Label & Narrow Web articles from March 2009

Label & Narrow Web archives from March 2009

Workshop.(Conference news)(Editorial)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... This issue marks the introduction of a new column in the pages of Label & Narrow Web magazine. Elisha Tropper did a great job writing about management topics during his long tenure as a columnist here (see the January/February 2009 issue), and...

Tapecon acquires a new Xeikon digital press.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
March 1, 2009... Tapecon, a label converter in Buffalo, NY, USA, has invested in a Xeikon 3300 digital color label press. The company, more than 90 years old, serves customers in a range of markets, including food and beverage, health and beauty, medical and...

UPM raflatac achieves ISO 14001 for NC plant.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
March 1, 2009... UPM Raflatac has received ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System certification for its North Carolina, USA, labelstock manufacturing plant. The factory xwill be reassessed every year to ensure that it is achieving targets and...

WS to close Salem OH plant.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(WS Packaging Group)
March 1, 2009... WS Packaging Group has announced that it will close its Salem, OH, USA, manufacturing facility and move its production operations to its plant in Franklin, PA. According to a press release, the company will start construction of a 25,000 square...

Special FINAT session to address economic downturn.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Conference news)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... FINAT, the Europe based label trade association, has announced a special meeting in March to help its members cope with the pressures of the economic crisis. The event will be held in Amsterdam, March 26-27. A panel of experts will be...

Gintzler Graphics installs two Sensotec systems.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Innovative Print Technologies Inc)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Gintzler Graphics, a label converter based in Buffalo, NY, USA, has acquired two Sensotec Automatic Registration systems, which were installed by Innovative Printing Technologies (IPT), the North American Agent for Sensotec. The units were...

Multi-Color fares well in challenging third quarter.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
March 1, 2009... Label converter Multi-Color Corporation announced financial results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2008, noting increased revenues and gross profits--due to the recent acquisition of Collotype--along with a reduction in net income...

Bunting's flexible die operation in full swing.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Bunting Magnetics Co.)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Bunting Magnetics Company, Newton, KS, USA, has increased its flexible die manufacturing operation to full production. It is located in a new, custom built facility in Newton, and is solely focused on the production of 100 percent chemically...

Label Traxx webinars to enhance training.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Label Traxx, Tailored Solutions' print business management software for flexo label converters, has added webinar based training to its training options, enabling users to reduce costs while learning the latest software techniques and...

Neil McDonough named 'Big Business Leader'.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Flexcon Company Inc.)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Neil McDonough, president and CEO of FLEXcon, has been named the "Big Business Leader of Year" by the Worcester Business Journal, a publication that heralds the activities and accomplishments of the North Central Massachusetts business...

NELMA Expo set for April 15.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
March 1, 2009... The annual NELMA Expo & Networking Conference, sponsored by the North East Label Manufacturers Association, will take place Wednesday, April 15 in the Bridgewater Marriott Hotel, Bridgewater, NJ, USA. The event, which has been held for...

Avery Dennison to reduce jobs by 10% worldwide.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Avery Dennison Corp.)
March 1, 2009... Avery Dennison has announced that it will reduce its global work force by 10 percent, or 3,600 jobs. Described as a restructuring, the move is a reaction to revenue declines in all of the company's divisions--pressure sensitive materials,...

Sekisui again named to 'most sustainable' list.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Sekisui Chemical Group sbsidiary of Sekisui TA Industries Inc.)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Sekisui Chemical Group, the parent company of Sekisui TA Industries, has been named one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World for the second consecutive year. Launched in 2005 by Corporate Knights Inc. and Innovest...

Radius Solutions plans N. American user event.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Radius Solutions Ltd.)(Conference news)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Radius Solutions Ltd., producer of an integrated business information management system for the packaging and printing industries, will conduct its 2009 North America Users Conference July 8-10 at the Hilton Suites Chicago Magnificent Mile. ...

Mark Andy now offering Harper's anilox rolls.(INDUSTRY NEW)
March 1, 2009... MAX, the service and support team of Mark Andy Inc., has announced an expansion in its aftermarket offerings, providing another element of support for its customers. By partnering with Harper Corporation of America, a leader in anilox roll...

Chemsultants installs two new pilot coating lines.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
March 1, 2009... Chemsultants International recently completed the installation of two new pilot coating lines at its Product and Process Development Center in Mentor, OH, USA. The center, located at Chemsultants' corporate headquarters and laboratory...

