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UK packaging markets expected to show growth in plastics, paper

(Magazine)

July 31, 1995, ... a reduction in total consumption since the performance might fall, producing a need to use a greater quantity overall. "The paper-based packaging materials fulfill such a wide range of applications that ...

Two-component adhesive system eliminates mixups

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June 30, 1995, ... Ruppert, CSD/WestPac Division director of technical services. As a printer and laminator of packaging materials for salted, meat and confection snacks, the converter chose to avoid solvent-based laminating ...

Converter combines profit with environmental concern

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May 31, 1995, ... flexo press and bare-roll treater results in improved product quality, EPA compliance, and increased profitability. The W.H. Brady Co. was founded in 1914 as a preparer of promotional materials for ...

Strong growth predicted for flex-pack industry

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March 31, 1995, ...  Between 1992 and 1993, sales of single-web films rose 3.6%, and sales of single-web papers jumped 3.4%, largely on the strength of environmental concerns about the recyclability of multi-web materials. ...

Conserving weight, space earns praise for flexible

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March 31, 1995, ...  Judges selected winners for innovations in technologies, printing, closures, substrates, and advances in source reduction. The winners improved product protection, reduced costs and materials, opened ...

Innovative uses, creativity earn honors from AIMCAL

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March 31, 1995, ... materials. The package is reverse-printed oriented polypropylene/metallized and holographically embossed on oriented polypropylene/heat sealable oriented-polyethylene terephthalate. The holographic ...

Computerized dispensing provides ink management

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March 31, 1995, ... in each of the drums from which the inks are dispensed, reminding us to refill when required." For environmental reporting, the system automatically tracks the use of solvents and other materials deemed ...

Familiarity with change no surprise in this industry

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February 28, 1995, ... all over the world, plus one domestic supplier. We move about 700,000 lb. a month of polyester, about 8.4 million lb. per year. "We see raw materials continuing to be tight," Woody said. "Prices are going ...

Holograms continue to gain in converting applications.

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February 28, 1995, ... of global-holographic activity. In a discussion of Adding Holographic Materials to Flexible Packaging, Alex E. Smith, marketing manger for Lawson Mardon Flexible in the UK, said holography should be ...

Slower growth, continued expansion seen in 1995

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January 31, 1995, ...  are getting squeezed on both ends," Cantwell said. "Large customers are holding the line on price increases, yet their own suppliers - many larger than themselves - are demanding higher prices for raw material ...

Unusual fiber packaging finding worldwide success

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December 31, 1994, ... and quite compatible with Duales System Deutschland (DSD) in Germany. The latter charges less to use its green dot for fiber-based packaging than for other materials. The added boost is that the Dorpak ...

Direct-mail group introduces green stewardship challenge

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December 31, 1994, ... recycling collection, and buying or manufacturing products made from recycled materials. A total of 35 DMA member companies are participants in WasteWi$e, which was introduced in early 1994. DMA members ...