Label & Narrow Web articles from November 2003

Label & Narrow Web archives from November 2003

Invention and need.(Editorial)(Editorial)
November 1, 2003... Invention is the mother of necessity. No, that sentence isn't written wrong, nor did you read it wrong. What it says is that sometimes a great thing is created before anyone figures out just how to make the best use of it. Consider the...

WS Group acquires Concept Inc.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... WS Packaging Group Inc., headquartered in Algoma, WI, has purchased the assets of Concept Inc., of Carson City, NV. Concept, a manufacturer of labeling equipment, becomes part of the WS Automated Systems division, which includes a manufacturing...

ROI Technologies buys American Label Co.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... ROI Technologies, of Baltimore, has acquired selected assets of American Label Company of East Hanover, NJ. The acquisition was completed in late September. Production will be centralized in ROI's Baltimore plant. Joseph Ramsey, former...

Forbes names Multi-Color to top 10 small companies list.(Industry News)
November 1, 2003... Multi-Color Corporation, of Cincinnati, OH, has been ranked 7th on Forbes magazine's "200 Best Small Companies" list, published in October. The printing and converting company, which had never before appeared on the list, was highlighted as one...

Graphic Solutions wins screen printing award.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Graphic Solutions Inc., of Burr Ridge, IL, has won an award of excellence from the Screen Printing & Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) for its open house and product demonstration samples. The products include new technology offerings for...

Fernqvist expands with Illinois warehouse.(Industry News)(Fernqvist Labeling Solutions)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Fernqvist Labeling Solutions, of Mountain View, CA, has expanded its reach with the opening of a Midwest sales office and distribution center in Elgin, IL, 35 miles from Chicago. Duane Shepley, a 10-year Fernqvist sales team member, will...

Cold Foil Alliance formed by 8 suppliers.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... An organization called The Cold Foil Alliance has been formed by eight suppliers to the narrow web industry. Members of the alliance are dedicated to furthering the cold foil transfer process. Each is involved in an aspect of the printing and...

Europe Label Summit planned.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... A two-day Labelexpo European Label Summit has been planned for next year to assess label opportunities in the enlarged European Union. The event will take place November 2-3, 2004, in Dusseldorf, Germany. A database drawn from the 2,500...

Valeron taps Perez for Latin America market.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Valeron Strength Films, of Houston, TX, a producer of specialty films, has teamed with Perez Trading Company to distribute the Valeron and V-Max printing films to customers in South and Central America. Perez Trading Company is a sales...

Canflexo represents Ashe Converting.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Canflexo graphics Limited and Ashe Converting Equipment of Ipswich, England, have signed an agreement appointing Canflexographics the exclusive sales agents for Ashe's line of slitters, inspection rewinders and auto turrets for both the wide...

Multi-Plastics to build new plant in Canada.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Multi-Plastics Inc., of Lewis Center, OH, has broken ground on construction of a new production plant in Whitby, ON. The 33,000 square foot facility will open in August 2004, and represents a $2.7 million investment. The company, founded...

Nilpeter expands in France and Asia Pacific.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Nilpeter, the Danish press manufacturer, has increased its European representation by the addition of two agents in France. David Ponthieu and Olivier Serieys now represent the company, courtesy of Nilpeter's joint venture with Rotoflex, the...

AccuWeb enters Europe with Swiss subsidiary.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... AccuWeb Inc., a manufacturer of electronic web guide systems based in Madison, WI, has opened a European subsidiary in Fribourg, Switzerland. The new sales and support center will direct the European activities for the company's products,...

Smart Packaging expo joins Labelexpo 2004.(Industry News)
November 1, 2003... Smart Packaging 2004 is being launched alongside Labelexpo Americas 2004, and will take place September 14-15 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Chicago, IL. Developed in co-operation with the Institute of Packaging...

New anilox engraving launched at Stork.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Stork Materials Technology, Milwaukee, WI, has announced the development of HQP laser engraving technology for anilox rolls. According to Mat Jones, sales and marketing manager for Stork Cellramic, the new engraving process produces...

AccuWeb.(Industry People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... ACCUWEB, Madison, WI -- Henry A. Rissier was appointed as president.

