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Where Do We Draw the Line?

Published: November 01, 2001, By by Yolanda Simonsis Associate Publisher/Editor
Like it or not, we are all inextricably connected to each other in some fashion. This has always been true, but in today's world it is truer than ever,

Orange Peel in a Coating Is Not Very Tasty

Published: November 01, 2001, By David J. Bentley Jr., RBS Technologies
A friend talking about orange peel recently said he preferred his with a dark chocolate coating! Sounds delicious, but orange peel is actually a phenomenon

A Brief Chemistry Lesson On Printing Ink Pigments

Published: November 01, 2001, By Richard M. Podhajny, Ph.D., Contributing Editor
I have received various inquiries about pigments and pigment chemistry. I will try to answer a few of these questions as they relate to package printing

Reporter Clips

Published: November 01, 2001, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
News from: Appleton, Dunsirn (Avery Dennison), FINAT, Gallus, MACtac, MetroMark, Patco Corp., Ritrama, SE Label Image, Seal-It, and Sonoco, plus narrow web People & Places.

Oxygen Scavengers Offer Safety and Savings

Published: November 01, 2001, By Dr. Boh C. Tsai and George M. Schroeder, George O. Schroeder Assoc.
Protecting food from oxygen is key to preserving shelf life and quality. Exposure to oxygen causes, or in some cases indirectly leads to, a host of problems

PEOPLE & PLACES

Published: November 01, 2001
Thomas E. Gestrich has been named senior VP of consumer packaging for International Paper, Memphis, TN. Hosokawa Alpine American, Natick, MA, has installed

Embossing Puts on the Pressure

Published: November 01, 2001, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
There's something intriguing about an embossed image. From the 3D-embossed book covers you see while browsing in the airport newsstand to the embossed,

Product Develpment Help Is Here, There, Everywhere

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

We all need help sometimes, and companies offering pilot lines, labs, and technical facilities can be invaluable to converters.

Image This! Among the Acronyms, Flexo Finds Its Fit

Published: October 31, 2001, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
CNF, MNF, CTP, LAMS — Flexography's imaging material acronyms are growing. For the proper fit, the methodology continuously tries on sleeves and much more.

PCMC Announces New Nonwoven and Custom Capabilities

Published: October 26, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Custom-built and nonwovens machinery are just two more things that customers now can get from Paper Converting Machine Co. The Green Bay, WI-based converting equipment supplier says it has formed two new groups within its Special Products Division: the Custom Machine-Building Group and the Nonwovens Group.

Chromas Technologies Relocates Headquarters to St. Bruno, QC, Canada

Published: October 26, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Chromas Technologies reports, as of October 29, 2001, the company will be headquartered in St-Bruno, Quebec, Canada.

Amcor Selects Davis-Standard ProPak Die Technology; ProPak to Be Highlighted at Co.'s K 2001 Booth

Published: October 24, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Amcor Flexibles Europe says its pleased with Davis-Standard's ProPak die technology. According to Davis-Standard, after extensive research of available technologies worldwide, Amcor selected its ProPak system and installed the die technology in late 2000.

International Paper Exec Retires; IP Announces Organizational Changes

Published: October 24, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
IP (International Paper) executive vice president, C. Wes Smith, will retire, effective at the end of January 2002, says co. chairman/CEO John Dillion.

MAN Roland Survey Says Printers Looking to Invest

Published: October 19, 2001, By PFFC Staff
WESTMONT, IL--"Despite the economic slowdown, printers realize their best investment right now is in advanced technology," says Man Roland. According

TLMI Technical Conference Now Slated for February 2002

Published: October 19, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Originally slated for mid-September in Chicago, TLMI's Technical conference was postponed due to the September 11th terrorist attack. New dates for the Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute's technical conference are February 10-12, 2002.

Corrugated Asia 2001: Noted Industry Experts Provide Market Insight

Published: October 16, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Top corrugated industry experts will provide their insight to Corrugated Asia 2001's symposium (October 31 and November 1, 2001) attendees.

CreoScitex Roadshow Provides Package Printers Inspiration

Published: October 16, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
CreoScitex is spreading its vision of end-to-end print-production solutions for packaging converters. The prepress product manufacturer actually will take its message to the masses in its upcoming "roadshow," which is slated to travel into Canada and all over the US.

It's Not Just for Women Anymore: The New WMPKG

Published: October 12, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
"Women in Packaging" (WMPKG), may soon want to change its name to "People in Packaging"—or at least something that indicates its substantial male membership. According to the professional organization, nearly 20% of the group's membership is male.

Presstek Names New DI Partner: KBA

Published: October 12, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Koenig & Bauer is headquarted in Würzburg, Germany, and Presstek is headquartered in Hudson, New Hampshire, USA.

CoveringConvertingAround theGlobe

Published: October 10, 2001
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CreoScitex Breaks into Asian Packaging Prepress

Published: October 10, 2001, By PFFC Staff
VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA--CreoScitex Asia Pacific is pleased to announce the first Asian installation of a CreoScitex Trendsetter VLF platesetter for the

Smurfit-Stone Supports Corrugated Future with Latest ICPF Pledge

Published: October 10, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) will benefit again from its long-time benefactor Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. That's according to Smurfit-Stone, who recently pledged an additional $250,000 (US) over the next five years to the ICPF.

Scandinavian-Based Stora Enso Forms Specialty Papers Group to Serve Globe

Published: October 10, 2001, By PFFC
HELSINSKI, FINLAND--With specialty paper production capabilities in three countries, Stora Enso announces the formation of the specialty papers business

CEMA Meeting and Road Show Rescheduled Due to September 11 Tragedy

Published: October 10, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Due to impediments to air travel caused by the terrorist attacks on the US last week, the Converting Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) has rescheduled the fall meeting, the association reports. The new dates will be 30 and 31 October, 2001, at the previously scheduled location.

Weyerhaeuser CEO Named Global CEO of Year

Published: October 08, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Steven R. Rogel, chairman, president/CEO of Weyerhaeuser company, has been named Global CEO of Year by members of the financial community that follow the paper/forest products industry.

Ninth Paper/Forest Products Global Outlook Conference Will Help NYC in More Ways Than One

Published: October 08, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
"Building for the Future": There probably couldn't be a more appropriate title—or venue—for the annual Paper/Forest Products Global Outlook Conference this year. Slated for November 5th and 6th at the Crowne Plaza Manhattan in New York City, the two-day event will help bolster Manhattan's shaky economic status—in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center—in more ways than one.

Hundreds to Attend TAPPI's CorrExpo

Published: October 04, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
More than 700 people are planning to attend TAPPI's 2001 International Corrugated Containers Conference and CorrExpo in Seattle, WA, USA, October 14-17, 2001.

Indigo-Nilpeter Bring Inline Finishing to Digital Label Printing

Published: October 04, 2001, By PFFC Staff
Labelexpo Europe concluded at the end of last month, but an OEM agreement released at the show is the beginning of a new relationship between Indigo and

TAPPI's 2001 Engineering & Converting Conference Now Slated for December 2001

Published: October 02, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
TAPPI is pleased to announce the 2001 Engineering and Finishing and Converting Conference and Trade Fair has been rescheduled. The new dates are December 2 through 6, 2001, at the Marriott Rivercenter, San Antonio, TX, USA.

Exceptional Packaging Solutions: The FPA Wants You

Published: October 02, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
The Flexible Packaging Association is making its official 2001 call for entries for its annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards.

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