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Weight Reduction

(Archive)

August 31, 2008, ... stores,” says Lynda Swenson, general manager of CEI's bag group. “Additionally, the quality and logistics of printing mesh bags offshore to save money created many production challenges for these customers. ...

Future Events

(Events)

August 11, 2008, ... Council, Westin Hotel, Cincinnati, OH (413-686-9191; www.ppcnet.org). Apr. 26–29 | NA 2010 North American Material Handling & Logistics Show, Material Handling Industry of America, I-X Ctr., Cleveland, ...

Tollcoating.com Launches as Contract Mfg. Business

(News Eclips)

June 23, 2008, ... efficient production and high-quality products using lean manufacturing principles. With planning, logistics, finance and purchasing competencies available on site, we offer a full supply-chain solution,” ...

Automation a Selling Point

(Offset)

April 30, 2008, ... only two operators. The XL 105 boasts a fully automatic, nonstop logistics system that allows nonstop feeding and delivery of paperboard. “Nobody slows the press down just to avoid a tripoff at a manual ...

New Green Company

(Green Converting)

December 31, 2007, ... the packaging value chain, including raw material suppliers, converters, contract packagers, brand owners, retailers, machinery manufacturers, logistics providers, trade associations, government and nongovernment ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Magazine)

November 30, 2007, ... picture” of this still-emerging technology. Industries featured in the report include healthcare and pharmaceuticals; asset tracking; manufacturing and logistics; postal and courier services; retail ...

Conferences, Seminars & Expos du Jour

(Editorial)

October 31, 2007, ... twice in Vegas) in conjunction with PMMI’s Pack Expo. Logistics this time worked well, and exhibitors with whom I spoke were satisfied overall. I know I’ve had my fill of traveling! E-mail your ...

Release Liner Special Report, Part 1

(Tapes)

October 31, 2007, ... in logistics, retail, and transport applications, not primary product applications. In the variable information printing arena, linerless labels certainly offer a threat. RFID and other “smart” technologies ...

Intl. Trade Shows Exhibit at Pack Expo, Present Awards Competition

(Archive)

August 13, 2007, ... Equipment for the Manufacture of Packaging, Packaging Machinery, Confectionery Machinery, Packaging, Packaging Aids, and Logistics (January 29-February 1); and BASILPCK 2008, the Intl. Exhibition for Packaging ...

Flexo Forges Bond

(Magazine)

July 31, 2007, ... grows. Explains Oscar Smuts, logistics/projects manager, “We invited four flexo press manufacturers to submit quotations, and Edale was the only one that listened to us and matched our specification exactly.” ...

Paper Roll Handling: What's Right For You

(Archive)

May 30, 2007, ... simple as reducing forklift hours. Conversely, it can be as dramatic as improving the logistics of an antiquated or expensive material storage system. How They Work To illustrate the many possibilities ...

World View

(Magazine)

April 30, 2007, ... global logistics for shipping sleeves; and soft job proofing from remote locations. The 2007 Print Quality Awards were announced at a reception held on opening night. Following are a sampling of the ...

10 Inlay Mfrs. Choose TI Silicon

(Archive)

March 24, 2007, ... TI Gen 2 silicon and straps to support their inlay manufacturing processes for retail, supply chain, logistics and government applications. RFID inlay companies SAG, Tagstar Systems, and Tatwah Smartech ...

Keep Moving

(Unprinted Rolls)

February 28, 2007, ... of hosing was not only clumsy and time-consuming, but it also created trip and tangle hazards, says Bill Sotka, who oversees logistics for both the De Pere and Kaukauna facilities. Creative Thinking ...

Jeco Appoints Agent in Japan

(Archive)

February 19, 2007, ... containers, has appointed Smart Vision Co. of Tokyo, Japan, as its agent for the Japanese market. Smart Vision provides logistics, import and export, distribution, and systems development services to the ...

Directing Design

(Magazine)

January 31, 2007, ... on the pallet, the more product can be loaded on the truck. Many logistics decisions are made very early in the packaging supply chain. A small change in structural design for palletization can result ...

Brand Protection with Micro-Dots

(Magazine)

December 31, 2006, ... counterfeiting security, such as DNA or magnetic tracers. The problem with such special inks or ink additives is the related logistics and manufacturing procedures, such as press cleaning, temperature ...

SOMA Engineering Expands

(Archive)

December 11, 2006, SOMA Engineering has expanded its sales and manufacturing operation with the addition of two, purpose-dedicated buildings totaling 13,456 sq. ft. PRESS RELEASE LANKROUN, CZECH REPUBLIC—SOMA Engineering ...

Outlook: Challenging

(Magazine)

November 30, 2006, ... technology is expanding and also is satisfying many new value-added labeling applications like RFID. Linerless technology has made few inroads, except in print-on-demand/logistics applications.  ...

Seeing RFID in Action

(Archive)

October 07, 2006, ... goods, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, postal, manufacturing and logistics, air industry and travel, and animals and farming industries. Companies profiled include Boeing, Marks & Spencer, and the Las ...