Environmental Inks & Coatings.(Industry People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... ENVIRONMENTAL INKS & COATINGS, Morganton, NC -- Paul Schroeder has been appointed president and CEO.

GMG.(Industry People)(GMG Weihing)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... GMG, Tuebingen, Germany -- Jim Summers has been named general manager, US operations.

Harper GraphicSolutions.(Industry People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... HARPER GRAPHICSOLUTIONS, Charlotte, NC -- Sean Teufler will be covering the Central US as technical graphics advisor.

Nilpeter.(Industry People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... NILPETER, Slagelse, Denmark -- Courtesy of Nilpeter's joint venture with Rotoflex, David Ponthieu and Olivier Serieys are representing Nilpeter in France. Ponthieu is Rotoflex's director in France and Serieys is responsible for Rotoflex's South...

Nordson.(Industry People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... NORDSON, Duluth, GA -- Peter Lambert as assumed the role of vice president, packaging and product assembly operations.

Raflatac.(Industry People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... RAFLATAC, Tampere, Finland -- Mark Pollard and Jussi VanHanen have been appointed development directors. Tapio Kolunsarka has been announced development manager. Jan Hasselblatt has been named director, synthetics business. Haken Saxen has been...

RDP Marathon.(Industry People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... RDP MARATHON, Montreal, Canada -- George Herrick has been appointed Northeast region sales manager.

WS Packaging Group.(Industry People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... WS PACKAGING GROUP, Carson City, NV -- David Midboe, the founder and president of Concept, Inc., has been named president of WS Packaging Group--Automated Systems.

Nova Films moves to new Ohio plant.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Nova Films has recently completed a move to a new 35,000 square foot facility in Bedford, OH. The company also has expanded its sales and service staff. Nova specializes in water borne pressure sensitive and heat activatable adhesives in...

Champion Roller Inc. acquired by American.(Industry News, American Roller Company)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... American Roller Company, of Union Grove, WI, has purchased Champion Roller Inc. of Rock Hill, SC. American Roller will now have manufacturing facilities in Rock Hill, and Louisville, KY, to add to its six manufacturing facilities...

Polyonics expands with office in China.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Polyonics, headquartered in Westmoreland, NH, has opened its first sales office in Shanghai, China. The company now has two Asian offices, the first established in Singapore in February. Jie (Jane) Miao is the company's sales representative...

Health and Beauty show attracts label converters.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Narrow web converters were among the exhibitors at The Health and Beauty America show, held from September 30 to October 2 in New York City. The three-day event, which traditionally attracts a number of high-profile buyers, was not as well...

Omet celebrates its 40th anniversary.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Omet, the Italian press manufacturer, celebrated its 40th anniversary early in November with a three-day party and the inauguration of a new building. The latest structure, built adjacent to the company's factory in Lecco, houses business...

Valmet virtual tour offered in 5 languages.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Valmet Converting has announced that a 'tour' of its range of precision sheeters is now available on-line in 5 languages, at the company's Internet site (www.valmetconverting.com). Visitors can click on "Sheeters Tour" on the home page. ...

Repacorp Label moves its screen operation.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Repacorp Label Products, of Tipp City, OH, has moved its Phoenix, AZ, screen printing division to a larger building. Company officials cite business growth as the impetus for relocating Sierra Screen Printing. The company also announced...

Fusion UV announces 5-year warranty.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Fusion UV Systems, Gaithersburg, MD, has announced an increase in standard and engineered systems warranties from two years to five years. The company manufactures ultraviolet curing systems. Six months ago the company increased its bulb...

TLMI salutes top labels of 2003.(Association News)(Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute)
November 1, 2003... The best labels of 2003 lined the foyer of the Boca Raton Hotel & Resort in Florida in mid-October, a salute to the creative quality of the members of the Tag &Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI). The hotel was the site of the TLMI annual...

Converters & suppliers enjoy Florida: scenes from Boca Raton.(Association News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Brad Stillahn and Lisa Lang of Adstick Todd O'Reilly of Channeled Resources, and Deb Ackerman of DuPont Tyvek TLMI members enjoy a catamaran voyage George Noah of Lewis Label Products (left) with Polly Krier and Trevor Maunder of...

