Label & Narrow Web articles from September 2003

Label & Narrow Web archives from September 2003

Go team.(Editorial)(Editorial)
September 1, 2003... A couple of weeks ago a friend of mine was complaining that she was being shanghaied into attending an off-site "team-building event" by the department head at her company. She's only a part-time worker, and that day was her birthday, and she...

Kopco Graphics buys Premiere Labels.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Kopco Graphics Inc., of Cincinnati, has acquired the assets of Premiere Labels, of Sarasota, FL. The acquisition is the first for Kopco, a narrow web converting company founded in 1989. According to Doug Kopp, president, the former owners...

Premier Sales launched as narrow web supplier.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Premier Sales Ltd., of Wakefield, RI, was incorporated in the summer of 2003. The company serves the prepress, printing and converting segments of the packaging graphics manufacturing industry. The founder and president is Pat O'Brien, a...

Recycling firm focuses on adhesive foil stocks.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Connecticut Metal Industries has developed a proprietary process for recycling of adhesive-coated tapes and labels, according to VP Bill Bailey. The company, based in Monroe, CT, has recovered 12 million pounds per year of aluminum from...

US court blocks Raflatac's acquisition of MACtac.(Industry News)(Raflatac Iberica S.A.)(Morgan Adhesives Co.)
September 1, 2003... A US District Court has decided to block the merger between UPM-Kymmene's Raflatac and Bemis Company's MACtac, citing a violation of the Clayton Antitrust Act. Both companies have stated that they do not plan to appeal the court decision. ...

Channeled Resources opens on East Coast.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The products of MaraTech International & Channeled Resources, of Wausau, WI, are now available from a plant in Holliston, MA. The companies provide high quality B-grade substrates. MaraTech/Channeled Resources is working with Pagell...

Graphic Solutions buys EL lamp supplier.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Graphic Solutions Inc. (GSI), of Burr Ridge, IL, has purchased the assets of BKL Inc., of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. BKL manufactures electroluminescent lamps (EL). GSI produces PS labels, aluminum name-plates, polycarbonate panels, RFID...

Rodman launches Medical Product Outsourcing.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The inaugural issue of Medical Product Outsourcing (MPO), a global magazine devoted to the growing trend of medical device and in-vitro diagnostics outsource manufacturing, is available from Rodman Publishing, the parent company of Label &...

Allied Gear ceases production.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Allied Gear & Machine Co. of St. Louis, MO, has ceased manufacturing printing presses and has laid off its employees, according to a company official. The official, who asked not to be identified, says that Allied Gear's owner "has taken...

Mark Andy & MPS dissolve partnership.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Citing a diversification of strategic interests, Mark Andy and MPS have mutually agreed to end their three-year technology partnership, which saw the US company undertake sales and service responsibilities of the Dutch manufacturer's EP...

Weber Marking adds presence in France.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Weber Marking Systems, Arlington Heights, IL, has acquired K-Roll/Etik Industrie, of Toulouse, France. The French company manufactures labels and distributes labeling and coding equipment. Weber manufactures industrial label and coding systems....

Arcar Graphics is acquired by Environmental Inks.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Environmental Inks and Coatings Corporation (EIC), of Morganton, NC, recently signed an agreement to acquire Arcar Graphics, a subsidiary of Flint Ink North America Corporation. The transaction was expected to close at the end of August. ...

GiDue retains QAM as its North American rep.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Italian press manufacturer GiDue has appointed QAM Inc. to represent its interests in North America. QAM, based in Herndon, VA, buys, sells and brokers printing, converting and packaging machinery. The company has appointed Wes Harrington,...

www.contractconverting.com.(Narrow Web Sites)(Contract Converting)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Contract Converting's web site update provides customers, business associates and employees with more information about the company, plus its products and services. The company sells flexible materials, converting and distribution services,...

www.printxcel.com.(Narrow Web Sites)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... PrintXcel, a supplier to the independent distributor market, now offers stock products through its electronic store. The store can be customized for individual distributors. The company's products include mailers, labels HCFA/CMS forms, and cut...

www.qualitydiscount.com.(Narrow Web Sites)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... More customer-oriented features have been added to the web site of Quality Discount Press Parts & Equipment, including an interactive auction site and chat forum. Customers can publish free listings of available used equipment, as well as...

