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Pack Expo: Winning Packaging Materials Pavilion Spotlighted in Vegas

(News | New Products)

August 10, 2003, ... Packaging Institute The Clear Choice Awards Institute of Packaging Professionals AmeriStar Awards Mexican Packaging Association (AMEE) Stellar Packaging Award (Envase Estelar) Paperboard Packaging ...

Flexible Packaging & Waste Disposal Laws: A US Perspective

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2003, ... Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWB) has commissioned a plastics white paper to help define the state's current plastic waste issues and develop future policy options. The draft report argues the widespread ...

Active Packaging Product Update

(Magazine)

July 31, 2003, ... software and mfr.'s line of security check paper refills. Offers protection against fading and fraudulent alterations. G7 Productivity Systems, San Diego, CA; 858/675-1095; g7ps.com PFFC-ASAP 309  ...

Active Packaging

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2003, ... on low-density polyethylene (LDPE) for cheese packaging; calcium sorbate in CMC/paper constructions for bread wraps; benzoic acid anhydride in LDPE for fish packages; imazalil in LDPE for bell peppers ...

Packaging Groups Form Coalition to Fight FDA

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July 30, 2003, ... According to the AICC, the Fibre Box Association, the Paperboard Packaging Council, the American Forest & Paper Association—as well as associations from the glass, plastics, steel can, and foodservice ...

Riverwood Graphic Packaging International Name New Co.

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May 18, 2003, ... they will take the name of Graphic Packaging Corporation upon completion of their merger. Announced March 26, 2003, the merger between the two packaging vendors "will create a global paperboard packaging ...

Packaging Summit to Cover "Creating the Nimble Enterprise

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May 12, 2003, The Envelope Manufacturers Association's (EMA) Foundation for Paper-Based Communications will be hosting a Packaging Summit, June 12 and 13, 2003, at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. The summit ...

Despite Problems, China Presents Hot Market for Packaging

(Magazine)

April 30, 2003, ... and In-Mold Label Market” was the title of a paper presented by David Xu of Avery Dennison China Co. Ltd. He noted the packaging industry in China is still in its infancy, and reliable statistics are difficult ...

DuPont Packaging Industrial Polymers Ups Price on Its Elvanolt

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March 23, 2003, ... in energy and petrochemical feedstock costs as a significant reason for this increase. Elvanol is used in a variety of industries, including adhesives, paper, and textiles. Visit DuPont at dupont.com. ...

Koerber PaperLink Helps Weyerhaeuser Record

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March 11, 2003, According to Körber PaperLink, Weyerhaeuser's new Ridgefields converting plant has set a world record for converting and wrapping paper. PRESS RELEASE KINGSPORT, TN, USA—According to Körber PaperLink, ...

Green Printing & Packaging Garners Printing Ind. of Carolinas Awards

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March 09, 2003, ... Chesapeake Corp. (supplier of value-added specialty paperboard and plastic packaging). According to the co., Green received awards for various printing projects that showcased a wide range of printing ...

EPA Finalizes Paper and Web Coating MACT

(Magazine)

January 31, 2003, ... in the coating of paper, plastic film, metallic foil, and other web surfaces.” On Dec. 4, 2002, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a maximum achievable control technology (MACT) standard ...

Achieving Drug Compliance through Packaging

(Magazine)

January 31, 2003, ... for delivery via the patient's pulmonary system. Mauze touched on issues involved in this system and its overall efficiency. For a CD of the papers presented at Showcase 2002, contact Healthcare Compliance ...

Opportunities in Medical Packaging

(Magazine)

January 31, 2003, ... are experiencing the highest levels of growth as applications using bags and wrappings are replaced, and at the same time, the trend toward film or paper/film laminates and away from standard paper packaging ...

Appleton Papers Changes Name

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January 16, 2003, Appleton Papers Inc. to be known as just "Appleton." APPLETON, WI, USA—Appleton Papers Inc. reports it will change its trade name and logo to Appleton. The producer of carbonless, thermal, and security ...

Envelope Manufacturers See Growth in Soft Packaging Niche

(Office Products)

January 07, 2003, ... and the EMA Foundation for Paper-Based Communications, is due to the rapid growth of e-commerce and catalog sales. "Envelopes have been made in America since 1843 and have changed with each new generation. ...

Five Paper Solutions to Improve Product Quality and Enhance Production

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January 01, 2003, ... a key component in the process -- paper. But a few simple procedures involving paper can deliver significant results in product quality and production workflow. Five Paper Solutions to Improve Product ...

RadTech Europe Calls for Papers

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December 10, 2002, The RadTech Europe Association is urging interested radiation curing experts to submit papers for its 2003 meeting, which is slated for November 3 - 5, 2003, Estrel Convention Centre, Berlin, Germany. ...

In Flexible Packaging, Barriers Are No Obstacles to Success

(Flexpack)

October 31, 2002, ... structure or a clear film laminated to paper. As companies invest in new packaging lines, they're going to roll-fed form/fill/seal equipment that actually forms the cup stock in-line and the lidding comes ...

Release Liners: A Worldwide Special Report: Release LinersPackaging Waste?

(Archive)

October 31, 2002, ... glass (60%), paper (60%), metals (50%), and plastics (22.5%). Agreement on a final legally binding document is not expected before year end. Environmental Responsibilities Environmentalists argue there ...