Positioning Systems

Escort Memory Systems Takes the Lead in Portable RFID for Factory Automation

(Archive)

March 11, 2006, PRESS RELEASE SCOTTS VALLEY, CA,—Escort Memory Systems announces the SilverJet RFID PDA handheld RFID solution for factory automation. The system is designed for read and write operations supporting ...

Kodak Installs 500th Prinergy Evo System

(Archive)

November 21, 2005, PRESS RELEASE ROCHESTER, NY—Kodak has installed its 500th Prinergy Evo workflow system, which controls prepress, plate, and film production at Imprimerie Nouvelle de Viarmes (INV) in Viarmes, France. ...

QurTech Becomes Fusion UV Systems Distributor

(Archive)

November 16, 2005, Fusion UV Systems has appointed QurTech SA as its exclusive distributor in several European countries as of January 1, 2006. (fusionuv.com) PRESS RELEASE GAITHERSBURG, MD—Fusion UV Systems has appointed ...

Pace Systems Group Joins NGP

(Archive)

September 19, 2005, Pace Systems Group has become a member of the Networked Graphic Production organization (NGP). PRESS RELEASE JACKSONVILLE, FL—Pace Systems Group, a developer of business management and e-commerce solutions ...

Miltec UV Launches Parts for Microwave UV Curing Systems

(Archive)

June 22, 2005, Miltec Corp. has expanded its product line to include spare parts for microwave-powered UV curing systems. Miltec currently stocks spare microwave UV bulbs, reflectors, screens, filters, magnatrons, and ...

Power Paper and Graphic Solutions Offer an RFID System

(Archive)

December 18, 2004, Power Paper and Graphic Solutions have teamed up to produce the PowerID system, a turnkey RFID system that the companies claim improves the reliability of remote monitoring, processing, and transmitting ...

Register System Suits Sleeve Converter

(Magazine)

November 30, 2004, Fuji Seal manufactures shrink-sleeve packaging for some big, blue-chip companies. Quality is essential, as the award-winning converter knows. So it's Fuji Seal manufactures shrink-sleeve packaging for ...

Initiatives Aid Bonding Systems

(Magazine)

November 30, 2004, ROCHESTER, NY CODACO reports Johnson Polymer, Sturtevant, WI, has made a strategic investment in the company. The agreement includes strategic initiatives ROCHESTER, NY — CODACO reports Johnson Polymer, ...

RFID & EPC Systems

(Magazine)

October 30, 2004, By now, most members of the converting industry probably have heard about Electronic Product Code (EPC) systems which, using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), will allow logistical tracking of products ...

Management Buys Out Galileo Vacuum Systems

(Archive)

October 13, 2004, Officials at Galileo Vacuum Systems report the manufacturer's CEO, Pietro Profumo, is leading a management buy-out of the Italian company from Fata Group, the company's former majority shareholder. PRESS ...

W&H to Highlight TOPAS System at Pack Expo

(Flexpack)

September 21, 2004, Windmoeller & Hoelscher reports it will highlight the capabilities of its Topas FFS (forming, filling, and sealing) machine at Pack Expo in Chicago this fall. According to the OEM, Topas converts printed ...

Whitlam Label Boosts Variable Printing Skills with Jetrion System

(Archive)

September 21, 2004, Whitlam Label Co., a beta test site for the Jetrion 3025 Inkjet System, has expanded its variable printing capabilities "significantly," reports Jetrion LLC, manufacturer of the label company's new system. ...

Metallic and White Media Now Available for KPG Matchprint Digital Halftone Proofing System

(Archive)

September 14, 2004, Packaging printers using the Kodak Polychrome Graphics (KPG) Matchprint Digital Halftone Proofing System can now produce proofs with the eye-catching metallics and opaque whites so popular in today's packaging, ...

BST to Intro New Proscan 3000 Web Inspection System at K 2004

(Archive)

September 09, 2004, BST International reports at K 2004 it will introduce its new ProScan 3000 ProMark Edition video web-inspection system. PRESS RELEASE ELMHURST, IL, USA—BST International reports at K 2004 it will introduce ...

Fischer & Krecke to Demo Web-Based Maintenance System Flexpress View at K 2004

(Archive)

August 28, 2004, At K 2004, Fischer & Krecke reports it will feature demos of Flexpress View, its Web-based service and maintenance system and a new variant of F&K’s unique logistic system, Flexpress Motion. PRESS RELEASE ...

Inspection System Manufacturers' to Launch Alliance at Labelexpo Americas

(Archive)

August 24, 2004, Print Vision Systems, Lewiston, NY, USA, and Nyquist Systems Inc., Mississauga, ON, Canada, report the two automated print inspection technology manufacturers will be launching a partnership at Labelexpo ...

