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PSA Problem Solving

When dealing with complex problems, it's best to take a step-by-step approach. This methodology can aid the investigation of quality issues commonly encountered

Study Finds Extrusion Coaters/Laminators Focused on Innovation

The extrusion coating and laminating market in North America is being researched by AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. for a forthcoming study in its series

Today's Portfolio of Product Decoration Technologies

With major brand owners continuously seeking unique features for labels and packaging that will aid product differentiation, the self-adhesive label industry

Metallizing Trends Across the Globe

Investment in metallizing technologies continues with incremental and replacement capacity being commissioned, adding to the overall capacity available

Opportunities in Medical Packaging

The medical packaging market continues to expand at a slow but steady growth rate, despite a general economic slowdown throughout the world. North America

Technology Improvements and Emerging Markets Drive Growth in Metallizing

Business is good at Applied Films, says Liz Josephson. Vacumet is expanding, but Bob Korowicki says some metallizers are in trouble. Frank Sereno is bullish:

Automotive Industry Opportunities

The market for coated and laminated materials in the automotive industry is large and complex, despite continuing consolidation. For reasons ranging from litigation to cost reduction, the North American automotive market is the world's largest for self-adhesive products.

Metallized Products Sourcebook Predicts Increased Demand

In today's changing and highly competitive environment, up-to-date market information is essential for monitoring performance and making business-critical

C&L Services Directory

CompanyLocation; Contact - Phone Number ISO CERTIFIED COATING TYPE & MAX. WIDTH SLITTING LAMINATING METALLIZING WAREHOUSING PILOT/LAB FACILITIES COATING

Heidelberg Buys Jagenberg Die-Cutting and Folding Carton Operations

Jagenberg AG, Neuss, Germany, reports it's sold its folding carton production unit to Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG as of January 1, 2003.

Flexo 2003: AVT to Show Range of Inspection Solutions

Advanced Vision Technology Ltd (AVT) reports it will be demonstrating three machine vision-based solutions and its range of options for package printing and converting applications at its stand at Flexo 2003.

Smurfit-Stone Intensifies NA Packaging Focus

Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. announces its plans to focus on North American (US and Canada) market solely regarding its packaging operations. The company reported a late-January 2003 agreement under which it will exchange its European packaging operations for Jefferson-Smurfit's 50 percent ownership of Smurfit-MBI, a Canadian packaging business.

GAMIS 2002 Stat Book on Graphic Art Industry Available

The Graphic Arts Marketing Information Service (GAMIS), a special industry group of the Printing Industries of America, reports it's recently published the 2002 edition of the "Statistical Handbook for the Graphic Arts Industry."

National Adhesives to Feature High Productivity Products at CMM

National Adhesives, a unit of National Starch & Chemical, reports it will feature specialty "high productivity" adhesives at the upcoming Converting Machinery/Materials trade show, slated for April 14 - 17, 2003, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, USA.

Bobst Group to Show at Diecutting Odyssey This Spring

Bobst Group USA reports it's pleased to be part of the 2003 Diecutting Odyssey (May 14 -16, 2003, Rosemont, IL, USA), an "informative and important industry gathering" for diecutters and diecutting-related businesses.

SPI Study Ranks Plastics Industry 4th Largest in US

A recently released report from The Society of the Plastics Industry Inc. (SPI) shows the US plastics industry employed more than 1.5 million workers nationwide in 2001.

Phoenix Flexo Competition Needs Frequent Flyer Mile Donations

As of January 2003, the Phoenix Challenge Executive Board has confirmed 36 students and 19 teachers as participants in the 2003 Phoenix Challenge Flexo Competition. According to Bettylyn Krafft, chairperson of the event and president of Krafft Printing Systems, "Due to this tremendous increase in school participation, we need the help of the printing industry to provide frequent flyer miles for the students and teachers to travel to the competition."

ICC Reports Advances in System Interoperability

The International Color Consortium (ICC) reports progress on several initiatives to improve prepress and display systems' interoperability following its recent meeting in Scottsdale, AZ, USA.

Creo Updates Packaging Software & More

Creo recently announced updates and upgrades to its packaging software solutions, including its production workflow products, remote and hard proofing solutions, and flexo and offset computer-to-plate (CTP) devices for converters and prepress trade shops.

Stanford Products LLC Celebrates 60 Years of Service

Stanford Products LLC reports this year the company celebrates its 60th year of service to the flexible packaging industry.

DiTrolio Flexo Institute House to Feature Workforce Pros

DiTrolio Flexographic Institute (DFI) announces its third annual open house (March 26, 2003, Broadview, IL) and invites interested converting/flexible packaging professionals in for a look to see how the training center "has been working to unite quality training, growth in the flexographic industry, and government agencies."

MeadWestvaco Merges Westvaco Brand Security into Packaging Biz

MeadWestvaco Corp. reports it's closing its Westvaco Brand Security (WBS) business and merging the wholly owned subsidiary's brand-protection services into the company's core packaging business.

Appleton Papers Changes Name

Appleton Papers Inc. to be known as just "Appleton."

Six Sigma Keeps Intelicoat Technologies on Target

Intelicoat Technologies reports its Runcorn site now is reaping the benefits of its commitment to the Six Sigma methodology for the last five years.

Catalog a Resource for Converting/Package Printing Tech Books

Jelmar Publishing Co. Inc. reports the availability of a new FREE four-color short-form catalog that includes brief descriptions and color photos of technical books for printers, package printers, package designers, and corrugated and folding carton converters.

Esko-Graphics Updates Packaging-Design Software: ArtiosCAD 5.0

Esko-Graphics reports the release of its new version of its flagship computer-aided packaging design software ArtiosCAD. In addition to a suite of user-interface enhancements, ArtiosCAD 5.0 includes new drafting, die tooling, and manufacturing tools, says the manufacturer.

Creo Now Offers Environmentally Friendly Option for Plate Imaging

Creo reports it's now imaging chemical-free plates on the Trendsetter 800 Quantum and Lotem 400 Quantum platesetters.

Alcan Pharma Center Installs Rotomec Gravure Press

Valmet Converting, manufacturer of Rotomec printing presses, reports the installation of a Rotomec 3000-5 ES gravure press at the Alcan Pharma Center, Shelbyville, KY, USA. According to Valmet, the Rotomec four-color press is designed to handle both aluminum foil and various plastic film types.

Kroenert Now Parent Co. for Former Jagenberg Sub. Bachofen and Meier

HAMBURG, GERMANYMaschinenfabrik Max Kroenert GmbH & Co. reports it recently took over Bachofen + Meier AG, Bülach, Switzerland from Jagenberg AG, Neuss,

Envelope Manufacturers See Growth in Soft Packaging Niche

Envelope manufacturers are finding a ready market in soft packaging, a niche that encompasses a variety of packaging applications (soft goods and/or security packaging).

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