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"Partnering" helps get press up to spee

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November 30, 1995, ... and paper fountain for testing. After some quick calculations and experimentation, the team constructed a set of prototype metal retainers and disposable paper fountains that, in theory, were just the ...

Converting capabilities grow in Caribbean nations.

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September 30, 1995, ... and chemists performing both testing and development in packaging. Largely funded by the United Nations, the National Packaging Center was a favorite of Fidel Castro, whose ultimate goal was to make it ...

Used machinery can bring new life to your operation

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September 30, 1995, ... in this business are reputable." By working with a reliable used machinery broker or dealer - and field-testing a piece of equipment before a contract is signed - many converters save thousands of dollars ...

Winders/Unwinders: Gettting Better Every Day

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August 31, 1995, ... perfected through years of testing, is becoming an increasingly popular option for short runs. Shelton wants to make it clear that, while none can be classified as quantum leaps, he has been witness ...

UV letterpress assures quality at QA Label

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July 31, 1995, ... to less than 0.5%. Testing for cold, heat, steam and chemicals that attack the adhesive are just initial steps in the process. Testing of screen inks, cross hatching and ink laydown is also included, as ...

Clean air rules are changing & you can have a say

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May 31, 1995, ... to this. First, building TTEs around each printing press is extremely expensive and interferes with production. Second, industry contends that the traditional liquid-to-gas mass-balance testing protocol ...

Converter combines profit with environmental concern

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May 31, 1995, ... began working with Comco International in testing various substrates with waterborne and ultraviolet inks on the newly designed flexographic presses. Because they work primarily with pressure-sensitive ...

Buyer beware when comparing video systems

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May 31, 1995, ... failure. Field testing has documented the value to the converting industry of custom engineered electronics, heavy-duty protective housings, high-capacity fans, and static and surge protection in a ...

Printer responds to tougher environmental standards

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April 30, 1995, ... recorded a 98.6% reduction of volatile-organic-compound emissions, probably more than sufficient to eliminate Poly-Pak from any newspaper s raking of major air polluters. Final testing for compliance ...

Film offers food packagers green marketing opportunity

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April 30, 1995, ... Preliminary ICI testing suggests Melinex ECO film has improved flex-crack performance versus standard 813 film. This is important in terms of the finished film's barrier properties. Added toughness may ...

Conserving weight, space earns praise for flexible

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March 31, 1995, ... including child resistance as defined under the Poison Prevention Act of 1970, moisture transmission, seal strength, tear testing, and product compatibility. Com-Pac International Inc. This breakthrough ...

Familiarity with change no surprise in this industry

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February 28, 1995, ...  said. "It has been available for testing since early 1994. We're being as environmentally conscious as possible with this film. Given the additional process stage, it's impossible to deliver a postconsumer-recycled-conten ...

State legislative action includes removal of 2 bans: 1994

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February 28, 1995, ... long testing process." Printkote Eagle bleached board is converted into clamshell packaging for some of McDonald's specialty food items. The product was created in response "to customers who didn't want ...

Latin American industry remains untapped market

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February 28, 1995, ... performance standards and quality-control testing. In one case, the cost of polyethylene resin from the US doubled, and the price must be passed on to the consumer adding to the inflationary spiral.  ...

Pharmaceutical films designed for protection

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February 28, 1995, ... Bieganousky, marketing development specialist, said. The films are designed for improved barrier protection and harmonization of stability testing. They are said to provide superior moisture barrier, ...

Slower growth, continued expansion seen in 1995

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January 31, 1995, ... to pay for their health care. "A major underlying problem with our health-care system is we demand too much, and the system is beautifully set up to deliver it. Another problem is the defensive testing ...