Franklin Adhesives launches a new website.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Website overview)
March 1, 2009... Franklin Adhesives and Polymers, a division of Franklin International, has introduced a new internet website--www.FranklinAdhesivesandPolymers.com--to provide wood products manufacturers and label makers in-depth information on its broad...

The Label Printers sponsors robotics team.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Company overview)
March 1, 2009... The Label Printers, a converter based in Aurora, IL, USA, is the sponsor of a FIRST robotics team organized by students at Geneva High School, Geneva, IL, USA. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a public...

Kammann integrates into North American unit.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
March 1, 2009... Kammann Machines Inc. and Kammann Machines Service Inc. have merged to form Kammann USA. The new entity delivers more proactive and integrated products and services for customers in North America using Kammann print and converting technology,...

FFTA announces 2009 regional workshop tour.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
March 1, 2009... The Foundation of Flexographic Technical Association (FFTA), the educational branch of the organization dedicated to advancing the flexographic printing process, announced the 2009 lineup for its series of regional workshops. The workshops...

Harper sets dates for 2009 flexo road show.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
March 1, 2009... Harper GraphicSolutions, the technical service division of anilox supplier Harper Corporation, has announced the schedule for its 2009 Harper Flexographic Solutions Tour. Once again, the Harper team has invited co-suppliers and other industry...

ETI Converting reports high January sales.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Report)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... ETI Converting, a Canadian manufacturer of self-adhesive machines for the label market, says that 2009 is off to a great start. The company has announced a record January, in which it sold four machines. "Three of the machines, one Cohesio...

AWA study reviews N. American label market.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Alexander Watson Associates)(North America)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... The growth in North American label volume demand is estimated at 2.5 percent in 2007, according to Labeling Markets: North American Market Study & Sourcebook 2008, newly published by AWA Alexander Watson Associates. Label industry growth...

Weldon Celloplast reps Polymag Tek in Asia.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Polymag Tek Inc.)(Weldon Celloplast )(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Polymag Tek Inc., Rochester, NY, USA, has retained Weldon Celloplast to represent its products in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and the United Arab Emirates. Polymag Tek designs and manufactures web and process roll...

Anderson & Vreeland.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
March 1, 2009... ANDERSON & VREELAND, Bryan, OH, USA--Darin Lyon has been appointed vice president and general manager of Anderson & Vreeland Inc. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Eltromat America.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
March 1, 2009... ELTROMAT AMERICA, Chesapeake, VA, USA--The company has announced the appointments of Ernest Schneider as CEO and Mauro Consalvi as regional sales manager. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Inksure Technologies.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
March 1, 2009... INKSURE TECHNOLOGIES, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA--David Wallace has joined InkSure as director of sales for the Americas. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Rogers Corporation.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
March 1, 2009... ROGERS CORPORATION, Rogers, CT, USA--Rogers Corporation has promoted Olaf Burgers to the position of new market development manager--printing.

Paper Converting Machine Company.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
March 1, 2009... PAPER CONVERTING" MACHINE COMPANY (PCMC), Green Bay, WI, USA--Andy Gillis has rejoined the company as sales engineer for new flexographic printing machinery, with a concentrated focus on customers in the Central and Northeastern United States...

SGP Partnership.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
March 1, 2009... SGP PARTNERSHIP--The Sustainable Green Printing (SGP) Partnership has announced that Karen Gross has been appointed the organization's executive director.

Tailored Label Products.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
March 1, 2009... TAILORED LABEL PRODUCTS, Menomonee Falls, WI, USA--TLP has announced the promotion of Jeff Kerlin to vice president and general manager.

Tesa Tape.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
March 1, 2009... TESA TAPE, Charlotte, NC, USA--Dave Adams has been named new business development manager for the company's converting segment in North America.

Toray Plastics.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
March 1, 2009... TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), North Kingstown, RI, USA--Chad Hedden has been named national sales manager for the company's Torayfan Division. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Water Ink Technologies.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
March 1, 2009... WATER INK TECHNOLOGIES, Lincolnton, NC, USA--The company has announced the addition of Mike Hunter to its Northwest technical sales staff.

Western Shield Label Company.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
March 1, 2009... WESTERN SHIELD LABEL COMPANY, Rancho Dominguez, CA, USA--Western Shield Label company has announced the hiring of Lori McLain to the position of inside sales representative.

