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A New Definition

Readers of this report will, in all probability, consider themselves to be part of the labeling business either as a supplier or a converter. But I would

In-Mold: A Changing Market

An estimated 200 million sq m of in-mold-labeling materials were used in North America in 2003 and volume growth continues at an estimated 4%/annum. More

Release Liners: Challenges Ahead

The world's largest market for release liners is self-adhesive label stock. At the 2004 AWA Global Release Liner Conference, held in Helsinki, Finland,

Protecting Brands

Counterfeit goods are predicted to account for 10% of world trade by 2005-2006. The search is on for the ultimate security label, particularly as legislation

Tolerance = Tight

Retrofitting servo drives on its narrow web presses gives Discount Labels the ultimate in precision and control.

New Product Digest

New products from: Action Rotary Die, Amagic Holographics, DiMS!, ETI Converting Equipment, Graymills, Prime UV, RK Print Coat Instruments, Simco Industrial Static Control, Testing Machines, and Water Ink Technologies.

Converting Industry News, Part 1

News from: Battenfeld Gloucester, Blue Star Food Products, Contech USA, DiMS!, Eagle Envelopes, Gestel Holding Co., Imprint Business Systems, National Adhesives, Presto Products, and Pyramid Flexible Packaging.

Converting Industry News, Part 2

News from: Amplas, Auto-ID Labs, Chicago Cutting Die, Church & Dwight, Ciba Specialty Chemicals, Domino, Dusenbery Worldwide, EPA, Freedonia Group, Harper Corp. of America, Hudson Sharp, Intl. Trade Commission, Ion Industrial, ISRA Vision Systems, K Show, NJPEC, Northeast Graphic Supply, PaperPlus, Pitman, Raisio Chemicals, Stora Enso, and Xeikon.

Switzerland

The Packaging Group's Stan Sacharow surveys a portion of the European converting industry with his look at Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the Benelux nations, Germany, and Italy.

United Kingdom

The demands of major retailers and supermarkets in the UK spark novel, innovative flexible packaging.

Benelux

Strategically located, the three small Benelux nations wield a big influence on flexible packaging in Europe.

Germany

Considered Europe's most exciting flex-pack market, Germany also produces many influential environmental laws.

Italy

Sophisticated equipment and pioneering products are the earmarks of the Italian flex-pack industry.

CPP Expo 2005 Announces PMMI Partnership

According to HA Bruno LLC, the producer of CPP Expo 2005, attendees that register for the CPP event will also be able to attend Pack Expo Las Vegas 2005 without incurring additional expense.

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

Cascades Buys Remaining 50-Percent Interest in Dopaco

Cascades Inc. reports it has acquired the remaining 50% interest in Exton, PA, USA-based Dopaco Inc.

NAPIM to Host Ink Pavilion at CMM 2005

The National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) will sponsor an ink pavilion at CMM International 2005.

Inspection System Manufacturers' to Launch Alliance at Labelexpo Americas

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 Americas 2004 in September (13 - 16).

Union Industries Orders Nordmeccanica Laminator

Nordmeccanica reports that Union Industries, Providence, RI, USA, has placed an order for the installation of the manufacturer's solvent-free laminator, the Super Duplex Compact SL.

MAGPOWR Moving Manufacturing to Oklahoma City

MAGPOWR, a subsidiary of Maxcess International, reports it is moving its manufacturing facility to the Maxcess headquarters in Oklahoma City, OK, USA.

Vacumet Atlanta-Area Operation Expansion Nearing Completion

Vacumet Corp. reports its new plant, located in Austell, GA, USA, will be onstream by November 15, 2004.

Rock-Tenn Dotrix Partner to Revolutionize Digital Inkjet for Packaging and Display

Rock-Tenn Company and Dotrix NV have announced a strategic partnership "leading to the first high-speed, wide-web, digital inkjet solution in North America," reports a Dotrix press release.

Packaging Dynamics Reports Definitive Agreement for Papercon Acquisition

Packaging Dynamics Corp. reports it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Papercon, Inc.

Milliken Chemical Receives Responsible Care Award

Milliken Chemical reports its outstanding achievement under the chemical industry's environmental, health, safety, and security-performance initiative has garnered it recognition from the American Chemistry Council (ACC).

Get the Narrow Web Flexo Fundamentals at Fox Valley Technical College

The Foundation of the Flexographic Technical Association (FFTA) presents the Fundamentals of Narrow Web Flexo Printing at Fox Valley Technical College, Sept. 13 - 16, 2004.

Paper Machinery Corp. Acquires Sherwood Tool Assets

Paper Machinery Corp.(PMC) reports it has acquired the assets of long-time competitor Sherwood Tool, Kensington, CT, USA.

Nordson Donates UV System Equipment to GATF

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).

Heidelberg USA Names New President

Heidelberg reports the departure of the head of its North American business operations, Mr. Niels M. Winther. The management of all sales, service, and support functions provided by Heidelberg's largest sales and service unit, Heidelberg USA, Inc., is assumed by Mr. James P. Dunn.

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