Gravure labelers tackle technical issues.(Association News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Technology That Reduces Costs" was the theme of the second Fall Technical Conference of the Packaging & Label Gravure Association (PLGA), a biennial event held this year in San Antonio, TX. The conference drew 105 attendees, an increase of more...

Data privacy fears over RFID tags and labels gain ground.(Narrow Web Europe)
November 1, 2003... Plenty has been written about RFID technology and its potential to influence supply chain management systems. Based on tiny microchips, the technology has shrunk in size and is now found in everything from swipe cards to tags to trace just...

Another new chapter for Harland.(Narrow Web Europe)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Is there an award for companies that hang on in the face of adversity? If so, then give it to Harland Labels of Hull in East Yorkshire, England. Disregard the fact that the company was founded in 1832, although that's a good start, or that it...

Eastern expansion for Raflatac.(Narrow Web Europe)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Eastern Europe's double-digit volume growth for self-adhesive labels contrasts with the generally lackluster performance of the more developed European markets. Not surprisingly, most press makers and material suppliers are busy seeking to beef...

New name in the film business.(Narrow Web Europe)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Competition in the fast-growing global market for polypropylene label and packaging films has intensified in the face of some major consolidations. One of the newest names is the Treofan Group, consisting of three separate operating companies:...

Free plate syndrome.(Reality Check)(Column)
November 1, 2003... When is it OK to give photopolymer plates away for free? Everyone does it all the time, right? In all the plants I have been in, and I have been in more than most, I have yet to see plates that were truly free. Now I know that this is a...

Attention prepress shoppers.(Art Direction)(Column)
November 1, 2003... Any prepress manager working in today's label industry knows of the constant pressures from management to turn jobs around faster, to keep costs under control and at the same time improve on the quality of the work, all the while constantly...

Lightning labels: digital--and only digital--labels. Very fast.(Narrow Web Profile)(Lightning Labels of Denver CO)
November 1, 2003... Peter Renton doesn't do flexo. Or screen, or offset or gravure. Most of his customers are those who'd most likely gel turned away from a flexo shop, or get a price quote that they couldn't afford. After" all, how much does it cost to print a...

Digital printing: the pace of interest in this fascinating technology rose this year. As converters strive to win and keep customers, they also must accommodate a growing need for shorter production runs, a need that digital fulfills.(Cover Story)
November 1, 2003... In 1995, a company called Indigo unleashed a machine that has captured the attention of the printing industry worldwide. The Indigo digital press has since spawned competitors eager to capture a potentially vast market--high quality, infinitely...

Prepress troubleshooting: the prepress professional must learn to communicate effectively with those on both ends of the label production workflow.
November 1, 2003... The prepress department is sandwiched in the middle of the label production workflow. On one end is the designer, commissioned by the end user. On the other is production, the ones who produce the finished product. Prepress departments and...

Latin American label markets: despite the challenges caused by economic instability, the label industry in Latin America is growing.
November 1, 2003... Sometimes the biggest indicator of a label converter s success or failure has nothing to do with capabilities, competition or a skilled staff. In Venezuela, for instance, it has more to do with oil. Venezuela's petroleum industry accounts for...

Unwinds & splicers: getting the web off the roll, traveling smoothly through the press and carrying a solid splice are the goals of these tools.
November 1, 2003... The press operator has a thousand details to keep in mind as the print job runs through the machine. Among those seemingly endless details is the web itself, its tension, its unwinding. The operator has to keep an eye on the dwindling diameter...

TLMI Awards 2003.(L&NW Label & Narrow Web)(Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute)
November 1, 2003... McDowell Label & Screen Printing, of Dallas, TX, is the Best of Show winner in the 2003 Awards Competition sponsored by the Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI). The winning entry, a Frosted Marshmallow label, also won a First Place award...

Record crowds flock to Brussels.(Labelexpo Europe 2003)
November 1, 2003... Labelexpo Europe was a welcome burst of energy this year for converters and suppliers alike. The exhibition, held in late September in Brussels, drew record crowds and filled five halls at the Parc des Exposition. Labelexpo officials estimated...

Pressure sensitive adhesive technical workshops.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Chemsultants International Network currently offers three technical workshops related to the field of pressure sensitive adhesives including: Introduction to Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Technology, Laboratory Technician Testing Certification...

Comco ProGlide MSP[TM].(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... One press... limitless possibilities. With the ProGlide MSP you can print the widest range of substrates from 1-mil supported film to 24-pt board stock. * Field-proven productivity for all types of packaging, from folding cartons to...

Cosmolight water-wash flexo plates.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... New 4-color sales literature presents Toyobo's complete line of Cosmolight[R] water-wash flexo plates, including two new formulas for computer-to-plate processing. Cosmolight flexo plates are sold exclusively in North America by Anderson &...

Rotary tools for punching tickets & tags.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... T&P can design and manufacture a custom rotary male/female punch unit for your ticket or tag application. With over 45 years of experience, our engineering and manufacturing capabilities are very extensive in this area. We have worked on...

MaraTech awesome label stock.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... MaraTech is a high quality, low priced alternative for many label printers as they search for ways to be competitive in this aggressive marketplace. MaraTech has sold off spec roll label stock for fifteen years and now has it down to a science,...

Rotary die specialists.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Lederle Machine Company offers a full line of high quality cutting tools and press room supplies for the flexographic printer. Along with a proven line of long lasting thermal cutting dies, adjustable lineal tools, perforators/sheeters, and...

Fasson. Ideas that work for you.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... We pride ourselves on offering a constant stream of product and service ideas to help label converters improve productivity, profitability and growth. No other labelstock manufacturer offers so many fit for-application solutions for every...

Allen Datagraph's DFS.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The answer to short run label finishing. With two models available for web widths from 4 to 16 inches the Allen Digital Finishing System (DES) is a completely self-contained finishing system that laminates, digitally die cuts, weeds, slits and...

Gallus Rotascreen.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Success and security for the label printer means the ability to react quickly to new customer requirements. Callus machines enable customers to use the most suitable printing or processing techniques individually or in combination. Callus...

Cutting tools world wide.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Founded in 1965, Kocher+Beck today became one of the best known supplier for cutting tools world wide with production plants in Germany, UK and USA. The product range includes the following: Flexible dies for flat at rotary applications,...

PSI Flexo from Printcafe.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Only PSI Flexo gives you a system that combines PSI's leading edge, Windows-based print management technology with powerful tools designed from the ground up for flexography. For over ten years PSI has been the leader in flexo management and is...

ELASLON flexographic printing plates.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... ELASLON printing plates delivers rapid plate processing, consistent print quality, superior ink transfer, dense solids and crisp halftones. ELASLON's patented composition assures extended press runs and high ozone resistance. The wide exposure...

Label Traxx[TM] management software.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Tired of multiple software programs to run your business? Your alternative is clear. Label Traxx[TM] from Tailored Solutions is the job management software solution developed for flexo printers, by flexo printers. Integrated modules encompass...

Web converting & packaging systems.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Delta Industrial Services specializes in designing manufacturing systems to meet your needs and exceed your expectations. Delta converting systems are designed and built using a base of pre-engineered and custom engineered process modules. This...

New "C1" rotary die.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Wilson Manufacturing has developed a revolutionary new finishing process for solid engraved rotary dies, The new process offers multiple benefits such as greater wear resistance and more resharpenings. These dies have proven to be especially...

New diffractive light reflecting foil patterns.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The KURZ Group has introduced new "Lens" patterns for their Light Line[TM] Foils These diffractive light-reflecting foils display lens patterns that, although less than 1millimeter deep give the perception of having a thickness of several...

Your single source for precision rotary tooling.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... RotoMetrics offers the most complete line of precision rotary tooling. Our products are unmatched in the industry for accuracy and durability, and RotoMetrics ensures its high quality with one of the most stringent quality standards in the...

Labelstock Adhesives by Raflatac.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Introducing Labelstock Adhesives by Raflatac, guide to helping you make the right choice of adhesive for your specific end-use application. it contains comprehensive information about each adhesive in the Raflatac range including corn position,...

Digital quality plates at analog prices.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Cortron Corporation has developed a new high definition flexo plate exposure device that employs a revolutionary technology that controls the angle of light just like CTR Shoulder angle is controlled and consistent at 26 degrees. There is no...

