Green Converting
- People Making News in the Converting Industry
- (News Clips Archive)
- December 31, 2009, John A. Pasquale III, senior VP of New Era Converting Machinery, Paterson, NJ, passed away Nov. 27, 2009. He also served on the executive board of AIMCAL. John A. Pasquale III, senior VP of New Era Converting ...
- FPI Says Green Packaging Trend To Grow in Demand
- (News | New Products)
- November 08, 2009, ... Two sections report on what members think are trends in four key areas and on what FPI believes are the top three trends in foodservice packaging. Findings indicate "green" has not only garnered a place ...
- A Converting Renaissance?
- (Editorial)
- October 31, 2009, Late October brought people out of early hibernation to association meetings. PFFC editors made the rounds at two annual gatherings — both held October 18-21 — for the Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, ...
- Unilux Pocket Pixel Goes For 'Green
- (News | New Products)
- October 11, 2009, The new Unilux Pocket Pixel, with zero ozone emissions and twice the light of any pulsed LED inspection light in its class, was featured in “Gather on the Green,” SADDLE BROOK, NJ | The new Unilux Pocket ...
- Mohawk Named EPA Green Power Partner of the Year
- (News Clips Archive)
- September 30, 2009, COHOES, NY | Mohawk Fine Papers has been recognized by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a leading green power purchaser. This is the third COHOES, NY | Mohawk Fine Papers has been recognized ...
- Southeastern Opts for Green Laminator
- (News Clips Archive)
- September 30, 2009, PIACENZA, ITALY | Nordmeccanica Group is installing a new emission-free laminator at Southeastern Printing, Naperville, IL. The environmentally responsible PIACENZA, ITALY | Nordmeccanica Group is installing ...
- Inline Printing and Converting Machine Offers Fast Changeover
- (News Eclips)
- August 04, 2009, The Mark Andy line of printing equipment will debut a new in-line printing and converting machine - Mark Andy Performance Series. The Mark Andy line of printing equipment will debut a new in-line printing ...
- Green Bay Packaging's Folding Carton Div. Installs Plasma Treate
- (News Eclips)
- July 20, 2009, Enercon Industries Corp. announces Green Bay Packaging's Folding Carton Div. is benefiting from its recent installation of an Enercon atmospheric plasma treater. MENOMONEE FALLS, WI | Enercon Industries ...
- Coatings Are Metallic Alternative & Green
- (News Eclips)
- July 20, 2009, Henkel Corp. launches MiraFoil coatings at PRINT 09 as an environmental alternative to metallic foil laminates. BRIDGEWATER, NJ | Henkel Corp. launches MiraFoil coatings at PRINT 09 as an environmental ...
- WS Packaging Earns Green Award
- (News Clips Archive)
- June 30, 2009, Green Bay, WI | WS Packaging Group has won the Business Friend of the Environment Award for environmental innovation from the Wisconsin Environmental Green Bay, WI | WS Packaging Group has won the Business ...
- Green Packaging Demand To Reach $43 Billion in 2013
- (Flexpack Main)
- May 31, 2009, US demand for green packaging is projected to increase 3.4%/yr to $43.9 billion in 2013 CLEVELAND, OH US demand for green packaging is projected to increase 3.4%/yr to $43.9 billion in 2013, using 59 ...
- Lean & Green
- (Substrates)
- May 31, 2009, ... are designed to meet green initiatives without sacrificing the esthetic beauty that brilliant silver and holographic base stocks offer. Products are biodegradable/compostable and recyclable/repulpable. ...
- PressAccess Rolls Out GreenAccess Recycling Option
- (News | New Products)
- May 18, 2009, GreenAccess is the latest addition to a growing portfolio of services from the Access Group, which includes PressAccess, a leading supplier of pre-owned printing equipment CUMMING, GA | GreenAccess is ...
- Laser Film for Flexo Plates Has Green Properties
- (News Eclips)
- May 10, 2009, Precision Coatings introduces its next generation Laser Point II thermal ablative film, which is a greener alternative to silver halide film used to image negatives and positives for conventional flexo ...
