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New Products, Part 1

Published: May 31, 2006, By PFFC staff
New products from: Rayven, Nordmeccanica, Ampacet, Apex Europe, Mokon, Praxair, ADM Tronics, Pamarco Global Graphics, Maxson, Danarota Technic, Faustel, Integrity Engineering, Precision AirConvey, Schlumpf, Leybold Optics, HarperScientific, Max Daetwyler, ADI Trade Group, Kurz, Danaher Motion, and Wintress Engineering.

New Products, Part 2

Published: May 31, 2006, By PFFC staff
New products from: Menzel Machine Co., Erhardt + Leimer, Pearl Technologies, Nova Chemicals, Matan Digital Printers, Omet, Omron Electronics, GretagMacbeth, Goldenrod Corp., Bell-Mark, BGE, NDC Infrared Engineering, Creo PODS, Applied Extrusion Technologies, EPG/Essex Products Group, KTI/Keene Technology, Prodeco No-Mark, Valco Cincinnati, Stafford Mfg. Corp., Eurotherm, Eurograv, and Lund Precision Products.

Get Involved with Suppliers

Published: May 31, 2006, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Contributing Editor
All people in business need to establish a personal relationship with their suppliers. You should know the various people working for your suppliers that are responsible for the materials you purchase.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: May 31, 2006, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Contributing Editor
Effects of machine direction orientation on the moisture and oxygen barrier properties of HMW-PE films, novel high performance collation shrink film, choosing the right cure mechanism for UV curable laminating adhesives, and cost reduction using performance products.

Holding the Dot

Published: May 31, 2006, By David Brewer, on behalf of Harper Corp. of America
Combination printing continues to evolve due to technical advancements in the fast-paced flexographic environment. However, there are a handful of issues our industry faces on a daily basis.

The 'Herrods' of Buyers Guides

Published: May 31, 2006, By Yolanda Simonsis, Associate Publisher/Editor
I can’t remember the number of times I’ve received phone calls from frantic people desperately searching for supplier information. PFFC’s June Buyers Guide directory issue has a 49-year tradition of providing valued and comprehensive information that our readers reference throughout the year. And it’s a reference tool you’ll want to keep at the ready even if you’re not in immediate need of the data this instant.

Flexo is on Track

Published: May 31, 2006, By Deborah Donberg and Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Editor Staff
Subtitled "The Inside Track to Success," the Flexographic Technical Assn. (FTA)'s annual Forum offered information on an impressive range of topics, including pressroom/production practices, supply chain management, color management, emerging technologies, sales/marketing, education/training, and RFID/printed electronics.

Getting Personal With Suzanne Zaccone

Published: May 31, 2006, By PFFC staff
Suzanne Zaccone shares the benefits of her experience in the converting industry.

Reporter Clips

Published: May 31, 2006, By Edited by Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
Narrow web converting industry news from: Envelope Mfrs. Assn., Gidue, Nuova Castagnoli, Adchem, Texas Instruments, MPI Label Systems, Alien Technology, Stratum Global, and Meridian Leasing.

First Glance

Published: May 31, 2006, By PFFC staff
Innovative packaging from Nestlé, Elopak, and Zip-Pak.

Board to the Future

Published: May 31, 2006, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor
The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) Annual Spring Meeting and Conference program was designed to emphasize "the long view," including identification of megatrends that will impact packaging choices.

Whatever Floats Your Web

Published: May 31, 2006, By Timothy J. Walker, TJWalker & Assoc. Inc.
Why float a web? Because air floating can do things a roller can’t.

The Top 10

Published: May 31, 2006, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor
The votes are counted. Here are your favorite products this year, based on the click-through response generated by our E-Clips e-mail newsletter.

Narrow Web New Products

Published: May 31, 2006, By Edited by Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
Narrow web new products from: Phoseon Technology, Degrava Systems, Spartanics, FLEXcon, UV Process Supply, Klöckner Pentaplast of America, Stora Enso, and XSYS Print Solutions.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: April 30, 2006, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Contributing Editor
Influence of electron beam on some polymeric substrates used in flexible packaging; polymer processing additives and melt fracture in blown film, die geomotry considerations; adding oxygen barrier to laminating adhesives; and how to improve cross-machine drying profiles.

Ready to Roll

Published: April 30, 2006, By Claudia Hine, Managing Editor
Inventive materials are serving challenging applications in both wide and narrow web markets. What's new for your product line?

Converting Industry News

Published: April 30, 2006, By Edited by Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
News from: Cargill, EGS Gauging, AIMCAL, Pamarco Technologies, PLGA, GAERF, W&H, NPE, Davis-Standard, EDI, A&V, Mohawk Fine Papers, TAPPI, ISO Poly Films, and Maxcess.

A Bunch of Hot Air

Published: April 30, 2006, By Neil I. Steinberg, Somerset Engineering
There are reasons why your dryer could be giving you a headache. Here's what you can do about it.

New Products

Published: April 30, 2006, By PFFC staff
New products from: Exair Corp., Norcross Corp., Enercon, Davis-Standard, Faustel, Webex, MarquipWardUnited, Troika Systems, JV Imaging Systems, Human Eyes Technologies, GE, Glenro, Black Clawson Converting Machinery-Egan, Radiant Energy Systems, CAC, EDI, Fresh-Lock, Maxson, Honle, and Graymills.

Getting Personal With Bob Korowiki

Published: April 30, 2006, By PFFC staff
Bob Korowiki shares the benefits of his experience in the converting industry.

Narrow Web Reporter Clips and New Products

Published: April 30, 2006, By Edited by Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
Narrow web news and new products from: FLEXcon, RFID World, AirTrim, and Nilpeter USA.

From Foil to Film

Published: April 30, 2006, By Edited by Claudia Hine Managing Editor

Fleksotisk Logar has purchased a six-color GIDUE F-Combat film press, the first sold in Slovenia. The 280-mm-wide flexographic press is equipped with six UV lampheads with integral chill rollers for heat management and joins a range of five existing flexo printing presses at the company.

Getting Involved with Customers

Published: April 27, 2006, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Contributing Editor
The most important people in your company are your customers. Therefore, establishing a relationship with your customers is probably your most important task.

Gravure Grabbers

Published: April 27, 2006, By Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
Choosing the best from 103 entries was a tough task for the judging panel of the 2006 Print Quality Awards, presented by the Packaging & Label Gravure Assn. (PLGA).

The Pressure of Winding Rolls

Published: April 27, 2006, By Timothy J. Walker, TJWalker & Assoc. Inc.
Too much pressure inside a roll means more wound roll problems. Too little pressure inside a roll has its own negative effects. Worse still is having both high and low internal pressure occuring at the same time.

Competing in a Crowded Field

Published: April 27, 2006, By Yolanda Simonsis, Associate Publisher/Editor
Have you noticed how crowded the field of package printing has become lately? Here are some observations to give you food for though.

Ready to Serve

Published: April 27, 2006, By By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor
3 Sigma finds an under-serviced niche in the roll label market and fill it by adding coating lines manufactured by Ross-Waldron.

RFID Pioneers

Published: April 27, 2006, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor
Three converters candidly discuss the challenges—and rewards—of early RFID adoption.

First Glance

Published: April 27, 2006, By PFFC staff
Innovative packaging from: Kirin Beverage Corp., Light Impressions Intl., and Integument Technologies.

Critical Trends in the Converting Industry

Published: March 31, 2006, By PFFC staff
This comprehensive report provides insight into the changing converting industry as it presently stands. PFFC has queried across the breadth of the converting industry to determine and identify its health and critical trends.

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