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ICE EUROPE 2011 Is a Hit with Exhibitors
- Published: December 23, 2011
A new venue and thousands of international visitors satisfied exhibitors at ICE Euope; coating, slitting, materials, and controls were crowd pleasers
Atlas Converting Equipment Incorporates China Subsidiary
- Published: December 22, 2011
A new subsidiary in China will help Atlas add to its slitter/rewinder sales and service presence in the area
Entries Now Open for Plastics Design Competition
- Published: December 22, 2011
SPI is seeking entries, including flexible packaging, for the International Plastics Design Competition; winners will be honored at NPE2012
U-Series Load Cells from Montalvo Are Tough and Precise
- Published: December 21, 2011
Simplify tension control with U-Series load cells, offering precision, reliability, easy installation, and built-in overload stops
Free Tool from Rockwell Predicts Safety System ROI
- Published: December 21, 2011
Safety Return on Investment Tool helps potential users justify the cost of acquiring an integrated safety automation system
Release Liners in the Spotlight at AWA Conference
- Published: December 20, 2011
Silicone release coatings, direct to product printing, and more are on the agenda of AWA's 2012 Global Release Liner Industry Conference and Exhibition
BOPP from Toray Plastics (America) Offers Matte, High-End Look
- Published: December 20, 2011
Torayfan KMS1 BOPP film with matte finish, a broad heat-seal range, and low COF provides excellent printability and a distinctive look for snack foods
Montalvo Offers Web Tension Upgrades on Wide Range of Equipment
- Published: December 19, 2011
Web control upgrades increase converters' productivity and profitability for printing presses, corrugators, laminators, slitters, and more
Primers from Mica Aid in Extrusion Coating PP
- Published: December 19, 2011
Adhesion, which is key in the extrusion coating and laminating of polypropylene, is improved with several new primers from Mica Corp.
Create, Edit, Proof Remotely with New GMG Solution
- Published: December 19, 2011
Version 5.3 of the ColorProof/DotProof/FlexoProof proofing solution, with client-server architecture, makes remote proofing and calibration easier
AWA Conference Will Address Sleeve Labels
- Published: December 16, 2011
Sleeve label materials, applications, and trends, including the use of 3D graphics, are on the agenda at an upcoming conference
Pressroom Hand Cleaner from Burnishine Is Easy on Skin
- Published: December 16, 2011
Clean up ink, grease, adhesives, and more with Thumbs Up cleaner designed for pressroom use
FX ExSpect Plates Are New Offering From PRPflexo
- Published: December 15, 2011
Flat-top-dot plate technology takes a step forward with FX ExSpect plates, said to reduce dot gain and work with different inks and substrates
Trade Show Publication Names ICE USA Finalist for Best of Show
- Published: December 15, 2011
The creativity shown by organizers of ICE USA makes it one of five finalists for the Excellence Award given by a top trade show publication
Avery Dennison Wins TLMI Award for Green Initiatives
- Published: December 14, 2011
Life Cycle Assessment, waste reduction, and "green" products make Avery Dennison an environmental leader and bring the company its second TLIM award
Goebel Marks a Long Manufacturing History
- Published: December 14, 2011
After 160 years Goebel continues to manufacture equipment for the converting and packaging industries, focusing today on innovative slitter/rewinders
Solar Farm Is Latest Green Initiative from Toray Plastics (America)
- Published: December 13, 2011
Toray celebrates the launch of a three-acre solar photovoltaic farm expected to cut energy costs and reduce CO2 emissions
Malaysia Welcomes M-PLAS and Boasts Positive Results
- Published: December 13, 2011
M-PLAS 2011 celebrates the plastics and rubber industry in Malaysia, where the demand for high-end products in growing
CPP Expo 2012 Brings Big Names to the Machinery Floor
- Published: December 12, 2011
Bobst, Mark Andy, Goss, and Cerutti will help CPP Expo's regional event promote package printing, converting, and finishing in Cleveland next spring
Illig Will Feature Thermoforming Line at NPE 2012
- Published: December 12, 2011
The RDK Series thermoforming machine is said to offer higher production rates, lower energy usage, and improved quality while running a wide variety of materials
IPS Testing Approved for Corrugated Recyclability Protocol
- Published: December 12, 2011
Corrugated Packaging Alliance approves IPS Testing to perform testing protocol certifying repulpability & recyclability of corrugated wax alternatives
Jury Is Announced for DuPont Packaging Innovation Awards
- Published: December 09, 2011
An impressive panel of judges will evaluate entries for innovation, sustainability, and cost/waste reduction in the DuPont packaging awards competition
EDI Names Extrudex Its Agent in France
- Published: December 09, 2011
Extrudex wil represent the full line of EDI's equipment, including dies, feedblocks, and related extrusion equipment, in France
Patriot Arranges Funding for Sale of Seamer
- Published: December 08, 2011
A Karlville high-speed seamer goes to Specialty Printing in a transaction aided by Patriot Funding
Slitting/Rewinding: Converplast To Add Two Titan Models
- Published: December 08, 2011
Expansion will provide high quality products and operating efficiency for flexible packaging converter.
Enercon’s Plasma Treatment Receives Innovation Award
- Published: December 08, 2011
Recognized for productivity, ecology, and economy, Plasma4 surface treatment is said to offer long-lasting treatment and low gas consumption
Diamond Packaging a Big Winner in PPC Competition
- Published: December 07, 2011
Innovative technologies including coating, foil stamping, and embossing make Diamond a winner for its folding cartons
Color-Logic’s New Viewer Makes Special Effects Easy to Proof
- Published: December 06, 2011
The FX-Viewer works with Color-Logic’s special effects system, allowing users to view the effects before going to press
Cardboard Bottle from Ecologic Brands Wins Green Award
- Published: December 06, 2011
A molded fiber bottle with a re-sealable “smart fitment” is honored for efforts to reduce, reuse, recycle, and recover materials
CTC Offers Smaller Version of Clamshell Splicer
- Published: December 06, 2011
The CS12214 version of CTC’s clamshell splicer fits in compact areas, minimizes material handling, and makes it easier to prep the splice
