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Published: May 01, 2009
Erroneous information was provided to PFFC regarding one of the AIMCAL winners in its 2009 competition reported in the April 2009 issue on p34. The Sambuca

May 2009 News Clips

Published: May 01, 2009
Rohrer Corp., Wadsworth, OH, attains chain of custody certification from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). The

H.B. Fuller Buys Nordic

Published: May 01, 2009
H.B. Fuller Co. has acquired Nordic Adhesives Technology

OMET Partners with Clemson's Sonoco

Published: May 01, 2009
OMET S.r.l. has formed a partnership with Clemson Univ.'s new Sonoco Inst. of Packaging Design and Graphics.

NEW PRODUCT DIGEST - May 2009

Published: May 01, 2009
Inspect Web for Quality EasyInspect 100% web inspection system detects defects and irregularities in film, optical film, paper, foil, nonwovens, and laminated

Positive Signs From Italy

Published: May 01, 2009
The Italian printing and converting machinery industry, represented by ACIMGA, reported a sales increase of 4% in 2008

Graphics Expo Attracts Thousands

Published: May 01, 2009
Technology, networking, and education brought thousands of graphic communications professionals together for the annual Graphics of the Americas (GOA) Exposition and Conference

MGI Wins Product Of the Year

Published: May 01, 2009
Melbourne, Fl | MGI Digital Graphic Technology's JETvarnish digital inkjet spot UV coater has been named the Best Product of the Year for 2009 from the

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

Published: May 01, 2009
Foam Tape Suitable For Wound Care WINDOR, CT | Scapa Medical has introduced Scapa 4005-800A, an extremely soft and conformable p-s polyurethane foam tape

Experience Speaks: John Rebecchi

Published: May 01, 2009
Senior Vice President of Disc Graphics Inc. Hobbies | Besides golf and motorcycles, I am nearing completion of my Ph.D. program at Walden Univ. How did

Green Sleeves Win Gold

Published: May 01, 2009
SleeveCo Inc., Dawsonville, GA, snags a 2008 Golden Cylinder award from the Gravure Assn. of America for the Noble 100% Pure Tangerine Juice sleeve label.

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Tension Control: Dancer Systems Defined

Published: April 16, 2009, By By Greg Cober, Warner Electric www.warnerelectric.com
A well-built, well-installed dancer working with a proper control can provide a flexible closed loop means of controlling tension in both unwind and rewind applications.

Web Exclusive: Matching Laser Cutters to Labels

Published: April 02, 2009, By By Mike Bacon, Spartanics www.spartanics.com

Here are some questions/answers to consider when you are revisiting laser cutting technology to determine best-fit options for your label application.

Narrow Web & Label Reporter: April 2009

Published: April 01, 2009
Aquaflex, Duncansville, PA, reports 2008 sales revenue increased 73% over 2007. Fasson Roll North America, Mentor, OH, is the recipient of the 2008 Environmental

Carton & Box Reporter: April 2009

Published: April 01, 2009
Smurfit-Stone Container Corp., Chicago, IL, has partnered with Advanced Disposal Services to operate Advanced Disposal's materials recycling facility

Hit the Apex at CMM

Published: April 01, 2009, By Yolanda Simonsis Associate Publisher/Editor
There's something about a trade show that gets me all fired up. Although I admit that over the years I've also been known to say, Not another one! No

The Great Span Length Debate | Part 2

Published: April 01, 2009, By By Timothy J. Walker Contributing Editor
Last month, we debated roller spacing (a.k.a. web span length) relative to cost, safety, out-of-plane deviations from gravity, bagginess, and misalignment. Let's continue the debate.

Ink Room Audits Expose Deficiencies

Published: April 01, 2009, By By David Argent Contributing Editor
Management of ink rooms takes many forms and may be controlled and staffed by the converter or by the ink supplier and sometimes a combination of both.

Phoenix To Build rPET Line

Published: April 01, 2009
Phoenix Technologies announces the construction of its first commercial recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) line for the production of the company's LNOc brand food-grade resin.

New Film Line Has Many Features

Published: April 01, 2009
Nelmar Security Packaging Systems has ordered a second three-layer Varex blown film extrusion line from Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corp.

Elsner Celebrates 75th Anniversary

Published: April 01, 2009
HANOVER, PA Elsner Engineering Works is marking the company's 75th anniversary as a third-generation, family-owned and operated business. Elsner was founded

NineSigma Solves Sustainability Challenges

Published: April 01, 2009
As more companies continue to incorporate sustainability into their technology and knowledge projects, many are turning to NineSigma's open innovation solutions for answers.

Seminars for Engineers Increases Offerings

Published: April 01, 2009
Seminars for Engineers is adding new web handling and converting seminars, which are held in the US and in Germany, and also can be held onsite in-house at a company's request.

Choosing a Gietz

Published: April 01, 2009
Consolidated Graphics announces the purchase of a Gietz 1060 FSA Foil Commander to be installed in the company's subsidiary PBM Graphics plant

CAC Celebrates 35th Year

Published: April 01, 2009
WIND GAP, PA Converter Accessory Corp. (CAC), founded in 1974, is enjoying its 35th anniversary this year. Says Jeff Damour, My father, Larry Damour,

Toray Sees Results Of Green Project

Published: April 01, 2009
NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI Toray Plastics (America) Inc. reports that environmental projects launched in 2004, which are part of a comprehensive sustainability

BJBall Papers Adds Pemco Sheeter

Published: April 01, 2009
SHEBOYGAN, WI Krber PaperLink Group reports BJBall Papers, Auckland, New Zealand, has purchased a Pemco SHM 1650 Dual Rotary (DR) sheeter through sales

ABBA Rubber Intl. Celebrates 50th Year

Published: April 01, 2009
ONTARIO, CA For half a century since its fouunding in 1959, ABBA Rubber Intl. has been serving the roller needs of customers around the world. According

PEOPLE - April 2009

Published: April 01, 2009
Erhardt + Leimer names Udo Skarke CEO of its North American headquarters in Duncan, SC. He replaces the retiring David Merritt. Todd Guzzardo is promoted

Students Help Pregis Reduce Scrap

Published: April 01, 2009
DEERFIELD, IL Pregis Corp. has been able to reduce scrap by $80,000 annually and improve safety at its Plymouth, IN, plant as a result of findings by

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