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Division Conference Offers Varied Program

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May 31, 2001, ... F. Ferrari of AT Plastics, Inc., and Virginia P. Cushing of Mica Corp. will lead an interactive workshop called “Flexible Packaging Case Studies.” The session will run an entire day with a format emphasizing ...

What's New in Narrow We

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April 30, 2001, ... NP ink jet printer is for marking on nonporous surfaces such as films, plastics, and coated corrugated. Compact, single-line ink jet solution combines quick setup and ease of operation with value, says ...

Materials

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April 30, 2001, ... Ablebond 2000 Series electrically conductive die attach adhesives are designed specifically for plastic ball grid array (PBGA) packaging and matrix-style BGA designs. Materials are said to withstand higher ...

Products

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April 30, 2001, ... to guard products in transit, reducing strap burns and abrasions. Made from recyclable plastic, they can be washed and reused on shipments of corrugated cartons and other materials. Rewind a Wide Range ...

Pellet Transfer: Preventative Measures Employed to Reduce Streamer Formation

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April 30, 2001, ... a streamer. Other terms are angel hair and snake skins. The movement of plastic pellets through transfer systems also generates polymer dust, fluff, and fine particles. The presence of streamers and ...

Products at CMM

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March 31, 2001, ... Booth 5167 at CMM International. Plugs Available for Many Applications Badger Plug, Greenville, WI; 920/757-7300; badgerplug.net Line of plugs includes single-unit plastic pad plugs for suspending ...

On the Move

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March 31, 2001, ... by the Society of the Plastics Industry Inc. Thomas J. Vacchiano Jr. has been named president of Gretag-Macbeth, Regensdorf, Switzerland. He succeeds Ronald G. Anderson, who will act as advisor to the ...

Extrusion Coating Technology For The Imaging Industry

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March 31, 2001, Application: Extrusion coating is a process that can meet demanding applications such as photographic paper and other imaging uses. Extrusion coating Application: Extrusion coating is a process that can ...

Converting Industry News

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March 30, 2001, ... for K 2001, the 15th Intl. Trade Fair for Plastics + Rubber, is available on-line at mdna.com. The show will take place October 25 through November 1 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany. In addition ...

Converting Industry News

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February 28, 2001, ... CHARLES, IL, USA—Through its Plystar affiliate, Filmquest has acquired Panaflex Packaging, Cuthbert, GA, a manufacturer of plastic bags for institutional, consumer, and industrial markets. The business, ...

A Primer on How to Put Substrates Together

(Unprinted Rolls)

February 28, 2001, ... is the process that lays a molten layer of extrudate onto a substrate. The substrate can be paper, foil, or even a plastic film that will withstand the temperature of the extruded molten polymer. The molten ...

Modifying Adhesives for Superior Performance

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February 28, 2001, ... modification, the linear chain resin can be used for adhesive purposes — essentially as a thermoplastic system. But, the bond performance for laminates is often suspect. That is because the long structure ...

European Conference

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February 28, 2001, ... papers include “New Oxygen Scavengers For The Packaging Industry” by Paavo Lehtonen of Bioka Oy, “Processing and Converting of Plastic Films Vacuum Coated With Inorganic Barriers” by Hans R. Naegeli and ...

Flex-Pack Operation Likes to Convert the Complex

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February 28, 2001, ... (aluminum foil), Mobil Plastics Europe (oriented polypropylene), and DuPont Teijin Films UK (PET). Adhesives come from Rohm & Haas (U.K.). The plant's customer base is broken down 70% food and 30% nonfood. ...

On the Move...

(Magazine)

February 28, 2001, ... and David Stone as European sales manager in the U.K. office. TAPPI, Atlanta, GA, has appointed Jim Cooper and Jeffrey J. Wooster of Dow Plastics to the Polymers, Laminations and Coatings Div. Council. ...

Reporter Clips

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February 28, 2001, News from: ABNH, American Ultraviolet, Argent Tape, Chesnut Engineering, CMM, Custom Printed Labels, EMA, EMS, Harper, Labelexpo Asia, Lancer Label, Mark Andy, Plastic Suppliers Inc., RIT, Rotoflex, Scapa ...

Converting Industry News

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January 31, 2001, ...  Huhtamaki Van Leer Buys Packaging Resources DESOTO, KS, USA—Huhtamaki Van Leer has acquired Packaging Resources Inc., Lake Forest, IL, manufacturers of plastic containers, cups, and lids for the food ...

There Are Many Reasons for Packaging Peculiarities

(Magazine)

January 31, 2001, ... A plastic yogurt container with a flexible, peelable lid is one example. In some Asiatic countries, this product is exactly the same as found in the US, except it has a clear plastic snap-on lid over the ...

Materials

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January 31, 2001, ... excellent adhesion to a variety of surfaces, including metals and plastics. According to mfr., V-606 exhibits high shear at elevated temperatures, increasing its resistance to cold flow and ooze at heavy ...

Innovative Problem-Solving: Advances in the Industry

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January 31, 2001, ... , the Vitex barrier substrate for flexible, flat panel displays," says McMahon. He explains: "To make Flexible Glass, we coat polyester or other plastic film with our Barix multilayer film. Display make ...