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the PLACE

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January 31, 2007, ... Advancements in PLA films are in high demand from suppliers, converters, retailers, and end users who are seeing the clear benefit of using such environmentally-friendly bio-products. Film requirements ...

Converting Industry News

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November 07, 2006, ... improvement training by a Boeing team to obtain the certification. Biodegradables Info Offered DUBLIN, IRELAND—A 2006 report on biodegradable polymers indicates costs have come down over the last ...

Emerging Technologies in Plastic Packaging Symposium

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October 01, 2006, ... on barrier, biotechnology, and intelligent packaging. The symposium is designed to address the needs of professionals engaged in R&D, manufacturing, sales, marketing, and business development throughout ...

First Glance

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September 30, 2006, An all-natural hot beverage cup has been launched by Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) and International Paper (IP). The cup is lined with a bio-plastic Products A Helping of Corn An all-natural ...

What's Ne

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September 30, 2006, ... 431 “Green” Clean Anilox Rolls Satin Stone Graphics, Moorseville, NC; 704/662-9355; satin-stone.com With Apex North America, company offers BioClean anilox roll cleaning liquids. Available for ...

Converting Industry News

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September 30, 2006, ... labels that form deep, 3D overt images; Color-Spectra Film optical coding system for both visible and machine-readable product authentication; and Bio-Molecular marker technologies developed by identif ...

Emerging Technologies in Plastic Packaging Symposium

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September 23, 2006, ... on barrier, biotechnology, and intelligent packaging. The symposium is designed to address the needs of professionals engaged in R&D, manufacturing, sales, marketing, and business development throughout ...

Converting Industry News

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September 17, 2006, ... is a Media Partner of the event, which is organized into three emerging areas: Barrier Technologies, BioTechnology, and Intelligent Packaging. The symposium will begin with a presentation by consultant ...

What's Ne

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August 31, 2006, ... at 430 deg C for extended exposures; and bio-compatible format that meets ISO-10993 standards. PFFC-ASAP 473 Accurate Heating/Cooling Roll Tokuden, Norcross, GA; 770/449-3625; www.tokuden.com Heating/cooling ...

Labelexpo 2006 Conference Program

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August 10, 2006, ... of consumer goods will reach unprecented levels $35 billion in counterfeit drugs: opening the door for bioterrorism in the US Profit from counterfeit products is traced to organized crime and terrorists ...

Converter Clips

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July 31, 2006, ... the 26 presentations will be one by Alcan Packaging describing what it says is the world's first biodegradable technology for films. The technology is based on a blend of SiOx (for barrier) and PLA (for ...

Labelexpo Revs Up

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July 31, 2006, ... 11:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. Anti-counterfeiting labeling and packaging Counterfeiting of consumer goods will reach unprecented levels $35 billion in counterfeit drugs: opening the door for bioterrorism ...

First Glance

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May 30, 2006, ... biological processes such as heat, moisture, UV light, or microorganisms, company reports. The additive that enables this is FDA approved, making zipper suited for both food and nonfood applications.  ...

Converting Industry News

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April 29, 2006, ... will offer innovative topic sessions on nanotechnology, bio-based technology, energy, recycling, degradables, new materials, rubber/TPE, and more. The program also is designed for attendees to discover ...

Reporter Clips

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March 30, 2006, ... from Spoilage CHICAGO, IL—A transparent label that traces freshness at a glance is available from Cryolog, Gentilly, France. The adhesive label, designated Traceo, is a microbiological freshness indicator ...

Converting Industry News

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January 30, 2006, ... four technologies: nanotechnology; bioplastics; energy efficiency; and recycling. The Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI), sponsor of NPE, reports the New Technology Pavilion will include exhibits by ...

New Products

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December 30, 2005, ... packaging, is not based on petroleum but is derived from renewable vegetable sources such as wheat, potatoes, and corn. PVC-free film meets all FDA requirements for packaging, is 100% biodegradable, and ...

Facing a Slowdown

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December 30, 2005, ... of Wilmington Trust Co. (see biography). “Since 1919, the economy has expanded in 64 percent of the months. That’s 1,046 months, and the economy expanded in 674 of these months, as measured by industrial ...

Narrow Web New Products

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November 29, 2005, ... p-s products incorporating EarthFirst PLA film manufactured by Plastic Suppliers utilizing NatureWorks PLA resin, a corn-based bioplymer that is annually renewable and completely compostable. Product is ...

First Glance

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September 29, 2005, ... NC, its pads are constructed of natural cellulose fiber sheets and a PE film of very thin gauge. The pad’s layered design separates and biodegrades in landfills, the company says, while the simple construction ...