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Exhibitors Assess CMM 2005

Many exhibitors at CMM 2005 reported quality leads and marketing opportunities throughout the show. Early registration for the 2007 show in Rosemont, IL, already is underway.

W&H Orders at an Unprecedented High

New North American orders for W&H Corp. equipment have exceed $75 million over the last three months, the highest order entry period in the U.S. subsidiary’s history.

CPP Expo 2005 Hosts Meetings

CPP Expo 2005 will host seven trade associations’ annual meetings and events.

Nipson and Pitman Announce Distributor Agreement

Nipson America announces a distributor agreement with Pitman Co. that establishes Nipson as Pitman’s digital printing manufacturer of choice for commercial printers, packaging companies, and converters.

Bomar Appoints West Coast Sales Rep

Bomar Specialties Co. has announced an agreement with Dorsett & Jackson to represent Bomar’s UV/EB cure oligomers in the Western US.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

The role of an uneven temperature distribution at the flat die inlet on the die performance; trends in packaging—a challenge for adhesives development; razor, crush, and shear slitting principles: advantages and disadvantages for film and foil applications; and web spreading.

E-Waste Legislation

In response to concerns over the environmentally sound disposal of an increasing quantity of cathode ray tube (CRT) devices, which contain lead and other heavy metals considered hazardous materials by the California Dept. of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), California has passed an innovative electronic waste recycling law.

On the Move...

News from: CDR Pigments & Dispersions, Pace Systems Group, Dyna-Tech, NPE 2006, Ashton Potter, Fort Dearborn Co., Harper Corp. of America, Anderson & Vreeland, Sun Chemical, Kohl & Madden, INX Intl., ITW Richmond Technology, Control Instruments Corp., Moscow State Univ. of the Printing Arts, and Brown Machine.

Introduction to Roll Handling

Proper roll handling methods are required to ensure plant personnel safety and to minimize losses associated with roll damage.

The Board Identity

Members of the Paperboard Packaging Council convened once again for the association’s annual spring meeting.

Under the Hood

To the automotive industry, a label isn’t just a label, it’s a "part," and it can be just as important as a mechanical or electronic component in the vehicles they manufacture.

May 1, 2005

Tech Specs

Is there a shiny new flexo press in your future? Then go ahead and drool. Here’s a sample of what’s waiting for you.

Materials

New products from: Appleton, ANI Printing Inks, ADM Tronics Unlimited, Smart Papers, MPI Technologies, Klöckner Pentaplast of America, ExxonMobil Chemical Co., National Adhesives, Dow Corning Corp., and DuPont Teijin Films.

Narrow Web New Products

New products from: Gidue, Enercon, Ashe Converting Equipment, Primera Technologies, and CTC Intl.

Double Up!

When PFFC first interviewed Tufco Technologies in February 2003, it was at a period of significant growth and investment for the company. Time has not slowed progress at this enterprising Wisconsin-based converter.

Converting Industry News

News from: Intelicoat Technolgies, AIMCAL, International Paper, Martin Automatic, Chevron Phillips Chemical Co., Maxson Automatic Machinery, Neenah Paper, PRP Flexo, Sherwood Technology, Expo Pack Mexico, CMM Intl., NPE, PLGA, ITW, Vacumet, Prepress Training Solution, INDA, and EDANA.

Flexo Goes to Florida

The 2005 Annual Forum of the Foundation of Flexographic Technical Assn. (FFTA), held March 20-23 at Orlando’s Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel, got down to business.

A Look at Laminating Inks

Packaging inks come in all shapes and sizes and usually must meet unique performance requirements.

Drawing Conclusions: Part 1

In planning the tension control for any web line, there are only three options: tension control, torque control, and draw control. Between any two rollers or rolls controlled by a motor, brake, or clutch, you have to select one of these three choices.

Smaller CMM Reflects Industry

The long-awaited CMM Show took place April 18–21 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. One can’t help noticing the show, which is staged every other year, is morphing into a different animal—a smaller one for the most part.

Preparation=Die-Cutting Success

When it comes to selecting a die-cutting solution, poor planning is a trap you don’t want to fall into.

Reporter Clips

News from: MACtac, label converters at TLMI, and Mesirow Financial.

New Products

New products from: SKF USA, Independent Machine Co., PCMC, Maxson Automatic, Convertech, PAD Peripheral Advanced Design, Bodine Electronic Co., Nireco America Corp., Zimmer Industries, Ion Industrial, Bunting Magnetics, AB Graphic Intl., Macro Engineering & Technology, Creo and Testing Machines.

Executive Outlook and Online Registration at Print & Converting 05

At Print & Converting 05, the Executive Outlook Conference will focus on survival issues for the print industry.

Chromalox Partners with Ohmcraft

Chromalox has announced a partnership with Ohmcraft to provide Thick Film heating capability. The agreement names Chromalox as the exclusive seller and Ohmcraft as the exclusive manufacturer of Thick Film Heating products and solutions.

Metso Licenses Valco Glue-Assited Turn-Up Patents

Metso Paper, Tissue Business Line, has entered into a license agreement with Valco Cincinnati, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio. The agreement enables Valco Cincinnati to market, manufacture and deliver Metso Paper's tissue turn-up system to the global market.

Harper Celebrates 1st Anniversary of Flexo Training

Harper Corporation of America is marking the completion of the first year of its "Basics of Flexo" class. With a format that includes both lectures and hands-on training, the class covers the entire flexography process, from pre-press through cleaning the press at the end of a run.

Ashe Chinese Exports Raise

Ashe Converting Equipment has sold 21 machines to China, primarily standard and bespoke Sapphire slitters, but also several rewinder machines and a Jade primary film slitter.

Phoenix Foundation Addresses ICPF's CorrAlliance

Bettylyn Krafft, chairman of the Phoenix Challenge Foundation, addressed the Intl. Corrugated Packaging Foundation's (ICPF) CorrAlliance Partners.

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