Label & Narrow Web articles from April 2005

Label & Narrow Web archives from April 2005

Life and death.(EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
April 1, 2005... We redesigned our web site recently. You know it: the one with the really long name. It has more features, such as breaking news, writings by our illustrious columnists, and the calendar of industry events. It will continue to grow and improve....

A & V expands with Akron Graphic Supply acquisition.(mergers and acquisitions)(Anderson & Vreeland Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Anderson & Vreeland (A & V) of Fairfield, NJ, USA, has announced the acquisition of Akron Graphic Supply, a distributor of flexographic printing materials serving the western US. "Akron Graphics' personnel, coupled with its southern...

Raflatac expands with new US terminal.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Raflatac, a leading supplier of paper based and film pressure sensitive label stocks, has opened a new slitting and distribution center in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The terminal, which began operations in January 2005, will strengthen and...

Tapp recapitalization brings new majority stakeholder.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(investments of Pender West Capital Partners Inc.)(services of Select Label Investments Inc)
April 1, 2005... Tapp Technologies Inc., a label converter based in Langley, BC, Canada, announced a major recapitalization in late February. Under the terms of the recapitalization, a group of investors led by Pender West Capital Partners Inc., a private...

Flexo Trade School doubles its capacity.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The Flexographic Trade School (FTS), a private training center for narrow web press operators, has relocated from Charlotte, NC, to Fort Mill, SC, USA. The new plant more than doubles the size of the school to 12,000 square feet, and is...

Challenge becomes Imagine! Print Solutions.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Challenge Printing Inc. recently moved into a new 425,000 square foot facility in Shakopee, MN, USA. Now the company has changed its name to Imagine! Print Solutions. Owner Bob Lothenbach states, "We see this as the next logical step in...

Plastic Suppliers wins award from OSHA.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Plastic Suppliers Inc., a manufacturer, converter, and distributor of oriented plastic films, has been recognized at its Dallas, TX, USA, location for its dedication and documentation of its safety and health programs by OSHA's SHARP (Safety...

Creo expands coverage of US flexo market.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Creo Inc., a global company with key strengths in imaging, software, and digital printing plate technology located in Vancouver, BC, Canada, has announced a new strategy to expand the distribution of Creo solutions to the flexographic market in...

Fusion UV expands in US and Asia markets.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Fusion UV Systems, a supplier of ultraviolet curing systems based in Gaithersburg, MD, USA, has expanded its North American sales force with the addition of two regional sales managers. The company also will distribute Elsicon's OptoAlign...

Stanford expands in Latin America.(Stanford Products LLC )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Continuing its focus on the Latin American marketplace, Stanford Products LLC has established new sales agencies in Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina and Uruguay, Peru and Brazil. Stanford, based in Salem, IL, USA, markets several lines of...

SATO and Oracle offer RFID solutions.(Sociedad Anonima de Trabjos y Obras)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... SATO, a manufacturer of bar code printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID products, has allied with Oracle, the enterprise software company, to offer RFID consulting, services, hardware, and enterprise software. The Oracle Partner Network is a...

ANI acquires Macro Australia.(mergers and acquisitions)(ANI Printing Inks to acquire Macro Australia Pty Limited)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... ANI Printing Inks, headquartered in Germany, has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of Macro Australia Pty Limited, a leading independent supplier in the Australian and New Zealand market for UV flexo inks, adhesives and varnishes for...

Brushfoil names agent for European markets.(contracts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Brushfoil LLC, of Guilford, CT, USA, a manufacturer of brushed films and papers that enhance the appearance of consumer products, has appointed a sales and marketing agent for Europe. Simon J. Holden, of Rochdale, England, will develop...

NELMA Expo is set for May 12 in NJ.(North East Label Manufacturers Association )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The North East Label Manufacturers Association (NELMA) will hold Label Manufacturers Expo IV, its fourth annual trade show and networking conference on May 12 at the Bridgewater Marriott in Bridgewater, NJ, USA. The event, which will run...

Janus Technologies represents Drent in UK.(distribution agreement)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Janus Technologies Ltd. has been named to represent Drent Goebel in the UK and Ireland. Janus, based in Manchester, England, will handle sales of Drent's presses initially. Sales of spare parts and the coordination of service will be...

RadTech Europe sets conference date.(appointments)
April 1, 2005... RadTech Europe (RTE), the European Association for UV/EB technology, has elected Philippe Goethals of Surface Specialties UCB, Belgium. The organization has set the dates of October 18-20 for its main biennial event, the RTE Conference &...

Smell the aroma before opening the package.(product development)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... ScentSational Technologies, of Jenkintown, PA, USA, has developed a product that allows consumers to experience the aroma of a package's contents without compromising tamper evident systems. CompelAroma TE involves engineered aromatic...

Adhesives Research.(appointments)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... ADHESIVES RESEARCH, Glen Rock, PA, USA -- Greg Andrews has been promoted to market manager for the splicing business unit's web processing group. Robert Tsai has been named technical director for the company's R & D Technical Center in...

Braden Sutphin Ink.(appointments)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... BRADEN SUTPHIN INK, Cleveland, OH, USA -- Bob Nowak has been announced general manager of its Milwaukee, MN manufacturing facility.

Dri-Tec Mfg. Group.(appointments)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... DRI-TEC MFG. GROUP, Milwaukee, WI, USA -- David Netz has been named sales manager.

Edale.(appointments of Adrian Morton )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... EDALE, Romsey, Hampshire, UK -- Adrian Morton has been added to the board of directors. Serving for a number of years as UK sales manager, Morton will continue on as UK sales director. Andy Tilley has been appointed sales engineer. ...

Fusion UV Systems.(appointments of Chris Brandl and John Clark )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... FUSION UV SYSTEMS, Gaithersburg, MD, USA -- Chris Brandl has joined as Midwest regional sales manager. John Clark has been promoted to Southwest regional sales manager.

Hyatt's All Things Creative.(appointments)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... HYATT'S ALL THINGS CREATIVE, Buffalo, NY, USA -- Steve Campagnolo has joined the equipment sales team. He will assist customers in selecting equipment and provide on-site installation and training.

Marsden.(appointments)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... MARSDEN, Pennsauken, NJ, USA -- Holger Reissmann has been promoted to regional accounts manager.

Nilpeter.(appointments)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... NILPETER, East Yorkshire, UK -- John Hammond has been appointed sales director for Nilpeter in the UK. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Paperloop.(appointments)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... PAPERLOOP, Boston, MA, USA -- The company announced a new senior management team, to be headed by Rod Young. He will be joined by Robert Berg, CFO; Lisa Turner, senior VP, marketing and sales; and Keith Balter, senior VP, analytical and...

Printstaff.(appointments)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... PRINTSTAFF, Boston, MA, USA -- Timothy Captville has been appointed account manager for the company's Atlanta office.

Radtech Europe.(appointments)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... RADTECH EUROPE, The Hague, Netherlands -- Philippe Goethals of Surface Specialties UCB has been elected the association's president.

Valeron Strength Films.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)(appoints Clint Beutelschies )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... VALERON STRENGTH FILMS, Houston, TX, USA -- Clint Beutelschies has joined as sales and marketing manager for the Performance Print Media group. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

WS Packaging Group.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)(appoints Wayne Richter )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... WS PACKAGING GROUP, Algoma, WI, USA -- Wayne Richter has joined as VP of research and development.

Genuario to manage CP & D; Eliya joins L & NW staff.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)(Cosmetic Packaging & Design)(Leah Genuario)(Susan Eliya )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Leah Genuario, who has served as associate editor for Label & Narrow Web magazine since July 2002, has been promoted to managing editor of Cosmetic Packaging & Design (CP & D), also published by Rodman Publications, L & NW's parent company. In...

TLMI converter meeting: Stixon Label joins best managed companies.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Tag & Label Manufacturing Institute)(The Eugene Singer Awards)(Stixon Labels)(Taylor-Made Labels)(Belmark)
April 1, 2005... Label industry people, particularly those who are members of the Tag & Label Manufacturing Institute, look forward every year for the big surprise: The Eugene Singer Awards for Best Managed Companies. Over the past decade a few companies have...

No end in sight for paper price hikes.(NARROW WEB EUROPE)
April 1, 2005... News about across-the-board increases in label stock prices of around 6 and 7 percent made the lead story in the January/February issue of L & NW. Further confirmation of this world-wide situation comes from the Cham Paper Group, one of...

