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Standardizing Anilox Rolls

Published: July 01, 2003, By David Watson, Harper Graphic Solutions

Streamline your anilox roll inventory to increase your bottom-line profits.

Retrofitting Older Sheeters

Published: July 01, 2003, By Mark Abderholden, Webex Inc.

A dual rotary knife retrofit on an older sheeter can improve equipment productivity and reduce waste effectively.

On the Move...

Published: July 01, 2003, By Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
News from: Brandtjen & Kluge, Chromalox, Dynisco, Eltex, Flint Ink, Green Bay Packaging, Hampden Papers, Jetrion, Lamart Corp., Mark Andy, MarquipWardUnited, Menges Roller Co., New England Extrusion, Pasquariello Graphics, Perma-Flex, and Fred Shapiro.

Hot Melt Group Continues Programs

Published: July 01, 2003, By David J. Bentley Jr., the PLACE Editor
For 35 years, the Hot Melt Committee of the PLACE Division has been presenting state-of-the-art technical programs highlighting hot melts. This year the group is combining with the PLACE Division to present the PLACE Conference and Global Hot Melt Symposium.

Brazilian Meeting Attracts Large Audience

Published: July 01, 2003, By Walter Morgan
The PLACE Division of TAPPI and CETEA, Centro De Tecnologia de Embalagens (Center for Packaging Technology), cosponsored the Third International TAPPI/CETEA Conference on Flexible Packaging on April 2–3, 2003.

Cyclic-Olefinic Copolymers as Non-Migrating, Polymeric Slip Additives in LDPE Cast Films

Published: July 01, 2003, By David R. Constant, Ticona LLC
Application: Cyclic-olefinic copolymers (COC) have use in flexible packaging as a blend component or as a discreet layer in multi-layer polyolefin films. They typically enhance stiffness and heat resistance in food packaging. As a core layer in laminated or coextruded multilayer films, they provide high moisture barrier and exceptional clarity and stiffness.

A Small Part of Big Performance

Published: July 01, 2003, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
Hot melt adhesive converters be cheered: Hot melt technology is ripe for peak performance.

Coex for Success

Published: June 30, 2003, By David J. Bentley Jr., Contributing Editor
Industry experts report on the status of coextrusion processes and make a 'wish list' for the future.

Converting Industry News

Published: June 30, 2003, By Edited by Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
News from: Black Clawson Converting Machinery Inc., CFECA, Drupa, Flint Ink, Graphic Packaging Intl., NPES, Riverwood Holding, Rotomec (Valmet Converting), SPI, Stanford Products, and W&H.

Materials

Published: June 30, 2003, By Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
New material products from: Advanced Polymers Intl., Avery Dennison, CPChem, Econo Products Inc., H.B. Fuller, Kraton Polymers, Teknor Color Co., Transilwrap Co. Inc., and Wisdom Adhesives.

Converting Activity Strong in Middle East and Turkey

Published: June 01, 2003, By Stanley Sacharow, The Packaging Group
Favorable export taxes coupled with political stability have made the United Arab Emirates (UAE) a virtual hub of Middle Eastern flex-pack converting

Winding Better Rolls

Published: June 01, 2003, By Timothy J. Walker, TJWalker & Assoc. Inc.

It's not obvious how winding adds value to your product (it does), but it is obvious when it's done poorly.

Products

Published: June 01, 2003
New from: Anderson & Vreeland, Anver, Automation Products, Banner Engineering, Belcom, Bosch Rexroth, Control Instruments, Converter Accessory Corp., Creo, Exair, Force Control Industries, Fusion UV, Gardner Co., Gigahertz-Optik, HD Systems, Hydra-Cell, Nordson, NRD LLC, Pactiv, Pinpoint Laser Systems, Presto Lifts, Radio Frequency Co., Shuttleworth, Siemens, Wasatch Computer Technology, David Weisman LLC, and Winkler+Dünnebier.

