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Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

February 28, 2004, ... related products for the retail stationery market. Terms were not disclosed. Neil A. McLachlan, president of MeadWestvaco's Consumer and Office Products Group, explains, “Day Runner, with its broad line ...

Success Personified

(Flexpack)

February 28, 2004, ... retail giant, Dominic Imburgia and Phyllis Muccianti realized what many of us discover during our careers: They could take what they knew and start their own business. With $1,000 of start-up capital, ...

FDA Report Calls for the Adoption of RFID

(News | New Products)

February 19, 2004, ... "The report cites Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tagging 'of products by manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers appears to be the most promising approach to reliable product tracking and tracing,' ...

FDA Report Calls for the Adoption of RFID

(News | New Products)

February 19, 2004, ... "The report cites Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tagging 'of products by manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers appears to be the most promising approach to reliable product tracking and tracing,' ...

Checkpoint Systems Invests in Chicago-Based Goliath Solutions to Expand RFID Penetration in POP Market

(Corrugated)

February 10, 2004, ... in retail stores. "Goliath's patent-pending technology," explains Checkpoint, "electronically monitors, verifies, and reports the daily status and location of marketing materials for its consumer packaged-goods ...

Graphics of the Americas 2004: Reports Indicate North America's First Graphic Arts and Converting Venue Is in Good Shap

(News | New Products)

February 10, 2004, ... labels for commercial retail use. Zarwan also pointed out converters, like commercial printers, face such similar challenges and concerns as economic conditions, technological changes, employee training, ...

Graphics of the Americas 2004: Reports Indicate North America's First Graphic Arts and Converting Venue Is in Good Shap

(News | New Products)

February 08, 2004, ... labels for commercial retail use. Zarwan also pointed out converters, like commercial printers, face such similar challenges and concerns as economic conditions, technological changes, employee training, ...

COOL Rules!

(Magazine)

January 31, 2004, ...  COOL requires retailers to inform consumers of the country of origin of “covered commodities,” defined as muscle cuts of beef (including veal), lamb, and pork; ground beef, ground lamb, and ground pork; ...

Substrate Developments for RFID Labels

(Materials)

January 31, 2004, ... reducing tag costs significantly, are accelerating acceptance of these so-called “smart” labels — driven, in particular, by major initiatives on asset and supply chain management introduced by retailers, ...

Weber Marking Systems to Help Companies Meet RFID Compliance Standards

(News | New Products)

January 29, 2004, ... for RFID compliance. The US Department of Defense was next (also for 2005), and we feel that many other retailers and supply-chain operations are bound to follow suit. We pledge that our Initiative 2004 ...

6 Sigma Success

(Tapes)

December 30, 2003, ... from apparel and medical instruments to plastics and pharmaceuticals. One such facility is Checkpoint Systems, a manufacturer of retail asset tracking and protection products. With 17 manufacturing ...

Ontario Approves Historic Plan to Charge Industry for Recycling; New Packaging Fees to Begin Spring 2004

(News | New Products)

December 28, 2003, ... has been supported by certain beverage companies and a few retailers, the Packaging Association of Canada has formed a new coalition to fight the law. The coalition charges that there is no cap on what ...

European Report Covers Flex-Pack Industry in Depth

(Flexpack)

November 30, 2003, ... in the report including market data and retail business activities. For subscription information, contact PCI Films Consulting Ltd.; +44-1295-817670; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; pcifilms.com. Stanley Sacharow ...

Materials

(Materials)

November 29, 2003, ... weights. They are suited for use as bakery pick-up, basket/tray liners, and sandwich wraps, in specialty, fast food retailers, and other markets. Adhesives Stay Clear in UV Light National Adhesives, ...

TAPPI Sponsors Smart Packaging Event

(The Place)

October 31, 2003, ... Many unique features have been possible for years with intelligent and smart packaging technologies. Only now are retailers and brand owners poised to apply these exciting technologies in their supply ...

SATO America Says It's Well-Positioned to Help Customers Integrate RFID/EPC Solution

(News | New Products)

October 30, 2003, ... [our] customers' RFID requirements," explains the barcode printing equipment supplier. Says Bob Karr, SATO VP of marketing, "RFID is now attracting tremendous attention as manufacturers and retailers ...

Converter Panel Attracts Interest at Conference

(The Place)

September 30, 2003, ... oxygen. Oxygen scavenging films provide value to food processors, retailers, and consumers by maintaining quality, increasing shelf life, expanding sales, decreasing returns, and providing an alternative ...

Flexible Packaging & European Disposal Laws

(Flexpack)

September 30, 2003, ... Agency or paying a membership fee to participate in an industry-sponsored recovery program. Fees are apportioned among raw material suppliers, converters, packaging businesses, and retailers or end-users. ...

Hard Copies Keep Paper in Demand For Now

(Magazine)

September 30, 2003, ... is expected to show relative stability. However, some publishers and on-line retailers already allow you to order and download a book to your computer and electronic display rather than rely on a printed ...

Pilferers Beware

(Magazine)

September 30, 2003, ... on the bottom shelf several opened packages of the very same item. This act of opening retail packages inside the store — known as pilfering — is annoying to consumers, but for retailers, it is a costly ...