Dave, Fredo & Bernard.(MINDING MY OWN BUSINESS)
April 1, 2005... We once hired a salesman--let's call him Dave--who was a really good guy. Dave was the kind of guy with whom you loved to hang out. The kind of guy who just had a natural presence about him that seemed to make everyone he met like him. In...

Logotech: this New Jersey converter with big capabilities takes pride in its ability to service customers large and small.(NARROW WEB PROFILE)
April 1, 2005... Art Director Anita Sparrow sits across Logotech's conference table as she speaks with animation about one of the company's customers. Skae Beverage International is a start-up company marketing white and green teas. Logotech provided a no-label...

Nutraceuticals labeling: the nutraceuticals labeling market is influenced by small customers, short runs and a confusing maze of regulations.
April 1, 2005... Americans are fat. Very fat. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, an estimated 65 percent of US adults are overweight or obese. But somewhere between Big Macs and Whoppers those same Americans are finding time to reach for...

Pressure sensitive adhesives: understanding the varieties and characteristics of adhesives benefits converters and customers alike.
April 1, 2005... For many pressure sensitive label converters, the adhesive that forms part of the PS label stock is a critical factor to be considered in discussions of the finished product with the customer. But during production it does not play an overly...

Print management systems: communication between converters and customers is a powerful technological achievement in software for converters.
April 1, 2005... The user of a computerized print management system will reap many benefits, but the greatest of them is perhaps the savings of time. That, of course, translates to savings of labor and more opportunities to pursue sales leads. ...

Labels in the snow: Russia's label show offers opportunities to one of the world's most promising markets.(TRADE SHOW: ETIKETKA)
April 1, 2005... Too late for a White Christmas, but the snow lay thick round Moscow's Sokolniki Exhibition Centre for this year's Etiketka Labelshow in March. Now in its 11th year, the exhibition still has a very individual Russian atmosphere, despite its...

Flexo courts digital: smaller than in previous years, Flexo 2005 was Europe's main forum devoted to flexography.(TRADE SHOW: FLEXO 2005)
April 1, 2005... Flexo 2005, held in mid-March at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, England, was the fifth in a series of biennial shows supported by the European Flexographic Technical Association. As Europe's only dedicated flexo event, suppliers...

Variable content.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... GRE ENGINEERING Steinebrunn Switzerland The VIPColor Cool-Fusion digital color printer, model VP8020, handles variable content on demand. The unit prints a continuous web of up to 25 8.5" X 11" impressions per minute in full color,...

Alignment kit.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... PINPOINT LASER SYSTEMS Newburyport MA USA The angular measurement and alignment kit offers an angular measuring sensitivity of greater than 1 arc/second. This system is for aligning precision mounts and fixtures. antenna arrays, press...

Adhesive.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... NATIONAL ADHESIVES Bridgewater NJ USA Nacor 38-070A is a waterborne PS adhesive based on a high-solids polymer technology. The technology reduces the amount of adhesive required in some applications. The adhesive provides good adhesion...

Offset color.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... PETZOLD CONCEPT Gernsheim Germany The ECP: Exact Color Print is a metallic and color system for offset print. All of the 4,200-plus colors, metallic and pearl tones currently included within the system can be reproduced using CMYK,...

Inkjet inks.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... AELLORA DIGITAL Keene NH USA The JetDry LQ Ink Series is for solvent-based piezo drop-on-demand ink jet systems. The inks produce high density prints with good smudge, abrasion and package-to-package offset resistance. Inks in this...

Image analyzer.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... BETA INDUSTRIES Carlstadt NJ USA The Betaflex 334 is the third generation of the Flexo QC image analyzer. It's a desktop instrument with Windows software for analysis of dot area, screen ruling, dot size, dot diameter, edge factor,...

Proofing system.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... LATRAN TECHNOLOGIES Bedford MA USA Prediction 4600 is an automated digital halftone proofing system based on Laser Ablation Transfer technology. The 22" X 30" format is designed with 10 media trays to allow the preloading of...

Inkjet media.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... PROOFING TECHNOLOGIES Rolling Meadows IL USA PackMedia is a new inkjet media line for mockups and proofs of shrink sleeves, flexible packages, boxes, and labels with inkjet printers. Complicated proofs can be made, including white on...

