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Paper or Plastic?

(Archive)

November 30, 2009, ... release liner market are said to be the declining costs of materials; the need for shorter lead times; the crisis in the automotive industry; financial stability of companies in the supply chain; competitive ...

Digital Detection

(Archive)

June 30, 2009, ...  Online digital authenticators also provide an important feature — the instant consolidation of all the verdicts performed worldwide, which allows the immediate correlation with supply chain data stored ...

May 2009 News Clips

(News Clips Archive)

April 30, 2009, ... NC, has signed a supply and development agreement making it the preferred supplier of anilox needs for MarquipWardUnited, Phillips, WI. ARC also reports it is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Edale ...

CMM Conference Program Focuses on Helping Converters Cope with Economy

(News | New Products)

April 07, 2009, ... & Beyond.” The sessions announced as of March 1, 2009 include: The Business Management Track features sessions on topics such as “State of the Converting Community,” “Building the Best Supply-Chain ...

Victory Lane

(Trends/Management)

March 31, 2009, ... 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Maxcess University Conference Week Room 14 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Exhibit Hall Open 8:45-10:15 A.M. Building the Best Supply Chain Communications Panel Discussion The Importance ...

What's New Products: March 200

(Magazine)

February 28, 2009, ... | www.illinoisinstruments.com PFFC-ASAP 435 Software Simplifies Access Software offers simple mobile interface to guide work and allows all members of supply chain access. Converting module allows ...

Colaboration Innovates Packaging, Improves Sustainability

(News Eclips)

February 04, 2009, ... will involve the MSU colleges of Agriculture and Natural Resources (School of Packaging), Engineering and the Eli Broad College of Business (Department of Supply Chain Management). It will provide a platform ...

Green Is Global

(Archive)

January 31, 2009, ... supply globally and no viable alternative as yet on the horizon. There is also a world shortage of acrylics. Even for papers and boards, the new emphasis on sustainability and forest stewardship certification ...

Creating e-Pedigrees

(Print)

December 31, 2008, ... an individual product's electronic supply chain history, or e-pedigree, which also is being investigated by other markets, including perishable foods and personal care products. The reason is simple: compliance ...

TLMI Sees Growth in Green

(Label/Tape)

November 30, 2008, ... “green” as a business strategy creates value. In his session, “From Here to Sustainability,” he said there's money to be made; the supply chain is gaining steam; and political will is emerging. More companies ...

TLMI Sees Growth In Green

(News | New Products)

November 09, 2008, ... as a business strategy creates value. In his session, “From Here to Sustainability,” he said there’s money to be made, the supply chain is gaining steam, and political will is emerging. More companies ...

Narrow Web and Label Report, November 2008

(Narrow Web)

October 31, 2008, ... through a consolidated global supply chain. Keeping Up With the Competition LOS ANGELES, CA | Western Shield Label has installed a Mark Andy 2200 eight-color UV flexo press, which is enabling the converter ...

October Carton & Box Reporter

(Carton Box)

September 30, 2008, ... A.O. Smith Water Products Co. develop a comprehensive plan to reduce fiber through a major package redesign. Careful analysis of the packaging supply chain revealed that A.O. Smith could redesign the foundation ...

Sun Chemical Increases North American Prices of Specialty Inks

(News | New Products)

September 21, 2008, ... crude oil and raw materials costs, other factors driving up costs include transportation, tight supply/demand balance for oil, a weakening dollar, and the attractiveness of commodity markets as alternative ...

Earth-Friendly Print

(Print)

August 31, 2008, ... Across the Supply Chain Regional collaborations are more important than ever. As reported in the June 13 issue of The Wall Street Journal, “Soaring Transportation Costs” are “forcing some manufacturers ...

New Product Digest

(New Products)

August 31, 2008, ... on the material surface downstream of the ionizer. Offers closed loop feedback communications with IQ power supply to enhance the neutralizing efficiency of the system. Also features a communication module. ...

INX to Boost Ink Price

(News Eclips)

August 18, 2008, ... our ability to absorb them,” said Rick Clendenning, INX president and CEO. “We will continue to expand our renewable-resource product offerings while working diligently to optimize our supply chain. ...

WS Packaging Plant Receives FSC Certification

(News Eclips)

July 22, 2008, ...  The chain-of-custody certification means WS Packaging is able to validate the complete supply chain of sustainable raw materials from the forest to the mill, from the paper merchant to the printer, ...

Printing Partnerships

(Special Reports)

June 30, 2008, ... for products as they move through the supply chain. The p-s label is their central enabler in packaging applications. Smart Labels Some advanced techniques in use today take the product security platform ...

Edible Markers

(Special Reports)

June 30, 2008, ... bar code is pre-programmed to identify the content-relevant information contained within a food grade microtag that is co-processed with the food product. Self-authentication packaging is a supply chain ...