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Sun Chemical Increases North American Prices of Specialty Inks

(News | New Products)

September 21, 2008, ... prices by 6 to 10% on all products sold in North America, effective September 1, 2008. The company cited continued increases in raw materials and operating costs for the increase. In addition to record ...

Earth-Friendly Print

(Print)

August 31, 2008, ... For example, the PSG recommends evaluating the following factors: Materials and Supplies Analysis Part of the A to Z review PSG members carry out for customers looks at incoming supplies and tracks ...

New Product Digest

(New Products)

August 31, 2008, ... on the material surface downstream of the ionizer. Offers closed loop feedback communications with IQ power supply to enhance the neutralizing efficiency of the system. Also features a communication module. ...

INX to Boost Ink Price

(News Eclips)

August 18, 2008, Citing significant and continuing advances in raw material, energy and transportation costs, INX Intl. Ink Co. announced an increase in ink prices of 10% to12% across all product lines, effective September ...

Green Program Expanding

(News Clips Archive)

July 31, 2008, ...  The program comprises a rigorous, five-step process in which a team of packaging engineers analyzes a company's entire packaging supply chain, including package design, material optimization, shelf impact, ...

COF Testing: Why Does it Matter?

(Process Management)

July 31, 2008, ... the plane and the block. To simulate a particular use condition, a piece of print or other packaging material may be attached to the block. Static COF is the number generated the instant motion starts ...

WS Packaging Plant Receives FSC Certification

(News Eclips)

July 22, 2008, ...  The chain-of-custody certification means WS Packaging is able to validate the complete supply chain of sustainable raw materials from the forest to the mill, from the paper merchant to the printer, ...

Printing Partnerships

(Special Reports)

June 30, 2008, ... is perhaps the ideal carrier for all kinds of brand protection messaging. The two-ply material laminate of facestock and liner, with an adhesive and silicone release coating between them, provides the ...

Edible Markers

(Special Reports)

June 30, 2008, ... information traceability technology that can be added to the food product as well as the packaging materials for “self-authentication.” In its simplest form, for instance, a two-dimensional package ...

A Golden Opportunity

(Trends/Management)

June 30, 2008, ... you know if digital printing is for you?” Dedman asked. The answer: Consider such factors as what the package is designed to contain; the materials that will be used; the regulations to which the package ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Narrow Web)

June 30, 2008, ... customer requirements precisely in both water- and UV-based systems. This leads to less material waste and faster job changeovers. Esterlam Intl. | +44 (0) 1752 690691 | www.esterlam.com PFFC-ASAP ...

Exopack Sells Newmarket Film Business

(News Eclips)

June 23, 2008, ... This decision came after careful analysis of product mix and fit with the rest of the organization. Dynamic Solutions Unlimited is a supplier of a variety of packaging materials and services. Rosie ...

Static Control System Ionizes Air, Monitors Web

(News Eclips)

June 15, 2008, ... An included web monitoring module identifies and displays any residual electrostatic charge on the material surface downstream of the ionizer, offering closed-loop feedback communication with the IQ power ...

Chesapeake Plant First in China to Receive PS9000:2001 Certification for Printed Pharmaceutical Packaging

(News | New Products)

June 15, 2008, RICHMOND, VA | Chesapeake Corp.’s manufacturing plant in Kunshan, China, recently became the first facility in China to receive PS9000:2001 certification, according to the company RICHMOND, VA | Chesapeake ...

MeadWestvaco Becomes MVW in Global Rebranding Inititiative

(News | New Products)

June 10, 2008, RICHMOND, VA | MeadWestvaco Corp. recently unveiled its new corporate identity as “MWV: How brands take shape.” RICHMOND, VA | MeadWestvaco Corp. recently unveiled its new corporate identity as “MWV: ...

Offset Printing: Fearless on UV

(Offset)

May 31, 2008, ... materials. This will allow our sales force to fearlessly meet just about any print and finishing needs our customers may have.” Many preparations for the new press are being made. New software upgrades ...

A Look at the North American Label Market Today

(Label/Tape)

May 31, 2008, ... responsibility and waste management issues are impacting the growth of p-s labels negatively, with state and federal government legislation now beginning to control the use and disposal of packaging materials ...

What's New Product

(New Products)

May 31, 2008, ... Accurately The Lippke 4000 Series of package test systems performs leak and seal strength tests on a variety of materials. Said to provide precise, accurate, and reproducible test results under a wide ...

What's New Product

(Magazine)

April 30, 2008, ... of slitting at high speeds, which reduces cycle times. Measures the diameter of the blade and adjusts automatically after grinding, reportedly ensuring a clean cut through the material and core. Blade ...

Emerging Nations

(Flexpack)

April 30, 2008, ... Rio Tinto Alcan, appears to have zeroed in on Russia by building two new plants in St. Petersburg. Although Russian producers meet as much as two-thirds of demand in the overall packaging materials market, ...