile savings. Low-platinum release coatings are also a focus. Technical Challenges ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

September 30, 2007, ... and liquid packaging. These two key markets are driving the continuing growth of extrusion coating, as environmental concerns encourage the use of packaging that is lightweight, user-friendly, and recyclable. ...

On Being Earth Friendly by (re)Design

(Magazine)

August 31, 2007, ... of electricity—except for what my failing flashlight provided along with Mother Nature in spectacular fashion. By chance I stumbled upon a time-worn phrase, posted in an exhibit area, attributed to one ...

Reduce & Comply

(Magazine)

August 31, 2007, ... are subject to periodic review in light of new scientific evidence. It is a common misconception that uses of lead and other banned substances exempt from the RoHS Directive also are exempt from the ...

Be A Good Citizen

(Magazine)

August 31, 2007, ... the purchase of raw materials to the disposal of packaging—has been a primary focus of sustainable operations. For example, major end-users are demanding lighter-weight packaging, which reduces shipping ...

ALAN WOLK

(Magazine)

June 30, 2007, Alan Wolk shares the benefits of his experience in the converting industry. Experience Speaks How did you get into the converting business? The printing industry has been a family business. My uncle ...

Critical TRENDS

(Special Reports)

May 31, 2007, ... Sales Revenue Percent Increase Q. By what percent did 2006 revenue increase over 2005? Raw material costs continued to increase. Slightly fewer respondents reported an increase in 2007, however ...

Cradle 2 Cradle

(Magazine)

April 30, 2007, ... effect, MeadWestvaco installs several technologies in the top panel. Inside the lid is an electronic module containing a circuit board, batteries, touch pad, and light array. A red button on the top left ...

Converter Clips

(Magazine)

April 30, 2007, ... share, since less plastic is required than paper in most applications due to its lighter weight. Plastics' market share will expand at a slower pace than in the past decade, as a number of packaging ...

Baggy Webs: Part II Measuring

(Archive)

April 30, 2007, ... sample in lab. Tests 7 through 12 are on-line measurements to check a moving web. Sweep out a length of web and measure skew from a straight line. Lightly tension a web sample in a horizontal span ...

Cause & Defect

(Magazine)

April 30, 2007, ... is a weak pattern that can vary in severity. Slight variations in coating weight cause the mottle. This variation can result from several potential causes. Air trapped between the substrate and a smooth ...