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Compact Display Simplifies Powerful Web Guiding

Published: September 21, 2010
Fife Corp., a leader in web guiding and inspection, unveiled a new simple operator interface for single and dual-drive D-MAX Series Web Guiding Systems at Labelexpo 2010

ISCST Symposium Continues Tradition of Connecting Academia with Industry

Published: September 20, 2010, By By Edward D. Cohen, Edward D. Cohen Consulting
The 15th biannual Symposium of the International Society of Coating Science and Technology (ISCST) was held September 12–15 in St. Paul, MN

Foundation of FTA Announces Theme, Logo for 2011 Annual Forum

Published: September 17, 2010
The Foundation of Flexographic Technical Assn. (FFTA), a leading professional society dedicated to advancing the flexographic printing process

Splash Graphics Stands Out with Kodak FLEXCEL NX Digital Flexo System

Published: September 15, 2010
Splash Graphics, Inc., a premier premedia and graphics company located in Willowbrook, IL, has invested in a Kodak FLEXCEL NX Digital Flexographic System to expand its business into printing plate production for flexographic printing

Cheer Pack Pouches & Cheertainer Bag-in-Box Selected to Exhibit at Nestle

Published: September 14, 2010
CDF Corp., a manufacturer of liners for drums, pails, intermediate bulk containers and flexible packaging, will display flexible packaging solutions at TOPS Exhibition & Innovation Fair at Nestle PTC

Press Meets Demands for Short Runs

Published: September 13, 2010
Short run demand continues to dominate discussions in the label printing industry, and Mark Andy reports that it has a strong, proven solution

US Demand For Biodegradable Plastics To Grow 16% Annually Through 2014

Published: September 10, 2010
The Freedonia Group, a market research firm, reports the degradable plastic industry has been on the verge of commercial success for decades. However, demand growth was limited because most degradable plastics were too expensive

Davis-Standard Promotes Green Initiatives at K 2010

Published: September 08, 2010
Equipment that supports energy efficiency and cost reduction will be the focus of Davis-Standard during the K Show, October 27–November 3 in Düsseldorf, Germany

New Study Shows EPA's Proposed Boiler MACT Rule Would Cost Jobs

Published: September 07, 2010
A new study conducted by Fisher Intl., a market leader in pulp and paper mill data, concludes almost 17,000 jobs would be lost at pulp and paper mills due to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed Maximum Achievable Control Technology rule

Davis-Standard Introduces New Coater at Labelexpo America

Published: September 06, 2010
Davis-Standard, LLC, will promote a new coater design and other coating technologies at booth #1525 during Labelexpo Americas, September 14-16 in Rosemont, IL, near Chicago

Wentus Kunststoff Orders a Comexi 10-Color FIexo Press

Published: September 03, 2010
Wentus Kunststoff GmbH, an international flexible packaging specialist, will install a Comexi FI 2510 CNC GL flexo printing press in the next months in Höxter, Germany

2010 Greener Package Award Winners Announced

Published: September 02, 2010
The second annual Greener Package Awards competition welcomed nearly 100 entries. This increase in participation underscores the continued fast pace of innovation in sustainable packaging

Michelman Increases Reactor Capacity at Cincinnati Plant

Published: September 01, 2010
In response to increased demand and to better serve its growing US customer base, Michelman has added new reactor capacity at its Cincinnati, OH, headquarters. The company has also been adding personnel in business units and departments throughout the company

Chicago Tour a Success for Harper Flexo Solutions

Published: August 31, 2010
An audience of 65 assembled for a day of presentations on flexographic printing-related methods and trends at the Harper Flexographic Solutions seminar July 29 near Chicago

Mamata Installs Latest Pouch Machine at Diamond Flexibles

Published: August 31, 2010
Mamata Machinery recently installed its latest state of the art pouch machine at Diamond Flexible, Northbrook, IL, bringing this newest installation to a total of three at the company