Associations question funding of high school flexo.(Industry News)(Financial support of the Flexo in High School)(Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute)(Foundation of Flexographic Technical Association )
September 1, 2003... Financial support of the Flexo in High School (FIHS) program in North America is on the agenda of the industry's two most prominent associations. Members of the Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI) and the Foundation of Flexographic...

Labelexpo adds 4th day to 2004 Chicago show.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Tarsus Group, the British company that produces Labelexpo Americas, has expanded the 2004 exhibition from three days to four, citing increasing demand from exhibitors and visitors. The show, originally scheduled for September 14-16, now...

Daetwyler to market Rotocolor presses.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Max Daetwyler Corporation, Huntersville, NC, has been named US distributor of Rotocolor printing presses, manufactured in Switzerland. Rotocolor machines are designed with modular inserts for quick changeover from gravure to flexo. Also...

MECA expands its engraving capabilities.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... MECA & Technology Machine Inc, of Green Bay, WI, has expanded its mechanical engraving capabilities and services following the acquisition of equipment from the former Southern Flexographic/Coatings Division of Southern Graphic Systems. ...

Packaging industry flourishes, say independent researchers.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Despite challenging economic times, the US packaging industry continues to flourish, according to TrendWatch Graphic Arts (TWGA) The research company recently released two reports which independently target the consumer product companies (CPC)...

MECA expands its engraving capabilities.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Canflexographics Ltd., of Brampton, ON, and Mark Andy have announced the signing of an agreement appointing Canflexographics its exclusive sales agent for Canada (excluding British Columbia). Mark Andy, based in Chesterfield, MO,...

Two firms receive ISO 9001:2000 status.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Two companies that serve the narrow web industry have been awarded ISO 9001:2000 certification. SICPA North America's packaging inks manufacturing plant in Prescott, ON, has been audited and registered. General Magnaplate's...

Webex Inc. acquires Wisconsin roll maker.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Webex Inc., a manufacturer of rolls and custom web handling machinery located in Neenah, WI, has purchased Fox Companies Machining Inc., a roll manufacturer and specialty machine shop located in Greenville, WI. Terms of the sale were not...

AET Films centralizes operations in Delaware.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Better service and greater efficiencies were cited as motivations for AET Films to centralize their North American customer service staff in New Castle, DE. The company's new customer service operation began processing orders in May....

Technicote to distribute for Valeron materials.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Valeron Strength Films, a Houston-based producer of film substrates, has formed a distributor partnership with Technicote Inc., of Miamisburg, OH. Technicote, a provider of pressure sensitive and non-pressure sensitive roll label...

MECA expands its engraving capabilities.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Stork Materials Technology, a manufacturer of anilox rolls located in Milwaukee, WI, has reached an agreement with JV Imaging Systems (JVIS) of Princeton, MA, and Correct-Touch Graphic Arts (CTGA) of San Luis Obispo, CA, to market and sell its...

Sun Chemical opens ink plant in Poland.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Sun Chemical Corporation, the world's largest ink manufacturer, has opened a plant in the Polish city of Marki, near Warsaw. "Poland is an important center for the media, printing and packaging, and Sun Chemical is committed to supporting...

Inge Kuschnitzky retires; founder of I.KELA.(Industry News)(I.KELA )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Inge M. Kuschnitzky, founder of I.KELA Company and current operations manager, retired July 31. Kuschnitzky started the company in the Philadelphia area in 1985 as one of the first distributors of UV curing lamps in the US. In 1989 she...

A&V adds Cortron to its product mix.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Anderson & Vreeland has been appointed distributor of Cortron eXact flexo exposure systems. The company, based in Bryan, OH, and Fairfield, NJ, is a manufacturer and distributor of flexographic printing materials and equipment. Cortron's...

RadTech urges clearance for UV food contact use.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Food packaging clearances for direct food contact using UV and EB materials such as coatings, inks and adhesives are being pursued by RadTech, an industry trade association. "Thermally cured solvent and water-borne systems have been used...

Wal-Mart pushes RFID.(Industry News)(Wal-Mart Stores Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Wal-Mart has announced that it will require its top 100 suppliers to begin using RFID technology at the case and pallet level by January 2005. Linda Dillman, senior vice president and chief information officer for the company, made the...

API Foils expands plant in Kansas.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... API Foils has announced that its manufacturing facility in Lawrence, KS, will be enlarged to include finishing and distribution departments, which currently are in nearby Lenexa. Completion of the expansion is expected by the end of the...

