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Published: April 24, 2003, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Staff Editor
The Association of Independent Corrugated Converters (AICC) recently held its annual spring meeting at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort, San Antonio, TX, USA.

SARS Concerns Delay PACex in Canada

Published: April 24, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
The Packaging Association of Canada recently announced the rescheduling of PACex International 2003 due to growing concerns about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Show organizers say the show now will open September 30 and run through October 2, 2003, instead of the original run dates of May 6-8, 2003.

X-Rite Acquires Centurfax Line Reports Positive Q1

Published: April 24, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
X-Rite Inc. reports the acquisition of the ccDot meter product line of Centurfax Ltd., a "successful, London-based company that develops and distributes products serving the prepress and printing industries." Additionally, the company reports net sales are up for Q1 2003 12.7 percent compared to last year.

Industry Comes Together to Fund High School FFTA Flexo

Published: April 23, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Some high school students in North Carolina and Wisconsin soon will be able to get hands-on flexo training thanks to a few members of the flexographic printing industry.

Daetwyler Gets Clemson University Awards

Published: April 23, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Max Daetwyler Corp. (MDC) reports it recently was presented with the Clemson University Graphic Communications Corporate Appreciation Award.

Harper Flexo Ctr. Appealing to High School Students

Published: April 18, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Harper National Flexographic Center says it's placed a renewed emphasis on attracting more area high school students for future study. Based at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) in Charlotte, Harper's Flexo Center provides students with hands-on training in prepress and flexo printing utilizing two Mark Andy flexo presses and one Comco (a div. of Mark Andy) press.

Black Clawson to Exhibit at PTSC in May

Published: April 18, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Black Clawson Converting Machinery Inc. reports it will be exhibiting at the upcoming PTSC Tech XXVI. The converting equipment manufacturer says it will exhibit on May 8 from 11 am to 2 pm, booth #117, at the Washington Hilton & Towers venue.

Customers Like Upgrades to IP Bleached Board Biz

Published: April 18, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
International Paper says "a major effort" by IP's bleached board business to improve customer service is paying off. According to the company's latest customer satisfaction tracking survey, the effort, which includes enhancements to the IP web site, "shows that customers recognize and appreciate the efforts."

Ahlstrom Flex Pack/Label Prices Up May 1

Published: April 18, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Ahlstrom's LabelPack division, "one of Europe's main producers of specialty papers for flexible packaging and labeling," announces a price increase of EUR 100/tonne for all paper grades.

MeadWestvaco Seals Deal with Women in Packaging

Published: April 18, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Women in Packaging Inc. (WMPKG) and MeadWestvaco Corp. report the two entities recently sealed a new corporate partnership "that promises to expand the frontiers of possibility for generations of packaging professionals."

FPA Prez Says Flex Pack Faces Challenges and Opportunities

Published: April 17, 2003, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
The realities of the flex pack converter's future were part of FPA president Marla Donahue's presentation at a CMM luncheon sponsored by Bobst Group and Rohm and Haas Adhesives and Sealants, Wednesday, April 16, 2003.

CMM Opens: Creo Esko Imaging Upgrades Push Flexo

Published: April 14, 2003, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
Converting Machinery/Materials (CMM) International 2003 opened this morning in an unusally warm and sunny Chicago. While foot traffic was moderate on the four-day show's first day, there are unconfirmed reports of large equipment sales.

EPA Packaging Design Winners to Display at Pack Expo LV

Published: April 14, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Solid Waste, in partnership with McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) reports it will display the winners of the first ever "Cradle to Cradle Design Challenge for E-Commerce Shipping Packaging and Logistics" at Pack Expo Las Vegas, October 13-15, 2003.

PSTC Seminar Aimed at 'Mastery' of Adhesion Science

Published: April 11, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
TECH XXVI and Tape University: "Learn to Succeed": Two complementary programs aimed at mastery of the science of adhesion. May 5-9, 2003, Washington Hilton and Towers, Washington D.C.

