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Reporter Clips

(Magazine)

October 31, 2002, ... in the US.” John Eulick, president of Mark Andy, Chesterfield, MO: “I think there is some pent-up demand for new technology, for new capabilities, so even though the economy itself has been spotty in ...

Controlling Coater Gap Uniformity

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October 31, 2002, Maintaining high levels of accuracy is critical in controlling coater gap uniformity. The role of noncontact thin gap sensors is discussed in in this article. The common thread between end-users and ...

New Opportunities for Converting Technology

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October 31, 2002, ... systems microelectronic systems Energy and Imaging There is an ongoing need for new non-polluting energy systems. Many systems—fuel cells, thin-film batteries, and solar cells—have been explored ...

What's Ahead for Bagmakers

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October 31, 2002, ... on packaging. The number of elderly people is growing quickly within an overall stagnating population. Young people live in one-person households at an increasing rate. Both trends lead to more and smaller ...

Release Liners: A Worldwide Special Report

(Archive)

October 31, 2002, ... web, poor converting, and poor dispensing). Several converters no longer specify anything other than polyester liners for high-speed labeling applications; and when, for any reason, polyester liners are ...

India's Rising Sta

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September 30, 2002, ... about 95 km from Central Mumbai, with easy roads from its downtown headquarters. Both its metallizing and gravure cylinder plants are within minutes of the main converting facility. This PFFC visit, which ...

Five Questions and Answers on Lubrication

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September 30, 2002, ... can be a bad thing. Water, oil, or snow can separate tires from the road, causing loss of driving, braking, and steering control. Air lubrication is used intentionally to prevent web contact on air ...

Products

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September 30, 2002, ... head and communication options for remote control and data collection. With a measurement range of -40 to 1,200 deg C, the MID reportedly is ideal for critical temperature monitoring within equipment or ...

Managing Data for Increased Profits

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September 30, 2002, ... for something a little more industry-specific, and Concord was one of the top suppliers that had software for the flexible packaging industry.” Company officials ultimately believed Concord's system ...

1974 - 1976

(News | New Products)

September 19, 2002, ... has been found from the flexible and generally thinner VC plastics." Cryovac turkey bag package extends shelf life. December 1975 Barry Goldwater speaks at National Flexible Packaging Assn. West ...

1977 - 1979

(News | New Products)

September 19, 2002, ...  Woman Handles Mechanics" While it's conceded the working woman is no longer a new thing -- what with better than 48 percent of the workforce now women -- there still aren't that many women working in skille ...

May 1993 - 1994

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September 19, 2002, 1920s and 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970 - 1973 1974 - 1976 1977 - 1979 1980s 1990 - April 1993 1995 - 1999 2000 to present The Mid-1990s...May 199313th1920s and 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970 - 1973  ...

Leading Converter in India Reports Benefits of AVT Investment

(News | New Products)

September 02, 2002, ... over the past five years," says Pradhan. "New and improved printing and packaging requires sophisticated production equipment." He adds, "The customer is no longer willing to settle for anything but zero ...

Standing the Test of Time: A Look at PFFC's 75-Year Histor

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August 31, 2002, Expanded Online Version: Things that withstand 75 years certainly deserve to commemorate the anniversary with a glittering, valuable reminder of a hard-earned and fruitful longevity; perhaps that's why ...

Turning Defects into Perfection

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August 31, 2002, ... scumming, or blade lines. The system is able to detect print defects as small as 0.1 sq mm, but can be customized on a per job or global basis to ensure that jobs are produced within a specific tolerance. ...

More Food for Thought

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August 31, 2002, ... that is fried and formed into a thin sheet of opaque film. A subsequent column reported on the correspondence received from readers who very graphically expressed their reluctance to eat such a material. ...

Converting Industry News

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August 31, 2002, ... segments within our line. The in-store coffee selection process is easier and quicker, and consumers now will enjoy the convenience of a superb, easy-open package once they're home. Tomato Paste Tote ...

1950s

(News | New Products)

August 27, 2002, ... can only be described as the springboard for many things to come. The Korean War sees 70% of America’s armed forces fighting overseas. McCarthyism runs rampant as the Cold War sends fears of communism ...

1970 - 1973

(News | New Products)

August 26, 2002, ... within NYC. ...In any event, the SPI is challenging the constitutionality of the tax." Waragainst Waste: Aluminum Assn. proposes recycling plant: "The detailed plan calls for a full-scale recycling plant ...

FINAT Congress Addresses Customer Demand

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July 31, 2002, ... industry,” he said, urging label converters to think of themselves as service providers to their customers, helping the customers expand their revenues, as well as helping them save money. The keys to ...