Inkjet numbering.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... DOMINO Cambridge England The Editor GT inkjet controller has been designed specifically for numbering applications. It is based on Windows NT & XP and features an advanced graphic user interface. The controller operates with the same...

Ink management.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... INKSPEC Boucherville QC Canada The Intelligent In-Line Sensor integrates directly on the ink feed line. Ink monitoring is done automatically, and measurements are taken continuously so that no sampling is necessary. It is suitable for...

Rewind shaft.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... CONVERTECH Wharton NJ USA The Differential Rewind Shaft design eliminates side to side core movement, core slip and core dust. An advanced internal slip design means cores are locked, allowing precision tension control for different...

RFID printer.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... AVERY DENNISON PRINTER SYSTEMS Philadelphia PA USA The 64-05 prints RFID labels at speeds comparable with bar code label printers. UHF/EPC-compliant, the unit programs a label's RFID chip and employs direct thermal or thermal transfer...

Tension control.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... HARDY INSTRUMENTS San Diego CA USA A new line of tension control products have been announced, including a closed loop tension controller, which provides precision control over both unwinding and rewinding in web and strand processing...

Coupon film.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... ACUCOTE Graham NC USA The Diamond-Cote Coupon is a clear film, universal release coupon designed for use with full gummed face sheets to create instant redeemable coupons, ID cards and security labels. It lifts cleanly and is...

Splicer.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... MARTIN AUTOMATIC Rockford IL USA Model ECPF automatic splicer unwinds webs at low and controlled tension, and makes roll transfers at full line speed. A zero-speed splicer for film and nonwoven webs, it joins the end of an expiring...

UV products.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... IST METZ Nuertingen Germany The URS reflector combines aspects of aluminum and CMK (cold mirror) reflectors. The company claims that more UV energy reaches the substrate using the same electrical output as conventional reflectors. The...

Remote proofing.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... PROGRESSIVE COLOR MEDIA Ann Arbor MI USA Remote Director, a remote color proofing device, is now available to customers through a partnership with Integrated Color Solutions. It is a software application that allows multiple reviewers...

Automatic cutting.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... HYATT'S--ALL THINGS CREATIVE Buffalo NY USA The company is offering Gerber Scientific Products' P2CTM line of vinyl cutters. Pricing for the 24" P2C 600 model starts at $1,995 and is available with OMEGA TMCL 2.02 software for a...

Brushed paper.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... BRUSHFOIL Guilford CT USA The company has introduced a line of brushed metalized papers for a range of applications. They can be purchased in rolls and sheets in a variety of metallic colors and patterns. The papers are suitable for...

Hot melt.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... NORDSON CORPORATION Duluth GA USA ClassicBlue modules feature new EasyOn technology, with guided, one-way fit and a simplified design for easy installation. ClassicBlue guns are all single, multi-module units built from a common...

Cleaning system.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... GRITCO EQUIPMENT Ridderkerk The Netherlands The FlexoMate Label Cabinet, specifically designed for small rolls, is a cleaning system based on the dry use of baking soda. Delivered under pressure using compressed air, the baking soda...

Vacuum cups.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... VI-CAS MANUFACTURING Cincinnati OH USA The company offers a variety of accessories to make its replacement vacuum cups more effective when used with label applicators, package handling, pick-and-place systems, and other vacuum...

Thermal printer.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... SATO AMERICA Charlotte NC USA The GTe is the company's premium class of "e" series direct thermal or thermal transfer printers. It features the Sato Embedded Basic Language, and offers users the flexibility to create and load...

Static bar.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... ELECTROSTATICS Harleysville PA USA Model 4000 static bar is for static control applications that require a static bar capable of performing on high speed webs and operating at a distance from the material. The model is shockless and...

Compact UV curing.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... UV III SYSTEMS Bellingham MA USA The Sidekick is a high-powered air-cooled, flood UV curing system. It is designed for use in smaller applications or in enhancing production lines. The unit can be handheld, used alone, or in multiples...

Shrink films, conductive film.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... KLOCKNER PENTAPLAST OF AMERICA Gordonsville VA USA Pentaprint L282/41 vinyl roll-on shrink-on label film is for wraparound label applications and offers 45 percent shrink properties. Pentaprint high-shrink PETG films offer a frosty...

