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Converting Industry News

(Archive)

November 07, 2006, ... develop a composting infrastructure. Biodegradable polymer producers have invested in product and process improvements, and consumers and brand owners are beginning to recognize the benefits of sustainable ...

Narrow Web & Lable Reporter

(Magazine)

September 30, 2006, ...  These shrink sleeves and tamper bands made from Earthfirst PLA are said to offer a plentiful, renewable, sustainable resource. Adds Theresa Sykes, Gilbert's new product manager, “Because PLA is derived ...

Clean Coating

(Unprinted Rolls)

September 30, 2006, ... sustainable in light of expected future legislation. The precision coating of engineered films is performed on the web, with any solvent emissions routed into the oxidizer during the drying process ...

Narrow Web What's Ne

(Magazine)

June 29, 2006, ...  Paper grade for self-adhesive labeling applications used by breweries is designed for optimal performance in high-speed bottle labeling operations. Company reports product offers a cost-effective, sustainable ...

Profit Squeeze

(Flexpack)

September 29, 2005, ... to unsustainable levels and resulting in company closures. Consolidation As a result of recent structural changes and consolidations, the top ten European converters in 2004 accounted for ,5,158 million, ...

European Meeting Presents Large Technical Program

(Magazine)

July 31, 2003, ... are substituting for many conventional systems today. Modern packaging adhesives fulfill the ideals of “Responsible Care” and “Sustainable Development” and help establish a well-functioning global packaging ...

Neither Boom Nor Bust

(Magazine)

December 31, 2002, ... or exports.” But, he cautions, they can't keep it up indefinitely. “If the economic recovery is to continue, investment and exports must pick up while growth in consumer demand fades to more sustainable ...

Division Conference Offers Varied Program

(Magazine)

May 31, 2001, ... strengths. Conclusion PLA, a new sustainable thermoplastic, brings a unique set of properties to the coating extrusion and packaging markets. The ability to control rheology and polymer architecture ...

Reassessing market brings growth to this converter

(Magazine)

December 31, 1994, ... above the previous year. Neal expects growth of about 23% this year, a rate he feels is sustainable for some time. "Because we're so small we can continue to gear ourselves toward getting a few good customers," ...