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EDI Awarded US Defense Contract to Develop Process for Low-Cost Films

Published: June 27, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Extrusion Dies Industries (EDI) LLC reports it's been awarded a $3.1 million (USD) defense contract by the US federal government. Under the terms of the contract, EDI—a supplier of flat die systems for extrusion and web converting—will develop a process to produce low-cost, electrolyte and cathode films for batteries that power electronic devices used by soldiers.

MeadWestvaco Invests in A+F Automation Palletizing System

Published: June 26, 2003, By Edited by Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Staff Editor
Meadwestvaco Packaging's Ajax, ON, Canada, beverage carton converting facility recently installed an automated palletizing system. According to the operation, the A+F system is delivering enhanced ergonomics, productivity, and flexibility.

At NPE 2003 SPI Promotes Petition to Offset the "China Factor"

Published: June 25, 2003, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
NPE 2003 opened Monday here in a finally balmy Chicago. Among the NPE 2003's most intriguing offerings—besides "the nearly 2,000 companies and more than 1 million net square feet of exhibit space"—was Wednesday's "CrossRoads Forum: The China Factor." Sponsored by the Global Business Council (GBC) of the Society of the Plastics Industry Inc. (SPI), the two-hour breakfast meeting was a sellout.

BC Technology Ind. Assn. Names Creo 'Company of Year'

Published: June 25, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Creo reports it is honored to have been selected as "Company of the Year" by the BC Technology Industries Association. According to Creo, the award is presented each year to a high-tech company that "demonstrates superior business development, leadership, and vision."

U.K.-Based ALS Co-Develops "Innovative" Label Solution for Food Industry: Tray-Fix

Published: June 23, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Advanced Labelling Systems (ALS) Ltd. reports the development of 'Tray-Fix,' an "innovative labelling solution for the food industry." According to ALS, Tray-Fix is a result of "the experience and close cooperation of two industry experts: Advanced Labelling Systems and Field-First Access, part of the Field Group plc.

Get Process Color Know-How at FVTC and FTA Seminar

Published: June 23, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
FTA and FVTC are providing the opportunity to get process color know-how at their co-sponsored Process Color Seminars on the Fox Valley Technical College campus in Appleton.

SPI to Co-Sponsor US Pavilions at K 2004

Published: June 19, 2003, By PRESS RELEASES
Messe Düsseldorf North America reports companies will have the opportunity to exhibit within two US Pavilions or to exhibit individually at K 2004.

PSTC Calls for Presentations for TECH XXVII Conference

Published: June 19, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) is seeking presentations for its TECH XXVII Global Conference (May 12-14, 2004, Orlando, FL, USA).

Demand Creates More Computer-Based Training Offerings from Rockwell

Published: June 18, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Rockwell Automation reports it has expanded its RSTrainer 2000 computer-based training (CBT) offerings with four new courses as a result of customer demand for flexible training alternatives and depth of subject matter.

Paper Summit 2004: Pulp Paper Industry Leaders Finalize Show Plans

Published: June 18, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
The leading organizations from all segments of the pulp and paper industry are working together closely to finalize plans for the "most comprehensive and all-inclusive" conference and exposition in North America, states a recent press release announcing Paper Summit 2004.

WH Celebrates 100th Astraflex On-Stream

Published: June 16, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Windmöller & Hölscher announce the 100th installation of its Astraflex central impression (CI) flexographic printing press. According to the Germany-based converting equipment manufacturer, the 100th Astraflex came on stream at Papier Mettler, Morbach, Germany, a converter/manufacturer of paper and plastic carriers as well as paper bags.

Vertis Invests in Esko-Graphics' Flexo Platemaking Devices

Published: June 16, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Vertis, a provider of technology-based marketing and advertising solutions, recently announced the purchase of multiple Cyrel Digital Imaging Units from Esko-Graphics, a producer of computer-to-plate (CTP) technology and packaging prepress products.

SunSure: Sun Chemical InkSure Partner to Combat Counterfeit/Diversion Losses

Published: June 13, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Sun Chemical Group B.V. reports it has formed a strategic marketing alliance with InkSure Technologies "to attack multi-billion dollar counterfeit and diversion losses."

Agfa Intros Elite CTP Platesetters

Published: June 13, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Agfa reports it recently introduced the Elite versions of the :Xcalibur VLF large-format CTP (computer-to-plate) platesetter and the :Xcalibur 45 8-up CTP platesetters.