Nordson Donates UV System Equipment to GATF

(Archive)

August 12, 2004, Nordson reports it recently donated four QuadCure lampheads and other UV system equipment to the Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF). PRESS RELEASE AMHERST, OH, ...

Tetra Recart Packaging System to Debut in USA

(Archive)

July 07, 2004, Both part of the Hormel Foods Corp. portfolio of products, Hormel brand and Stagg brand chili will soon be available in Tetra Recart carton packages manufactured by Tetra Pak. PRESS RELEASE PULLY/LAUSANNE, ...

Wine/Beverage Label Converter Revamps Workflow with Artwork Systems' Nexus

(Archive)

June 10, 2004, G3 Enterprises, a converter of wine and beverage labels, has chosen Artwork Systems' Nexus workflow software to revamp its label production workflow. PRESS RELEASE GENT, BELGIUM—According to Artwork ...

Koerber PaperLink Schneider XT System Helps Converters and Paper Mills Eliminate Dust

(Archive)

May 02, 2004, Koerber PaperLink will showcase its new Schneider XT system, technology that helps converters and paper mills remove costly dusty problems. PRESS RELEASE HAMBURG, GERMANY—Dust is an inevitable consequence ...

Proofing System Lives Up to Expectations

(Magazine)

April 30, 2004, When printer/converter Group 360 Atlanta, a member of the St. Louis-based Group 360 Inc., decided to enter the world of digital proofing, operations manager When printer/converter Group 360 Atlanta, a ...

IR Industries Invests in ABB Motor Brake System for Retrofits on Coating Machines

(Rolls/Sheets)

April 29, 2004, With help from trusted neighbor ABB, I.R. Industries increases speed and reduces waste on its coating line As an I.R. Industries employee since the company opened 25 years ago, Robert Stasko, VP of ...

Internet Resources: Equipment & Accesories (Coextrusion Systems thru Dies)

(Archive)

April 29, 2004, Equipment: Accessories & Machinery (Bag Machinery thru Coextrusion Dies [Films]) Materials Equipment: Accessories & Machinery Coextrusion Systems thru Dies Coextrusion Systems ...

Esko-Graphics Installs 400th Cyrel Imager at Leading Packaging Prepress Service Provider Southern Graphic Systems

(News | New Products)

March 21, 2004, Esko-Graphic produces a wide range of of workflow software for package printers, converters, and their prepress service partners. Learn more about the Gent, Belgium-based manufactuer at esko-graphics.com. ...

Esko-Graphics Installs 400th Cyrel Imager at Leading Packaging Prepress Service Provider Southern Graphic Systems

(News | New Products)

March 21, 2004, Esko-Graphic produces a wide range of of workflow software for package printers, converters, and their prepress service partners. Learn more about the Gent, Belgium-based manufactuer at esko-graphics.com. ...

BST Pro Mark Says Three-Quarters of Tag & Label Mfrs. Inst. Using Its Inspection Systems

(Archive)

March 01, 2004, More information about the 2003 TLMI award winners is available at tlmi.com/data/awards/industryawards.html. PRESS RELEASE ELMHURST, IL, USA—According to BST Pro Mark, a review of the 2003 Tag and Label ...

Flint Ink Corp. to Launch Its Newest Ink Systems and Printing Technologies at Drupa

(News | New Products)

February 26, 2004, Flint-Schmidt, Jetrion, and Precisia, all part of the Flint Ink Corp., will exhibit at Drupa in hall 3, booth E52. (flintink.com) ANN ARBOR, MI, USA—Flint Ink Corporation says it will launch its newest ...

Schober to Showcase In-Line and Off-Line Converting Systems at Drupa

(News | New Products)

February 23, 2004, Schober GmbH will exhibit at Drupa in hall 11, booth A44. (schober-gmbh.de). EBERDINGEN, GERMANY—Schober says at this year's Drupa it will be showing both in-line and off-line finishing technology for ...

Husson Inc. & Humidity-Control System Maker ML System a/s to Exhibit Together at Drupa

(News | New Products)

February 23, 2004, ML System a/s, headquartered in Ry, Denmark, is a major manufacturer of humidity-control systems. ML offers both compressed air-driven and high-pressure humidification systems, with over 2,000 systems ...

Checkpoint Systems Invests in Chicago-Based Goliath Solutions to Expand RFID Penetration in POP Market

(Corrugated)

February 10, 2004, ... (CPG) manufacturing and retail clients." Checkpoint points out that CPG companies spend heavily on promotional displays, so there's a fundamental need for them to confirm the deployment and positioning ...