Suppliers help launch flexo training programs.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... A flexo training program has been launched in a high school in Desoto, KS, with the support of industry suppliers and converters. Harper Corporation of America, Mark Andy and Robbie Manufacturing have contributed time, money and equipment to...

WS acquires Gorilla Label in Arizona.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... WS Packaging Group has purchased the assets of Gorilla Label, a flexographic converting company in Scottsdale, AZ. Gorilla was founded in 1998 by Rick Timone, who remains the head of the new WS division. The operation eventually will move...

Creo.(Israel Sandler appointed)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... CREO, Vancouver, BC -- Israel Sandler has been appointed managing director of Creo EMEA, responsible for operations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Dielectric Polymers.(Pamela Siano appointed)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... DIELECTRIC POLYMERS, Holyoke, MA -- Pamela J. Siano has been announced vice president of sales and marketing.

EIT.(David Snyder joins firm)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... EIT, Sterling, VA -- David Snyder has joined as director of business development for the Instrument Markets group.

Flint Ink.(Linda Welty appointed)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... FLINT INK, Ann Arbor, MI -- Linda Welty has been named chief operating officer.

Fulflex.(John Deput and Nick Morris appointed)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... FULFLEX, Middletown, RI -- John Depuy has been appointed director, sales & marketing. Nick Morris has been named sales manager for North America, leading ZED instrument's sales efforts in his territory.

Fusion UV Systems.(Kurt Schier joins company)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... FUSION UV SYSTEMS, Gaithersburg, MD -- Kurt Schier has joined as senior product manager.

Hueck Foils.(Joseph Mahn appointed)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... HUECK FOILS, Wall, NJ -- Joseph W. Mahn has been named production manager of the company's Blythewood, SC facility.

I.KELA.(Inge M. Kuschnitzky retires)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... I.KELA, Sarasota, FL -- Inge M. Kuschnitzky, founder and current operations manager, retired July 31.

Kanzaki Specialty Papers.(Stephen P. Hefner elected)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... KANZAKI SPECIALTY PAPERS, Ware, MA -- Stephen P. Hefner has been elected chief executive Officer/president.

Lamart.(Maria Felix hired)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... LAMART, Clifton, NJ -- Maria Felix has been hired as customer service representative.

Nilpeter A/S.(Krzysztof Przasnek appointed)
September 1, 2003... NILPETER A/S, Slagelse, Denmark -- Ing. Krzysztof Przasnek has been appointed director of Nilpeter Poland.

Printcafe Software.(Michael Schneider promoted)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... PRINTCAFE SOFTWARE, Pittsburgh, PA -- Michael Schneider has been promoted to national sales manager for the label and packaging market.

Sato America.(John Bauer hired)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... SATO AMERICA, Charlotte, NC -- John Bauer has been hired as Central regional sales manager.

Seal-it.(Alan Wolk appointed)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... SEAL-IT, Farmingdale, NY -- Alan Wolk has been appointed as VP of operations.

Spinnaker Coating.(Braden L. Glett appointed)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... SPINNAKER COATING, Troy, OH -- Braden L. Glett has been appointed vice president, roll products.

Stork Prints America.(appointment of Pete Byam, Erik Jacob and Keith Morrow)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... STORK PRINTS AMERICA, Charlotte, NC -- Pete Byam has been appointed technical sales representative, sleeve systems. Erik Jacob has been named sales engineer, graphic print systems. Keith Morrow has been named account manager, ink dispensing...

Unifoil.(Joseph J. Funicelli celebrates 25 years with company)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... UNIFOIL, Fairfield, NJ -- Joseph J. Funicelli, president/CEO, celebrated his 25th anniversary with the company.

Valeron Strength Films.(Christopher Paskey promoted)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... VALERON STRENGTH FILMS, Houston, TX -- Christopher Paskey has been promoted to sales and marketing manager for the Performance Print Media Group.

Xeikon.(appointments at company)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... XEIKON, Itasca, IL -- MaryAnn Johns has been appointed regional manager for the North Central region. James Keenan has been named Southeast regional manager and Jan Hommema has been hired as regional manager for the upper Midwest.

