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Published: January 01, 2003, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
News from: Chromas/Aquaflex, Convergent Label Technology, DealerLabel, Emtech Emulsion Technologies, FVTC, Harper Corp. of America, IdentiGraphics, LabelShow 2003, MACtac, PCMC, Pinnacle Label, PLGA, Raflatac, Repacorp, Sierra Screen Printing, 3M, Webtron/ZIGZAG, West Pack Label, and WS Packaging Group, plus narrow web People & Places.

South America and the Self-Adhesive Label Industry

Published: January 01, 2003, By Corey M. Reardon, AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.
South America is a key prospect for the self-adhesive label industry… but when?

Budgeting, Bottom Lines, and the Economy, Economy, Economy

Published: January 01, 2003, By Yolanda Simonsis, Associate Publisher/Editor
Long ago a realtor told me there were only three things to keep in mind when buying real estate: Location, Location, Location. As we enter 2003 and finalize

Converting Industry News

Published: January 01, 2003, By Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
News from: AIMCAL, Ajedium, Caraustar Industries Inc., CMM Events, Corr Expo 2002, Davis-Standard, FPI, Georgia Tech, Golden Mummy/Pyramid Awards, IPST, Intelicoat Technologies, Jefferson-Smurfit, SGIA, SKC America, TAPPI, and ZIP-PAK.

A Well-Balanced Process Line

Published: January 01, 2003, By Michael Hebert, Perma-Flex Engineering
Minimal maintenance practices that resolve roll unbalance can add up to higher product quality, better equipment, performance, and a bigger bottom line.

Elections 2002: What's on Tap for 2003?

Published: January 01, 2003, By Sheila A. Millar, Attorney-at-Law, Keller & Heckman, Washington, DC
The switch to Republican control in the Senate resulting from the mid-term elections will not only affect legislative priorities and calendars for bills in the Senate but will have a significant impact on overall Congress priorities.

Ink Quality Control Is Complex, But It's Worth the Trouble

Published: January 01, 2003, By Dr. Richard M. Podhajny, PhD, Contributing Editor
Inks are formulated with many different ingredients to produce unique recipes that provide color on your finished printed package. End-use properties,

Differential Rewinding: Part Three

Published: January 01, 2003, By Timothy J. Walker, TJWalker & Assoc. Inc.
This month we continue our diagnosis of differential rewinding. The last two columns reviewed the whys and hows of differential rewinding, but before filling your prescription for two new differential shafts, let's review potential detrimental side effects.

Canadian Converter: Labelad

Published: January 01, 2003, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Staff Editor
Poised to say a step ahead of its competition, one Canadian converter's commitment to high quality printing has kept it... Labeled for Success...

Products

Published: January 01, 2003, By Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
New from: Agfa, American Die, Applied Laser, Base-Line, Brookfield Engineering, Contech, Data Technology, Double E, Esko-Graphics, Exair, Force Control, Gadco, Heraeus Noblelight, Hydra-Cell, Phoenix NA, Printable Technologies, Printing Developments, Rotoflex, RotoMetrics, RK Print Coat Instruments, Standard Paper Box Machine, Telstar Engineering, Thwing-Albert, Valmet Converting, T.D. Wright, and X-Rite Inc.

Neither Boom Nor Bust

Published: January 01, 2003, By Robert W. Marsh, Contributing Editor
The rocky road to economic recovery is pockmarked with ruts, bumps, and potholes; e.g., the stock market, consumer confidence, and employment to mention

On the Move...

Published: January 01, 2003
News from: Acumeter Laboratories Inc., Anderson & Vreeland, Ashland Specialty Chemical Co., Bobst Group, Daetwyler, Georgia-Pacific, Great Northern Corp., Heaford, ITW Holographics, Krafft Printing Systems Inc., MEGTEC Systems, Paperloop, Sig Combibloc Inc., and Unilux.

Die-Cutting: Never a Dull Moment

Published: January 01, 2003, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
Paper dulls scissors. While it's a good thing when playing "Rock, Paper, Scissors," when it comes to die life in the real-life world of die-cutting, it's not: The more you cut, the duller the metal gets....

