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AICC Expands To Focus on Independent Producers of Folding Cartons & Rigid Boxes

(Carton Box)

June 06, 2011, ... between the needs and interests of converters of a broad range of products. We have found that the concerns of independent packaging manufacturers are extremely similar no matter which process or substrate.” ...

Webinar on Steam Remoisturization for Paper-Based Labels

(Web Handling)

June 05, 2011, ... for Tuesday, June 14, at 11 A.M. (Eastern) on the subject of Steam Remoisturization Technology for Paper-Based Label Manufacturers. Speakers  include PFFC’s own “Coating Matters” monthly columnist Mark ...

Gietz Gets Seven FSEA Gold Leaf Honors

(Print)

May 31, 2011, Gietz, a leader in foil stamping technology, walked away with seven awards at the Foil & Specialty Effects Assn. (FSEA) Gold Leaf Awards banquet held on May 5 in concert with the International Assn. of ...

Coating, Not Printing

(Coating/Laminating)

May 31, 2011, ... a coating technique will provide the necessary tools to optimize a product, while other applications may require a printing technique to meet the functionality. Remember: Coating and Printing Matter!  ...

Backlit Films Offer Vivid Images

(Digital)

March 31, 2011, Glossy Backlit Film (ESM-GBF) and Matte Backlit Film (ESM-MBF) are premium 8-mil products available for company's wide-format eco-solvent inkjet printers Glossy Backlit Film (ESM-GBF) and Matte Backlit ...

Green Converting: Is IML Sustainable?

(Label/Tape)

February 28, 2011, ... without any paper or film label substrate. Finally, shrink sleeving covers the entire container with a high gloss film. No matter which of these labeling methods is chosen, they all share one very ...

Surface Treating: Promoting Adhesion

(Surface Prep)

February 28, 2011, ... barrier discharge (DBD). A DBD is a non-thermal radio frequency (RF) fourth-state-of-matter plasma with a gas discharge maintained between electrodes separated by at least one dielectric barrier. Atmospheric ...

Counting Clicks

(Magazine)

February 28, 2011, ... matte versions and have been formulated to accept UV ink utilizing UV inkjet printers. Rhino Performance Products | www.rhinoperforms.com Coater Has Modular Design A new coater features a modular ...

Antimicrobial Patent

(Flexpack)

January 31, 2011, PITTSBURGH, PA | The US Patent Office has issued to Biosafe a composition of matter patent on the siloxane polymer that is the keystone of the company's PITTSBURGH, PA | The US Patent Office has issued ...

ICE-ing | The Best Part

(Trends/Management)

January 31, 2011, Who would argue that the best part of any cake is the icing? There must be a study someplace that suggests, for most practical matters, the icing is the Who would argue that the best part of any cake is ...

Technical Report: A Rheology Lesson

(Coating/Laminating)

January 31, 2011, ... quality of your operation. Mark Miller, author of PFFC's “Coating Matters” column, is an independent consultant in the roll-to-roll coating industry and owner of Coating Tech Service, Eau Claire, WI. ...

Check Your E-Mail for Critical Trends Survey

(Yo's Yarns)

January 18, 2011, PFFC needs your response to our annual Critical Trends survey. For that matter, the INDUSTRY needs your response! Please check your e-mail for a message from PFFC with the subject line: PFFC Critical Trends ...

Staying on Task

(Trends/Management)

December 31, 2010, ... are expected, and more than 35 seminars are lined up for a serious learning experience. Find full coverage of this premier event in PFFC's February issue. Mark Miller's first “Coating Matters” column ...

Coating Process Offers Many Options

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

December 31, 2010, The Cast & Cure decorative coating process integrates and techniques to create holographic, ultra-high-gloss, or matte finishes on select areas of a printed The Cast & Cure decorative coating process integrates ...

Expanded Content

(Print)

December 31, 2010, ... or to other off-line applications in a matter of minutes. A plus feature on the Servo 3000 is that there are no mechanical modifications needed for either press or off-line finishing equipment. DiBona ...

Biosafe Receives Polymer Patent for Antimicrobial

(Coating)

December 12, 2010, The US Patent Office has issued a composition of matter patent to Biosafe, Inc., on the siloxane polymer that is the keystone of the company's proprietary antimicrobial technology PITTSBURGH, PA | The US ...

Coating Takes Heat

(Coating/Laminating)

November 30, 2010, T-605-C single-pass, two-part aqueous matte coating can be used on most plastic film. It can withstand heat seal temperatures to 350 deg F. When properly T-605-C single-pass, two-part aqueous matte coating ...

Materials Substrates: Building Blocks

(Flexpack)

November 30, 2010, ... the WS6000. Clear, matte, and gloss PP and Label-Lyte stocks are supplied topcoated, eliminating the need for converters to apply their own topcoats, and are available with a variety of adhesive options. ...

Year Finishes Upbeat

(Trends/Management)

November 30, 2010, ... associated with giving, PFFC has a gift for you. Starting in January, you will find Mark Miller's new monthly column, “Coating Matters.” Mark is a consultant in the roll-to-roll coating industry and owner ...

AIMCAL Honors Technical Papers

(Trends/Management)

November 30, 2010, FORT MILL, SC | The Assn. of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators bestowed 2010 John Matteucci Technical Excellence Awards for the top two FORT MILL, SC | The Assn. of International Metallizers, ...