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Converter Panel Attracts Interest at Conference

The most popular session at the 2003 TAPPI PLACE Conference and GLOBAL HOT MELT Symposium was the Converter Spotlight organized and chaired by Rory Wolf of Enercon Industries Corporation.

Converting Industry News

News from: AFC, AIM, AIMCAL, BRG Townsend, Clemson Univ., Daetwyler, d-Chemie Performance Packaging, EDI, InkSure, InteliCoat Technologies, ISO, Jagenberg (Lemo), Longhorn Packaging, EPA, IDTechEx, MeadWestvaco, Nordmeccanica, NPES, Packaging Strategies, Pira Intl., Rexam Healthcare Flexibles, RIT, Smurfit-Stone, Stora Enso, Sun Chemical, TAPPI, Valéron Strength Films, Valmet (Rotomec), and W&H.

Coating Success

Improve your coating process with ongoing technical efforts. It will bring you ongoing rewards.

On the Move...

News from: AET Films, Clariant Intl. Ltd., Container Graphics Corp., Davis-Standard, Fusion UV Systems, Harper Corp. of America, Nina Plastics Inc., Paper Converting Machine Co., Pechiney Plastic Packaging Inc., Pliant Corp., Sun Chemical, Tidland Corp., Unilux Inc., and Winter, Bell Co.

Hard Copies Keep Paper in Demand For Now

The origin of the word comes from the word Ancient Egyptians created this paper-like substance from papyrus reeds more than 6,000 years ago by taking

The Bold & The Beautiful

TLMI rewards the year's best labels and tags, honoring the craftsmanship required to produce a mix of bold effects and beautiful highlights.

Exercising Environmental Responsibility: Part 1

As a concerned user of a particular consumer product, I used the toll-free telephone number recently to contact the manufacturer. The friendly voice that

Where Does a Spreader Spread?

Spreader rollers are important tools for web handlers with two main applications. First, they can spread a web after slitting, creating a gap between

Meeting the Need

Exciting new materials work hard, solve problems, and open new markets for you. New from: Ampacet, Cabot Corp., Cargill Dow, DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers, FLEXcon, Intelicoat, Kraton Polymers, MACtac, MeadWestvaco, Michelman Inc., National Adhesives, Pechiney, Smurfit-Stone, and Toray Plastics (America).

The Fundamentals of Being a True Leader

Have you noticed how much the phrase We must reinvent ourselves has been tossed about lately? Following closely on the heals of this remark everywhere

Reporter Clips

News from Raflatc and Tesa AG, and BRG Townsend & Packaging Strategies partner on report "Biomonitoring Systems for Packaging," which, according to the authors, are slated to grow 20 percent through 2007.

Pilferers Beware

Colbert Packaging adds one more packaging solution—a tamper-resistant security card—to its impressive résumé.

Foil Converter Changes Course

Heat sealable lidding films make U.K.-based FFP Packaging Solutions Ltd. a leader in innovation.

Producing Coextruded High Barrier Heat-Shrinkable Packaging Films

Application: Examining and comparing high barrier polymers and structures provides guidelines for matching film performance with application.

Division Issues Call for Papers

The PLACE Division of TAPPI has issued a call for papers for its conference in 2004. The group is looking for volunteers willing to share their real-life experiences in roundtable and panel discussions, tutorials, workshops, case studies, and traditional technical paper presentations.

A Global Focus on the Market

Corey M. Reardon, principal of AWA Alexander Watson Assoc., provides an update on the release liner market from a global perspective.

New Market Study on Asia

The Asian release liner market comes—for the first time—under the magnifying glass in a new market study from AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.

Solving the Problem of Silicone Transfer

Dr. Wilhelm Munninger of Frantschach Inncoat, a specialty release liner manufacturer, outlines his company's response to a major problem with large-format, water-based ink jet print.

Performance: Making Life Better for Converter & End-User

Group leader Kevin Cunningham and senior chemist William Mertz of Loparex's Graphics Team show how it is still possible to improve “traditional” release liner products.

Spotlight on the North American Market

Corey M. Reardon, principal of international consultants AWA Alexander Watson Assoc., takes a closer look at "local" market trends.

Graph Expo News: NPES Enhances Greater China Project with Cal Poly's GrCI and I.O. Technologies

NPES, the Association for Suppliers of Printing, Publishing, and Converting Technologies, announced plans for an ambitious web-based online training and education program Sunday at Graph Expo and Converting Expo here in Chicago.

Green Bay Packaging Folding Carton Div. Achieves 10 Yrs with No Lost-Time Accidents

Green Bay Packaging reports its folding carton division has achieved 10 years with no lost-time accidents.

Products

New from: Ashe Converting Equipment, Cleveland Motion Controls, Convertech Inc., Max Daetwyler Corp., Danfoss Drives, Dillon, Enercon Industries, Extech Instruments, Hoffman, Macro Sensors, Nireco America Corp., Roll Concept, Sigma Technologies Intl. Inc., Valmet General, and T.D. Wright.

SVC TechCon Paper Deadline Looming: October 1, 2003

The Society of Vacuum Coaters (SVC) says interested parties have until next Thursday, October 1, 2003, to submit abstracts for its April 2004 Technical Conference/Smart Materials Symposium.

PLGA Offers October Conference: Technology That Reduces Costs

The Packaging & Label Gravure Association (PLGA) announces two upcoming conferences.

Agfa's Graphic Enterprise Taking Prepress Higher at Graph Expo

Graph Expo and Converting Expo kicked off Sunday in Chicago's McCormick Place, and among the graphic arts industry suppliers demonstrating newly updated prepress technology is Belgium-based Agfa. The company says, at its booth, #4041...

Getting Lean in the Face of Change: Cal Poly Raine Consulting Sponsor Executive Leadership Workshops

Manufacturing in the US these days is a tough business. Foreign and domestic competition, tight margins, and fluctuating currency can take a toll on any manufacturing operation.

AIMCAL Fall Tech Conference Room Block Expires 9/25/03

Those planning to attend the fall vacuum web coating technical conference of the Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters, and Laminators (AIMCAL)...

Flex Pack Loses Industry Vet Visionary: Grover L. Foote

The flexible packaging industry regretfully lost an industry visionary and leader on September 21, 2003. Grover L. Foote, a graduate of the University of Illinois, a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, and founder of the consulting firm Packaging Partners Ltd., passed away last weekend.

100 Recycled Paperboard Makes 'Great' Strides

The 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance says 2003 has been a good year for the 100% recycled paperboard industry.

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