Metallizer Makes a Winning Wager

Published: March 01, 2002, By Robert W. Marsh, Contributing Editor

What recession? With a new facility, two new Galileo metallizers, and an ei³ electronic communications network, Vacumet Corp. doesn't seem to know the meaning of the word.

Coating and Laminating Special Report

Published: March 01, 2002, By AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. & Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor

Five related articles examining today's coating/laminating industry peers into the future of this key industry niche.

Vacumet Makes Metallizing Dreams Come True

Published: September 01, 2001, By Robert W. Marsh, Contributing Editor

The entrepreneurial spirit thrives at Vacumet Corp., feeding on acquisitions, expansions, perseverance, and good timing. What makes a dream come true

Holograms Light Up the Jimi Hendrix Experience

Published: May 01, 2001, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor

A quarter million oval onlay labels for The Jimi Hendrix Experience, the new acclaimed CD and LP collection of recordings by the late guitarist, were

Critical Payloads to Benefit from Thermal Package

Published: April 01, 2001, By Claudia Hine, Senior Editor

A shipping container designed to transport such temperature-sensitive items as organs, tissue, and body fluids is awarded AIMCAL's Package of the Year. The film behind it takes the Technology of the Year award.

The Vacumet Story Is a 30-Year History of Growth

Published: September 01, 2000, By Deborah Donberg, Managing Editor

With three decades of expansion and acquisition, Vacumet has come a long way from its beginnings, but strong company values remain the same. Newspapers

AIMCAL Turns 30

Published: March 31, 2000

As AIMCAL—the Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators—celebrates its thirtieth birthday, it is a time to reflect on the years past and the opportunities ahead. And to reflect on the many individuals who have contributed their wisdom, their time, and their energy to the Association. AIMCAL has been very fortunate to have had some very wise men and women involved with the Association over the years.

Popcorn packaging leads converter down new paths.

Published: November 01, 1996, By Donberg, Deborah

Himac helps Phoenix by downgauging its susceptor film, giving greater coverage for the material.Phoenix Packaging has parlayed its expertise in microwave

Laminator adds metallizing to the mix

Published: September 01, 1996, By Mykytiuk, Andrew

To compete in the metallizing game, Alubec has a simple strategy: Get the right equipment and give your customers what they want.For more than 40 years

MSC Specialty Films reaches success down to the core

Published: June 01, 1996, By Walker, Juliana M.

In order to provide customers with just what its name promises, MSC Specialty Films needed the right core supplier. Star Paper Tube's new StarTech Div.

AIMCAL Selects Seven for Annual Honors

Published: April 01, 1996, By Jennifer Acevedo, Assistant Editor

The Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters and Laminatots rewards outstanding packages and labels in its annual competition.

The 1996 Metallizing Roundup: Experts Ponder and Predict

Published: March 01, 1996, By Robert W. Marsh

The metallizing industry today is marked by change, challenge, and competition, but opportunities abound in the years ahead.To assess the current - and

Measurement technique improves metallized PP

Published: December 01, 1995, By Stout, Tom; Sprecht, Jim; Wilhelmi, Gary

Metallized polypropylene films continue to improve, thanks in part to advancements in noncontact, quantitative surface measurement techniques.In the snack

Innovative uses, creativity earn honors from AIMCAL

Published: April 01, 1995

Judges for the Package/Label of the Year Award, sponsored by the Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators, praised new applications

AIMCAL selects 3 finalists for technology award

Published: March 01, 1995

Three finalists have been announced for the 1995 Technology of the Year Award sponsored by AIMCAL, the Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters