Critical Trends in the Converting Industry

Published: March 31, 2006

This comprehensive report provides insight into the changing converting industry as it presently stands. PFFC has queried across the breadth of the converting industry to determine and identify its health and critical trends.

Puttin' On the Ritz

Published: March 31, 2006

Marketing glitz and glamour equally share the limelight with technical merit in this year's annual metallized and coated products competition, staged by AIMCAL, the Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators.

A Communication of the PLACE div. of TAPPI

Published: February 28, 2006

Effects of converting operations on the barrier levels of metallized films and first principles cause of melt fracture LLDPE.

Coating/Drying and Adhesion Technology Seminars Announced

Published: February 16, 2006

The Coating and Drying Technology seminar is designed for engineers and scientists who work with the coating of fluids onto continuous webs. The Adhesion Technology seminar is designed for engineers and polymer chemists involved with practical adhesive bonding to plastics, metals, and other substrates.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: January 31, 2006

Advantages in melt fracture elimination technology; high barrier advancements in metallized films; comparison of corona and flame treatement of polymer film, foil, and paperboard; and the latest UV/EB coating and adhesive technology for food packaging applications.

Polyshow 2006 Dedicated to Curtain Coating Technology

Published: January 31, 2006

Polyshow 2006 will bring together a mix of customers, equipment suppliers, and Polytype presentations around a theme of curtain coating technology.

Under Pressure

Published: January 31, 2006

This is a challenging time for pressure-sensitive laminators.

The PSA Process

Published: January 31, 2006

With so many choices available in the manufacture of PSA products, how do you decide what's best?

The Future of Metallizing

Published: January 31, 2006

Despite some challenges, new markets for metallized products are opening.

Take Control

Published: January 31, 2006

What would Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric, say to the converting industry? He might say, "Control your own destiny or someone else will." The converting industry seems to be taking Welch's advice. As evidence, here is a sampling of what some of the industry's leaders are doing to control their own destinies.

Can This Coater Be Saved?

Published: January 31, 2006

What to do with an aging coater? Modernize!

Coating & Laminating Services Directory 2006

Published: January 31, 2006

About Cold Seal Adhesives

Published: December 31, 2005

People actually refer to this class of product using three different names—cold seal adhesives, self-seal adhesives, and cohesives. Remember that all the terms describe exactly the same material.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: December 31, 2005

New die designs and advancements in automatic die controls for improved efficiencies in film production, and how sealant film choice can affect a laminated structure’s properties.

Getting Personal With Michael Nowak

Published: December 31, 2005

Michael R. Nowak, president and founder of Coating Excellence Intl., shares the benefits of his experience in the converting industry.