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(Magazine)

September 29, 2004, ... paint removal, the company reports. Masking Tapes Deliver Value HOOSICK FALLS, NY, USA — CHR Brand K-201 and K-202 polyimide film silicone adhesive tapes are available from Saint-Gobain Performance ...

Converting Industry News, Part 2

(Archive)

September 29, 2004, ... as a result of windowed cartons’ loss of share to blister packs and clamshells in non-food uses. The slowest growth is expected for skin packs. Food will remain the leading high-visibility packaging market, ...

New Clear Barrier Film Resin Technology Replaces Coated Films

(Archive)

September 29, 2004, ... of its unique combination of mechanical, barrier, and aesthetic properties. Common examples of foods packaged in PVdC-coated OPP films include tortilla chips, extruded corn snacks, pork skins, crackers, ...

The 411 on RFID, Part 2

(Archive)

August 30, 2004, ... to them. Target will begin using RFID for shipments heading to several distribution facilities by spring 2005 and is asking all suppliers to do so by spring 2007. Like EPC Class 0 and Class 1 protocols, ...

Keep Your Eye on the Gold

(Magazine)

August 30, 2004, ... the publishing business increase, both converters and suppliers continue to contend with difficult manufacturing issues, and the world at large seems in flux. Who is a stranger to multitasking these ...

The Latitudes of LEAN

(Magazine)

June 29, 2004, ... it,” and you're asking, “Womack who?” then at least you've probably heard a lot of general things about “getting lean” — a.k.a. reducing waste, cutting inventory, and becoming more efficient — to get more ...

Less (Thinner) Film, More Uses

(Magazine)

May 31, 2004, ... finds customers asking for more processing in the chamber. “They want to eliminate some process from somewhere else in the line and enhance the end product. This might mean cleaning or post-treating in ...

A Recipe for Flexo Printing Success

(Flexpack)

May 30, 2004, ... in our graphic images and tighter-than-ever tolerances being required by our customers. Some of you may be asking what I meant in the beginning paragraph regarding the key holder and not being able ...

New Products for the Converting Industry, PFFC, June 2004

(Magazine)

May 30, 2004, ... in less than 30 min. Coat Small Runs with Many Methods RK Print Coat Instruments, Royston, Herts, UK; +44 (0) 1763-852187; rkprint.com The Rotary Koater multi-tasking pilot printing, coating, and ...

Converting Industry News, Part 1

(Archive)

May 30, 2004, ... does not completely cover the gel, which can leak out, noted Janssen spokesman Doug Arbesfeld. The US Food and Drug Administration says if fentanyl leaks out and touches the skin, the user gets an overdose ...

International Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

May 30, 2004, ... a five-layer feedblock with AutoGauge die from Cloeren that allows production of barrier film using polyamide or EVOH as the barrier layer, PP or PE as skin layers, and suitable tie layers. CPP throughput ...

Fast & Flawless

(Magazine)

April 29, 2004, ... the holographic industry going to continue?’” notes Conway. “‘Is it just a fad?’ People have been asking that question since the 1980s, and it's still getting into more and more commercial applications. ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

February 28, 2004, ... restrictive clauses, says ICC, hamper effective all-digital workflows. TC 130 and ICC are asking all vendors to review their policies and take steps to “insure that your profiles can be used in compliance ...

UV & Jet Inks: An Exciting Combo

(Materials)

January 30, 2004, ... productivity may not be as important as improvements in product resistance. The early acceptance of conventional UV inks in many market sectors was delayed due to skin irritation or sensitization. Today' ...

Materials

(Magazine)

January 30, 2004, ... line are Tattoo Paper and 1-mil PET Easy Release Liner. This water-release paper and companion cover sheet liner are engineered exclusively for the printing of temporary skin tattoos. Paper's smooth surface ...

Products

(Magazine)

November 29, 2003, ... adhesion applications is said to provide reliability and multiple options that make it ideal for multi-tasking applications. Features include a fast heat-up time with a high melt rate for higher output ...

Furthering Substrate Functionality

(Magazine)

September 30, 2003, ...  to create even more value in the future. At that point, I may be asking: “Want to improve barrier without lamination or coextrusion?” Or maybe, “Want to create a package that senses chemical contamination? ...

Flex Pack Loses Industry Vet Visionary: Grover L. Foote

(News | New Products)

September 23, 2003, ... career. In Memory of Grover L. Foote August 25, 1931, to September 21, 2003 Grover Foote began his work in the flexible packaging industry with the VisKing division of Union Carbide in 1956. From his ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

August 31, 2003, ... asking CPSC to maintain the “eight pill” criteria as the sole means of determining whether unit dose formats are considered to be child-resistant under US law. The petition also asks CPSC to clarify ...

Materials

(Materials)

July 31, 2003, ... formulators and fabricators. Said to provide significant brand benefits for end-use products by creating eye-catching whites in opaque polymer products, as well as masking yellowness in clear polymers. ...