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Two-Drum Slitter Packs a One-Two Punch

Start-up company W.E. Slitt is already a full-service contract slitter thanks to the versatility and efficiency of Webco Engineering equipment.

Web Handling...Making a Slitter/Winder Upgrade Work for You

Buyer beware! Before investing in new slitting/rewinding equipment, carefully consider the web handling issues that are involved.

Contract Converter Finds Midwestern Niche

Midwest Converting saw a need in its geographic area for an operation that concentrates on contract converting solely. Helping the company fill that need successfully are two high-speed drum slitters from Ausquip.

Technology Puts Converter "In-Line" for More Success

Phoenix Packaging, which made its name with in-line technology for producing popcorn bags, is taking its innovative ways into other areas.

Specialists in Interior Packaging Branch Out

Winter, Bell Co. focuses on interior packaging production for a number of markets. Now equipped with a Jagenberg slitter/rewinder, these "specialists" are becoming more diverse with additional contract converting.

Converter Can't Seem to Stay Out of Business

When Robert Curran sold his three label companies in 1987, he figured he was out of the converting business for good. Today, he not only owns a folding

French Fry Fascination Brings Big Business to Bonar

Two Black Clawson coextrusion lines bring Bonar into the world of institutional french fry packaging. And what a big world it is.

Converted Solutions Slitter/Rewinder Boosts Productivity on Laminating Line

As Web Dynamics moves forward with a grant to expand its range of lamination processes, a new Consol slitter/rewinder provides the flexibility to expand its range of materials.

System Keeps Static Buildup Problems Under Control

"It's not a good idea to stick your hand in the mouth of a growling dog." Yet, says Dave Shanks, senior process engineer at Avery Dennison's Lowell, IN,

Specialty Products Are Custom Made in the U.K.

Specialization is something that seems to be burgeoning in the converting industry. From short-run specialty bags to the season/holiday-changing colorful

Bag machine adds value to customer-oriented operation.

A new FMC servo draw bag machine fits right in at All-Pak, a company that takes customer needs very seriously.When Fred J. Faletti founded All-Pak Inc.,

Dutch converter retakes his company

Daan Bolding has history on his side as the head of Bolding Verpakkingen, a converting operation started by his grandfather almost 100 years ago.Just

A directory of custom slitting

If you're in the market for a custom slitter, read on. We'll tell you who they are, where they are, and what they do.It can be among the most basic of

MSC Specialty Films reaches success down to the core

In order to provide customers with just what its name promises, MSC Specialty Films needed the right core supplier. Star Paper Tube's new StarTech Div.

Laser positioning system creates clean, productive environment

Nashua Graphic Products eliminates dust problems on a slitting line and improves slit width tolerance with a Dienes Laser Positioning System.In order

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