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Less Coating, More Control

Coatings are getting thinner, and while there are a number of reasons for this more value added, reduced use of energy, water, and solvent, etc. the result

Reporter Clips

News from: American Label Co., FLEXcon, Klöckner Pentaplast of America, ROI Technologies, and Seal-It.

20 Years of Excellence

GAA celebrates the 20th anniversary of its Golden Cylinder Awards.

Journey Bound to Success

Today I finally used one of my holiday gifts. It's a limited edition book privately published by MeadWestvaco — one among several the company has sent me over the years.

Converting Industry News

News from: AMD, ANSI, American Roller, Champion Roller, Day Runner, Design2Launch, Drupa, Esko-Graphics, F&K, Graphic Packaging, Kampf, MeadWestvaco, National Starch, Packaging Group, Pakintell, PEI, Plastics USA, RadTech Intl., Sonoco, SpaceKraft, TechniPac, Titan (Valmet), and Uteco.

Converters' Wish Lists: Part II

This column will address what converters want when they deal with their suppliers' personnel. Suppliers might consider this information a primer on making lasting friendships with their customers.

What Is Cationic UV Technology?

Cationic UV (ultraviolet)-curable inks and coatings have been offered commercially for more than 30 years, but to many printers and converters, it still is a “new technology.”

Fun with Force Gauges

In today's world of high-tech electronic gadgets, a force gauge may seem unglamorous, but I hope to convince you a force gauge is something you should have and use.

What's New in Narrow Web

New from: FLEXcon Co., Gidue International, Media Solutions International, and Nilpeter A/S.

Materials

New materials from: ADM Tronics Unlimited, BBA Fiberweb Filtration, Deco-Chem, Flint Ink Corp., Klöckner Pentaplast of America, Monadnock Paper Mills, National Adhesives, Newchem Corp., Ticona, and Water Ink Technologies.

Nonattainment Regs Get Stricter

The US Environmental Protection Agency is expected to release its list of communities designated in "nonattainment" with the Agency's new, stricter eight-hour national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone by April 30, 2004.

A Wise Investment

Wise Tag & Label takes the guesswork out of its print process with Latran's Prediction proofing system.

Migration of Fluorescent Whitening Agents from Food Packaging Made from Recycled Paper

Application: A polyethylene coating can prevent migration of fluorescent whitening agents from food packaging made from recycled fibers.

FFTA Sponsors Hands-On Narrow Web Press Operation March 25 - 26, 2004

FFTA will present "Hands-On Narrow Web Press Operation," on March 25 and 26, 2004, at the Waukesha Technical College, 800 Main St., Pewaukee, WI, USA.

Dow Unveils Versify* Plastomers and Elastomers; New Technology to Generate Unique Performance for Flex-Pack Converters

Dow says its new Versify product range can provide low heat-seal initiation and a broad sealing window for producers of consumer durables. "This results in flexible, transparent, and heat-sealable parts," which the manufacturer adds can improve packaging security and aesthetics. (dow.com/versify)

Flint Ink Corp. to Launch Its Newest Ink Systems and Printing Technologies at Drupa

Flint-Schmidt, Jetrion, and Precisia, all part of the Flint Ink Corp., will exhibit at Drupa in hall 3, booth E52. (flintink.com)

Advanced Vision Technologies to Focus on Industrial Solutions for Converters at Drupa

At Drupa this year, AVT Ltd. reports it will display a host of innovative features for its PrintVision range of machine vision-based inspection solutions. (avt-inc.com)

FFTA Sponsors Hands-On Narrow Web Press Operation March 25 - 26, 2004

FFTA will present "Hands-On Narrow Web Press Operation," on March 25 and 26, 2004, at the Waukesha Technical College, 800 Main St., Pewaukee, WI, USA.

Great Lakes Flexo Association to Conduct Press Run and Cover FTA Standards on February 26, 2004

The Great Lakes Flexo Association presents "The 3rd Edition of the FTA First Standards: A Press-Side Training Experience," 2/26/04, 6 to 8 pm, at PCMC, 2300 S. Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, USA.

BST International at Drupa: Celebrating 25 Years of Innovation and Showcasing Multiple New Products

BST International will celebrate its silver anniversary at Drupa (May 6-19, 2004). Visit the web-inspection and web-guiding system manufacturer at the Düsseldorf, Germany, venue in hall 10, stand D/57.

Bimec to Exhibit Its Latest Slitter/Rewinder Models at Drupa

Bimec Srl will be showing its latest models of its slitter/rewinder converting equipment at Drupa in hall 11, stand E68. (bimec.it)

Great Lakes Flexo Association to Conduct Press Run and Cover FTA Standards on February 26, 2004

The Great Lakes Flexo Association presents "The 3rd Edition of the FTA First Standards: A Press-Side Training Experience," 2/26/04, 6 to 8 pm, at PCMC, 2300 S. Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI, USA.

Gidue to Launch Unipro Packaging Press at Drupa; OEM Also to Showcase Other Converting Machinery

Gidue will be exhibiting at Drupa 2004 in hall 10, stand C40 (gidue.com).

Schober to Showcase In-Line and Off-Line Converting Systems at Drupa

Schober GmbH will exhibit at Drupa in hall 11, booth A44. (schober-gmbh.de).

Husson Inc. & Humidity-Control System Maker ML System a/s to Exhibit Together at Drupa

ML System a/s, headquartered in Ry, Denmark, is a major manufacturer of humidity-control systems. ML offers both compressed air-driven and high-pressure humidification systems, with over 2,000 systems installed worldwide. (ml-system.dk)

Futec to Show Latest Advances in Automated Web Inspection at Drupa

Futec plans to show its latest in automated web inspection equipment at Drupa this year, including the EasyMax, KaleidoEye, and the MaxEye. Visit Futec at futec.co.uk.

Primarc to Exhibit Extended Range of UV Curing Lamps at Drupa

Primarc Ltd. says it will exhibit an extended range of UV curing lamps at Drupa 2004. Contact the company at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Harper Manufacturing Employees Learn Flexo Basics at Central Piedmont Community College

Harper Corp. of America is headquartered in Charlotte, NC, USA, and operates facilities in Green Bay, WI, USA, as well as Harper Asia/Pacific, Bangkok, Thailand.

AIMCAL to Feature Expanded Pavilion at CMM Intl. 2005 in Chicago; New Conference Sessions also Added

CMM International 2005 is scheduled for April 18 - 21. 2005 at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, USA. Learn more about CMM at cmmshow.com.

AIMCAL to Feature Expanded Pavilion at CMM Intl. 2005 in Chicago; New Conference Sessions also Added

CMM International 2005 is scheduled for April 18 - 21. 2005 at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, USA. Learn more about CMM at cmmshow.com.

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