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Making Advances

Published: September 01, 2006
Innovation. It's the secret behind the longevity of some of the world's leading companies. Ford Motor Co. virtually launched the automobile industry with

Bucking the Trend

Published: September 01, 2006
Exhibitors have booked more than 400,000 sq ft of display space at Graph Expo and Converting Expo 2006, which takes place October 15-18 at McCormick Place

Ink 101: Part I

Published: September 01, 2006
It is estimated the total North American (US and Canada) market for packaging materials is approximately $125 billion in annual shipments. Ink is a relatively

Adopting a Process Model

Published: August 01, 2006
The most important part of a converting operation is printing, because it governs both product appearance and production efficiency. At one time each

Gravure Allure

Published: August 01, 2006
This year's winners of the Gravure Assn. of America Golden Cylinder Awards demonstrate the allure of gravure for brand owners that value high quality

Inks Keep Getting Smarter

Published: June 30, 2006

Brand Security & Product Authentication Special Report, Part 2

Published: June 30, 2006
At a time when sophisticated digital scanning and photography allow for exact replication of any printed label, package, or document, the need for protection from counterfeiters is greater than ever.

Digital Deliberations

Published: June 30, 2006

Baker Self Adhesive Label Co. has invested in digital technology to expand its printing capabilities with an Omega Digicon HS converting line from AB Graphic Intl.

Holding the Dot

Published: May 31, 2006
Combination printing continues to evolve due to technical advancements in the fast-paced flexographic environment. However, there are a handful of issues our industry faces on a daily basis.

From Foil to Film

Published: April 30, 2006

Fleksotisk Logar has purchased a six-color GIDUE F-Combat film press, the first sold in Slovenia. The 280-mm-wide flexographic press is equipped with six UV lampheads with integral chill rollers for heat management and joins a range of five existing flexo printing presses at the company.

Gravure Grabbers

Published: April 27, 2006
Choosing the best from 103 entries was a tough task for the judging panel of the 2006 Print Quality Awards, presented by the Packaging & Label Gravure Assn. (PLGA).

Digital Integration

Published: March 31, 2006
Learn the seven key benefits adding a digital press can bring to your business.

Printing Plate Eliminates Dampener

Published: March 12, 2006
A new printing plate and method reportedly eliminates the blanket cylinder and blanket on litho presses, thus simplifying litho press design and construct.

FTA Launches "Members Only" Site

Published: March 09, 2006
The Flexographic Technical Assn. has launched a Web site specifically designed for its members at http://members.flexography.org.

Rock-Tenn Joins Mitsubishi's 300 Million Impressions Club

Published: March 08, 2006
Rock-Tenn's Kimball, TN, facility has surpassed 300 million impressions on its 51-inch Mitsubishi folding carton press. To commemorate the occasion, Mitsubishi Lithographic Presses presented a special "300 Million Impressions Club" engraved statuette to Rock-Tenn.

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