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Outlook 2000 and Beyond: The State of the Trade

Published: July 01, 2000
This month we bring you our annual summary of the converting-related industries from the US Industry & Trade Outlook, published by The McGraw-Hill Cos.

Box Plant Rises from the Ashes to New Heights

Published: June 01, 2000
Imagine showing up at your plant one morning--and it's not there. A fire has decimated your entire operation. Your equipment, inventory, and files are

Converter Can't Seem to Stay Out of Business

Published: May 01, 2000
When Robert Curran sold his three label companies in 1987, he figured he was out of the converting business for good. Today, he not only owns a folding

Golden Cylinders Go to Gravure's Very Best

Published: May 01, 2000
The Gravure Association of America (GAA) started a new tradition when it presented the 2000 Golden Cylinder Awards at its annual convention April 6th

Variations on a FluteAICC Honors the Best in Corrugated

Published: May 01, 2000
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.

Folder/Gluer Broadens Markets for Contract Converter

Published: March 31, 2000
A Vesta folder/gluer is giving Dyno Press an edge, allowing it to convert larger and more complex cartons and POP displays.

Cartonmarker Adds Flexo to Give Customers a Choice

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

Shorter Turnaround Time Drives Move to CTP

Published: February 01, 2000
Founded in 1928, Steketee-Van Huis (SVH), Holland, MI, produces high-end folding cartons for customers across the US

Bringing a New Dimension to 3-D Imaged Packaging

Published: January 01, 2000
You're at the store pondering the many choices of toothpaste. Over the years you've sampled everything from tartar control types to baking soda brands.

Gravure winners go for gold

Published: August 01, 1996
Gravure printing continues to say "quality." Just check out the winners of the Gravure Assn. of America's Golden Cylinders.The Gravure Assn. of America,

Paperbox winners honored for industry excellence

Published: May 01, 1996
The National Assn. rewards folding cartons and rigid boxes for unique and outstanding packaging contributions.Forty rigid box and folding carton manufacturers

Paperboard industry showcases its winning ways

Published: May 01, 1996
The Paperboard Packaging Council competition selects 80 outstanding packages from a wide field of entries.Eighty packages were honored for innovation

AIMCAL Selects Seven for Annual Honors

Published: April 01, 1996
The Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters and Laminatots rewards outstanding packages and labels in its annual competition.

In-house sheeting promotes growth and quality

Published: March 01, 1996
Hammer Lithograph's sheeting subsidiary supplies its "parent" and acts as a contract sheeter; Maxson equipment makes it all possible.Hammer Lithograph's

Recycled paperboard mfrs. unite to promote usage.

Published: August 01, 1995
Fourteen leading US manufacturers of recycled paperboard have responded to increasing consumer demand for 100% recycled paperboard and booming production

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