- AIMCAL Converting School Adds New Courses to 2009 Schedule
- (News | New Products)
- May 04, 2009, New additions to the Converting School curriculum, organized by AIMCAL, give attendees hands-on experience in a lab setting. FORT MILL, SC | The Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators (AIMCAL) ...
- Green Sleeves Win Gold
- (First Glance)
- April 30, 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. SleeveCo Inc., Dawsonville, GA, snags a 2008 Golden ...
- Green Packaging Keeps Fish Fresh
- (News Eclips)
- April 28, 2009, ... the Afcofish tray, a sustainable corrugated packaging solution for 6 kg of fresh fish packed on ice. Called a cutting-edge green packaging solution for Carrefour, the fresh domestic fish transport is produced ...
- Italian Printing/Converting Machinery Industry Has Profitable 2008
- (News | New Products)
- April 08, 2009, The Italian printing and converting machinery industry reported a sales increase of 4% in 2008–boosted by an 8.4% increase in exports. MILAN, ITALY | The Italian printing and converting machinery industry, ...
- Toray Sees Results Of Green Project
- (Substrates)
- March 31, 2009, NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI Toray Plastics (America) Inc. reports that environmental projects launched in 2004, which are part of a comprehensive sustainability NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI Toray Plastics (America) Inc. ...
- FTA Presents Green Awards
- (Flexography)
- March 31, 2009, The Flexographic Technical Assn. (FTA) recognizes four companies through the ninth Annual FTA Environmental Excellence Award program. RONKONKOMA, NY The Flexographic Technical Assn. (FTA) recognizes four ...
- Narrow Web & Label Reporter: Avery's Green Plan
- (Narrow Web)
- March 22, 2009, Avery Dennison announces eco-friendly initiatives Mentor, OH | Avery Dennison announces eco-friendly initiatives: New technology in several plants is converting manufacturing solvent waste into energy ...
- Security Goes Green
- (First Glance)
- February 28, 2009, ... without harmful solvents. Material also can be made from post-consumer waste for more green benefits and with custom holographic images for even greater security. Recyclable papers and boards are made ...
- How To Find Green Projects
- (Process Management)
- January 31, 2009, ... movement has been bogus compliance, sometimes known as “greenwashing.” This involves invalid claims, no proof, hidden tradeoffs, etc. Too many companies are attempting self-certification. Some are doing ...
- Green Is Global
- (Archive)
- January 31, 2009, While functional excellence remains a given, buyers and converters of packaging and labeling materials are influenced strongly by other market drivers While functional excellence remains a given, buyers ...
- Green Guarantee
- (Flexpack)
- January 27, 2009, Plastics recycler CSIPLASTICS, Holden, MA, has designed a reusable bag that is guaranteed 100% fully recyclable Plastics recycler CSIPLASTICS, Holden, MA, has designed a reusable bag that is guaranteed ...
- How To Become a Green Printer
- (Print)
- December 31, 2008, ... with a new challenge of proving to their customers they are, in fact, “green” and have programs in place to become greener. The term “carbon footprint” has been suggested as an absolute indicator of greenness. ...
- Caraustar Consolidates Tube Converting Operations
- (News Eclips)
- December 15, 2008, Caraustar Industries has consolidated two operations in Saginaw, MI, into one new facility located at 3265 Commerce Centre ATLANTA, GA | Caraustar Industries has consolidated two operations in Saginaw, ...
- AIMCAL Launches Converting Portal
- (News Eclips)
- December 15, 2008, The Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) has established the Converting Portal, an information resource for the converting industry FORT MILL, SC | The Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, ...
- Carton Converting System Is for In-Line Finishing
- (News Eclips)
- December 03, 2008, Schober USA introduces a new converting system based on RSM & PBO designs that allows for the in-line finishing of products such as trays, inner frames, folding cartons, and more CINCINNATI, OH–Schober ...
- Folding Board Goes Greener
- (News Eclips)
- December 03, 2008, Mohawk Fine Papers’ Renewal Folding Board 80% PC White is FSC-certified, and has the highest PCW content available, company says COHOES, NY | Mohawk Fine Papers’ Renewal Folding Board 80% PC White is FSC-certified, ...