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Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

September 30, 2003, ... use of “encoded ink” (ink embedded with unique signature codes) in the printing of product packaging, documents, etc., and the ability to “sense” the ink using low-cost optical readers. The proprietary ...

International Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

August 31, 2003, ... the need for security at all levels of life, in all countries, AWA Conferences announces the Product Authentication & Brand Security Conference 2003, to be held November 2-4 at the Hilton Washington Dulles, ...

Active Packaging

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2003, AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. explores the options and opportunities in security, brand protection, and product authentication with today's active packaging. AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. explores the options ...

SunSure: Sun Chemical InkSure Partner to Combat Counterfeit/Diversion Losses

(News | New Products)

June 12, 2003, ...  underlying concept, explains the mfr., is the use of "encoded ink" (ink embedded with unique signature codes) in the printing of documents, product packaging, etc., and the ability to "sense" the ink usin ...

Appleton Launches Line of Thermal-Transfer Security Papers for On-Demand Labels

(News | New Products)

May 18, 2003, ... widely as a cost-effective and efficient way to identify products and streamline the global supply chain. But criminals that counterfeit, pirate, and divert products are keenly aware of this and go to ...

Counterfeiting and Converting Industry Connections

(News | New Products)

February 09, 2003, ...  authentication technologies and product security; valuation and return on investment; partnership and industry cooperation; and appendices. The most applicable information ...

Consolidation in the Self-Adhesive Laminating Industry

(Magazine)

January 31, 2003, ... Conversely, the increased R&D and production capabilities these newly expanded companies have at their disposal must mean an increase in innovation, in terms of both products and services. Today, that' ...

South America and the Self-Adhesive Label Industry

(Magazine)

December 31, 2002, ... usage. Primary product labels, variable-information print and office labels, and functional/security labels are the three main application areas. Primary product labels take the largest share — 57% of ...

3M Garners Security Technology Award for TamperGard Film

(News | New Products)

December 09, 2002, 3M reports its TamperGard security film recently garnered recognition for this year's Outstanding Achievement in Tamper Evidence at the Product and Image Security Convention (PISEC). The international conference ...

Self-Adhesive Labels: Past, Present, and Future

(Magazine)

October 31, 2002, With an adhesive made out of a cigar box and a simple die punch, R. Stanton Avery, founder of Avery Dennison Corp., pioneered a production technique that With an adhesive “coater” made out of a cigar box ...

Foiling Counterfeiters

(Magazine)

July 31, 2002, ... official “documents,” such as drivers' licenses, suddenly has become paramount to law enforcement agencies everywhere. The multi-billion dollar market in counterfeit products also has driven the same need ...

FINAT Congress Addresses Customer Demand

(Magazine)

July 31, 2002, ... long-term profitability, he added, are expanding the market into new areas, selling existing products into new markets, and selling new products into existing markets. Printers could — and should — overcome ...

DOVIDs: Functional Beauty

(Magazine)

July 31, 2002, ... and reproduction of optically variable devices (OVDs), Kurz Transfer Products LP offered its expertise and hot stamp foil materials to demonstrate the seemingly limitless possibilities a converter can ...

Need New Equipment or Accessories? NPD Is the Place to Look

(Magazine)

April 30, 2002, ... and Westvaco. Doctor Machine Suited for High, Low Tension Stanford Products LLC, Woodridge, IL; 630/739-9255;stanforddivision.com The Model 152 reversible LT Doctor Machine® can provide high or low tension, ...

Annual AIMCAL: Ethics with Success

(News | New Products)

April 07, 2002, ... several related market analyses by AWA Watson.) A complementary report from Lewis Kontnik of Reconnaissance Intl. addressed "The Holographic Industry: Product, Structure and Opportunities." Clearly, ...

Converters Strike Back

(Magazine)

March 31, 2002, In a new world where security is of utmost urgency, converters willingly step up to the plate and fight back against product and brand theft. Product security and brand theft are serious problems, and ...

BRAND PROTECTION: The Converter's Rol

(Magazine)

March 31, 2002, Information-centric systems can mean more secure products in the marketplace. The converter is key to the process. Charm and good looks aren't enough Information-centric systems can mean more secure products ...

Interpack 2002: A Look at the Packaging Industry's Adaptabilit

(News | New Products)

March 12, 2002, "We are now making the transition from industrial production to digital production," asserted the manager of one of Germany's largest folded box manufacturers a few months ago.... Folded Boxes, Paper Bags, ...

Coating and Laminating Special Report

(Archive)

February 28, 2002, ... AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. The coating and laminating industry serves three major market sectors: packaging, decorative products, and technical products. Most coated and laminated materials can be grouped ...

Getting On with Business!

(Magazine)

November 30, 2001, ...  Jan. 21-23: Vision 2002: Inaugural Consumer Products Conference, Sponsored by INDA, Hotel Intercontinental, New Orleans, LA (919/233-1210; www.inda.org). Jan. 23-25: FPA Environmental Summit, Sponsored ...