Tesa Tape.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
March 1, 2009... TESA TAPE, Charlotte, NC, USA--Clay Goins has accepted the position of Sales Specialist covering general manufacturing, distribution industries, in California, Nevada and Arizona. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

York Label.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
March 1, 2009... YORK LABEL, Omaha, NE, USA--York Label has announced that John P. McKernan has been named president and CEO, effective March (2).

Best managed companies take a bow.(AL TLMI'S CONVERTER MEETING)(GSI Technologies)(Coast Label Company)(Kopco Graphics Inc.)(Consolidated Label)(Tag and Manufacturers Institute )(Conference news)
March 1, 2009... The Eugene Singer Awards, also known as the Best Managed Company Awards, are considered by many to be the pinnacle of business achievement for label printers. The 2009 Singer Awards, four of them, were unveiled February 24 at the Converter...

Europe's narrow web equipment makers feel the squeeze.(NARROW WEB EUROPE)
March 1, 2009... A glance at the Labelexpo Europe show guides of 1997 and 2007 is instructive: Labelexpo 1997 was a resolutely European show, with 83 percent of exhibitors from Europe, 12 percent from North America and just 5 percent from the rest of the world...

Seeking change, finding results.(LETTERS FROM THE EARTH)
March 1, 2009... So today we dumped another 70 million tons of global warming pollution into the thin shell of atmosphere surrounding our planet, as if it were an open sewer. And tomorrow we will dump a slightly larger amount, with the cumulative concentrations...

Marketing: expense or investment?(EXECUTIVE WORKSHOP)
March 1, 2009... Editor's note: In this issue of L&NW we introduce a new column. Executive Workshop is a forum for industry leaders to expound on subjects of interest to them, to share with their peers the education they have gleaned from experience, to give...

Quality toolkit.(PRINTING LEAN)
March 1, 2009... Abraham Maslow once said, "When the only tool you have is a hammer, all problems begin to resemble nails." In today's bleak economic environment, many people are armed only with a hammer and are tempted to start swinging away at the myriad of...

Extra-virgin shrink sleeves.(FIELD REPORT)
March 1, 2009... In the midst of a downward spiraling economy, one industry has been enjoying phenomenal growth by comparison. Annual sales of olive oil in the United States have grown 15 to 25 percent or more for over 10 years, according to various estimates,...

Xode: teamwork and an eagerness to explore new markets are keys to the success of this growing Pennsylvania converter.(NARROW WEB PROFILE)(Company overview)
March 1, 2009... In mathematics, the letter x is often used to denote the "unknown" in algebraic equations. In literature, an "ode" is considered a fable or story. But this is not a story about topics covered in high school, but one about a thriving label...

Food labeling: issues abound in this complex segment of the packaging industry.(Company overview)
March 1, 2009... Food labels are versatile. In general, they are designed to complete two distinct tasks: market the product and inform the consumer of the facts associated with the food item itself. They also must comply with rules and regulations. But if only...

UV curing technology: improvements in equipment and inks continue as the UV curing market experiences steady growth. Plus, a look at electron beam curing for narrow web systems.
March 1, 2009... And now for the good news: In the narrow web segment of the packaging market, ultraviolet curing of inks and coatings is growing. The use of UV inks and the equipment used to cure them are rising steadily, according to industry suppliers. New...

AAA Press International.(UV SYSTEMS)
March 1, 2009... Ultraviolet curing systems today offer more sophisticated power supplies, more precise curing and decreased heat on the substrates. The Versiflex System is the company's most popular model. It includes a PLC controlled digital electronic...

GEW.(UV SYSTEMS)
March 1, 2009... GEW recently launched IsoCure, a UV curing system for mid and wide web printing and converting applications. The system is designed for high performance UV curing of inks, varnishes, coatings, silicone release and hot melt pressure sensitive...

IST.(UV SYSTEMS)
March 1, 2009... IST offers a range of different UV curing systems for various areas of the graphic arts industry and industrial applications. The BLK system offers both water and air cooled units and lamps in lengths up to 2200mm. The energy output of the...

Prime UV Systems.(UV SYSTEMS)
March 1, 2009... The newly designed Prime UV S-2100 MiniScan 3C incorporates the company's low heat curing technology with the its Smart 2100 control platform. Described by the manufacturer as "customized, compact and cool," the MiniScan 3C "provides the...

UVT.(UV SYSTEMS)
March 1, 2009... UVT's PowerSmart is a completely step-less power supply, the company says, designed to minimize energy usage and floorspace requirements while maximizing printing speeds and curing capabilities. With a modular design and a variety of...

