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Published: September 01, 2001
News from: Bachofen & Meier, CMM Events, The CMM Group, DuPont Teijin Films, EDANA. ei3, Erhardt + Leimer , ExxonMobil, F&K, Freedonia Group, Galileo, GIPSA, Glenroy, Graphic Packaging, Honeywell, Hood Packaging, Hosokawa Alpine, Huhtamaki, IADD, Inland Paperboard, Kapak, Mamata, MicroInk, OMAC, PCI Films Consulting, Pillar, Prism, Progressive Packaging, Sappi, Sherman Treaters, Smurfit-Stone, and VPI Mirrex.

Electronic Ink Technology: New Players Aid Progress

Published: September 01, 2001, By Richard M. Podhajny, Ph.D., Contributing Editor
Not only will these electronic inks be used on paper, but they can be printed and laminated to create many packaging products. More than a year ago, I

Belt Tracking Problems Require Careful Attention

Published: September 01, 2001, By William E. Hawkins, Film Handling Solutions Ltd.
Many wide-belt processes, whether they are made of metal, fabric, or plastic, may experience tracking problems. Some will have tracking problems even

What's New in Narrow Web

Published: September 01, 2001, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
New products from: Chesnut Engineering, CTC Intl., Gallus, GEW Ltd., Harper Corp., KTI/Keene Technology, Labelmate, Matik North America, National Starch, Sinel Systems, and Tecscan Electronics.

Narrow Web People & Places

Published: September 01, 2001, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
News from: Document Management Industries Assn., Fasson Roll North America, FLEXcon, George Little Management LLC, Pressure-Sensitive Tape Council, and Spinnaker.

Hot Melt Symposium Offers Varied Program

Published: September 01, 2001, By David J. Bentley, Jr., the PLACE Editor
“2001: A Hot Melt Odyssey” was the theme for the annual symposium of the Hot Melt Committee of the Polymers, Laminations and Coatings Division of TAPPI. The three-day trip began on June 10, 2001, at the Westin Resort on Hilton Head Island, SC.

TAPPI Polymers, Laminations and Coatings Div. Awards 2002 Klucken Scholarship

Published: September 01, 2001
The Polymers, Laminations and Coatings Division has awarded the 2001 Ralph A. Klucken Scholarship to Shilpa Sankhe, a Ph.D. student in chemical engineering at Clemson University.

High Initial Strength with Long Open Time Reactive Hot Melt Adhesive

Published: September 01, 2001, By Ju-Ming Hung, National Starch and Chemical
Application: New technology allows preparation of high initial strength reactive hot melt adhesives with long open time characteristics.

Electron Beam Curing in Flexible Packaging

Published: September 01, 2001, By Anthony J. Bean, Sun Chemical Corp.
Application: Recent advances in electron beam curing chemistry and equipment encourage the increased use of this type of material in flexible packaging applications.

Delivering Digital: CTP Carries Flexo Printing to Competitive Quality

Published: September 01, 2001, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
I want a T1, DSL, digital cable line. That doesn't make any sense, right? For some of us, indeed, it doesn't make any sense. For others of us, well, we're

DuPont Packaging Unveils Resin "Transcend" at TAPPI Conference

Published: August 31, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
At TAPPI's Polymers, Laminations, and Coatings Conference Monday, DuPont introduced Transcend, a mid-performance extrusion coating sealant resin.

UCB Films Invests in Valmet Atlas Slitter and Millions for Belgium BOPP Plant

Published: August 29, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
UCB films is taking slitting to another level with its new state-of-the-art slitting facility and a Valmet slitter, says the companyl; it's invested €2.6 million ($2.37 million US) into its BOPP production plant at Merelbeke, Ghent.

Czech Carton Converter Model Obaly Upgrades with KBA Press

Published: August 29, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Model Obaly, a flexible packaging printer in Opava, continues to make improvements to its facility. The recent acquistion of a KBA Rapida 142 is part of the upgrade, reports Koenig & Bauer Aktiengesellschaft (KBA).

