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A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

October 30, 2005, ... product changes. This traditional design is not well suited for many film markets today that are driving producers to shorter, more frequent, and highly specialized runs. Rather than promote uniform ...

Converting Rx for Bowed Rollers

(Web Lines)

October 30, 2005, ... can be used to spread a single web to tautness or create a gap between a set of slit strands. See special instruction for slit strand spreading (coming next month). 4. For most applications, bowed rollers ...

Low-Cost Paper Applications

(Magazine)

October 30, 2005, ... typically platinum. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Special Report Thermally cured silicones are the largest group of silicones, dominating the market with a share of almost 90%. As their name implies, ...

Getting Top Dollar

(Magazine)

September 29, 2005, ... must have an advisor that has access to foreign strategic acquirers. This will increase the breadth of acquirers available to purchase your company. This is especially important in 2005 as the value of ...

Profit Squeeze

(Flexpack)

September 29, 2005, ... European countries, especially Poland, and sourcing flexible packaging locally. These packagers, who originally used their Central European plants to supply only within the region, now increasingly are ...

Converting Industry News, Part 1

(Magazine)

September 29, 2005, ...  Proofer with UV Aids Pilot Plant KWH Plast, a Finnish manufacturer of calendered and coextruded plastic foils and films, has a pilot plant that provides the company with the ability to develop specialized ...

SVC TAC Calls for Papers

(Archive)

August 27, 2005, The 2006 program at the Society of Vacuum Coaters' 49th Annual Technical Conference will feature a special Hot Topic Session devoted to biomedical and pharmaceutical applications of vacuum processes and ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

July 30, 2005, ... represents about 15% of global paper products production, including specialties such as label facestocks and release liner, with an even higher percentage of release liner base for labeling coming from ...

Concave Rollers Pros & Cons

(Magazine)

June 29, 2005, ... I think the pros of concave rollers outweigh the cons. Timothy J. Walker has 20+ years of experience in web handling processes. He specializes in web handling education, process development, and ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

June 29, 2005, ... 3000-1, a nine-color 3000-3R, and an eight-color 3000-3R ES fitted with electronic shaft. Converflex, part of the Arcor Group, specializes in flexible packaging for powdered milk, confectionery and ...

Keller and Heckman Opens Shanghai Representative Office

(Archive)

March 08, 2005, ... pesticides, consumer products, toys, and industrial and specialty chemicals. PRESS RELEASE SHANGHAI, CHINA—Keller and Heckman opens an office in Shanghai, China. The office will concentrate on advising ...

Hot Melt Adhesive Use

(Magazine)

February 27, 2005, ... unsuitable for use. Therefore, at a high temperature all hot melt products will have a greater tendency to form char particles. Their presence is especially disadvantageous because they can clog dispensers ...

Profit for Printers

(Archive)

December 30, 2004, ... the Expanding Narrow Web Market" was the seminar theme, and the program provided a valuable overview of the subject with special reference to the interests and requirements of label converters. European ...

thePLACE

(Magazine)

October 30, 2004, ... NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES In addition to the refreshment breaks, registrants at the 2004 PLACE Division Conference had other opportunities to network among their peers. This was especially true at the ...

10 Tips on Antiwrinkle Rollers

(Magazine)

September 29, 2004, ... benefit if the traction condition switches. High line speed or air lubrication may negate an antiwrinkle roller's benefits. Air lubrication is the top source of antiwrinkle-negating traction loss, especially ...

Converting Industry News, Part 2

(Archive)

September 29, 2004, ... Aquafilm PORTAGE, IN, USA — Monosol LLC, manufacturer of specialty water-soluble films, announces the acquisition of Aquafilm Ltd., a producer of blown extruded water-soluble films based in Worcestershire, ...

Release Liners: Challenges Ahead

(Magazine)

August 30, 2004, ... Challenges Business challenges and opportunities were the subject of the first conference session, which began with the keynote from Matti Lievonen, president, UPM-Kymmene, Fine & Specialty Paper Div. ...

Screen Savers

(Magazine)

July 31, 2004, ... on keeping the consumable and labor costs as low as possible. This is especially true since today's end-user demands a higher level of service and flexible deliveries without having to pay extra. Short-run, ...

Products

(Magazine)

July 30, 2004, ... option for trim removal is designed to handle trim widths ranging up to 2-6 in. at speeds to 6,000 fpm. According to company, it is especially effective with difficult-to-handle die-cutter waste, as well ...

UV Retrofit Adds Markets

(Magazine)

April 30, 2004, ... plastics, foil, and foil board. The new UV technology also allows the converter to create the special graphic effects required to meet the needs of the markets it serves. Supplier Information: Grafix ...