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Akzo Nobel Inks' Free Seminar Provides Education for Narrow Web Printers

Published: August 29, 2001, By pffc-online.com
October 23 and 24, 2001, narrow web printers, will have the opportunity to invest in education absolutely free. According to Akzo Nobel Inks, the ink supplier will host "New Technologies for Narrow Web Printers" at its Center for Technical Excellence in Plymouth, MN, USA.

Sonoco Increases US Paperboard Position with US Paper Mills Purchase

Published: August 27, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Sonoco has completed its previously announced all-cash purchase of the privately held DePere, WI-based US Paper Mills Corp., reports the global packaging company.

Package Printing and Prepress to Be Focus of MAN Roland and Agfa Events

Published: August 27, 2001
Package printers may find it worthwhile to travel back to the Land of Printing this October and November. According to PrintCity partners, MAN Roland and Agfa, the companies will host two separate forums at MAN Roland's Graphic Center in Offenbach. The meetings will cover package printing, prepress workflows, and computer-to-plate (CTP) developments.

CreoScitex Will Be Hard to Miss at Print 01

Published: August 27, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Print 01, September 6 - 12, 2001, will serve as the venue for CreoScitex to articulate its 'new vision,' which centers on helping its customers build a coordinated production- and business-systems network and a streamlined, automated print-production process from end to end.

Kurz Transfer Products and General Roll Leaf Expand Partnership

Published: August 27, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Kurz Transfer Products announces an expanded partnership with General Roll Leaf. According to the co., General Roll Leaf has long offered Kurz foils as an integral part of its product line, but an expanded partnership will benefit the industry.

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Published: August 24, 2001
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Parkinson to Provide DuPont with Tools for Nonwovens Expansion

Published: August 23, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Parkinson Technologies will soon benefit from a multi-million-dollar contract with DuPont. The manufacturer of winders and web handling equipment reports it was awarded the contract recently.

Got a Gem of a Job? Xeikon's Diamond Awards Gives Digital Users the Chance to Sparkle

Published: August 23, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Xeikon users: Want to show off your digitally printed "gems"? The Xeikon Diamond Awards 2001 competition may be just the place to do it.

GretagMacbeth's Fall National Color Seminar Can Answer Your Color Questions

Published: August 23, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Leaves won't be the only ones showing off color this Autumn. GretagMacbeth's Fall/Winter National Color and Appearance Seminar Series will show business professionals how effective color management can improve their business, says the color-management product provider.

Valpak to Take Over Green Dot Compliance in U.K.

Published: August 22, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Valpak U.K. Ltd—the company set up to ensure packaging waste compliance in the U.K.—has signed an agreement to protect the Green Dot trademark in the country.

Omega Agrees to Distribute Greystone Products

Published: August 22, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Greystone Manufacturing is pleased to announce a strategic alliance with the U.K.-based co., Omega Systems. According to Greystone, the partnership will enable Omega Systems to distribute and service the full range of its products through Omega's existing network of agents.

IP and Stora Enso TogetherOr not? Sources Say Merger Is Unlikely

Published: August 22, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
According to the latest from Reuters, the rumors of an International Paper-Stora Enso merger may be premature.

Agfa News: On the Road Again, The Proof Is in the Service

Published: August 16, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
More Agfa product and company information can be found on the co.'s home page @ www.agfa.com.

Hell-Artwork Alliance Means Heaven for Flexo Printers

Published: August 16, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
During the recent FFTA (Foundation of the Flexographic Technical Association) annual conference, Hell Gravure Systems and Artwork Systems confirmed their alliance to service the digital needs of the flexo market.

NYC Operation's Top Gear Is Gearless: Fischer & Krecke Style

Published: August 14, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Check out the May 2001 issue for another story about F& K's gearless offerings (p. 41), The Missing Link: Plastics History Leads to Packaging."

The Trick Is in the Treat(ing)... MW Plastics' New Lab Can Help Solve Tricky Treating Issues

Published: August 14, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
A Sherman Treater for in-line corona treatment has been commissioned recently at the new Marshall and Williams Plastics Lab/Pilot facility, Providence, RI.

Energy Fix Anyone? WPC Signs on as Introspect 2001 Sponsor

Published: August 13, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
The Wisconsin Paper Council (WPC) has signed on as offical sponsor of Introspect 2001.

Rthel Is One of First to Comply with European GMP Directive

Published: August 13, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
German producer of flexible packaging materials, Rüthel GmbH & Co. KG, is now compliant with the hygiene and quality standards set forth by the European Directive for GMP (Good Mfg. Practice).

Rotoflex to Launch Product Platforms at Label Expo Europe

Published: August 10, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Rotoflex International says it will launch its new "Millenium Vision," the PRO Series, which includes five product groups—Pro Inspect, Pro Vision, Pro Secure, Pro DieCut, and Pro Tech—for inspection, slitting, rewinding, die-cutting, and vision converting applications, at Label Expo.

Teknek Offering Web Guiding and Cleaning... All in One

Published: August 10, 2001, By PFFC Staff
INCHINNAN, SCOTLAND, U.K. The Web Guide Clean Machine (WGCM) enables printers to clean and guide their webs simultaneously. Co. says cleaning and guiding

Barco to Demo Prepress and Proofing Products at Print 2001

Published: August 10, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
At the upcoming Print 2001 show in Chicago next month, Barco Graphics will bring together the three units that comprise its business: package printing, industrial printing, and commerical printing.

Agfa Expansion Brings Digital Platemaking to North America

Published: August 06, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Agfa is expanding its plate-manufacturing capacity in its existing Branchburg, NJ, facility.

Got News? It Could Be Posted Here...

Published: July 11, 2001, By Paper, Film & Foil CONVERTER Staff
Late-breaking news, upcoming converter & supplier events, and more: If you need to get the word out—and fast—this space could be the place to do it. Submit

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Published: June 29, 2001, By PFFC Editors
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Need a New Press? A New Resin? Our Online Supplier Directory Can Help

Published: June 21, 2001, By Paper, Film & Foil CONVERTER Staff
PFFC's June Buyers Guide links you to the suppliers and manufacturers that help make your operation successful.

Converting Industry OEM Dri-Tec Announces New CEO/CFO David Kuehl

Published: June 04, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Dri-Tec, Inc, Milwaukee, WI, recently announced David Kuehl has purchased a majority interest in the co. from current owner Paul Gaspardo. According to the co., Kuehl will concentrate on operation and financial aspects of the business, serving as both the company's chief executive officer and chief financial officer.

W&H to Showcase Newest Printing Press/Equipment Upgrades at June Open House

Published: May 17, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Windmoeller & Hoelscher is hosting an open house at the manufacturer's Germany-based headquarters in Lengerich on June 19 and 20, 2001.

Ion Systems Slates Next Static Seminar for Early June

Published: May 01, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
In order to educate web process engineers on the hazards of static electricity in hazardous areas, Ion Systems say it's hosting free seminars focusing on static neutralizing.

BST Pro Mark and Teknek Announce Marketing Alliance

Published: April 24, 2001, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
BST Pro Mark and Teknek Announce Marketing Alliance CHICAGO, IL BST Pro Mark, Elmhurst, IL, and Teknek Electronics, Renfrewshire, Scotland, have signed

GretagMacbeth Offers Fundamentals of Color Workshops

Published: February 27, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
In an effort to support education in color science, GretagMacbeth is sponsoring a national series of color workshops. Fundamentals of Color will address: color communication within a company's supply chain; resolving specific color issues; and establishing corporate color guidelines.

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