Pitman hosts NELMA members.(Association News)(Northeast Label Manufacturers Association)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Pitman Company recently held a prepress open house for Northeast Label Manufacturers Association (NELMA) members at its Totowa, NJ facility, featuring presentations from DuPont, Artwork Systems and Agfa. In addition to the presentations and a...

Drop-in screen units follow Nilpeter and Stork collaboration.(Narrow Web Europe)
September 1, 2003... UV-cured rotary screen printing is synonymous with premium quality self-adhesive labels. For some flexo converters, cost is an inhibiting factor, but NiIpeter thinks it has an affordable answer with its "drop-in" screen unit. The main drawback...

Punch acquires front-end expertise.(Narrow Web Europe)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... In the spirit of the ever-changing and complex saga that makes up the European prepress scene, the Belgian company Punch has acquired Esko Graphics' Digital Printing Products Department. Punch achieved a sort of fame by rescuing Xeikon, the...

Avery Dennison sells European label business to CCL.(Narrow Web Europe)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Toronto-based CCL Industries remains firmly on the acquisition trail. Following the completion of a 51 percent controlled European joint venture with Pachem AG (announced last year), it has snapped up the remainder of Avery Dennison...

Press makers get the three-year itch.(Narrow Web Europe)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... It is said that not all marriages are made in heaven, least of all among press manufacturers, it would seem. Citing a "diversification of strategic interests," Mark Andy and MPS mutually agreed to call it a day on their three-year technology...

RFID label to monitor temperature of drugs in transit.(Narrow Web Europe)(Schreiner MediPharm)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Holding products within certain temperature ranges is a critical factor in guaranteeing the quality and effectiveness of pharmaceutical products. With this in mind, Schreiner MediPharm, a division of the Munich-based label group, has developed...

The economy.(Reality Check)(Editorial)
September 1, 2003... Every time I talk with someone it seems the conversation turns to the economy and how hard it is to make a buck. It doesn't matter who it is I am talking to or what line of work they're in--everyone seems to be struggling to make the money they...

Who are you? Thought provoking self-promotion.(Minding My Own Business)
September 1, 2003... Each Sunday from March through November, I trek out to Oakland, NJ, where I pitch for the Ten Plagues, one of the more colorful teams in the tri-state modified fast-pitch softball circles. One recent August morning, we played on a field...

Extreme prepress and the survival of flexo.(Art Direction)
September 1, 2003... Pushing the envelope. Doing what they say can't be done. Heading into uncharted waters, exploring the unknown. To go where no flexographer has gone before. That's what I'm talking about. Great advances come from exploring and trying things...

Taylor made labels: an Oregon family's converting business shares the wealth with employee owners.(Narrow Web Profile)
September 1, 2003... A friend once asked the owner of a business called Impact Label, "Everything" you make is tailor-made, Isn't it?" It had a nice ring to it, art the more because the owner of the label company was Robert Taylor. And so, for the past two decades...

Paper substrates: money-related issues are the driving force behind trends in the paper industry.
September 1, 2003... Pricing is supposed to rise. At least it does in other industries. Fourteen years ago the average price of a car was $14,371. By 2001 the average price had risen to $21,605. The average price tag on a dozen eggs in June 1989 was 94 cents. By...

Process color: a look at three variables affecting color.
September 1, 2003... Once upon a time, there was a man who ordered proofs for a certain freesia-scented fragrance. He supplied the disk with the completed artwork and patiently awaited the result. Although the scent is ordinarily associated with the color purple,...

Specialty ink: products attract attention when packaging inks display unusual characteristics.
September 1, 2003... Product marketers want their packages and labels to do something--really do something--to the eyes and minds of the people who see them on the shelves and elsewhere. That's what keeps this industry in business, and that's why converters are...

Exhibitor directory.(Labelexpo Europe 2003)(Directory)
September 1, 2003... 3M BELGIUM 12U60 Diegem, Belgium 32 2 722 4550 Fax 32 2 722 4518 sbaeyensl@mmm.com Anne Jonau AB GRAPHIC INTERNATIONAL 6F79...

Label printing & converting machines: Gallus.(Labelexpo Europe 2003: product preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 5B50 Gallus will be showing three machines from its manufacturing program at the Brussels expo. The company will exhibit a combination of new and well known label printing presses, with some additional features. All innovations are...

