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Converting Industry News, Part 2

(Magazine)

January 30, 2005, ... with suppliers; full utilization of global network; technical innovations and process enhancements; and competitive sourcing of alternative solutions. He adds, however, that the whole supply chain of printed ...

Gidue Appoints New Distributor for Italy

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January 27, 2005, With the appointment of Fabrizio Decio, GIDUE has named Outsoucing, Gallarte, Italy, a new distributor for Italy. PRESS RELEASE TURATE, ITALY—With the appointment of Fabrizio Decio, GIDUE has named ...

ANI Reports Raw Material Supply Crisis for UV and Water-Based Inks

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January 23, 2005, ... turmoil. I’ve never experienced a crisis of this magnitude that is soon to hit our market." David Helsby, ANI’s global technical director, adds, "We are exploring the routes of sourcing suitable substitutes, ...

Narrow Web Reporter

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December 30, 2004, ... sourcing option said to give vendors the means to meet retailer and government mandates for RFID carton and pallet labels. The new service bureau offering, called "RFID Ticket Express," provides field-proven ...

Hit the Brakes!

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December 30, 2004, ... Offshoring production, customer service, and other work moving to China, India, the Philippines, etc., also is having an impact on employment and investment in America. Offshoring and Outsourcing Offshoring ...

Coating & Laminating Special Report, Part 5

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December 30, 2004, ... of coating options—a strong case for outsourcing. This approach can reduce overall production time and optimize time spent on expensive equipment. However, for the manufacture of certain constructions, ...

Finding Our Footing

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November 29, 2004, It’s that time of year again when I find my "editorial inspiration file" is brimming with items that may become lost forever among the clutter of the cutting room floor. Among them are insightful readers’ ...

The Great Debate

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July 30, 2004, ...  Along the same lines, another debate centers around “outsourcing” of manufacturing jobs, specifically converting jobs to overseas converters. How many of you out there are first-handedly acquainted ...

Tarsus Group Announces Launch of Packaging Services Expo

(Archive)

July 12, 2004, ... range of diverse end-user industry sectors. Visitors, including blue chip companies, brand owners, and specialist manufacturers, will have the opportunity to find outsourcing partners to handle matters ...

PEOPLE AND PLACES

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June 30, 2004, ...  AccuWeb, Madison, WI, celebrates 20 years of web guide innovation. John Hewson, president of Outsourcing Services Group, Consumer Products Div., is appointed to the board of directors of the Cosmetic, ...

New Products, Part 1

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May 30, 2004, ... AC/DC power supply and TRIAC output switch. Output switch, controlled by sensor’s low-voltage output, detects a sinking or sourcing output automatically and switches on or off accordingly. Reposition ...

Converting Industry News

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February 28, 2004, ... 21-22 at the Radisson Hotel, Princeton, NJ. The conference will cover materials, machinery, markets, sourcing, production, and quality and will include special presentations and a panel discussion.  ...

Where Past Meets Future

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December 30, 2003, ... investment, process complexity, essential workflow components, outsourcing other front-end prepress, and the time investment needed to become efficient. As printers ponder where they next can realize ...

Livin' 'Lean' with CT

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October 30, 2003, ... ago, Dopaco Inc., a packaging converter for the quick-service restaurant industry, was able to “cut out the fat” of outsourcing its flexo platemaking via investment in its own Esko-Graphics and DuPont ...

At NPE 2003 SPI Promotes Petition to Offset the "China Factor

(News | New Products)

June 24, 2003, ... & sourcing at Milacron Inc.—as well those representing the manufacturers’/trade group side, including Scott Otteman, Director of International Trade Policy at the National Association of Manufacturers ...

Going, Going... Gone

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April 30, 2003, ... vague understanding of their customers’ economics. This makes them vulnerable to competitors, auctions, and professional outsourcing organizations. The converting industry has been devastated with price ...

Automotive Industry Opportunities

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January 31, 2003, ... has been pushed down the value chain by component manufacture outsourcing. While the OEM continues to specify the materials and designs for vehicle components, its suppliers manufacture them, leaving only ...

Opportunities in Academia

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November 30, 2002, ... in technology-transfer-based business strategies, licensing, sourcing, and acquisitions. His 30-year technology-transfer career includes 15 years exploring, forming, and managing strategic alliances with ...

Energy-Curable Inks

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November 30, 2002, ... it is necessary to ensure both the ink and the coating are low-odor formulations. Sourcing ink and coating together from the same supplier should alleviate most problems experienced by converters. Q: ...

Finding the Software Solution That's Just Right for Yo

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November 30, 2002, ... service provider) methods of deploying software. “ASP services are an important alternative, not only for smaller companies with small technology budgets but also for larger companies as a form of outsourcing. ...