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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 ...

New Product Digest

(Magazine)

April 30, 2007, ... stroboscopic industrial inspection light helps users find defects during printing, converting, slitting, and rewinding paper, film, and foil at full production speeds. Allows personnel to get a close look ...

Spot Less

(Magazine)

March 31, 2007, ... inspection is required. Converters with the best quality control programs use surface inspection sampling as part of their production processes. The quality and intensity of this inspection lighting ...

John Baumann

(Flexpack)

February 28, 2007, John Baumann shares the benefits of his experience in the converting industry. Experience Speaks How did you get into the converting business? I was originally in the retail carrier bag converting ...

Lasting Impression

(Magazine)

February 28, 2007, ... developing over the course of the past few years, including employee training and certification, a client procedures integration team, a custom-designed preflight program, a client feedback system, and ...

Keep Moving

(Unprinted Rolls)

February 28, 2007, ... for airline baggage tags; label backing or tape backings for consumer and hygiene products; lightweight papers that become quick service restaurant packaging, microwave popcorn packaging, or surgical drape; ...

The Wow Factor

(Flexpack)

February 28, 2007, ... look and shelf appeal for New York Style Lightly Salted Organic Pita Chips. Printing Achievement American Packaging Corp., Story City, IA, utilizes digitally imaged flexo plates and high-strength ink ...

East Beats West

(Flexpack)

February 28, 2007, What does the future hold for the $45 billion global flexible packaging market? Flexible Packaging Over the past five years, the world flexible packaging market* has grown by an average 3.7%/yr to reach ...

What's Ne

(Magazine)

February 28, 2007, ... equipment. PFFC-ASAP 425 Shaft is Light and Strong Double E Co., West Bridgewater, MA; 508/588-8099; doubleeusa.com The 6-in., lightweight Model SR shaft (SRL-2000) is said to minimize shaft weight ...

Folding Carton Shows Off

(Carton Box)

February 27, 2007, ... the retail shelf; they are packed, transported, and stacked in cartons on the retail shelf. The reason: Not only do rigid and relatively lightweight cartons prevent product damage, the surface of these ...