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Karlville and Martin Automatic Partner to Provide Higher Productivity on 300D Seamer

Karlville Development Group and Martin Automatic say a new alliance between the two companies can help provide higher productivity for converters investing in Karville's 300D high-speed, non-stop seamer.

New Tech Pavilions' Floor Space Sold Out for Pack Expo Intl.

Pack Expo International producer, the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute, reports it has sold all available exhibit space in the multiple new techology pavilions debuting at this year's venue.

Union Industries Orders Nordmeccanica Laminator

Nordmeccanica reports that Union Industries, Providence, RI, USA, has placed an order for the installation of the manufacturer's solvent-free laminator, the Super Duplex Compact SL.

Rock-Tenn Dotrix Partner to Revolutionize Digital Inkjet for Packaging and Display

Rock-Tenn Company and Dotrix NV have announced a strategic partnership "leading to the first high-speed, wide-web, digital inkjet solution in North America," reports a Dotrix press release.

Label Converter Bern-etic First to Install Mark Andy LP3000 in France

DuPont Teijin to to Increase Prices on PET and PEN Films

Effective for shipments on or after July 1, 2004, the price of all DuPont Teijin Films branded PET and PEN polyester films will increase by a minimum of $0.15/lb, says the film manufacturer.

Software Upgrade for SCRAP TRAKKER Version 5.0

Tescusil-Corr is said to be a suitable food grade release lubricant for Corrugator Razor or Thin Blade slitting tooling. Adhesion of starch on the flanks

Get FREE Tech Tips on Closed-Loop Tension Control from Maxcess Intl.'s Magpowr E-Seminar

Register online at maxcessintl.com/e-seminar.htm to participate in Maxcess Intl.'s FREE tech-tips seminar, The New Technology of Closed-Loop Tension Control ( May 18, 2004, 2pm EST).

PIRA Conference in Italy to Cover Future of Eastern Packaging Markets; June Meeting Held Same Time as IPACK IMA Show

Pira Intl. presents its brand new event, "The Future of Eastern European Packaging Markets," June 9 - 10, 2004, BolognaFiere Fairground, Bologna, Italy. (piranet.com)

Rockwell Automation Technical Support Centers Worldwide Earn Prestigious SCP Certification

By its technical support centers earning Support Center Practices (SCP) certification, Rockwell Automation says it joins an "elite group of organizations." According to the automation technology supplier, currently, more than 200 technology support organizations around the world participate in the SCP program: Only three have received certification worldwide. For more information about SCP, visit scpcertification.com.

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Pricing Pressure Is Prevalent in Converting Industry*"With the exception of flex-pack converters, most converters are experiencing the same inability

Custom Folding Carton Converter Curtis Packaging Installs Second KBA Press

Founded in 1845, Curtis Packaging is a designer and manufacturer of custom folding carton packaging. Today, the converters' staff (of more than 140) provides a complete range of packaging and printing support services, including graphic and structural design, computer-to-plate, UV printing, hot-stamping, in-house die-making, UV and aqueous coating, and complete finishing applications. (curtispackaging.com)

Creo Packaging Prepress Solutions to Target Business Acceleration at Drupa 2004

Visit Creo at Drupa (May 6 -19, 2004) in hall 4, at stand B10. (creo.com)

Creo Packaging Prepress Solutions to Target Business Acceleration at Drupa 2004

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Stora Enso Boards Div. Predicts Paperboard Cups to Take Slice of Snack Packaging Market

Stora Enso is an integrated paper, packaging, and forest products company, with total sales of EUR 12.2 billion (2003). The Group has some 43,000 employees in more than 40 countries and an annual production capacity of about 15.7 million tonnes of paper and board. (storaenso.com)

Think Big, Think Flexo! FFTA Targeted Annual Forum Provides Flexo Pros with Wide Array of Information

The Foundation of the Flexographic Technical Association (FFTA) says the theme of this year's annual forum and concurrent Info*Flex Exhibition is: "Think Big, Think Flexo." It's slated for April 25 - 28, 2004, at the Wyndham Anatole, Dallas, TX, USA. (flexography.org)

Think Big, Think Flexo! FFTA Targeted Annual Forum Provides Flexo Pros with Wide Array of Information

The Foundation of the Flexographic Technical Association (FFTA) says the theme of this year's annual forum and concurrent Info*Flex Exhibition is: "Think Big, Think Flexo." It's slated for April 25 - 28, 2004, at the Wyndham Anatole, Dallas, TX, USA. (flexography.org)

Stora Enso Boards Div. Predicts Paperboard Cups to Take Slice of Snack Packaging Market

Stora Enso is an integrated paper, packaging, and forest products company, with total sales of EUR 12.2 billion (2003). The Group has some 43,000 employees in more than 40 countries and an annual production capacity of about 15.7 million tonnes of paper and board. (storaenso.com)

Narrow Web Press Manufacturer Mark Andy Takes Customer Support to "Whole New Level"

Mark Andy, Inc., a Dover Company, is a manufacturer of narrow web printing equipment. The company supplies brands including Comco printing/converting machinery, Mark Andy printing/converting machinery, and UVTechnology curing systems and replacement parts. Mark Andy is headquartered in St. Louis, MO, with sales and distribution offices in France, Switzerland, and the UK. (markandy.com)

Narrow Web Press Manufacturer Mark Andy Takes Customer Support to Whole New Level

Mark Andy, Inc., a Dover Company, is a manufacturer of narrow web printing equipment. The company supplies brands including Comco printing/converting machinery, Mark Andy printing/converting machinery, and UVTechnology curing systems and replacement parts. Mark Andy is headquartered in St. Louis, MO, with sales and distribution offices in France, Switzerland, and the UK. (markandy.com)

Narrow Web Press Manufacturer Mark Andy Takes Customer Support to

Mark Andy, Inc., a Dover Company, is a manufacturer of narrow web printing equipment. The company supplies brands including Comco printing/converting machinery, Mark Andy printing/converting machinery, and UVTechnology curing systems and replacement parts. Mark Andy is headquartered in St. Louis, MO, with sales and distribution offices in France, Switzerland, and the UK. (markandy.com)

CEMA Slitting and Rewinding Seminar Enables Converters to Tap into Production Expertise

Slitting & Rewinding Fundamentals for Converters is slated for May 4 and 5, 2004, at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, Columbus, OH, USA. (cema-converting.org)

Converting & Package Printing Expo to Launch in September 2005

CPP 2005 is slated for September 26 - 28, 2005, at the Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, USA. (cppexpo.com)

Converting & Package Printing Expo to Launch in September 2005

CPP 2005 is slated for September 26 - 28, 2005, at the Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, USA. (cppexpo.com)

Muller Martini to Launch Its Newest Web Offset Printing Press at Drupa; Equipment Has Label and Packaging Printing Capabilities

Visit Muller Martini at Drupa in hall 14, stands A52/D52. (mullermartiniusa.com)

Korber PaperLink to Premiere New Cut-Size Technologies at Drupa

Korber PaperLink will be exhibiting at Drupa 2004 in hall 11, stand A62. (kpl.net)

Curioni Sun to Unveil Direct-Drive Bag-Production Machine Sun Master 541 at Drupa

Curioni Sun will be exhibiting its new gearless bag-making machine, the Sun Master 541, at Drupa in hall 10, stand C58. (curionisun.com)

Heidelberg Begins Construction for Drupa 2004

Heidelberg will be exhibiting at Drupa in hall 2, stands A01/A02; hall 4, A33; FG, S01; and hall 1, stand A01. (heidelberg.com)

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