Akzo Nobel Inks' Free Seminar Provides Education for Narrow Web Printers

Published: August 29, 2001, By pffc-online.com
October 23 and 24, 2001, narrow web printers, will have the opportunity to invest in education absolutely free. According to Akzo Nobel Inks, the ink supplier will host "New Technologies for Narrow Web Printers" at its Center for Technical Excellence in Plymouth, MN, USA.

Sonoco Increases US Paperboard Position with US Paper Mills Purchase

Published: August 27, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Sonoco has completed its previously announced all-cash purchase of the privately held DePere, WI-based US Paper Mills Corp., reports the global packaging company.

Package Printing and Prepress to Be Focus of MAN Roland and Agfa Events

Published: August 27, 2001
Package printers may find it worthwhile to travel back to the Land of Printing this October and November. According to PrintCity partners, MAN Roland and Agfa, the companies will host two separate forums at MAN Roland's Graphic Center in Offenbach. The meetings will cover package printing, prepress workflows, and computer-to-plate (CTP) developments.

CreoScitex Will Be Hard to Miss at Print 01

Published: August 27, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Print 01, September 6 - 12, 2001, will serve as the venue for CreoScitex to articulate its 'new vision,' which centers on helping its customers build a coordinated production- and business-systems network and a streamlined, automated print-production process from end to end.

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Parkinson to Provide DuPont with Tools for Nonwovens Expansion

Published: August 23, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Parkinson Technologies will soon benefit from a multi-million-dollar contract with DuPont. The manufacturer of winders and web handling equipment reports it was awarded the contract recently.

Got a Gem of a Job? Xeikon's Diamond Awards Gives Digital Users the Chance to Sparkle

Published: August 23, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Xeikon users: Want to show off your digitally printed "gems"? The Xeikon Diamond Awards 2001 competition may be just the place to do it.

GretagMacbeth's Fall National Color Seminar Can Answer Your Color Questions

Published: August 23, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Leaves won't be the only ones showing off color this Autumn. GretagMacbeth's Fall/Winter National Color and Appearance Seminar Series will show business professionals how effective color management can improve their business, says the color-management product provider.

Valpak to Take Over Green Dot Compliance in U.K.

Published: August 22, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Valpak U.K. Ltd—the company set up to ensure packaging waste compliance in the U.K.—has signed an agreement to protect the Green Dot trademark in the country.

Omega Agrees to Distribute Greystone Products

Published: August 22, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Greystone Manufacturing is pleased to announce a strategic alliance with the U.K.-based co., Omega Systems. According to Greystone, the partnership will enable Omega Systems to distribute and service the full range of its products through Omega's existing network of agents.

IP and Stora Enso TogetherOr not? Sources Say Merger Is Unlikely

Published: August 22, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
According to the latest from Reuters, the rumors of an International Paper-Stora Enso merger may be premature.

Agfa News: On the Road Again, The Proof Is in the Service

Published: August 16, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
More Agfa product and company information can be found on the co.'s home page @ www.agfa.com.

Hell-Artwork Alliance Means Heaven for Flexo Printers

Published: August 16, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
During the recent FFTA (Foundation of the Flexographic Technical Association) annual conference, Hell Gravure Systems and Artwork Systems confirmed their alliance to service the digital needs of the flexo market.

NYC Operation's Top Gear Is Gearless: Fischer & Krecke Style

Published: August 14, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
Check out the May 2001 issue for another story about F& K's gearless offerings (p. 41), The Missing Link: Plastics History Leads to Packaging."

The Trick Is in the Treat(ing)... MW Plastics' New Lab Can Help Solve Tricky Treating Issues

Published: August 14, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
A Sherman Treater for in-line corona treatment has been commissioned recently at the new Marshall and Williams Plastics Lab/Pilot facility, Providence, RI.

Energy Fix Anyone? WPC Signs on as Introspect 2001 Sponsor

Published: August 13, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
The Wisconsin Paper Council (WPC) has signed on as offical sponsor of Introspect 2001.

Rthel Is One of First to Comply with European GMP Directive

Published: August 13, 2001, By PRESS RELEASE
German producer of flexible packaging materials, Rüthel GmbH & Co. KG, is now compliant with the hygiene and quality standards set forth by the European Directive for GMP (Good Mfg. Practice).

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