Green Converting

New Opportunities for Converting Technology

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October 31, 2002, Since its inception, the technology developed in the converting industry has led to many new products and businesses. This trend is expected to continue. Since its inception, the technology developed in ...

Digital Technology Evolution Clear at Graph/Converting Expo 2002

(News | New Products)

October 08, 2002, From the looks of the wide array of digital technology offerings at this year's four-day Graph Expo and Converting Expo venue in Chicago, "digital solutions"—which are driving time and cost out of print ...

Converting Industry News

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September 30, 2002, News from: A&R Carton, AC Technology, AIMCAL, Akzo Nobel, ALS Ltd., American Inks and Coatings, CEMA, Fischer Group, GAA, Inland Paperboard and Packaging, Kraft Foods, Kochsiek, The Packaging Ink Co., ...

Wide-Format Inkjets Focus of Graph Expo and Converting Expo Pavilion

(News | New Products)

September 02, 2002, For the first time ever, says Graph Expo/Converting Expo's sponsor, Graphic Arts Show Company (GASC), the annual venue will feature a special pavilion devoted to displaying wide-format inkjet printing ...

Converting Industry News

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August 31, 2002, ...  New Bag Technology Perks Up Coffee Package Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is the first US coffee company to package its freshly roasted coffee in the Corner Seal valve bag from Fres-co System USA, ...

People & Places in the Narrow Web Converting Industry

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August 30, 2002, News from: Artcraft Co., Communigraphics/GAC, Enercon, PSTC, Rotometrics, and WS Packaging Group. The Artcraft Co., Boston, MA, has named Jean A. Peck senior account executive for the Boston region.  ...

Converting Industry News

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July 31, 2002, News from: Poly Pak America and Eastman Chemical; Society of Plastics; CMM International 2003; MeadWestvaco and EastPrint; Smurfit-Stone; Ahlstrom Corp.; Technocell Deko Div. of Felix Schoeller Holding; ...

Converting Industry News

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June 30, 2002, News from: AET Films, AIMCAL, Intelicoat Technologies, MACtac, Multi-Color, Omnova Solutions, PIA, PLGA, Presto Products, Rohm and Haas, SIG Pack Intl., Sonoco, and Valmet Rotomec SpA. Covering the Full ...

Q1 2002 Reports a Mixed Bag for Some of Converting Sector in Manufacturing

(News | New Products)

June 05, 2002, Converting industry economic news: Converting and related supplier companies—like Pactiv, Sappi Ltd., Rayonier, Stora Enso, Smurfit-Stone, CFC International, Meadwestvaco, and Mail-Well —report a mixed ...

Converting Industry News

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May 31, 2002, News from: AICC, Agfa, Applied Films Corp., Bruno Machinery, Cargill Dow, Chiesa Artorige, ExxonMobil, A Freedonia Group Emulsion Polymer Study, GML Incorporated, Inland Paperboard and Packaging, Ipex, ...

Converting Industry Exhibitions Show Promise

(News | New Products)

May 06, 2002, Converting industry trade shows: If one tried hard enough, one might be able to visit an industry-relevant exhibition every month.…In this article, PFFC provides information about trade show attendance ...

Converting Industry News

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April 30, 2002, ... Badger Plug Buys Recycling Co. GREENVILLE, WI, USA—Badger Plug Co. has acquired Returnable Packaging Systems (RPS), a recycling company located in Elora, Ont., Canada. RPS specializes in the recycling ...

New Products for the Narrow Web Converting Industry

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April 30, 2002, New from: Akzo Nobel Inks, Independent Machine Co., MACtac, Pillar Technologies, and Propheteer Intl. UV Offset Ink Maintains Adhesion, Color Akzo Nobel Inks, Plymouth, MN; 763/559-5911; na.aninks.com ...

Yupo Expands Converting Industry Offerings with Kimberly-Clark Buys

(News | New Products)

April 02, 2002, Yupo Corp. of America recently announced the purchase of the in-mold label (IML) and non-label specialty paper businesses from Kimberly-Clark Corp. CHESAPEAKE, VA, USA—Yupo Corp. of America recently announced ...

