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Davis-Standard Feedscrews on Sale

To reduce its feedscrew inventory, Davis-Standard, LLC is offering more than 25 feedscrew designs at significantly reduced prices.

MDC Receives ERA Award

The European Rotogravure Assn. presented an Innovtaion Award to Max Daetwyler Corp. for its Starbase Cylinder System.

Compac Launches New Web site

Compac Corp. has redesigned its Web site and revamped its corporate logo.

A&V Distributes Plate Processors

Mekrom has appointed Anderson & Vreeland as its distributor in the U.S. and Canada.

Dalim Joins GWG

Dalim Software has become a member of the Ghent PDF Workgroup (GWG).

Esko-Graphics Closes on a Successful 2005

Esko-Graphics announces a revenue growth of 15% over 2004, with an expected EBITDA of 7%.

Another Record Year for AVT

Advanced Vision Technology reports another successful year, ending December 31, 2005, with increased sales of $25.1 million, a 17.7% increase over 2005.

TAPPI Conference Call for Papers

TAPPI is looking for volunteers to share their real-life experiences in troubleshooting case studies, traditional paper presentations, and basic understanding "primer" sessions.

Cal Poly Conducts Research at LAgraphico

LAgraphico opened its doors to a team of Cal Poly graphic communication students to conduct research on printing press "fingerprinting."

Mecmesin Sells to U.S.

Mecmesin Limited, a European supplier of testing solutions, now markets its line of force and torque measurement products directly in the U.S. and Canada.

Graftalia and Converflex Europe Boast More Space, Market Upturn

Graftalia and Converflex 2006 will take place May 9-13, 2006, as of January 10, already 710 companies have signed up to exhibit, 37% of which are from abroad.

Circonix Partners with Propack

Circonix Technologies, a systems integrator in the converting, film, and web conveyance industries, welcomes ProPack Services as its Southeast sales representative.

Mohawk Now Authorized to Use Green-e Symbol

Mohawk Fine Papers has received certification from Green-e for its paper grades produced with wind-generated electricity.

AWA Announces Global Release Liner Conference

AWA Alexander Watson and Assoc. will hold its Global Release Liner Industry Conference and round table forum March 8-10, 2006, at the NH Barbizon Palace Hotel, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

HealthPack 2006 Offers Online Discount

Innovative Technology Conferences has finalized the program for HealthPack 2006, taking place March 14-15, 2006, in Dallas, TX, at the Crown Plaza Market Center.

Crush Cut Holder Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The Dienes Group is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Model PQAS Crush Cut pneumatic knife holders.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Advantages in melt fracture elimination technology; high barrier advancements in metallized films; comparison of corona and flame treatement of polymer film, foil, and paperboard; and the latest UV/EB coating and adhesive technology for food packaging applications.

What Static Can Do is Shocking

Why is static electricity a concern to converters of moving webs? It can cause four problems.

First Glance

Innovative packaging from: Smart Lid Systems, M-real, and Sonoco.

A New Twist on CSR

Today, corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives cover a broad range of social issues from labor and human rights concerns to climate change. Shareholders are concerned about the value and validity of CSR inititives. This development has the potential to affect businesses, including the converting industry, more broadly.

Reporter Clips

Narrow web industry news from: Lightning Labels, Raflatac, and IDTechEx.

Converting Industry News

News from: Master Arts, Pregis Corp., Alliantz Flexible Packaging, Skeist, Liberty Carton Co., ABN AMRO Capital, Cello-Foil, Society of the Plastics Industry, Sonoco, Harper Corp. of America, Sartomer, Douglas-Hanson, NAPL, Western Michigan Univ., Craig Adhesives and Coatings, MAN Roland, AccuWeb, and Nilpeter.

Narrow Web New Products

Narrow web new products from: Zero-Max, Neenah Paper, Avery Dennison, and Research Inc.

Getting Personal With Donald R. Droppo Sr.

Donald R. Droppo Sr. shares the benefits of his experience in the converting industry.

Are You Rough Enough?

What is the better roller surface to prevent web scratching, smooth or rough? Many people will opt for smooth, but in fact, this is the wrong direction.

MOCON Announces Seminar Series

MOCON is hosting a free monthly internet seminar on a variety of packaging material testing and performance topics.

Polyshow 2006 Dedicated to Curtain Coating Technology

Polyshow 2006 will bring together a mix of customers, equipment suppliers, and Polytype presentations around a theme of curtain coating technology.

Conundrum Mystifies Senses

New Products

New products from: Agfa, Diamond America, Pual N. Gardner Co., Spinnaker Coating, Kodak, DuPont, Webex, Enfocus, Appleton, Enovation Graphic Systems, Nordmeccanica, GretagMacBeth, ADM Tronics, and GMG.

Under Pressure

This is a challenging time for pressure-sensitive laminators.

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