Positioning Systems

Metallic and White Media Now Available for KPG Matchprint Digital Halftone Proofing System

(Archive)

September 14, 2004, Packaging printers using the Kodak Polychrome Graphics (KPG) Matchprint Digital Halftone Proofing System can now produce proofs with the eye-catching metallics and opaque whites so popular in today's packaging, ...

BST to Intro New Proscan 3000 Web Inspection System at K 2004

(Archive)

September 09, 2004, BST International reports at K 2004 it will introduce its new ProScan 3000 ProMark Edition video web-inspection system. PRESS RELEASE ELMHURST, IL, USA—BST International reports at K 2004 it will introduce ...

Fischer & Krecke to Demo Web-Based Maintenance System Flexpress View at K 2004

(Archive)

August 28, 2004, At K 2004, Fischer & Krecke reports it will feature demos of Flexpress View, its Web-based service and maintenance system and a new variant of F&K’s unique logistic system, Flexpress Motion. PRESS RELEASE ...

Inspection System Manufacturers' to Launch Alliance at Labelexpo Americas

(Archive)

August 24, 2004, Print Vision Systems, Lewiston, NY, USA, and Nyquist Systems Inc., Mississauga, ON, Canada, report the two automated print inspection technology manufacturers will be launching a partnership at Labelexpo ...

Nordson Donates UV System Equipment to GATF

(Archive)

August 12, 2004, Nordson reports it recently donated four QuadCure lampheads and other UV system equipment to the Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF). PRESS RELEASE AMHERST, OH, ...

Tetra Recart Packaging System to Debut in USA

(Archive)

July 07, 2004, Both part of the Hormel Foods Corp. portfolio of products, Hormel brand and Stagg brand chili will soon be available in Tetra Recart carton packages manufactured by Tetra Pak. PRESS RELEASE PULLY/LAUSANNE, ...

Wine/Beverage Label Converter Revamps Workflow with Artwork Systems' Nexus

(Archive)

June 10, 2004, G3 Enterprises, a converter of wine and beverage labels, has chosen Artwork Systems' Nexus workflow software to revamp its label production workflow. PRESS RELEASE GENT, BELGIUM—According to Artwork ...

Koerber PaperLink Schneider XT System Helps Converters and Paper Mills Eliminate Dust

(Archive)

May 02, 2004, Koerber PaperLink will showcase its new Schneider XT system, technology that helps converters and paper mills remove costly dusty problems. PRESS RELEASE HAMBURG, GERMANY—Dust is an inevitable consequence ...

Proofing System Lives Up to Expectations

(Magazine)

April 30, 2004, When printer/converter Group 360 Atlanta, a member of the St. Louis-based Group 360 Inc., decided to enter the world of digital proofing, operations manager When printer/converter Group 360 Atlanta, a ...

IR Industries Invests in ABB Motor Brake System for Retrofits on Coating Machines

(Rolls/Sheets)

April 29, 2004, With help from trusted neighbor ABB, I.R. Industries increases speed and reduces waste on its coating line As an I.R. Industries employee since the company opened 25 years ago, Robert Stasko, VP of ...

Internet Resources: Equipment & Accesories (Coextrusion Systems thru Dies)

(Archive)

April 29, 2004, Equipment: Accessories & Machinery (Bag Machinery thru Coextrusion Dies [Films]) Materials Equipment: Accessories & Machinery Coextrusion Systems thru Dies Coextrusion Systems ...

Esko-Graphics Installs 400th Cyrel Imager at Leading Packaging Prepress Service Provider Southern Graphic Systems

(News | New Products)

March 21, 2004, Esko-Graphic produces a wide range of of workflow software for package printers, converters, and their prepress service partners. Learn more about the Gent, Belgium-based manufactuer at esko-graphics.com. ...

Esko-Graphics Installs 400th Cyrel Imager at Leading Packaging Prepress Service Provider Southern Graphic Systems

(News | New Products)

March 21, 2004, Esko-Graphic produces a wide range of of workflow software for package printers, converters, and their prepress service partners. Learn more about the Gent, Belgium-based manufactuer at esko-graphics.com. ...

BST Pro Mark Says Three-Quarters of Tag & Label Mfrs. Inst. Using Its Inspection Systems

(Archive)

March 01, 2004, More information about the 2003 TLMI award winners is available at tlmi.com/data/awards/industryawards.html. PRESS RELEASE ELMHURST, IL, USA—According to BST Pro Mark, a review of the 2003 Tag and Label ...

Flint Ink Corp. to Launch Its Newest Ink Systems and Printing Technologies at Drupa

(News | New Products)

February 26, 2004, Flint-Schmidt, Jetrion, and Precisia, all part of the Flint Ink Corp., will exhibit at Drupa in hall 3, booth E52. (flintink.com) ANN ARBOR, MI, USA—Flint Ink Corporation says it will launch its newest ...