Tekni-Plex, Inc. To Participate in Annual Contracting & Outsourcing Conference

Published: August 30, 2010
Tekni-Plex, a global, diversified manufacturer of packaging products and materials for the healthcare, consumer and food packaging industries, will participate in Contract Pharma's 9th Annual Contracting and Outsourcing Conference and Tabletop Exhibition

Pentawards Ceremony To Recognize Creativity & Design Excellence

Published: August 27, 2010
To demonstrate its support of industry development and innovation, Avery Dennison has sponsored a category in the 2010 Pentawards. The special AveryDennison prize will be announced during the Pentawards ceremony

Labelexpo Roundtable Luncheon to Feature CEOs from Multi-Color, York Label, CCL & WS Packaging

Published: August 26, 2010
The Tag and Label Manufacturers Inst. (TLMI) and Tarsus announce that CEOs from four of the label industry's leading companies will participate in a special roundtable and luncheon session to share their expertise with other converters

DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers Announce Global Price Increases

Published: August 25, 2010
DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers announced a global price increase of $0.06/lb ($0.13 per kilogram) on all grades of DuPont£ Elvax resins and $0.10/lb ($0.22 per kilogram) on all grades of DuPont£ Elvaloy AC resins

Motion Control: Drives

Published: August 24, 2010
DTS cuts engineering time on label machine builds while giving customer green options

C-P Flexible Packaging Boosts Lamination with Davis-Standard Line

Published: August 23, 2010
A new lamination line from Davis-Standard has added capacity and precision for food packaging leader C-P Flexible Packaging (C-P). The line, installed late last year, has been instrumental in helping C-P support business and delivery needs for large retail customers

New Annual Report Presents 2009 US Paper Industry Data

Published: August 20, 2010
A new report by the American Forest & Paper Assn. presents final data for the US paper and paperboard industry for 2009 and shows total production of these products declined 10.6% from the prior year to 79.1 million tons

Dow Unveils ENLIGHT Polyolefin Encapsulant Films for Photovoltaic Modules

Published: August 18, 2010
The Dow Chemical Co. has introduced ENLIGHT Polyolefin Encapsulant Films, which can enhance efficiencies in photovoltaic (PV) module production and lead to lower conversion costs

Forest & Paper Assn. Weighs In Against EPA Rule That Will 'Cost Jobs'

Published: August 18, 2010
The American Forest & Paper Assn. (AF&PA) recently applauded the 106 members of Congress who sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing their concerns about the threat to manufacturing jobs posed by EPA's proposed

Presstek Declares IPEX a Success

Published: August 17, 2010
Presstek, Inc., a leading supplier of digital offset printing solutions to the printing and communications industries, has announced that IPEX 2010 was its most successful trade show since drupa 2008

Flex Americas To Double BOPET Production

Published: August 16, 2010
Flex Americas S.A. de C.V., a leading manufacturer of high quality packaging films that started operations in March 2009, plans to double its capacity of biaxially oriented polyester (BOPET) film

H.B. Fuller To Hold Flexible Packaging Symposium

Published: August 16, 2010
H.B. Fuller will host a Flexible Packaging Symposium focused on the future of flexible packaging on September 22 at the company’s St. Paul, MN, headquarters

IMDA Announces Winning Entries

Published: August 16, 2010
The In-Mold Decorating Assn. announced the winners of its Fourth Annual Awards Competition that recognizes the industry’s best in-mold labeled packaging and in-mold decorated durable products

Coating Tech Service To Serve Roll-to-Roll Coating Industry

Published: August 13, 2010
Mark Miller has newly formed Coating Tech Service, an independent consulting service for the roll-to-roll coating industry. With over 14 years of slot die coating experience in a broad range of precision coated products

David Carlson To Receive Achievement Award

Published: August 12, 2010
David A. Carlson with Fibre Box Assn. in Elk Grove Village, IL, has been awarded the TAPPI Corrugated Packaging Div. Lifetime Achievement Award

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