Printing

Board & Beautiful

Published: June 01, 2008

Holding an annual competition that recognizes excellence and creativity among its members is just one goal of the North American Packaging Assn., Alexandria,

Process Management: Drying Part 1: Liquid Inks

Published: February 01, 2008

In the next three columns, we will cover the basic mechanisms of ink drying. This month we look at inks drying primarily by evaporation and absorption

Offset Printing: Friend to All

Published: February 01, 2008

Boxes may not have changed too drastically over the years, but the way they are customized to promote, display, and advertise their contents has seen

Plying the Trade

Published: February 01, 2008

With an internationally trained management team, complemented by highly experienced production personnel, Ultra Flex Packaging Corp. often leads in both

Barrier Wanted

Published: February 01, 2008

Vacuum-coated papers and films are enjoying dynamic growth levels. Brand owners' demands for flexible packaging, label materials, cartons, and cigarette

FTA Calls for Excellence in Flexography Submissions

Published: January 07, 2008

Sun to Support Pantone

Published: January 01, 2008

PARSIPPANY, NJ Sun Chemical reports its worldwide sales force and infrastructure is ready to support Sun's customers as the new Pantone Goe color language

Opacity & White Ink

Published: January 01, 2008

White ink is used extensively in printing plastic films for packaging. The role of the white print is to totally or partially block the package ingredients

Digital Collaboration Expands

Published: January 01, 2008

ROCHESTER, NY Pitman Co., Totowa, NJ, will offer Kodak Nexpress Digital Production Color Presses and Kodak Digimaster digital production systems to its

Brand Booster

Published: January 01, 2008

Andrews Decal Co. Inc., a Chicago-based converter of pressure-sensitive labels, proves that even a small company can be a major player in one of America's

Register System Makes New Press Even Better

Published: January 01, 2008

ONEONTA, NY Apple Converting was happy with the superior printing and higher-speed coating it experienced after the recent installation of a Cerutti nine-color,

Drupa Innovation Parc Presented by HP 2008

Published: December 12, 2007

Messe Düsseldorf has significantly expanded the showcase and concept of the drupa innovation parc (dip) presented by HP for the 2008 show

Odorless UV Inks and Coatings

Published: December 09, 2007

Rhino Performance Products introduces odorless UV inks and coatings.

The 7 Deadly (Converting) Sins

Published: December 01, 2007

There are some basic problems that crop up over and over again, with costly results in wasted time and materials. Below are examples, in capsule form,

Great-Looking Winners Raise In-Mold Awareness

Published: December 01, 2007

SCOTTSDALE, AZ The In-Mold Decorating Assn. says its mission is to raise the level of awareness and acceptance of in-mold decorated durable products and