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Contamination Combat

Published: June 01, 2009, By By Sheila Hamilton, Teknek
In the current economic climate, converters are under pressure to increase efficiency, cut costs, and eliminate waste. How can this be achieved without compromising quality standards? One key area that should receive close attention is how contamination and static can be removed from the production process.

Xanté Acquires Degrava Systems

Published: June 01, 2009
MOBILE, AL Xant Corp. has acquired Degrava Systems, Roswell, GA, a supplier of narrow web digital color printing systems, color management software, consumables,

Carton & Box

Published: June 01, 2009
Preset, Print, Perfect Board Speedmaster XL 105-P press with perfecting device can print and perfect at speeds to 15,000 sph. End-to-end preset abilities

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCTS: June 2009

Published: June 01, 2009
Gearing Products Offered Company offers a comprehensive range of standard open gearing products including spur, helical, miter, bevel, worms, and worm

Cautious Optimism for Economy in 2009

Published: June 01, 2009
SAN DIEGO, CA The latest in a yearly series of surveys on corporate issues from The Ken Blanchard Cos. shows executives and company leaders are somewhat

Stress & Strain

Published: June 01, 2009, By By Timothy J. Walker, Contributing Editor

A properly tensioned web always will lead to better slitting. Good tensioning is important up to, through, and out of the slitting blades. A poorly tensioned

Experience Speaks - June 2009

Published: June 01, 2009
Greg Smith Shares Management Style in Experience Speaks

Harper Donates to Clemson's Sonoco

Published: June 01, 2009
CHARLOTTE, NC When Clemson Univ. cut the ribbon on its new Harris A. Smith Building, representatives of global anilox supplier Harper Corp. of America

Clean Cut

Published: June 01, 2009, By By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
While converters look for new ways to manage costs, faster job setups are possible as slitting equipment becomes more accurate and efficient.

A&V Distributes Flint Letterpress Plates

Published: June 01, 2009
CHARLOTTE, NC Flint Group reports Anderson & Vreeland, Bryan, OH, will distribute Flint's line of nyloprint printing plates and processing equipment for

Extreme Slitting

Published: June 01, 2009, By By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
The ability to slit very narrow widths is all in a day's work for Metlon Corp., which converts finished rolls in widths as small as 0.0078 in.

People News - June 2009

Published: June 01, 2009
Kenneth C. Glade is appointed VP of sales for North America at Polytype America Corp., Converting Div., USA, Hackettstown, NJ. In conjunction with opening

MLP Celebrates 25 Years

Published: June 01, 2009
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL Mitsubishi Lithographic Presses (MLP USA Inc.) is celebrating a quarter of a century of innovations in 2009. MLP USA markets Mitsubishi

Critical Trends: 2009 PFFC Survey

Published: June 01, 2009, By By Yolanda Simonsis, Editor/Associate Publisher

The PFFC exclusive annual survey on Critical Trends impacting our industry was eye opening, at the very least. The data Penton Research has gathered since

Lean & Green

Published: June 01, 2009, By By Claudia Hine, Managing Editor
As your customers look to improve their sustainability efforts, new substrates on the market offer recyclability and weight reduction with no loss of performance.

Growth Strategy

Published: June 01, 2009, By By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
In the midst of these uncertain economic times, even some successful companies are hesitant to make major capital purchases, fearing what tomorrow may or may not hold. But one flexible packaging converter has been busy purchasing equipment — and companies — to ensure its future is as bright as its past.

Web Exclusive: Flat Die Technologies Emerge as Keys to Innovation in Solar Electric Systems

Published: May 14, 2009, By By Mark D. Miller, Extrusion Dies Industries LLC www.extrusiondies.com
Flat die extrusion and coating systems already play a role in the manufacture of solar energy components. Now they promise to be essential for the development of next-generation products enabling solar-generated electricity to be cost-competitive with energy from fossil fuel-burning power plants.

Gravure Shows Off Its Best

Published: May 01, 2009
Naples, Fl | The Packaging & Label Gravure Assn. (PLGA) honored its best, in the presence of 120 registered attendees, during its annual Operational Conference

Natural Beauties

Published: May 01, 2009
Natural Beauties New York-based packaging designer Anthem Worldwide has developed sustainable packaging for Revlon's new Almay Pure Blends natural makeup

Global Corporations Cut Emissions

Published: May 01, 2009
Washington, Dc | Twenty-one companies, all partners in World Wildlife Fund's Climate Savers Program, announced an estimated 50 million tons of voluntary

Cut to Save

Published: May 01, 2009, By Edited by Claudia Hine, Managing Editor
Label printer Skanem AS is under pressure to change its waste handling process

The Coefficient of Winding Trouble

Published: May 01, 2009, By By Timothy J. Walker Contributing Editor
In winding, the important coefficient of friction (COF) is always about the two surfaces that will come in contact as the entering layer hits the winding

International Conference Debuts in Italy

Published: May 01, 2009, By By Stanley Sacharow, The Packaging Group Inc.
Piacenza, Italy | Nordmeccanica, a supplier of coating and laminating machinery to the worldwide flex-pack industry, held its first International Technical

Rx for ER

Published: May 01, 2009, By By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Rollprint develops innovative packaging, including a chevron header pouch designed with input from operating room personnel.

Why So Many Anilox Rolls?

Published: May 01, 2009, By By David Argent Contributing Editor
A standardized process can be defined as one that represents a single way of doing an activity in which all employees do the activity the same way all

People - May 2009

Published: May 01, 2009
Dr. Gary A. Baum is designated the 2009 Gunnar Nicholson Gold Medalist by TAPPI, Norcross, GA. He served as director of corporate R&D for James River

Plasma Power

Published: May 01, 2009, By By Enercon Industries Corp.

Confused by the terminology surrounding surface treatment? Learn how corona, gas corona, and true atmospheric plasma treaters differ to find the best system for you.

Stop Tribocharging Your Products

Published: May 01, 2009, By By Dr. Kelly Robinson Contributing Editor
The cheapest and most reliable way to solve a static problem is to stop it before it starts. Prevention is the best cure. Most static problems start with tribocharging between two different materials that touch and separate.

Enercon Partners to Advance Nonwovens

Published: May 01, 2009
Enercon Industries has partnered with The Inst. of Environmental and Human Health (TIEHH) at Texas Tech Univ. to advance the functionality of nonwovens and technical textiles.

Gaining Ground

Published: May 01, 2009, By Edited by Claudia Hine, Managing Editor
Thanks to a hybrid press from Heidelberg, the ability to switch between water-based and UV inks gives Carded Graphics a competitive edge.

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