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Converting Industry News

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April 29, 2004, ... GERMANY — Schleipen & Erkens (S+E) reports the recent startup of a new coating machine that will enable it to provide highly specialized solutions to complex demands in the field of silicone-coated release ...

Optimum Release

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April 29, 2004, ... but still might be deciding factors. In the end, the decision comes down to end-use performance — the compatibility and stability of all the materials combined. Silicone release coatings with different ...

Materials

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March 30, 2004, ... p-s splicing tape designated 512 is suited for use on silicone and other surfaces. Comprises a polyester film single-coated with a silicone adhesive said to deliver excellent tack. Product reportedly makes ...

Less Coating, More Control

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February 28, 2004, ... fit into today's coating world? Ralph Pagendarm finds UV-curable silicones still lagging far behind thermal curing silicones. “UV-curable acrylic adhesives are starting to be considered but still are considered ...

Coating and Laminating: At the Heart of the Packaging Industry

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January 31, 2004, ... the adhesion values of the solvent-based adhesives historically preferred for high-performance applications. Release liners, both paper and film, and their silicone release coatings must perform to even ...

Narrow Web Industry News

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January 30, 2004, ...  SPENCER, MA, USA—FLEXcon Co. announces SWITCHmark LX 3-1-2 is engineered for bonding silicone rubber keypads to membrane switch applications, making it ideal for consumer electronics, industrial controls, ...

Materials

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January 30, 2004, ... utilizing a platinum thermal-cured silicone system and is said to provide excellent clarity with a consistent uniform release. Clay Coating Aids Printing Arjobex, Charlotte, NC; polyart.com Polyart ...

Converting Industry Material Suppliers Wacker Chemical and Brenntag Announce Distribution Agreement

(Materials)

December 21, 2003, Wacker Chemical Corp. is the North America-based headquarters for Wacker Silicones and Wacker Ceramics, business divisions of Wacker-Chemie GmbH. Brenntag Inc. is the Reading, PA-based North American operation ...

Materials

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November 29, 2003, ... polyester film for use with silicone p-s adhesives. Typical applications include high-temperature or medical tapes and other specialty tapes and labels. Add Value to Laminated Products Transilwrap ...

S+E Release Increases European Release Liner Position with Production Expansion

(News | New Products)

November 25, 2003, ... complex demands within the silicone release-liner field. "The investment of [more than] €3 million has secured the position of S+E as market leader in Europe," adds the company. The investment in the ...

A Global Focus on the Market

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September 30, 2003, ... much favored in Asia. While North America and Europe choose solvent-free siliconization, Asia currently uses solvent-based silicones, but there are real opportunities for change here. A Healthy Future ...

New Market Study on Asia

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September 30, 2003, ... for release liners. Of the release liners used in these label stock applications, 70% are estimated to be produced by in-house silicone coating. There are relatively few commercial silicone coating ...

Performance: Making Life Better for Converter & End-User

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September 30, 2003, ... natural kraft release liner with silicone-coated polypropylene (PP) on one side has been popular because it provided a consistent die-cutting surface, even at high conversion speeds, coupled with reliable ...

Spotlight on the North American Market

(Disposables)

September 30, 2003, ... — examples in recent years are the Lohjan/Rexam merger to form Loparex; Saint-Gobain's buyout of Furon; the closure of Fletcher Coated Products; and Douglas Hanson's acquisition of the Avery Dennison silicone ...

TLMI Membership List

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August 28, 2003, ... Corp., Wacker Silicones Div. Universal Engraving Inc.—a UEI Group Co. Phenix Label NAStar Inc. Markor Marking & Labeling Systems Inc. Crown Roll Leaf Inc. Black Clawson Converting Machinery TAPP ...

More Bang for Your Label Buck: AWA Conference Slated for Day Before Labelexpo Europe 2003

(News | New Products)

August 24, 2003, ... and silicone coaters are redefining their value propositions as a consequence of additional pressure on margins and difficulties in passing on price increases across the value chain." AWA continues, ...

Products

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July 31, 2003, ... foils, blister packaging, silicone oxygen substrates, surgical and hygienic membranes, and nonwovens. Measures water vapor transmission ranges from 0.001-10,000 g/m2/day. Map Nip Profiles in Real Time ...

What's New in Narrow We

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June 30, 2003, ... with front- and reverse-side printing available in up to 16 colors. Press uses water-based inks and offers solvent-free laminating and folding; silicone and hot melt coating and gluing; die-cutting, punching, ...

Cyclic-Olefinic Copolymers as Non-Migrating, Polymeric Slip Additives in LDPE Cast Films

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June 30, 2003, ... polypropylene (OPP) applications. Organic Compounds Thermoset silicone powders find use in the same way as glass spheres. They can reduce COF to the 0.25 – 0.30 range. Addition of amide slips will ...

Materials

(Materials)

May 31, 2003, ... suited for apparel, upholstery, and bedding, as well as for tagging trees and shrubs in the outdoors. UV Inks Cut Silicone Stacking Problems Water Ink Technologies Inc., Lincolnton, NC; 800/426-4657; ...