Mark Andy Model LP3000.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The LP3000 is specifically designed for those label printers looking to vastly improve their operations and will allow converters to achieve higher, more consistent quality and enhanced flexibility while maximizing productivity. ...

Digital Ink Rub Tester.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... NEW LOW PRICE!!! The TMI Digital ink Rub Tester performs dry rub, wet rub, wet bleed/transfer, wet smear, functional rub and hot abrasion tests. TMI's tester meets applicable TAPPI and ASTM standards, comes with a 2 year warranty and...

A successful partnership.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Our customers associate the name Schober with high precision, maximum reliability, long lifetimes and exceptional efficiency. The extensive Schober Know-how and the ongoing research and development enable us to offer our customers single...

New instant redeemable coupon solutions.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... IRC A-Peel[TM] offers converters simplicity and efficiency in coupon fabrication. It utilizes a thin, tough polymeric coating that peels away from the carrier film. The adhesive system used to bond the face label material is completely covered...

LIGHTouch[TM] UV Curing System.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The LIGHTouch[TM] UV Curing Systems are the most powerful, efficient, and dependable you will find. In addition to the Revolutionary New Top-Loading Interstation model, Side-Loading and Cantelever style units are available. All configurations...

Static control releases new 2003 catalog.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... SIMCO's NEW 2003 catalog features a complete line of static control, web cleaning and electrostatic charging products. Included is detailed information on narrow web cleaning systems including vacuum web systems, contact web cleaners (tacky...

Tag & label stock.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Roll Express[TM]--'Round-the-Clock Material Availability. Get first-quality paper, film, tag and packaging stocks, slit-to-order in 24 hours from Roll Express[TM]--one of the industries most relied-upon roll stock programs. 1-800-734-0990...

Label & Narrow Web.(Brief Article)
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Flexy--flexographic printing press.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Flexy is the new Omet narrow-web flexographic printing press extremely reduced in sizes, designed for label printing as well as printing/ converting of board and flexible packaging materials. The modular in-line construction suits the customers...

Cassette Style Drop-in Hotstamp Unit.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Space... Time... Quick Change... Cost... Ease of use... The newest development in the hotstamp arena has been the Cassette Style/Drop-in Hotstamp Unit by American Die Technology. The patented Equalizer, rapid heat up, air cool down system,...

PCMC narrow web flexo presses.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... PCMC's In Line Systems Division designs, manufactures, and services the full line of Webtron narrow web flexographic printing presses. The machinery is built and supported from PCMC's modern manufacturing facility in Green Bay, WI. PCMC Flexo...

Packaging press.(Narrow Web Products)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... GIDUE Turate Italy The Unipro is a 730 mm (28.74") wide, in-line packaging press. Utilizing print cylinder sleeve technology, it is capable of converting a variety of substrates, including PE BOPP, PET to paper, aluminum, laminates and...

Laser coder.(Narrow Web Products)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... WEBER MARKING SYSTEMS Arlington Heights IL USA The e-Solarmark vector laser coder produces permanent marks on materials such as paper, paperboard, foils, plastics, wood, glass, coated metal, and other substrates. It is capable of marking up...

Film.(Narrow Web Products)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... MULTI-PLASTICS Lewis Center OH USA The company is offering a clear, wide seal range, two-side sealable, coextruded OPP film. Typical applications include both vffs and hffs in laminated or single web form. 740-548-4894 fax 740-548-5177...

UV drying.(Narrow Web Products)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... NORDSON CORPORATION Amherst OH USA The QuadCure UV lamp head provides high UV output with reduced heat generating infrared energy. The four-segment reflector design directs UV light around the lamp body. The dichroic coating on the...

Security paper.(Narrow Web Products)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... APPLETON Appleton WI USA AssurMark Security Label Substrate is tamper-evident and has covert security fibers for authentication to fight re-marking and counterfeiting fraud. The security fibers are invisible under ordinary light but...

Thermal stock.(Narrow Web Products)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... AVERY DENNISON Painesville OH USA Fasson Direct-Therm 200GP direct thermal label stock has been designed to resist a variety of contaminants in the grocery and industrial labeling markets. It is a smooth, bright white paper with a...