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Procter & Gamble Exec To Address FTA Annual Forum

Paul France, The Procter & Gamble Co., will address the crucial role color plays for consumer product companies at the kick-off session of the Foundation of the Flexographic Technical Assn.’s 2009 Fall Conference

Maxcess's Marcel Hage Resigns

Marcel Hage announced his resignation as president and COO of Maxcess Intl., Oklahoma City, OK.

Kodak Webinar to Help Print Service Providers Maximize ROI

Kodak offers a free monthly webinar series that launches this month to provide print service providers (PSP) insight and information about transforming their business into a marketing service provider (MSP).

Fujifilm, EFI Announce Partnership

Fujifilm Graphic Systems USA has announced a new development partnership that will link the EFI Colorproof XF RIP and proofing solution and Fujifilm's award-winning Taskero Universe ColorPathVerified.

Secrets Uncovered at TLMI's Get Smart Technical Conference

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

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

Windmoeller & Hoelscher offers the Vistaflex C central impression flexo press

Label Industry Gets Smart

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

Rotoflex will display leading inspection and rewind technologies at Labelexpo Europe 2009.

Heidelberg Introduces Original Parts Warranty & Service Pricing Structure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Teknek Reveals Major North American Expension

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

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

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

Mutoh America Inc. has announced a deadline extension for new customers to enjoy a free second Year Manufacturer Warranty.

Clemson Univ. To Honor Harpers

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.

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