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Capturing Growth in Paper

(Flexpack)

September 30, 2006, ... years about the growth in flexible packaging substrates and the many benefits these petroleum- and metal-based substrates provide. This growth, unfortunately for paper producers and their converters, has ...

M-Real Introduces Flex-Pack Paper for Rotogravure

(Flexpack)

August 15, 2006, M-Real has introduced Simcastor Flex, a versatile paper for flexible packaging developed for rotogravure printing. The Simcastor product family is a one-side coated, supercalendared, bleached kraft paper. ...

Specialty Papers Market Report

(Archive)

July 15, 2006, According to a new market report from Pira Intl. entitled "The Future of Specialty Papers: Global Forecasts to 2011," global consumption of specialty papers to reach 23.7 millions tons by 2011. PRESS RELEASE ...

Specialty & Technical Papers Conference Adds Speakers

(Archive)

June 28, 2006, The Specialty & Technical Papers Conference will take place July 11-12, 2006, and has added two new speakers to the program. PRESS RELEASE MADISON, WI—The Specialty & Technical Conference will take ...

Suction Cups for Paper Handling Equipment

(Archive)

June 10, 2006, Anver Corp. has introduced a full line of rubber vacuum suction cups for use in sorting and collating machines, inserters, printing, packaging, and other paper handling equipment. PRESS RELEASE HUDSON, ...

CMM Call for Papers

(Archive)

May 13, 2006, ...  Nonwovens. Paper Finishing. Printing Technologies. Process Automation. RFID and Bar Coding Technology and Security Applications. Tag & Label/Narrow Web. Tissue Converting. UV/EB Technologies.  ...

CFC, Graphic Packaging, Alcan, and InkSure Announce Q1 Results

(Archive)

May 10, 2006, ... the company's West Monroe, LA, paper mill. Net sales decreased 0.4% to $580.4 million, compared to net sales of $583 million in Q1 2005. See graphicpkg.com. MONTREAL, CANADA—Alcan reported operating ...

Metallized Papers and Films: A New Focus for Global Growth

(Archive)

April 17, 2006, Corey M. Reardon, president and CEO of AWA Alexander Watson Assoc., provides highlights from the paper he presented at the winter management meeting in Phoenix, AZ. Corey M. Reardon, president and CEO ...

Barrier Coating Symposium Call for Papers

(Archive)

April 02, 2006, Western Michigan University will host its 4th Barrier Coating Symposium Oct. 10-11, 2006, in Kalamazoo, MI. The design committee currently is seeking papers and presentations. PRESS RELEASE KALAMAZOO, ...

Paper's Prospect

(Magazine)

January 30, 2006, The food market drives growth in specialty coated papers for packaging. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 Specialty Papers The packaging industry is by far the largest ...

MeadWestvaco to Idle Paper Machine

(Archive)

December 14, 2005, MeadWestvaco Corp. has announced plans to indefinitely idle the No. 1 paper machine at the company’s Evadale, TX, paperboard mill. The machine will be shut down in the first quarter of 2006. PRESS RELEASE ...

Low-Cost Paper Applications

(Magazine)

October 30, 2005, ... and other components can act as ligands for the platinum-complex, binding with the catalyst and preventing cure. Thus, papermakers pay close attention to the paper’s chemical compatibility. Today’s ...

CMM 2007 Call for Papers

(Archive)

October 17, 2005, CMM Intl. show management invites converting and package printing professionals to submit an abstract for possible presentation at CMM 2007. Deadline is March 1, 2006. (cmmshow.com) PRESS RELEASE NASHUA, ...

SVC TAC Calls for Papers

(Archive)

August 27, 2005, The 2006 program at the Society of Vacuum Coaters' 49th Annual Technical Conference will feature a special Hot Topic Session devoted to biomedical and pharmaceutical applications of vacuum processes and ...

Packaging Must Open Up to Single-Pass Inkjet

(Magazine)

July 30, 2005, ... soon will be the driving technology for digital production of newspapers. The foundations of this bridgehead have been laid by the technology suppliers: the very robust, high-speed industrial inkjet ...

Packaging Workflow Symposium at P 2005

(Archive)

May 28, 2005, ... "Smart Packaging Systems," and "Advanced Converting Technologies." Companies such as Cerutti, BHS Druck- und Veredelungstechnik, Henkel Liofol, DuPont Packaging, Siemens, MSC Software, or the Specialty Papers ...

IP Sells Industrial Papers Business

(Archive)

April 13, 2005, International Paper has signed an agreement to sell its Industrial Papers Business to Kohlberg and Co., LLC for approximately $180 million. PRESS RELEASE STAMFORD, CT— International Paper has signed ...

Is a Packaging Makeover Ahead?

(Magazine)

February 27, 2005, ... Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 007-04-COE. It would impose a 17-cent/bag surcharge on all paper and plastic grocery bags given to shoppers at grocery stores. Initially, the measure would apply to ...

Innovative Packaging Sets Two Production Records

(Archive)

February 17, 2005, ... per min.). The new record of 432,600 lineal ft. and 3,452 sq. ft. included 124 slitter changes and 14 paper changes during the eight-hour shift. The company’s third production team also set a time record, ...

Sun Chemical Raises Prices on Packaging Inks

(Archive)

October 28, 2004, Effective October 1, 2004, Sun Chemical increased prices three to seven percent on all packaging inks and coatings for flexible, folding carton, and paper packaging sold in the US, Canada, and Mexico. ...