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Sheet Fed Lithography: Hammer Lithographic

Published: April 01, 2001, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor

Hammer Lithographic is a company that knows how to focus for success. When it decided to tackle the difficult job of converting sheet-fed BOPP, that ability proved invaluable.

The Amcor Story Continues

Published: April 01, 2001, By Stanley Sacharow, Contributing Editor

In the second of a two-part series on Amcor Flexibles Europe, Paper Film & Foil CONVERTER visits two plants in Belgium that are on the leading edge in their markets.

Fido's Food Goes GLOSSY

Published: April 01, 2001, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
With the help of a Prime UV ultraviolet curing system, Canadian-based Bonar Packaging has given glamour to the plain pet food packaging bags of the past.

Flexo Inspection

Published: April 01, 2001, By John D. Thome, BST Pro Mark
As flexo continues to advance, 100% inspection systems are helping more and more converters see their way to a competitive edge.

Wide vs Narrow Web FlexoIt's More Than Just the Width

Published: March 01, 2001, By Richard M. Podhajny, Ph.D., Contributing Editor
Flexography is the fastest growing printing process. This growth has come from many flexographic printing sectors, including wide web flexible packaging and narrow web label printing.

FPA Celebrates Excellence in Flexible Packaging

Published: March 01, 2001, By Claudia Hine, Senior Editor
The Flexible Packaging Assn. has announced the winners of its 2000 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards, which honor packaging and converting excellence.

Flex-Pack Operation Likes to Convert the Complex

Published: March 01, 2001, By Stanley Sacharow, Contributing Editor
The Netherlands plant of Amcor Flexibles Europe already produces an impressive range of flexible packaging, but it isn't satisfied yet.

New Label Press Moves Company to the Next Level

Published: March 01, 2001, By Claudia Hine, Senior Editor
Schultz Bros. USA needed another press for its label converting operation, and it wound up being the first customer for the new Mark Andy Scout.

The Formation of ''Microfoam'' in Water-Based Flexo Inks

Published: November 01, 2000, By Richard M. Podhajny, PhD, Contributing Editor
If you bubble air into water, the foam bubbles produced rupture rapidly, and the water surface layer becomes flat. However, if you add a small amount

Presses and People Make a Powerful Combination

Published: October 01, 2000, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Doing what it says "no one else can do" is the stock in trade of Los Angeles Label Co. Helping the cause are Webtron presses and some well-trained employees.

Customer Satisfaction Begins and Ends with Quality

Published: October 01, 2000, By Claudia Hine, Senior Editor
Corrugated Paper Products invests in new equipment and additives from National Starch and Chemical Co. in order to assure quick delivery as well as top quality products.

Technology Puts Converter "In-Line" for More Success

Published: October 01, 2000, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Phoenix Packaging, which made its name with in-line technology for producing popcorn bags, is taking its innovative ways into other areas.

Bringing Together the Many Benefits of Film and Paper

Published: October 01, 2000, By Michael Maddox, Contributing Editor
Harrier Packaging is targeting the food industry as it converts PaperFeel, a coex PE film that reportedly combines the best of paper and film.

Solving the Problem of Press Part Replacements

Published: October 01, 2000, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Clear Lam Inc., an Elk Grove Village, IL, converter of films, foils, and poly laminates, prides itself on delivering "a good quality product, excellent

Canadian Banknote Installs Brookfield Viscometers

Published: September 01, 2000, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
MISSISSAUGA, ONT., CANADACanadian Bank Note Intl. (CBN), a 50-employee printing operation specializing in lottery and gaming tickets for governments,

Flexography Comes of Age and Keeps on Growing

Published: September 01, 2000, By Richard M. Podhajny, PhD, Contributing Editor
What do flexography and lemonade have in common? Let's see. From humble beginnings 100 years ago as aniline printing, flexo is now the fastest-growing

How to Make Anilox Roll Improvements Work for You

Published: September 01, 2000, By David Lanska, Stork Cellramic Inc.
There are some exciting new developments in anilox roll technology, but they won't bring the results you want until you fine-tune your print process by

Label Converter's Business Is Prime Labels & Pride

Published: August 31, 2000, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Striving to be not the biggest but the best, award-winning Premiere Labels values its customers and its suppliers, including press manufacturer Mark Andy.

Innovation Drives Converter of Pressure-Sensitive Labels

Published: July 01, 2000, By Stanley Sacharow, Contributing Editor
Sinel Systems S.A. is located about 30 miles from Barcelona's famous "La Rambla." The firm is Spain's leading manufacturer of pressure-sensitive labels

Press Adds Flexibility of Film to Paper Operation

Published: July 01, 2000, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
After more than 20 years of converting paper-based packaging materials, Saugerties Packaging is discovering the benefits of "being flexible"flexible packaging

Snack Food Packaging: 100 Years and Counting

Published: July 01, 2000, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
"Cellophane brought about the first transparent...packaging concepts." So said Dr. Richard Podhajny, one of PFFC's contributing editors, in his feature,

Bagmaking Operation Is There When Customers Call

Published: May 01, 2000, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Ray Glenn, VP of Apollo Plastics, Jersey City, NJ, never went to medical school, but his company's approach to customer service sometimes makes him wish

Variations on a FluteAICC Honors the Best in Corrugated

Published: May 01, 2000, By Claudia Hine, Senior Editor
Roaring into the Future!" was the theme of the 9th International Corrugated Packaging Design Competition sponsored by the Assn. of Independent Corrugated Converters (AICC). AICC presented the awards at its annual meeting in Chicago, IL, November 6, as part of the joint AICC/TAPPI Corrugated Week '99.

Tape Converter Stands Up to Goliath with New Press

Published: March 31, 2000, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
A flexo press from Bell-Mark makes a large contribution to Filmex Corporation, a smal specialty tape converter.

Seventy-Five Years and Counting for Bancroft Bag

Published: March 01, 2000, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
With people living longer these days, a few of you actually may remember 1924. But if you don't (or if you weren't even alive yet), there are a few things

Cartonmarker Adds Flexo to Give Customers a Choice

Published: March 01, 2000, By Claudia Hine, Senior Editor
Colbert Packaging expands its capabilities by adding a second Mark Andy narrow web flexographic press to its stable of equipment.

Converter Plays Key Role in Mercosur Trading Group

Published: March 01, 2000, By Stanley Sacharow, Contributing Editor
Uruguay's leading flexible packaging converter, ISMA S.A., is located in Montevideo, the nation's capital city and the center of Uruguay's industrial

Dixie Toga Continues to Make Its Mark as a Leader

Published: January 01, 2000, By Stanley Sacharow, Contributing Editor
Dixie Toga's flexible division—Itap Bemis—settles into a new home with top-flight equipment producing both gravure and flexo products.

Narrow web adapts to multiple applications

Published: December 01, 1998, By Mykytiuk, Andrew R.
The flexibility of today's narrow web systems gives converters exciting new capabilities."Narrow web is where the action is," says Mike Schmidt, director

Anilox roll advancements raise the quality of flexo

Published: December 01, 1996, By Boyle, Edward
New anilox roll technologies and materials have paralleled the rise of flexo, and it's no coincidence.The vast improvement in the quality of flexographic

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