Punching equipment, drop-in slitters: Tools & Production.(Labelexpo Europe 2003: product preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 5E15 Tools & Production manufactures long-life punching equipment for flexo presses, drop-in narrow web slitters, and a variety of rotary punch and die rings and drop-in punch units for die stations. Temple City, CA, USA 626...

Inspection system: BST.(Labelexpo Europe 2003: product preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 11Q60 The new Powerscope 3000 video web inspection system includes simplified icons and features such as Dynamic Image Update and Quick Zoom with memorized positions. Available in manual and motorized versions, the Powerscope comes...

Paper & film substrates: Raflatac.(Labelexpo Europe 2003: product preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 5D60 Raflatac focuses on the label industry's future, covering information labeling and logistics and supply chain management, as well as product and promotional labeling. The company highlights its mid-gloss, thermal, thermal...

Smart label production machines: Melzer maschinenbau.(Labelexpo Europe 2003: product preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 6G10 Melzer exhibits the STL-L400, a high speed smart label and ticket production machine. The company also exhibits a new multifunctional system M4 for various applications, with six heads, reel-to-reel or sheet production. ...

Dies, cylinders & tooling: Electro optic.(Labelexpo Europe 2003: product preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 11R100 Electro Optic produces tools and utility equipment for the label industry, including magnetic cutting dies for rotary and flatbed cutting; magnetic cylinders; magnetic bedplates; rotary cutting cylinders; correction tools for...

Automatic inspection systems: Advanced Vision Technology.(Labelexpo Europe 2003: product preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 6H100 PrintVision/Helios is a new automatic inspection system mounted on a rewinder for QA or on press for inspection during run time. PrintVision/Jupiter Compact features advanced automatic inspection capabilities for process...

Synthetic papers: Yupo Europe.(Labelexpo Europe 2003: product preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 11Q20 Yupo showcases its pressure sensitive, IML, and direct thermal synthetic papers. The papers are waterproof, recyclable, and tear, scratch, and chemical resistant. Dusseldorf, Germany 49 211 52392 60 Fax 49 211...

Prepress equipment: Esko Graphics.(Labelexpo Europe 2003: product preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 5A30 Esko-Graphics presents its range of prepress equipment for label production. The CDI Spark XT flexo imaging device is built for small and medium volume label, folding carton flexo plate makers and converters. The Kongsberg XL20...

Narrow web inks and education: Akzo Nobel inks.(Labelexpo Europe 2003: product preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 5B45 Akzo Nobel exhibits inks for letterpress, flexo, UV flexo, UV offset, and UV screen. At the stand is specialized information for attendees on profit for printers, alternative labeling, and value-added combinations. ...

Combination press: Codimag.(Labelexpo Europe 2003: product preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 6G130 The VIVA 340 press is demonstrated as a fully combination press, with five waterless offset units, two semi-rotary screen-printing units, a hot-foil stamping unit using magnesium plate, a flexo varnishing station, and...

Ink Duct systems & segmented blades: AP Maschinen.(Labelexpo Europe 2003: product preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 5E40 AP Maschinen supplies ink duct systems and segmented blades for letterpress and offset printing. The Ink Duct, Lever or Digit is built on a modular basis, which enables an upgrade to AEIC (computerized ink control). Blade sizes...

Film products: CPFilms.(Labelexpo Europe 2003: product preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 12Y60 Clearsil release films, vacuum coated films (thermal aluminum and sputtered), deep dyed colored films, adhesive coated and laminated as well as toll coated films. The Clearsil liners offer a total haze of below 2.5 percent, and...

Label applicators: Label Aire.(Labelexpo Europe 2003: product preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 7L10 The new generation of pressure-sensitive label applicators offer easy set-up, troubleshooting and changeover, faster line speeds, and reliable operation. The selection includes "air-blow", "tamp-blow", and "wipe-on" label...

Narrow web presses: Omet.(Labelexpo Europe 2003: product preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 7L100 Narrow web printing presses for labels, flexible packaging and folding cartons. Omet Varyflex will show new printing technology interchangeable with standard flexo printing units. The press features a gearless drive with...

Presses, retrofits, sheeters: Graficon.(Labelexpo Europe 2003: product preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 6H130 Graficon supplies rebuilt Gallus presses and retrofits, the MP 340 combination label printing system, and Graficon printing and processing machines. In addition to these machines, the company exhibits the BSM 340 high...