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Secrets Uncovered at TLMI's Get Smart Technical Conference

Published: September 25, 2009, By By Claudia Hine, Managing Editor
With a nod to Agents 86 and 99, Get Smart was the theme of the Tag & Label Mfrs. Inst. (TLMI) Technical Conference, held September 8–10 at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, IL.

CHEP MEA PowerID BAP RFID Tags for Automotive & Retail Solutions

Published: September 24, 2009
The MEA div. of CHEP announced that it has chosen the battery assisted, passive (BAP) RFID tags of PowerID to track pallets and containers for its automotive and retail customers in South Africa.

Quick Changeover CI Press Minimizes Waste

Published: September 24, 2009
Windmoeller & Hoelscher offers the Vistaflex C central impression flexo press

Label Industry Gets Smart

Published: September 23, 2009
The Tag & Label Mfrs. Inst. played host to more than 300 attendees at the organization's Technical Conference, an association event held biannually in Chicago. Over the course of September 8--10, more than 60 presenters led technical discussions and gave presentations addressing the narrow web converting industry’s current trends, challenges and opportunities at the conference’s themed Get Smart format.

Rotoflex Features New Designs at Labelexpo Europe

Published: September 22, 2009
Rotoflex will display leading inspection and rewind technologies at Labelexpo Europe 2009.

Heidelberg Introduces Original Parts Warranty & Service Pricing Structure

Published: September 22, 2009
Concurrent with Print 09, Heidelberg will introduce a two-year warranty on Heidelberg Original Parts, in addition to a new service pricing structure designed to meet the regular repair and maintenance needs of its customers.

PowerID Qualifies Datamax-O'Neil RFID Printers for Use with BAP Labels

Published: September 18, 2009
PowerID Ltd., a supplier of battery-assisted, passive (BAP) RFID technology, has announced that it has fully qualified one of Datamax-O'Neil's RFID printers to print and encode its BAP labels.

'Ideas First' for Nuova GIDUE at LabelExpo 2009

Published: September 17, 2009
Nuova GIDUE S.r.l. will launch a program of research and development for the label and packaging industry at Labelexdpo Europe. A new company slogan, “Ideas First,” will underline the commitment of Nuova GIDUE for added value solutions to converters.

Iowa State Developing Bioplastics Software

Published: September 17, 2009
Iowa State Univ. (www.iastate.edu) researchers to begin development of a software program that can help determine the economic viability of a proposed biobased product.

GMG Strengthens Its Position in Japan

Published: September 16, 2009
GMG, a developer and supplier of high-end color management and proofing solutions, has established a subsidiary in Japan.

Sun Chemical to Highlight Narrow Web Advances at Labelexpo Europe

Published: September 16, 2009
Sun Chemical will be highlighting its fully upgraded line of core products within the Solaris system at Label Expo Europe.

Ruth Named CEO of Polytype Holding Group

Published: September 09, 2009
Peter Ruth has become the new Group CEO of the Polytype Holding Corp. and member of the group management of the Wifag Polytype Holding

PCMC Finalizes Acquisition of F.L. Smithe

Published: September 09, 2009
Paper Converting Machine Co. (PCMC), a div. of Barry-Wehmiller Cos., Inc., has finalaized the acquisition of F.L. Smithe Machine Co., Duncansville, PA, on September 8

Coldpack Certified for ISO 9001:2008 Compliance

Published: September 08, 2009
Coldpack, an innovative insulated packaging solutions leader, announced it has received the ISO 9001:2008 certification from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Business Development Advisory Offers Study of North American Paper Industry

Published: September 03, 2009
Business Development Advisory announces a new in-depth study of energy use and opportunities in the North American Paper industry.

Pamarco Global Graphics To Exhibit Laser-Engraved Rolls at Labelexpo Europe

Published: September 03, 2009
Pamarco Global Graphics will exhibit precision laser engraved banded anilox rolls manufactured using the latest generation of solid-state lasers at the Label Expo 2009

Henkel Launches Water-Based Heatseal for Recycled PET at PRINT 09

Published: September 02, 2009
Henkel introduces new Latiseal B7707AR at PRINT O9. This water-based heatseal provides perfectly bonded recycled rPET blister packages and does not crystallize over time, the company reports.

People

Published: September 01, 2009
John Ferreira is named VP of Comexi North America, West Springfield, MA. Biosafe, Pittsburgh, PA, appoints Max Fedor president and CEO. Smurfit-Stone

Guide to Machine and Process Safeguarding Available from Omron STI

Published: September 01, 2009
Omron Scientific Technologies, Inc. introduces the 2009-2010 Guide to Machine and Process Safeguarding.

Pack Expo Co-Locates with CPP and Other Events for Value

Published: August 31, 2009
Packaging Machinery Mfrs. Inst., organizers of Pack Expo 2009, claims the show is packing in the value with over 1,000 exhibitors in the company of several co-located events and offer an extensive conference program.

FTA Announces Call for Entries in Flexo Awards Competition

Published: August 31, 2009
Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), is now accepting entries for its 2010 Excellence in Flexography Awards Competition.

Teknek Reveals Major North American Expension

Published: August 27, 2009
Teknek, a leader in yield improvement technology, plans to open a new US facility in Charlotte, NC, in September to house sales and service as well as a North American fulfillment center and consumable production capacity.

Abstracts Still Being Accepted for 2010 PLACE

Published: August 26, 2009
PLACE, a TAPPI, announces there is still time to submit abstracts for the 2010 PLACE event, to be held in Albuquerque, NM, April 18-21, 2010.

Heidelberg's Print 09 Microsite Goes Live

Published: August 26, 2009
Heidelberg invites PRINT 09 visitors to booth 1200 to attend a series of “Expert Spots,” brief product overviews led by a Heidelberg expert

Mutoh America Extends Warranty Coverage for New Customers

Published: August 25, 2009
Mutoh America Inc. has announced a deadline extension for new customers to enjoy a free second Year Manufacturer Warranty.

Clemson Univ. To Honor Harpers

Published: August 25, 2009
President and Mrs. James F. Barker, on behalf of Clemson Univ., have invited industry professionals to a dedication to thank and honor Ron and Katherine Harper for their many contributions to Clemson and to the printing and packaging industry.

Universal Packaging Now Diversapack of California

Published: August 24, 2009
Universal Packaging Systems Inc., Chino, CA, began doing business under the name “Diversapack of California” as of August 10, 2009.

AVT & GMI Plan Strong Presence at Labelexpo Europe

Published: August 24, 2009
AVT and GMI will present a full range of 100% Automatic Inspection, Quality Assurance and Remote Ink Control solutions at Labelexpo Europe

Labelexpo Europe Preview of Exhibits

Published: August 20, 2009
A preview of some of the exhibitors that will be at Labelexpo Europe

Ampac Flexibles Improves Efficiency with Bobst Titan SR8 Slitter

Published: August 20, 2009
Ampac Flexibles, the flexible packaging division of Ampac Packaging LLC, has installed a new Titan SR8 Slitter Rewinder from Bobst Group at its Minneapolis, MN, facility.

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