Converting Industry News

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March 31, 2002, ... Machine Group GREEN BAY, WI, USA—Paper Converting Machine Co. (PCMC) announces the formation of a custom machine building group within the Special Products Div. The group will be responsible for the sales, ...

New Products for the Narrow Web Converting Industry

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March 31, 2002, New products from: Focus Label Machinery Ltd.; Honle UV America Inc.; Mark Andy Inc.; UCB Films; Wausau Coated Products; and Xaar plc. Spot Cure UV Unit Offers Maximum Flexibility Honle UV America ...

Martin Automatic Technical Seminar to Address Various Converting Segment Applications

(News | New Products)

March 04, 2002, Martin Automatic will address various segments of the industry at its technical seminar and open house. PRESS RELEASE ROCKFORD, IL, USA—Martin Automatic will address various segments of the industry ...

Converting Industry News

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February 28, 2002, News from: ACC, Ahlstrom, American Ultraviolet, APC, Ashland Specialty Chemical, Basell, Biofilm, Bobst, Brückner, BST Servo Technik, Chris-Craft, Crestchem, Do-It Corp., Enercon, ExxonMobil, FIS Impianti, ...

Krber PaperLink to Showcase New Systems at Converting Industry Events

(News | New Products)

February 19, 2002, According to a Körber PaperLink release, the holding company will showcase two of its company's paper converting systems—from Wrapmatic and Pemco/SHM (Strachan Henshaw Machinery)—at the upcoming Asian ...

Converting Industry News

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January 31, 2002, ... a complete support infrastructure. The process reportedly was developed to increase printing quality for all printing industries by enhancing the current four-color CMYK process with red, green, and blue. ...

International Converting Industry News

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January 31, 2002, News from: Extrusion Dies Inc. (EDI), Honle UV Technology, IST Metz GmbH, and Lohmann. Covering the Full Spectrum of International Industry News, Events & Activities Expansions Honle Opens Facility ...

Graphic Converting Heads North

(News | New Products)

January 17, 2002, Graphic Converting, Inc. (GCI) reports it will relocate its point-of-sale and point-of-purchase (POP) display manufacturing from Fenton, MO (near St. Louis), to its corporate facility in Niles, IL (near ...

Mark Andy/Comco Flexo Feast Feeds Minds of Converting Industry

(News | New Products)

January 01, 2002, From maximizing technical and technological developments to tips on how to expand service offerings, the Mark Andy/Comco two-day educational seminar provided converters and industry professionals a veritable ...

Converting Industry News

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December 31, 2001, ... and by broadening the scope of our company name.” PCMC Div. Opts out of Mechanical Anilox Rolls GREEN BAY, WI, USA—Northern Engraving and Machine. div. of Paper Converting Machine Co. will no longer ...

Bioterrorism Legislation Could Affect Converting Industry

(Magazine)

December 31, 2001, On December 12, 2001, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation expanding Food and Drug Administration authority to respond to bioterrorism. On December 12, 2001, the House of Representatives ...

Fundamentals Keep the Converting Industry Strong

(Magazine)

December 31, 2001, Everyone is keenly aware of the disappearance of so many supposedly promising dot.com organizations. Fortunately, this has not occurred in the converting Everyone is keenly aware of the disappearance of ...

It's Not R2-D2, But Robotics Is Aiding Many Converting Plant

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December 31, 2001, ... business development manager at Paper Converting Machine Co., Green Bay, WI. “Primarily, what our customers look at is task complexity — how difficult is it for a person to do a task versus a robot?” The ...

Packaging and the EnvironmentEarthShell Technology to Grow Green Pkg. in US and Asia

(News | New Products)

December 05, 2001, ... Corp. announced it's licensed its technology to Green Earth Packaging Inc. and Green Packaging SBD BHD. States the company's press release: "The two entities, formed specifically to expand commercialization ...

Post 9/11 Activities Continue to Affect Converting Industry

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November 30, 2001, In the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks, efforts continue by both government and the private sector to adopt new procedures to protect people In the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks, ...

Converting Industry News

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November 30, 2001, ... Group in Green Bay, WI. The new division will offer custom-engineered and -manufactured convective air-drying systems for the paper, paperboard, and converting industries. The Group will be under the ...