Digital printer.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... CSAT AMERICA Louisville CO USA A digital in-line printing system has been created using the CSAT-designed software, known as TASC. The CSAT systems print variable data, sequential numbers and scannable bar codes on a variety of...

Security cold foil.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... AMAGIC HOLOGRAPHICS Perkiomenville PA USA Koldfoil HXS security holographic cold foil is available in generic security patterns or custom images used for authentication and anti-counterfeiting. The foil can be used for the wet...

Bar code verification.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... LABEL VISION SYSTEMS Peachtree City GA USA The Integra 9500 bar code verification workstation has been certified as compliant for EAN. UCC System Users. It is a bar code verifier for 1D and 2D codes with analytical software. The unit...

UV curing.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... A.W.T. WORLD TRADE Chicago IL USA The Accu-Cure UV curing unit is for use with screen printing. The computer designed cooling system minimizes the heat transmitted to stock in the curing chamber. Five different packages are available....

Prepress workflow enhancements.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... ESKO-GRAPHICS Gent Belgium The company has released versions 4.0 of PackEdge, BackStageEdit, Plato and PlatoEdit, all components of Esko's Scope workflow. The latest versions of these software tools feature updated input and output...

Release coatings.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... MPI TECHNOLOGIES Winchester MA USA MPI non-silicone release coatings are designed for applications where a residue that might contaminate a material or process cannot be left behind. Available on a variety of films and papers, these...

Security labels.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... TECHNICOTE Miamisburg OH USA Tamper Evident Polyart is a 4.1 mil matte white, HDPE, tamper evident product that offers the same thermal transfer printing and conventional printing properties as the standard 3.2 mil and 3.8 mil...

Hot melt applicators.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... ROBATECH Muri Switzerland The company is now offering two hot melt applicators in its concept line. The Allrounder, and the more economical model, the Packaging Specialist. Up to eight applicator heads can be connected to the...

Static control.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... MEECH USA Norton OH USA The 986 DC Feedback System optimizes static charge removal by sensing the residual charge on the target material. It consists of a sensor bar and feedback controller used in conjunction with the Meech 977v3...

Fasteners.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... AVERY DENNISON RETAIL INFORMATION SERVICES, FASTENER DIVISION Framingham MA USA System 1000 brand identification fasteners have an expanded paddle area that carries imprinted product information. Made of polypropylene, they securely...

Ionizing rods.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... STOPSTATIC.COM Marblehead MA USA Ion360TM ionizing rods provide a 360[degrees] field of static elimination. According to the company, the rods won't oxidize, corrode or lose fibers. The small profile allows them to fit into tight...

Splicer.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... BUTLER AUTOMATIC Middleborough MA USA Series SP-1 and SP-1W are automatic film splicers designed specifically for the packaging industry. The Series SP-1 system incorporates new designs, including a shrink sleeve splicer design. ...

Transit aid.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... BADGER PLUG Greenville WI USA The U-Clip packaging component locks an endboard to a pallet, preventing movement and shifting during shipping. Used in the H-Pack suspension style, the U-Clip is fixed on the lower edge of a suspension...

Raised UV coating.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... UVITEC Lodi NJ USA The 21879-77 rotary screen effect UV coating cures to a raised, clear surface with a high gloss finish and smooth tactile feel. Designed to use with a 200-line mesh, using a lower count mesh will increase the amount...

Web alignment.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... AIRTECH CONVERTING EQUIPMENT Sarasota FL USA Airtech's 100 percent air-powered web alignment systems feature a control system completely powered by air. The company now designs custom web aligners for all types of web fed converting...

Sleeve equipment.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... STANFORD PRODUCTS Salem IL USA The Seammachine model SM-10 will produce sleeves from 1 "through 10" at speeds reaching 1650 fpm. The company is also announcing the Doctor Machine Inspector DM-10 and the model 738 slitter rewinder. The...

Inspection rewinder.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... AB GRAPHIC INTERNATIONAL Bridlington East Yorkshire England The Flytec label inspection rewinder with Imaje S7 inkjet printer permits underside label numbering with simultaneous inspection control. The system is designed for final...

Ink pump.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... GRAYMILLS Chicago IL USA The Splash-Resistant Peristaltic Pump with sealed speed control and reverse switch protects components from splashes and spills. The pump's design and permanent foot flanges allow for proper air flow. The...