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Become a M.A. of Engineering in Packaging Technology

The world’s first Master of Engineering in Packaging Technology course aims to provide candidates with the skills required to assume senior positions within packaging and packing companies operating in the international arena.

Barrier Coating Symposium Call for Papers

Western Michigan University will host its 4th Barrier Coating Symposium Oct. 10-11, 2006, in Kalamazoo, MI. The design committee currently is seeking papers and presentations.

Flexo Concepts Opens Ohio Warehouse

Flexo Concepts, distributors of MicroClean brand anilox roll cleaning equipment and supplies, has opened a new warehouse in Cincinnati, OH.

Paper Web Site

Paper.com has 15,000 paper products, 30 vendor warehouses in the U.S., and receives 8,000 visitors a day, making it one of the largest paper Web sites.

RFID Forecast 2006 to 2016: The Latest Research from IDTechEx

RFID Forecast 2006 to 2016: The latest Research from IDTechEx

Prisym Inc Demonstrates Complete RFID Solution at Smart Labels 2006

Prisym Inc Demonstrates It’s Complete RFID Solution at Smart Labels 2006

Critical Trends in the Converting Industry

This comprehensive report provides insight into the changing converting industry as it presently stands. PFFC has queried across the breadth of the converting industry to determine and identify its health and critical trends.

Getting Personal With Sharon Lobel

Sharon Lobel shares the benefits of her experience in the converting industry.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Improving productivity with automated slitter positioning, polymeric nanocomposites enabled by controlled architecture materials, benefits of new technology ionizers for web handling, and the effect of orientation on MD on HMW-HDPE films.

Will Food Laws Be Uniform?

On March 8, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that would preempt food safety and labeling laws. Federal preemption is a legal concept under which states may not enact regulations unless they are identical to federal law.

Puttin' On the Ritz

Marketing glitz and glamour equally share the limelight with technical merit in this year's annual metallized and coated products competition, staged by AIMCAL, the Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators.

Narrow Web New Products

Narrow web new products from: Tailored Solutions, Etipol A/S Printing Technology, and AirTrim.

Deflecting Nip Roller Problems?

What causes nip roller deflection? How can you compensate for nip roller deflection?

Metallizing Makeover

Celplast reinvents its business model to focus on value-added specialty films.

What Makes an MSDS Useful?

The people using a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) generally are those that work with a material, health care providers and emergency care responders, and the general public as consumers. MSDS authors must consider what information these individuals need as well as what content is required by regulatory agencies.

First Glance

Innovative packaging from: Blue Keld, Freshtray, and Pres-On.

Reporter Clips

Narrow web converting industry news from: Cryolog, Sekisui TA Industries, and the Envelope Mfrs. Assn.

Taking Notes

Over the course of the last 23 years since I've attended annual association meetings, I've usually come away from them having felt like I was either a smarter or better person. I have fond memories of some of the better speakers I've heard.

New Products

New products from: Water Ink Technologies, Nordson Corp., Prime UV Systems, Energy Sciences, Summit Science & Technology, UV Process Supply, GEW, Jetrion, and Craig Adhesives and Coatings.

European Converting New Products

New products from: Bobst Group, Carint, FAES, Water-Line, Proslit/Comexi Group, Windmoeller & Hoelscher, CMC Cevenini, Lüscher, Vetaphone, Ashe Converting Equipment, and Polytype Converting.

Digital Integration

Learn the seven key benefits adding a digital press can bring to your business.

April 1, 2006

MetalFX Hits Ipex

Come and see a live presentation by MetalFX managing director Andrew Ainge at Ipex's Showcase Theater April 4, 20056.

Stork Appoints Asia-Pacific Distributors

Stork Prints has appointed two distributors in the Asia-Pacific region: Jet Technologies and Techno Global Graphics.

ESD Seminars and Tutorials

The ESD Assn. is offering several tutorials and seminars covering all aspects of electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Leybold Vacuum Offers Customer Case Program

Leybold Vacuum USA has introduced a customer care program to provide vacuum pump services at Leybold Vacuum or on-site at the customer location regardless of vacuum pump brand.

Kodak Presentations at Ipex

Kodak customers and speakers will share insights, experience and expertise during seminars covering a range of business and technology topics at Ipex 2006.

Birmingham Becomes 'Ipex City'

Birmingham will welcome Ipex with special discounts to all show visitors and exhibitors at restaurants, bars, shops, and clubs.

KBA Customer Satisfaction at All-Time High

KBA North America's customers have ranked KBA highly for satisfaction in fast and easy installation, training, service, wide choice of press models, and confidence in the company.

Expand Into China

China Pack, taking place May 24-25, 2006, will give facts to help visitors assess the potential and find the right route to enter the Chinese market.

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