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On the Move

Published: February 29, 2004, By Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
In the news this month: Adhesives Research, Converter Accessory Corp., Converting Machine Technologies, Creo Americas, Extrusion Dies Industries, Extrusion Dies UK Ltd., FKI Logistex Alvey Systems, Kurz Transfer Products, Lamart Corp., Longview Fibre Co., Orion Packaging Systems, Smurfit-Stone Container Corp., Valpac, and Xerox.

A Communication from the PLACE div. of TAPPI

Published: February 29, 2004, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Editor
The 2004 Film and Extrusion Coating Short Course will offer attendees the opportunity to learn the latest information concerning basic extrusion resins and the extruders and dies for their use. In addition, the course will provide information on the equipment and process technology that is specific to the blown film, cast film, and extrusion coating operations.

Less Coating, More Control

Published: February 29, 2004, By Debbie Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
Coatings are getting thinner, and while there are a number of reasons for this more value added, reduced use of energy, water, and solvent, etc. the result

Reporter Clips

Published: February 29, 2004, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
News from: American Label Co., FLEXcon, Klöckner Pentaplast of America, ROI Technologies, and Seal-It.

20 Years of Excellence

Published: February 29, 2004, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor
GAA celebrates the 20th anniversary of its Golden Cylinder Awards.

Journey Bound to Success

Published: February 29, 2004, By Yolanda Simonsis, Associate Publisher/Editor
Today I finally used one of my holiday gifts. It's a limited edition book privately published by MeadWestvaco — one among several the company has sent me over the years.

Converting Industry News

Published: February 29, 2004, By Edited by Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
News from: AMD, ANSI, American Roller, Champion Roller, Day Runner, Design2Launch, Drupa, Esko-Graphics, F&K, Graphic Packaging, Kampf, MeadWestvaco, National Starch, Packaging Group, Pakintell, PEI, Plastics USA, RadTech Intl., Sonoco, SpaceKraft, TechniPac, Titan (Valmet), and Uteco.

Converters' Wish Lists: Part II

Published: February 29, 2004, By David J. Bentley Jr., RBS Technologies
This column will address what converters want when they deal with their suppliers' personnel. Suppliers might consider this information a primer on making lasting friendships with their customers.

What Is Cationic UV Technology?

Published: February 29, 2004, By Dr. Richard M. Podhajny, Ph.D., Contributing Editor
Cationic UV (ultraviolet)-curable inks and coatings have been offered commercially for more than 30 years, but to many printers and converters, it still is a “new technology.”

Fun with Force Gauges

Published: February 29, 2004, By Timothy J. Walker TJWalker & Assoc. Inc.
In today's world of high-tech electronic gadgets, a force gauge may seem unglamorous, but I hope to convince you a force gauge is something you should have and use.

What's New in Narrow Web

Published: February 29, 2004
New from: FLEXcon Co., Gidue International, Media Solutions International, and Nilpeter A/S.

Materials

Published: February 29, 2004, By Edited by Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
New materials from: ADM Tronics Unlimited, BBA Fiberweb Filtration, Deco-Chem, Flint Ink Corp., Klöckner Pentaplast of America, Monadnock Paper Mills, National Adhesives, Newchem Corp., Ticona, and Water Ink Technologies.

Nonattainment Regs Get Stricter

Published: February 29, 2004, By Sheila A. Millar, Attorney-at-Law, Keller & Heckman, Washington, DC

The US Environmental Protection Agency is expected to release its list of communities designated in "nonattainment" with the Agency's new, stricter eight-hour national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone by April 30, 2004.

A Wise Investment

Published: February 29, 2004, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor
Wise Tag & Label takes the guesswork out of its print process with Latran's Prediction proofing system.

Migration of Fluorescent Whitening Agents from Food Packaging Made from Recycled Paper

Published: February 29, 2004, By Etela Milanova & Bruce Sitholé, Pulp and Paper Research Inst. of Canada
Application: A polyethylene coating can prevent migration of fluorescent whitening agents from food packaging made from recycled fibers.

