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Getting Better Blown Film

Published: October 16, 2008
Danafilms, a manufacturer of custom PE films, recently upgraded its Westborough plant with another high precision Battenfeld Gloucester blown film line that will add more than 5 million lbs of additional capacity

Slitting & Rewinding Seminar at CPP Expo/PACK Expo

Published: October 15, 2008
A Converting Equipment and Machinery Assn. (CEMA) seminar on “Slitting & Rewinding Fundamentals For Converters” will be held November 11—12, 2008, in conjunction with CPP Expo/PACK Expo at McCormick Pl

DuPont Declares 'Force Majeure' for Ethylene Copolymers Business

Published: October 15, 2008
Hurricane Ike caused storm surge damage at DuPont's Sabine facility in Orange, TX

KBA, FLEXcon Premiering Unique Substrates at Graph Expo

Published: October 14, 2008
KBA North America, a global press manufacturer, has collaborated with FLEXcon Co., global manufacturer of p-s film products located in Spencer, MA, to premiere three new and unique substrates for the KBA Rapida 106 41-inch sheetfed press

Doctor Blades Enhance Print Quality

Published: October 10, 2008
Esterlam Intl. Ltd. has a new generation of synthetic doctor blades said to offer enhanced print quality, longer blade life, and instant startup while still being safe for operators

Plate Shortens Processing Time

Published: October 10, 2008
MacDermid Printing Solutions introduces MGC, a next-generation sheet photopolymer plate specifically designed to compete in the corrugated print market

Hoods Keep Workers Safe

Published: October 10, 2008
Air Science USA’s ductless fume hoods offer sophisticated airflow, filter alarms, and advanced safety features

Two-Week Delivery for Die-Cutting Cylinders

Published: October 10, 2008
Bunting Magnetics Co. manufactures Magnetic Cerface Die-Cutting Cylinders that permit the use of economical flexible steel dies

Tamper-Evident Label Film Meets Diverse Needs

Published: October 10, 2008
Hutchison Miller Sales, Inc. has introduced a larger format version of its highly popular Clarifoil Integuard tamper-evident film

Western Shield Label Adds a Mark Andy 2200 Press

Published: October 10, 2008
Western Shield Label recently purchased and installed a Mark Andy 2200 8-color UV flexo press

POLAR receives 2008 PIA/GATF InterTechTechnology Award

Published: October 10, 2008
Polar recently received a 2008 PIA/GATF Intertech Technology Award for its Automated Cutting Systems

Mark Andy Acquired By MAI Holdings

Published: October 10, 2008
Mark Andy Inc., a world leader in narrow and mid-web printing equipment and UV curing systems, has been acquired by newly formed MAI Holdings, held by American Industrial Partners Capital Fund IV, L.P. (“AIP”)

Kodak Experts Addresses 'Future Trends, Technologies' at Labelexpo

Published: October 03, 2008
The latest techniques and technologies that label converters can use to help brand owners draw attention to their products, decrease time to market, and ensure protection against counterfeiting are among the topics that Kodak experts covered during Labelexpo Americas

Evonik Goldschmidt to Increase Prices for Organics and Silicones

Published: October 02, 2008
Evonik Goldschmidt Corp.’s Industrial Specialties and Household Care business lines will increase list and off list prices for products marketed in North America, effective Oct. 1, 2008

Ready366 President Addresses IPA Sustainable Design Webinar

Published: October 01, 2008
READY366’s President Susan Palombo, in cooperation with the IPA (Assn. of Graphic Solutions Providers), participated on a panel last week that delved into the environmental impact of sustainable design

Heidelberg Hosts Live, Integrated Print Shop at Graph Expo 2008

Published: October 01, 2008
Heidelberg is inviting attendees of Graph Expo 2008 to see the latest equipment, technologies and workflow solutions in a running, completely integrated “print shop” environment

Rohm and Haas to Showcase Technologies at Ink Conference

Published: September 29, 2008
Specialty materials producer Rohm and Haas will exhibit two new technologies at the National Assn. of Printing Inks Mfrs. annual technical conference

AVT Announces 113% Six Month Revenue Increase

Published: September 26, 2008
Advanced Vision Technology Ltd., (AVT), among the world’s leading suppliers of automatic optical inspection and quality assurance systems for the printing industry, has announced second quarter 2008 revenues

Heidelberg Wins GATF InterTech Award

Published: September 25, 2008
Prinect Inpress Control, the inline color measuring system from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg), was this year’s winner of the prestigious InterTech Award presented by the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (GATF)

Finecut High-Speed Laser Cutting

Published: September 25, 2008

Bobst Reports Successful Drupa Exhibition

Published: September 23, 2008
Bobst Group Business Area Flexible Materials reported a successful Drupa 2008 exhibition in Düsseldorf, Germany

Sun Chemical Increases North American Prices of Specialty Inks

Published: September 22, 2008
Sun Chemical’s Specialty Inks Group will increase prices by 6 to 10% on all products sold in North America, effective September 1, 2008

Rockwell Automation to Host 'Automation Fair'

Published: September 22, 2008
Rockwell Automation will host “The Automation Fair,” from Nov. 18-20, 2008, at the Gaylord Opryland Complex, in Nashville, TN

Heidelberg Extends Closing Date for Eco Printing Award

Published: September 19, 2008
Heidelberg has extended the closing date for the Heidelberg Eco Printing Award Award for the most sustainable printshop and the most innovative stand-alone solution

Gilbreth Packaging to Host Shrink Training Seminar at PackEXPO

Published: September 19, 2008
Gilbreth Packaging, a pioneer in shrink sleeves for over 40 years, will host “Shrink Training 101,” an informational presentation on when, where and how to use shrink labels, at PackEXPO

Thirteen Printing Press Manufacturers to Exhibit at CPP

Published: September 19, 2008
.A. Bruno LLC, organizers of CPP Expo Events announced that thirteen printing press manufacturers

First Canadian Installation of KODAK FLEXCEL NX Digital Flexo System

Published: September 17, 2008
Autumn Graphics, a specialist in prepress production, plate production, and graphics management services, was the first in Canada to install the KODAK FLEXCEL NX Digital Flexographic System

Printed Specialties Receives FSC and SFI Certifications

Published: September 17, 2008
Printed Specialties, Inc., a folding carton printer, has been awarded both the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certifications

Alcan Packaging Presents EHS Award to Neenah Technical Center

Published: September 15, 2008
Alcan Packaging has selected its Neenah Technical Ctr. to receive the Gold 2008 Bonsai award, the company's annual competition that recognizes outstanding efforts in environment, health and safety (EHS) within the organization

International Paper Reports Higher Earnings, Packaging Profits Mixed

Published: September 12, 2008
International Paper has reported preliminary second-quarter 2008 net earnings of $227 million, compared with net earnings of $133 million in the 2008 first quarter and $190 million the second quarter of 2007

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