IIMAK Petitions Govt. to Investigate Foreign Violation of Trade Laws

Published: June 13, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
International Imaging Materials Inc. (IIMAK) alleges "the dumping" of wax and wax/resin thermal transfer ribbons—by manufacturers in Japan, the Republic of South Korea, and France—into the US market.

Harper Celebrates Flexo Ed; Thousands Attend Seminars

Published: June 11, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Celebrating more than a decade of a focused effort on flexographic education, Harper Corp. of America says it has recorded more than 6,500 flexographers, co-suppliers, and educators attending their various flexo education seminars. According to the co., this number includes participants in Harper's WalkingSeminar and Flexo Technology Tours, which, adds the co., were created just four years ago.

Honeywell Contributes Grant to UBC Pulp and Paper Center

Published: June 11, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Honeywell recently announced the presentation of a $30,000 (CND) grant to the University of British Columbia (UBC) to support research at the university's Pulp and Paper Center. According to the co., the grant will fund joint industrial/academic supervision of graduate student thesis projects and larger research programs, particularly in the area of control engineering.

Folding Carton Shipments Up in 2003

Published: June 09, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
After two years of registering negative growth, the folding carton industry recently took a turn for the better, says the Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC). According to the trade group, April marked the third consecutive month in 2003 to show year-over-year increases in shipments.

US Govt. to Help Intl. Buyers Exhibitors Connect at NPE 2003

Published: June 09, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
According to the US Commercial Service department, US exhibitors will have more opportunities to make international sales this year at NPE 2003—thanks to extensive participation by overseas visitors and expanded US government export assistance services.

PCI World BOPP Study Reveals China Impact Maybe Not as Dramatic as Some Fear

Published: June 06, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
A new study on the 3.2 million tonne world BOPP film market by UK-based market intelligence firm PCI Consulting Ltd. concludes the effect on the world supply/demand balance of planned capacity increases in China may not be as dramatic as some fear.

United Graphics Intros In-House Sheeting with Valmet's TSK Model

Published: June 06, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Valmet Converting reports United Graphics Inc., Mattoon, IL, USA, will introduce in-house sheeting into its sheet-fed printing operation with the addition of Valmet's TSK sheeter.

Zip-Pak's New Retortable Zipper Provides Even More Consumer Convenience

Published: June 05, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Zip-Pak reports the introduction of a new Zip-Pak retort zipper, calling the development "a major leap forward in packaging technology."

Brewing Label Excellence: Miller Honors NorthStar Print Again

Published: June 05, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
NorthStar Print Group reports it's earned Miller Brewing Company's "Partners in Excellence" award for the sixth consecutive year. The co. was honored again for its performance in 2002.

Avery Dennison Adds SynCarta BOPP to Fasson Rapid-Roll Line

Published: June 05, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Avery Dennison Corp. reports it's enhanced its Fasson Rapid-Roll product line with SynCarta synthetic media. According to the manufacturer of pressure-sensitive technology and self-adhesive solutions for label materials and consumer products, these BOPP films are highly engineered synthetic media available in C1S matte and ultra-high-gloss finishes.

Rexam Blister-Pack Pharma Service Can Open Profit Windows

Published: June 03, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
In an effort to cut product-launch times and bump up clients' profit windows, Rexam Healthcare Flexibles introduces "a suite of innovative pharmaceutical packaging services around its proprietary Black Box virtual modeling technology," reports the co.

WH Introduces New Extrusion Technology Developments; 450 Attend Open House

Published: June 03, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Windmoeller & Hoelscher (W&H) announces the introduction of extrusion technology developments and advancements at a May 14-15, 2003, open house at its company headquarters in Lengerich, Germany.

Chromas Goes Back to Aquaflex Name

Published: June 02, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Chromas Technologies reports it has changed its corporate name back to Aquaflex Inc. as of June 1, 2003.

Remote Proofing: Have Lunch This Week with Fujifilm WGMT

Published: June 02, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Women in Graphic Media Technology (WGMT) and Fujifilm say there is still space available for their June 5, 2003, luncheon that will highlight the advantages of remote proofing.

Pechiney's IDEA Exceeds Planned Performance

Published: June 02, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Bobst Group USA reports the installation of a Schiavi IDEA press at Pechiney Plastic Packaging's plant in Asheville. According to the converting equipment supplier, the gravure IDEA press features an automatic on-press wash-up system and print cylinder changeover.

Harvard Label to See Fast ROI on HarperScientific.com Investment

Published: May 30, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
HarperScientific.com reports it has installed an enclosed chambered system on a Komori offset press for Harvard Label Company in California.

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