XericWeb Drying Systems.(UV SYSTEMS)
March 1, 2009... Since 2006, XericWeb has marketed the Maxwell UV curing system, designed in Italy by UV Ray. According to the company, the Maxwell system has a quartz dichroic reflector that removes excess heat, offers faster curing with less power, and...

Product resources: the following companies are manufacturers or marketers of UV curing systems.(UV SYSTEMS)(Directory)
March 1, 2009... AAA Press International Arlington Heights, IL USA 800-678-7222 / 847-818-1100 info@aaapress.com www.aaapress.com Aetek UV Systems Lebanon, IN USA 765-483-9514 mstines@auvco.com ...

The Label & Narrow Web Supplier Gallery is a special presentation of new and important products: contact the companies directly to receive more information about the products featured here.(SUPPLIER GALLERY)(Buyers guide)
March 1, 2009... * ROTOFLEX Leaders By Design Rotoflex equipment provides innovative, customer-driven finishing solutions for a variety of industries. For more than 35 years, Rotoflex products have been the first choice of the world's most successful...

Foil imprinting system.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
March 1, 2009... PRIMERA TECHNOLOGY Plymouth MN USA Primera Technology has introduced its new FX400 foil imprinting system, an optional accessory to Primera's LX-series of color label printers. The system works inline to apply shiny gold and silver...

G7 toolkit.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
March 1, 2009... X-RITE Grand Rapids MI USA X-Rite has announced the availability of a new G7 toolkit designed to help customers implement the G7 proof-to-print process control method for both offset and flexo. Available as a free download at...

Inkjet marker.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
March 1, 2009... IMTECH Corvallis OR USA ImTech's newest thermal inkjet marker, the Mark 310, is equipped to drive one or two HP 45 printheads. The Mark 310 offers features that enable operation as a fully embedded inkjet printing component integrated...

Static elimination.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
March 1, 2009... NRD Grand Island NY USA NRD has launched three new, static elimination products: Anti-Static Tinsel, model 4002; Ion Cord, model 4003; and the Tinsel Bar, model 4001. Anti-Static Tinsel is a "passive" ionizer made with 100 percent...

Laminating inks.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
March 1, 2009... INX INTERNATIONAL Schaumburg IL USA INX International has announced the North American availability of Belle Color rotogravure laminating inks for the flexible packaging market. The company says the inks are a great fit for retort...

Specialty sheeter.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
March 1, 2009... MAXSON AUTOMATIC MACHINERY Westerly RI USA Maxson has introduced the MSS Sheeter, a machine designed for converters of small batch, value-added products such as pressure sensitive film, metalized vinyl, and other laminates. The MSS...

IML diecutters.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
March 1, 2009... SCHOBER Eberdingen Germany After the introduction of its third generation rotary diecutting machine for the production of in-mold labels during Drupa 2008, Schober is now launching the model RSM-IML/MX, what the company calls a perfect...

Metalized PET films.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
March 1, 2009... BRUSHFOIL Guilford CT USA Brushfoil has introduced a new line of 48 gauge (12 micron) brushed metalized PET films. These new, thinner gauged brushed PET films are available with a chemically treated print surface. The company reports...

Agressive adhesives.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
March 1, 2009... MACTAC Stow OH USA MACtac Printing Products introduces its new TORQ line of specialty high-tack products designed for applications with rough, textured surfaces like the outside of tires to the back of carpeting. The TORQ line...

Touch screen interface.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
March 1, 2009... ENERCON INDUSTRIES Menomonee Falls WI USA Enercon Industries Corporation has introduced a new touch screen PLC based interface for its Compak 9000 power generator. The company says the new design saves converters and extruders time and...

Core adapters.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
March 1, 2009... CAC Wind Gap PA USA CAC (Converter Accessory Corporation) is offering new core adapters with the company's COR-LOK core support technologies. The system uses sleeve based technology featuring CAC's split bushing locking design....

Perforated, recyclable roll cradles.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
March 1, 2009... ROLLGUARD Appleton WI USA Rollguard, part of Great Northern Corporation's Specialty Group, has introduced Recycled Fiber Full Roll Perfed, a cradle designed specifically for the converting market. The Recycled Fiber Full Roll Perfed...

Shafts.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
March 1, 2009... GOLDENROD CORPORATION Beacon Falls CT USA Goldenrod introduces a new line of small diameter locked core and differential slip shafts designed for tape, film and ribbon rewind applications. These continuous expansion shafts are...