Servo Savings

Published: December 31, 2002, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Ward/Kraft, a private, nationally known manufacturer of business forms, labels, and documents, also manufactures all its own machinery in-house. Five years ago, the company conducted a cost/benefit analysis comparing line-shafted and servo driven machines.

Commercial and Package Printers Prepare for Battle

Published: December 01, 2002, By Yolanda Simonsis, Associate Publisher/Editor
In my last editorial, I warned that package printing converters may lose incremental business to some competitors commercial printers. Then I explained

Converting Industry News

Published: December 01, 2002, By Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
News from: Bielomatik, Clariant, Colter & Peterson, CP Films, Dunwoody College, Evtec, Exopack, Harper Corp., Jennerjahn, PCMC, SF&A, and WGMT.

International Converting Industry News

Published: December 01, 2002, By Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
News from: Bielomatik Leuze GmbH, Creo, Drent Goebel, DuPont Imaging Technologies, Jagenberg AG, and RDP Marathon.

FDA Hosts Stakeholders' Workshop on FCN Process

Published: December 01, 2002, By Sheila A. Millar, Attorney-at-Law, Keller & Heckman, Washington, DC
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hosted a workshop October 15 to review ways to make the Food Contact Notification (FCN) system more efficient, and it heard suggestions for improvements from industry reps.

Is Your Laboratory Safe?

Published: December 01, 2002, By David J. Bentley Jr., RBS Technologies
The popular press did not cover it, but the March 18 issue of Chemical & Engineering News reported an unusual incident at the University of Texas, San

Increasing Your Flexo Press Speed a Notch or Two

Published: December 01, 2002, By Dr. Richard M. Podhajny, Ph.D., Contributing Editor
Most flexo presses producing packaging run in the range of 300-1,000 fpm. Occasionally, a few customers want to increase their press speeds still further.

Differential Rewinding: Part Two

Published: December 01, 2002, By Timothy J. Walker, TJWalker & Assoc. Inc.

Last month we made the case for using differential rewinding shafts. This month, let's talk about what differentiates one differential shaft from another.

What's New in Narrow Web

Published: December 01, 2002

New from: Computer Productivity Services, CRC Information Systems, Softal 3DT LLC, Sohn Mfg., and Water Ink Technologies.

Reporter Clips

Published: December 01, 2002, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
News from: CMM's narrow web pavilion, ITW Holographics, and Seal-It.

Materials

Published: December 01, 2002
New from: ADM Tronics Unlimited Inc.; Engelhard; Environmental Inks and Coatings Corp.; KNF Flexpak Corp.; MACtac; National Adhesives; Northwest Coatings; Rohm and Haas Co.; and Syfan USA Corp.

Products

Published: December 01, 2002
New from: ADI Intl.; Agfa; Ashe Converting Equipment; Bosch Rexroth Corp.; Cadre Technologies Inc.; Calemard and Decoup; Concepts in Computing Inc.; Contech; Dalim Software GmbH; Electro-Sensors Inc.; Electro-Tech Systems Inc.; Esko-Graphics; Flexo Concepts; Harper Corp. of America; Haehne; Ion Systems Industrial; Land Instruments; Kiwiplan; One Vision; PrintCafe Software; Tailored Solutions; Uteco SpA; Valmet Converting; and Webex Inc.

Why Manage Color?

Published: December 01, 2002, By Sheila Nysko, Agfa Corp.
Just as perception of color varies from one individual to the next, each device in the imaging workflow—input, display, output—relies on a different method to process colors.

Opportunities in Academia

Published: December 01, 2002, By William H. Fuhr, Pilot House Assoc.
Solutions to technical problems often can be found by contacting academic institutions. Here are two resources available to converters.

The Right Combination

Published: December 01, 2002, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Staff Editor
With Glenroy's flexible packaging expertise and Pen & Inc.'s prepress know-how, the two team up for an award-winning association.

Energy-Curable Inks

Published: December 01, 2002, By Rod Balmer, Flint Ink Corp.
What is the state of UV/EB technology today, and where could it lead in the future? Here are answers to some frequently asked questions.

On the Move...

Published: December 01, 2002
News from: BST Pro Mark, Elite Cameron, The Montalvo Corp., Ranpak Corp., and Windmoeller & Hoelscher.

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