Schober to Showcase In-Line and Off-Line Converting Systems at Drupa

(News | New Products)

February 23, 2004, Schober GmbH will exhibit at Drupa in hall 11, booth A44. (schober-gmbh.de). EBERDINGEN, GERMANY—Schober says at this year's Drupa it will be showing both in-line and off-line finishing technology for ...

Husson Inc. & Humidity-Control System Maker ML System a/s to Exhibit Together at Drupa

(News | New Products)

February 23, 2004, ML System a/s, headquartered in Ry, Denmark, is a major manufacturer of humidity-control systems. ML offers both compressed air-driven and high-pressure humidification systems, with over 2,000 systems ...

Checkpoint Systems Invests in Chicago-Based Goliath Solutions to Expand RFID Penetration in POP Market

(Corrugated)

February 10, 2004, ... (CPG) manufacturing and retail clients." Checkpoint points out that CPG companies spend heavily on promotional displays, so there's a fundamental need for them to confirm the deployment and positioning ...

Weber Marking Systems to Help Companies Meet RFID Compliance Standards

(News | New Products)

January 29, 2004, Learn more about RFID in PFFC at pffc-online.com/ar/paper_big_showdown/index.htm. ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL, USA—Weber Marking Systems reports it has established Initiative 2004, a program aimed at providing ...

Aetek UV Systems Names Representation

(News | New Products)

January 22, 2004, Aetek UV Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Ultraviolet Co., a leader in ultraviolet curing technologies since 1960. For more than 35 years, Aetek UV Systems has provided ultraviolet curing ...

KBA Broadens Business in ID Systems Printing with Majority Stake in Metronic

(News | New Products)

January 15, 2004, Koneig & Bauer manufactures printing presses for both commercial and industrial printing applications. Check out pffc-online.com/ar/paper_not_cartons_kba/index.htm for PFFC coverage of KBA's label printing ...

Trim- and Scrap-Handling System Manufacturer Precision AirConvey Breaks Sales Record

(News | New Products)

December 11, 2003, Precision AirConvey is located at: 210 Executive Drive, #6, Pencader Corporate Center, Newark, DE, USA 19702; 302/999-8000; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. NEWARK, DE, USA—Despite the tough economic times over ...

Dual-Deckle System for Trouble-Free Web Width Variation

(The Place)

November 30, 2003, Application: When incorporated into a die with an appropriate flow channel design and a modern flex lip adjusting system, a dual-deckle system will significantly improve operational efficiency by minimizing ...

Don't Ignore the Importance of Your Trim Removal Syste

(Magazine)

November 30, 2003, To some, it may be presumptuous to regard trim removal systems as critical, but industry experts agree these systems are the unsung heroes of any converting operation. Your furnace's air filters, the alternator ...

Fischer & Krecke Releases Its 'Revolutionizing' Print Logistics System Flexpress Motio

(News | New Products)

November 06, 2003, Fischer & Krecke reports it's now offering a new logistics system, a system the company is calling "futuristic" and "technology [that will revolutionize] print production." FAIRFIELD, NJ, USA —Fischer ...

Doctor Blade Systems: A Cure for What Ails Your Printing Process

(Magazine)

October 31, 2003, Advances in shapes, coatings, and wear-resistant material bases provide long blade life, more effective wiping, and longer engraving life in doctor blade systems. When I joined PFFC magazine, one of the ...

CCL Strategic Repositioning Results in Asset Divestment

(News | New Products)

September 03, 2003, ... repositioning of the businesses," reports Donald Lang, president and CEO of CCL. "[We're] now focused on three great business franchises with the resources to support further growth and profitability improvement ...

Syracuse Label Cuts Proofing Time with Latran Proofing System

(News | New Products)

July 14, 2003, Syracuse Label Co. has 'closed the digital loop' in its prepress operation and moved from analog to high-end digital halftone proofing with the installation of Latran Technologies' Prediction 1420 system. ...

Canadian Converter Boosts Productivity with AVT System on New WH Press

(News | New Products)

July 10, 2003, Farnell Packaging Limited, a manufacturer of flexible packaging and pressure-sensitive labels, recently installed an AVT PrintVision/Pro automatic inspection system on its new Windmoeller & Hoelscher Novoflex ...

Nordmeccanica to Demo New Duplex Laminating System in Italy

(News | New Products)

June 29, 2003, Nordmeccanica SpA reports it's planning to demonstrate its Duplex Combi Special high-performance laminator July 7th thru July 9th at its Piacena, Italy, factory. PIACENZA, ITALY—Ever dreamed of summer ...