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Door to Door QC

(Coating/Laminating)

September 30, 2008, ... offers the converting industry are “total solutions.” In the markets Jessup serves, he says, “We are the only vertically integrated domestic manufacturer that brings raw materials in at one end of the ...

Solvent Retention in Packaging

(Process Management)

September 30, 2008, ... since there is the possibility that an off odor could be generated by a contaminant in manufacturing or in any of the input raw materials. Solvent Spec mg/rm Sample mg/rm Spec mg/m2 Sample mg/m2 ...

UV/EB Inks Are Suitable for Laminated Structures

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

September 30, 2008, ... of the inks, the belt speed of the curing unit was adjusted to decrease the energy delivered to the ink. The UV laminating adhesive was drawn down and nipped on top of the printed and cured UV flexo ink. ...

Sun Chemical Increases North American Prices of Specialty Inks

(News | New Products)

September 21, 2008, ... prices by 6 to 10% on all products sold in North America, effective September 1, 2008. The company cited continued increases in raw materials and operating costs for the increase. In addition to record ...

China Makes Its Mark

(Label/Tape)

September 04, 2008, ... by Clarence Lee and features a graceful gymnast, drawn by artist Katie Doka. The denomination in the upper right corner is placed inside a design similar to the ink mark on a Chinese “chop,” which is a ...

News Clips

(News Clips Archive)

August 31, 2008, ... as well as large swings in the manufacturing capacity of some of the primary raw material manufacturers. Air Motion Systems relocates from Arvada, CO, to River Falls, WI. The 36,000-sq-ft facility ...

Weight Reduction

(Archive)

August 31, 2008, ... sales, retailers were drawn to the new bag that had a reverse-printed film laminated over a super strong mesh, rather than standard paper laminates. Those bags traditionally have been made overseas and ...

Earth-Friendly Print

(Print)

August 31, 2008, ... environmental impact your business makes, and how you are reducing negative effects of your operations. Draw your own “scorecard” of mileposts and measurements you can use to propel your business forward ...

Experience Speaks: Robert A. Jessup

(Experience Speaks)

August 31, 2008, ... raw material producers. If the increase isn't 100% justified, then all you are doing is hurting your customer and ultimately yourself. What is the biggest mistake you made and how did you fix it? ...

INX to Boost Ink Price

(News Eclips)

August 18, 2008, Citing significant and continuing advances in raw material, energy and transportation costs, INX Intl. Ink Co. announced an increase in ink prices of 10% to12% across all product lines, effective September ...

Cleaning at the Cutting Edge

(News | New Products)

August 17, 2008, ... quality decreases an operator may increase blade overlap. A drawback, says the compay, is that this can cause a reduction of top blade speed, which in turn loosens fibres of paperboard or non-woven materials, ...

Breakdown Breakthrough

(Green Converting)

August 11, 2008, ... Dublin, Ireland, wins a DuPont Award for Packaging Innovation. This first-of-its-kind flexible package is compostable, biodegradable, and made from renewable raw materials. Consumers can dispose of the ...

Experience Speaks: Chaim Gofen

(Experience Speaks)

July 31, 2008, ...  What is the biggest threat to the converting industry right now? Oil prices and their influence on raw material prices. It is difficult for customers to keep up with rising prices. Are there any ...

August 2008 PFFC First Glance

(Magazine)

July 31, 2008, ... raw materials. Consumers can dispose of the package through home or industrial composting. This approach supports Jordan's overall strategy and makes a meaningful contribution to reducing waste disposal ...

WS Packaging Plant Receives FSC Certification

(News Eclips)

July 22, 2008, ...  The chain-of-custody certification means WS Packaging is able to validate the complete supply chain of sustainable raw materials from the forest to the mill, from the paper merchant to the printer, ...

Ahlstrom Announces Price Increases

(News | New Products)

July 09, 2008, ... and graphic papers), as a result of the continuous rise of raw materials and energy costs, most of which it says continued to increase HELSINKI, FINLAND | Ahlstrom, a global supplier of high-performance, ...

Printing Partnerships

(Special Reports)

June 30, 2008, ... supply chain partnerships that could include raw materials suppliers, p-s laminators, and ink manufacturers, as well as printers and press systems. Depending on the product and its security history, a ...

What's New Product

(New Products)

June 30, 2008, ... an all-in-one unit that processes water-washable photopolymer plates (polyester or metal-backed). Features an orbital washout, exposure section, three-drawer dryer, and an optional post or detack section. ...

News Clips

(News Clips Archive)

June 30, 2008, ... manufactured at the French Rottersac and Stenay plants. The increases are a result of the continuous rise of raw materials and energy costs, the company says. Gould Paper Corp., New York, NY, completes ...

Critical Trends: 2008 PFFC survey

(Special Reports)

June 30, 2008, ... India and Eastern Europe impacting revenue compared to last year. Raw materials costs continued to increase for nearly all respondents. The percentage of increase in costs appears to have increased ...