TAPPI Offers New Product

Published: February 01, 2004, By David J. Bentley Jr., the PLACE Editor
Beginning in March 2004, TAPPI will offer a new product for companies and individuals who use the TAPPI Test Methods and Technical Information Papers (TIPS).

Technology: The Great Equalizer

Published: February 01, 2004, By by Yolanda Simonsis Associate Publisher/Editor
Some things always strike fear in me no matter how well I prepare myself before confronting them face to face. For instance, in the movie The Shining,

COOL Rules!

Published: February 01, 2004, By Sheila A. Millar, Attorney-at-Law, Keller & Heckman, Washington, DC
In 2002 the Agricultural Marketing Act was amended (7 U.S.C. 1621 et seq) to add a new subtitle requiring country of origin labeling for perishable agricultural commodities.

Reduce Web Nip Problems

Published: February 01, 2004, By by Timothy J. Walker TJWalker & Assoc. Inc.
Web handling is about transport and delivery, getting from point A to point B, without damaging the product. It is relatively easy to move a web across a free span or over an unnipped roller, but getting into and through a nip can be a show stopper for many processes or products. As a web handler, you should consider nips your tough customers.

Learning the Lingo

Published: February 01, 2004, By Edward D. Cohen, Edward D. Cohen Consulting
The lack of a standard naming convention for web coating defects complicates communications between people working to eliminate the problem. AIMCAL's Coating Defects Lexicon aims to end the confusion.

Coating and Laminating: At the Heart of the Packaging Industry

Published: February 01, 2004, By AWA Alexander Watson Associates
Despite market pressures, the future is bright for the global coating and laminating industry.

Substrate Developments for RFID Labels

Published: February 01, 2004, By AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.
A look at substrates from AWA's new AWAreness Report , RFID Tag and Label Market—A Review of Global Opportunities.

The Global Metallizing Market

Published: February 01, 2004, By Dr. William Llewellyn, AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.
Dr. William Llewellyn, senior consultant, AWA Alexander Watson Assoc., highlights current market trends from AWA's forthcoming Metallized Films and Papers: Global Sourcebook 2004.

On the Move...

Published: February 01, 2004, By Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
News from: Adhesives Research, Alliant Co., Bernal Inc., Bosch Rexroth, Container Graphics Corp., Creo Americas, Dynisco Extrusion, Eurotherm Controls, Harper Corp. of America, NPES, PCL Packaging Corp., PCMC, Plastics USA 2004, Pliant Corp., Univenture, and Venture Coating Technologies (now D&K Coating Technologies).

The PLACE Division of TAPPI Announces Film and Extrusion Coating Short Course

Published: February 01, 2004, By David J.Bentley, Jr., the PLACE Editor
The PLACE Division of TAPPI has announced a short course entitled: 2004 PLACE Film and Extrusion Coating Short Course. It will be April 19-21, 2004, at the Millennium Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri.

G Prime A Rheological Indicator to Predict the Extrusion Coating Performance of LDPE

Published: February 01, 2004, By Per-Åke Clevenhag & Claes Oveby, Tetra Pak Converting Technologies AB
Application: A new rheological test method can predict the processing performance of LDPE for extrusion coating.

Synthetic Paper: The Real Deal

Published: February 01, 2004, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor
From labels for food packaging to children's books, synthetic paper applications are finding a niche within the converting industry and beyond.

Darwin Would Approve

Published: January 31, 2004, By Robert W. Marsh, Contributing Editor
Since its founding, Vacumet has pursued the goal of meeting the needs of its customers by adapting to changes in the marketplace. Now, the company has done it again with a new division and a new plant.

Converters' Wish Lists: Part I

Published: January 31, 2004, By David J. Bentley Jr., RBS Technologies
The recently concluded TAPPI 2003 PLACE Conference and Global Hot Melt Symposium featured a popular session entitled “Converter's Spotlight.”

UV & Jet Inks: An Exciting Combo

Published: January 31, 2004, By Dr. Richard M. Podhajny, Ph.D. Contributing Editor
Jet ink printers dominate the growth of digital printing. One of the most promising applications of jet ink technologies is radiation-curable jet inks used in package and label printing.

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