Drupa 2004 Sells All 17 Halls

Published: April 11, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Messe Düsseldorf North America (MDNA) reports that all 17 halls for Drupa 2004 are already sold out—more than a year before the start of the print media trade fair. Slated for May 6-19, 2004, at the Düsseldorf, Germany, fairgrounds, Drupa's 17 halls include more than 1.7 million sq ft of net exhibit space.

BST Pro Mark Inspection Sales Up

Published: April 09, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
BST Pro Mark reports its sales of web inspection and print management systems were up 21 percent last year versus the previous year. According to the company, it shipped more than 1,000 combined units last year and now has 11,000 installations worldwide.

NPTA Celebrates 100 Years

Published: April 09, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
This year marks 100 years since he National Paper Trade Association (NPTA) was founded in 1903. According to the industry group, it begins a year-long celebration of its founding and a salute to the rich history of the industry.

Enercon to Get Corona Treating Technical at CMM

Published: April 08, 2003, By ENERCON NEWSLETTER
Enercon reports that Dave Markgraf, sr. VP, sales and marketing, will be making two presentations at the Converting Machinery/Materials Exposition in Chicago this year.

Vigitek America to Debut at CMM

Published: April 07, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Vigitek, manufacturer of automated print inspection systems, reports it's launching an American sales and service organization at this year's CMM Inernational.

Creo Consolidates Operations: Europe, Middle East, Africa

Published: April 07, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Creo reports that Creo Middle East and Africa is consolidating its activities of those of Creo Europe, effective April 1, 2003.

Lance Snack Co. Honors Sonoco Once Again

Published: April 04, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Sonoco reports snack company Lance has named it its top packaging supplier for 2002. Sonoco adds its the third time in five years it has received the honor from the US-based snack maker; Lance honored Sonoco in 1998 and 1999 as well.

Stora Enso Streamlines Core Product Areas

Published: April 04, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Stora Enso recently announced it's changing its organizational structure to reflect the group's strategic principle of being operated and managed as one industrial group. The new structure will be streamlined around Stora Enso's core product areas, paper, packaging, and forest products, says the Finnish company.

Valmet Sells First Sheeter in Spain

Published: April 02, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Valmet Converting reports it has sold its first sheeter in Spain to the converting company Proembasa.

Tetra Recart Wins EAFA Award Makes Inroads for Retort

Published: April 02, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Tetra Pak reports its Tetra Recart, "the first fully retortable carton system," recently was bestowed with an EAFA (European Aluminum Foil Association) Foil Pack of 2002 award.

Coates Screen Gets SGIA Environmental Honors

Published: April 01, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Coates Screen USA, St. Charles, IL, reports it recently received a 2003 Environmental Recognition Award from the Screenprinting and Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) International.

The Label Co. Serves with Printcafe

Published: April 01, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Printcafe Software Inc. reports that The Label Co., St. Louis, MO, is using its PSI Flexo print-management system to "better serve [The Label Company's] customers."

Paperboard Packaging Co. Is Result of Riverwood Holding Graphic Packaging Deal

Published: March 28, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
Riverwood Holding Co., parent co. of Riverwood Intl. Corp., and Graphic Packaging Intl. Corp. report the companies have signed a definitive merger agreement that will create a global paperboard packaging company.

National Starch Reports Price Increase for Adhesives

Published: March 28, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
National Starch and Chemical Co. announces an 8 to 12 percent price increase on all its adhesive products (via National Adhesives) sold in the US, effective April 1, 2003.

AmeriStar Calls for Package Entries

Published: March 26, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) recently announced its call for entries for its 2003 AmeriStar Package Award competition. According to IoPP, "AmeriStar Package Awards honor the best packages of the year. The results are rewarding and educational for the innovators, the achievers, the judges, and the profession."

Piper Jaffray Launches Monthly Packaging MA Newsletter

Published: March 26, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE
US Bancorp Piper Jaffray (Piper Jaffray) reports the launch of a monthly packaging mergers-and-acquisitions (M&A) newsletter. "The packaging M&A newsletter provides timely M&A highlights and trends related to the packaging industry including: M&A volume, valuations, and a round-up of recent transactions and acquirer profiles," says the M&A newsletter publisher.

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