Can't Touch This (Web): Part 3

Published: June 01, 2003, By Timothy J. Walker, TJWalker & Assoc. Inc.
Over the last two months, I have reviewed why some webs demand U Can't Touch This and web line options for true touch-free web handling. This month, let's

Defoamers or Antifoamers? How Best to Combat Foam

Published: June 01, 2003, By David J. Bentley Jr., RBS Technologies
In the war against foam that often is waged when using aqueous coatings and adhesives, the first line of defense simply might be a dictionary. The battle

What's New in Narrow Web

Published: June 01, 2003, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
New products from: Contech, Creo, Fasson (Avery Dennison), Kammann Machines Inc., MACtac, and Raflatac.

Materials

Published: June 01, 2003, By Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
New products from: Akzo Nobel Inks, Contract Converting LLC, Eckart America L.P., Flex America Inc., Flint Ink, Leonhard Kurz GmbH & Co., MeadWestvaco Corp., UVitec Printing Ink, and Water Ink Technologies Inc.

Converting Industry News

Published: June 01, 2003, By Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
News from: Battenfeld Gloucester, Bayer Polymers, Chambers Container, Faustel, GMG, Graphic Solutions, Polytype, Power Paper Ltd., PPC, Prairie State Group, PressTech Controls, Quad/Tech, Sonoco, Stork Screens America, Sun Chemical, SunGraphics, Teknek, Tollamco Corp., Triad Packaging, and Vigitek America.

Reporter Clips

Published: June 01, 2003, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
News from: AM Digital, Aprion Digital, Chemsultants, Dotrix, Flexographic Technical Assn., Fox Valley Technical College, Scapa North America, Scitex Vision, and Texas Instruments.

Model Behavior

Published: June 01, 2003, By Edgar B. Gutoff, Industry Consultant

Computer modeling is a relatively new tool converters can use to improve the quality and productivity of coating and drying operations.

Foiling Criminal Intent

Published: June 01, 2003, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Staff Editor
For officials in Passaic County, NJ, securing ID cards becomes a lesson in security.

Clear, Crisp Color

Published: June 01, 2003, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Staff Editor
The Gravure Assn. of America salutes gravure's ability to produce packaging with knockout results.

DHS Proposes Rules for Critical Infrastructure Reports, Data

Published: June 01, 2003, By Sheila A. Millar, Attorney-at-Law, Keller & Heckman, Washington, DC
On April 15 the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to establish uniform procedures implementing Section 214 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 [the Critical Infrastructure Information Act (CIIA) of 2002].

FTIR Spectroscopy Means Faster, More Reliable Analysis

Published: June 01, 2003, By Dr. Richard M. Podhajny, Ph.D., Contributing Editor
Although I didn't appreciate it at the time, as I was going to college in the 1960s, major changes were taking place in analytical instrumentation.

Good Advice Is Key When Purchasing UV/EB Inks

Published: June 01, 2003, By Nsenga Byrd, Thompson Staff Editor
With costs coming down and application possibilities going up, converters are talking about UV (ultraviolet)/EB (electron beam) inks. But before you stop

Is This a String of Good Luck or Reward for Lots of Hard Work?

Published: June 01, 2003, By Yolanda Simonsis, Associate Publisher/Editor
Have you ever been so fortunate to experience the perfect week when nothing goes wrong and all you hear is good news? Neither have I. But recently I came

On the Move...

Published: June 01, 2003, By Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
In the news this month: Arkay Packaging, Louis P. Batson Co., Bosch Rexroth, BYK-Gardner USA, Contract Converting LLC, Creo, Enercon Industries Corp., GATF, Harper Corp. of America, Nordson Corp., PFFC, RDP Marathon, and Scholle Corp.

Fit for Use

Published: May 01, 2003, By Eldridge E. Mount, Emmount Technologies
Hard and strong or soft and weak, picking the right substrate depends on your application.

Shows Reflect Tough Times, But Happier Days Will Come Again

Published: May 01, 2003, By Yolanda Simonsis, Associate Publisher/Editor
Here's a pop quiz. What do the following have in common? The war in Iraq; the US economic recession; Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS); and travel

Converting Industry News

Published: May 01, 2003, By Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
News from: AIMCAL, Dunmore, ei3, EMA, ExxonMobil, FTA, HCPC, Inovpack Vector, Kapak, MeadWestvaco, NASPO, NPES, Pactiv, Sasol Polymers, Sun Chemical, and Vue/Point.

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