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More of the 411 on RFID

(Archive)

August 30, 2005, ... standards development and competition, and other factors on their decisions to implement or consider RFID technology, survey respondents gave “improved process efficiency” the highest rating, at 3.8 on ...

First Glance

(Magazine)

August 30, 2005, ... for thermoformed PET trays. The lamination features heat-seal coated polyester coupled with metallized, white OPP. The film is said to offer good barrier properties as well as other advantages.  ...

Churning Out Quality

(Flexpack)

August 30, 2005, ... Packaging (formerly Union Industries) believe they’ve found one that does precisely this. It also gives the firm a competitive edge in traditional flexible packaging applications as well as an opportunity ...

Converting Industry News

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August 30, 2005, ... chosen to supply our new machine because we have a long, cooperative relationship with its parent company, Comexi, and in addition, the price/quality relationship was competitive. “Both slitters satisfy ...

New Products

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August 30, 2005, ... of flexible packaging laminates, including BOPP, PET, PE, LDPE, OPA, cast films, PP, aluminum foil, and paper. Includes two corona treaters, one before and one after the laminating station. Available for ...

Pouch vs. Bottle

(Flexpack)

July 30, 2005, ... always looking for what the next trend will be. Our company hasn’t done a water pouch before, but we’re finding a need.” In spite of the pouch’s many advantages over the PET bottle, including being ...

Converting Industry News

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July 30, 2005, ... two hours. Antenna ink thicknesses were 5 µm thick and printed on a 60-µm PET pearlescent substrate. TI Technology Aids Amex Card Security DALLAS, TX—Texas Instruments (TI) reports American Express ...

Reporter Clips

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July 30, 2005, Narrow web converting industry news from: Macaran Printed Products, KDV Label, Omet, Nilpeter, and Boise Paper. Narrow Web Converting Industry News Proof on Same Substrate You Will Print On COHOES, ...

Reporter Clips

(Magazine)

June 29, 2005, ... frequency to microwave, and includes both active and passive transponders. REG will identify the different professional categories to be included and will develop a list of core competencies required ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

June 29, 2005, ... says Daniel Hern, manager of Ling’s flexo department. “UV high gloss makes our customers’ products stand out on store shelves, allowing us to stay ahead of the competition in this highly competitive market.” ...

Smurfit-Stone Earns Awards from PPC and PLGA

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June 15, 2005, Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. has earned a Gold award and four Excellence awards in the PPC’s 2005 National Paperboard Packaging Competition, as well as two packaging awards and an honorable mention from ...

"Small Guy" Equipped for Mega Growt

(Archive)

May 30, 2005, ... improve on our unsurpassed commitment to quality and service," he says. "In order to be more competitive in a global economy, one must continually improve one’s quality and cost structure to compete with ...

One Stop Shop

(Flexpack)

May 30, 2005, ... to flexible packaging, the company manufactures high quality PET chips/resins; biaxially oriented polyester films; biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films; cast PP films in plain, chemically coated, ...

Positive Projections

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May 30, 2005, ... cups, and blister cards. While plastic alternatives do compete with these products, the presence of key uses where paperboard remains favored (e.g., small multi-packs, package shipping, and ice cream tubs) ...

Winner's Circl

(Magazine)

May 30, 2005, What happens when you cross elegance with form and function? The Best of Show winners of the 55th Annual National Paperbox Assn. Packaging Competition are a gleaming example. NPA Awards What happens ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

May 30, 2005, ... and bulk shipping. SUPPLIER INFO: ScentSational Technologies—scentsationaltechnologies.com PET Pouches are Honored Ceramis clear barrier PET film was the substrate of choice for the Simplot Leggo’s ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

April 29, 2005, ... At The Flat Die Inlet On The Die Performance by Petra Skabrahova, Jiri Svabik, and Jiri Vlcek, Compuplast International Application: A three dimensional analysis can examine the performance of die ...

The Board Identity

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April 29, 2005, ... presented a lively keynote address entitled "Paperboard Packaging’s Competitive Edge." Boyle commented on the commitment paperboard converters have shown in improving package design, referring to past PPC ...

Materials

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April 29, 2005, ... of America, Gordonsville, VA; 434/293-7718; kpfilms.com Anti-fog agents in a new line of Pentafood APET films inhibit the formation of condensation inside a food package once it has been sealed. Said ...

Converting Industry News

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April 29, 2005, ... Awards in recognition of significantly increased participation by international members. The Best of Show winner in this year’s competition came from the Stamps category: "Art of the American Indian" by ...