Rotary diecutter.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
March 1, 2009... SSL INDUSTRIES Plymouth WI USA SSL-Industries has introduced its new ROTOCUT II tabletop rotary diecutter. The diecutter is designed for cutting blank and printer labels, gaskets, Velcro, refrigerator magnets, foam, nonwoven materials,...

March 2009.(2009 INDUSTRY EVENTS)(Conference news)(Table)(Calendar)
March 1, 2009... 25 Innovative Solutions Learning Seminar Hilton Indian Lakes Resort, Chicago, IL, USA. Presented by EskoArtwork. Call 413-583-4100; email info.usa@esko.com. www.esko.com/roadshows2009 25-27 Flexo Process Color...

Food blogs.(THE BLOGSMITH)
March 1, 2009... No, we are not discussing cooking blogs with this column, but rather the business of food. A significant percentage of the labels printed by converters every day end up on some kind of food product. But food labels have unique requirements that...

AB Graphic International.
March 1, 2009... With companies in the UK, Netherlands, Germany, Spain and USA, AB Graphic International is a manufacturer of converting equipment and is committed to pioneering new developments within the label industry. The company's versatile portfolio...

acpo ltd.
March 1, 2009... At acpo ltd., we have been in business over 20 years, solely devoted to manufacturing self-wound pressure sensitive roll label films to the label printing industry. As overlaminate leaders, we are an ISO 9001:2000 certified company, and pride...

Experience the difference with Anderson & Vreeland.(Anderson & Vreeland:)
March 1, 2009... Anderson & Vreeland offers state-of-the-art equipment and materials for flexo prepress. But providing the finest equipment and materials is only part of our mission. The growing sophistication of digital prepress requires training and support....

Avery Dennison Fasson Roll North America.
March 1, 2009... TOGETHER, WE CAN The vision to solve unusual problems. The confidence to meet new challenges. The ingenuity to turn new ideas into reality. It all begins when we work together. "Together, we can" is our willingness to venture into...

Bluestar silicones.
March 1, 2009... COMPANY DESCRIPTION Bluestar Silicones is a global silicones raw material manufacturer established in 2007 through China National Bluestar Corporation's acquisition of Rhodia Silicones. Bluestar Silicones, which has manufacturing...

Computer Productivity Services Inc.
March 1, 2009... COMPANY DESCRIPTION Computer Productivity Services Inc. (CPS) is a debt free company established in 1993 as a digital equipment, Apple and Microsoft Dynamics GP ERP certified partner. Currently CPS develops, maintains and supports...

Contract Converting, LLC.
March 1, 2009... COMPANY DESCRIPTION Contract Converting is a paper converter specializing in fast turnaround custom slitting and rewinding; distribution services; and sales of non-pressure sensitive materials for narrow web converters and printers....

Color Resolutions International.
March 1, 2009... Color Resolutions International (CRI) is an international packaging ink company focused on water-based and UV curing flexo inks for printing pressure sensitive labels and security tags as well as flexible packaging, envelopes, folding cartons...

CTC International: advanced power tools for efficient Label manufacturing.
March 1, 2009... Your Source for Non-Stop Label Production For profitable manufacturing of high volume label products, continuous production is the name of the game. CTC's advanced Automatic Roll Changers provide maximized reliability, flexibility and ease...

Crown Roll Leaf.
March 1, 2009... Crown Roll Leaf is the largest foil manufacturer in the United States. We have been in business for 37 years. Crown manufactures standard hot stamping products, golds, silvers, metallic colors, pigments, special effects (multi-colored print...

The Dienes Group.(COMPANY PROFILES 2009)
March 1, 2009... Dienes began supplying slitting components to the European paper industry in 1913. Since then, as an engineering based company, Dienes has dedicated its resources to the development of slitting innovations and technologies to improve paper...

Dow Corning Corporation.
March 1, 2009... THE INNOVATION LEADER For more than half a century, Dow Corning Corporation has led the industry in the development of innovative solutions for pressure sensitive applications -solutions that overcome hurdles and open doors to new...

Electro Optic US.
March 1, 2009... Electro Optic US was established in 2003 as a sister company to Electro Optic GmbH, which entered the flexible die industry 20 years ago. We share their same determination to supply the narrow web flexographic printing industry with a flexible...

Enercon Industries.
March 1, 2009... Have you heard about the label printer that had its shipment declined at the customer's receiving dock? The customer performed a quick quality control check and rejected the labels because of pinholing and other printing imperfections. ...