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World View

(Magazine)

April 30, 2007, ... ago, and that emphasis was much in evidence at this meeting. In fact, the theme of the event was “Operating Profitably in a Global Market.” The Global Supply Base was covered from various aspects, including ...

New Product Digest

(Magazine)

April 30, 2007, ... plastic bags; pinning heat-shrink wrapping prior to oven; interlayer adhesion by bi-polar charging of the web prior to roll winding for telescoping control; and more. Provides operating versatility in ...

Design & Color: Part II of II

(Magazine)

March 31, 2007, ... rate should be used. Also, the pigments used in the Waterproof can be matched by color index number with the dispenser pigments used at the press. If a digital contract proof is used, the operating color ...

Spot Less

(Magazine)

March 31, 2007, ...  It can be a very effective cleaning technology for many converting applications if used on substrates with low levels of dust, such as films, foils, etc., and at lower operating speeds. However, on ...

What's Ne

(Magazine)

March 31, 2007, ... with its operating range of 16-120 mm. Data output feeds directly to a PLC, so sensors can replace analog distance sensors, company says. PFFC-ASAP 405 Barrier with Metallized PP Films Toray Plastics ...

Spotlight on Scale-up

(Archive)

March 14, 2007, ... bestcase conditions, along with designed experiments to scope operating windows for critical parameters. Trial execution is scripted by computer controlled process recipes and real time data acquisition ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

February 28, 2007, ... Davis-Standard equipment has performed very well under these conditions.” He says the advanced control technology provided by the Thermatic extruders enables Rexam to maintain stable operating conditions, ...

Directing Design

(Magazine)

January 31, 2007, ... 3D model can be imported directly into the workflow’s 3D environment, where packaging is created that uniquely fits the product. Operating directly with the 3D model not only speeds up the packaging development ...

A Look Ahead: Sustainability and Other Hot Topics

(Archive)

January 30, 2007, ... manage costs. Where an operating rate of 70% to 80% was once typical, now 90% to 95% is more often the operating range. The result? There’s no slack in the rope to absorb sudden increases in demand. So ...

Made of Money

(Magazine)

December 31, 2006, Will the infusion of private equity into the packaging landscape lead to better operating margins for converters? Mergers & Acquisitions The packaging industry currently is experiencing ...

Show Me the Money

(Magazine)

December 31, 2006, ... capacity that exists in the folding carton industry. Hopefully that will lead to better operating margins for converters. A similar situation is playing out in the flexible packaging industry. In ...

What's Next for China

(Materials)

December 31, 2006, ... was home to more than one-third of the world’s capacity to produce BOPP film. In 2005 there were at least 77 BOPP film producers, some with more than one operating subsidiary. In the period 2000–2005, ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

December 13, 2006, ... which has a maximum annual capacity of 40,000 tonnes, will be shut down soon. The mill has belonged to the Cham Paper Group since 1999. CPG expects the move to make a positive contribution to operating ...

CONVERTER CLIPS

(Magazine)

November 30, 2006, ... contribution to operating profit after a number of years running at a loss. As part of the repositioning, the Hunsfro mill will receive more autonomy and no longer will be managed as a cost center but ...

What's Ne

(Magazine)

November 30, 2006, ... format press offers a 10-min makeready and operating speeds to 10,000 impressions/hr. PFFC-ASAP 400 Washout, Reclaim Safely NuPro Technologies, Winston-Salem, NC; 336/768-6070; nuprotechnologies.com ...

First Glance

(Magazine)

November 07, 2006, ... seals to numerous rigid cup or tray structures, seals at low temperatures, and offers a wide operating window. It is recommended for food applications and reportedly performs well in the presence of brine ...

Converting Industry News

(Archive)

November 07, 2006, ... NC, Pat Brzyski is promoted to customer service/sales manager. Applied Mfg. Technologies, Orion, MI, appoints Joseph Campbell chief operating officer. Julie Huber joins American Maplan Corp., McPherson, ...

Curing Cuts Co$ts

(Magazine)

October 31, 2006, ... to take every opportunity for improvement, says manager Jöörg Hoss, Anselm’s son. The most recently installed eight-color GIDUE press has two generations of UV systems operating in parallel, so the ...

What's Ne

(Magazine)

August 31, 2006, ... systems using ViscProfi connectivity modules. Offered in two versions: One supports up to four ViSmart viscosity sensors, and one supports eight. Designed for challenging operating environments. PFFC-ASAP ...

Lamart Awarded Boeing Aircraft Contract

(Archive)

August 02, 2006, ... line of covering films because it offers 100# weight savings per aircraft, which translates into lower operating costs for airline operators. According to David A. Shields, Lamart's new business development ...