Label & Narrow Web articles from September 2005

Label & Narrow Web archives from September 2005

Today's special.(EDITORIAL)
September 1, 2005... This is a special issue. We have features about special effects printing and specialty paper substrates. On top of that--and this is coincidence--we have a profile about a converter named Specialty Printing. The most oft-heard (by me)...

Boise to invest $60 million in PS production.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 1, 2005... Boise Paper, of Boise, ID, USA, has announced that it will invest $60 million to increase its capacity to manufacture pressure sensitive papers for the label market. Boise says that its investment will provide incremental pressure...

Ex-Creo duo forms graphics consultancy.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 1, 2005... Larry Letteney, past president of Creo Americas, and Ken Hanulec, former vice president of marketing, have founded BlueOcean Advisory Group Inc., of Wellesley, MA, USA. The firm's aim, say the partners, is "to help companies discover and...

Chemsultants, PSTC form tape testing group.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Pressure Sensitive Tape Council)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Chemsultants, of Mentor, OH, USA, has announced a collaboration with the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) to provide the industry with a variety of additional educational opportunities in the area of pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape...

Golfers raise $14,775 for scholarship fund.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 1, 2005... The TLMI Scholarship Golf Challenge, held at Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club in Illinois, USA, raised $14,775 this year. The event, sponsored by Labelexpo, has raised $71,385 in the past six years. A total of 88 label converters and...

Esko & Latran form distribution agreement.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Latran Technologies and Esko-Graphics)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Latran Technologies, a manufacturer of digital halftone proofing equipment, and Esko-Graphics, a leader in integrated packaging pre-production systems, have entered into a distribution agreement for the USA and Canada. Latran will sell the...

Wikoff Color acquires Frontier Printing Inks.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Wikoff Color Corporation, Fort Mill, SC, USA, has purchased the assets of Frontier Printing Inks, a Canadian manufacturer of printing inks for the flexible packaging, label, fine paper and paperboard markets. Established in 1951, Frontier...

Tailored Solutions gives software to college.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 1, 2005... Tailored Solutions, the producer of Label Traxx print business management software for narrow web flexo converters, has donated a copy of its software package to the Waukesha County Technical College, located in suburban Milwaukee, WI, USA....

AVT registers gains in first half of 2005.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 1, 2005... Advanced Vision Technology Ltd. (AVT) has announced records in revenues, margins and profitability for the second quarter and the first six months of 2005. The company, based in Hod-Hasharon, Israel, is listed on Prime Standard of...

Flexo Trade School holds grand opening.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... To celebrate its relocation to a new 12,000 square foot location in Fort Mill, SC, USA, the Flexographic Trade School (FTS) will hold a grand opening on October 11. Fort Mill is located just outside Charlotte, NC. Concurrent with the...

New quality program is unveiled by GiDue.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 1, 2005... Buoyed by rapid growth in the narrow web label and packaging sector, GiDue has restructured its manufacturing operation and created the Athena Quality Programme, named after the Greek goddess of wisdom. GiDue, based in Turate, Italy,...

UPM to sell Loparex to international bank.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 1, 2005... UPM has announced its intention to sell the Loparex Group, a member of UPM's Converting Division, to an investment company belonging to ABN AMRO Capital Group. The transaction is expected to be concluded during the third quarter of 2005. ...

SunJet establishes plant in North America.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... SunJet, the digital division of Sun Chemical and a supplier of inkjet inks, has established a manufacturing and technical support facility in Amelia, OH, USA. The plant has the capability to produce water, solvent and UV based inkjet inks....

MPS names distributor for Latin America.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 1, 2005... MPS Systems, of Didam, the Netherlands, has announced the appointment of ProFlexo International Ltd. as its distributor for Latin America and the Caribbean. ProFlexo is managed by Jaime Dagnino. MPS, a six-year-old company founded by Eric...

Rafsec RFID production now under way in USA.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 1, 2005... UPM Rafsec, an RFID tag manufacturer and member of UPM Group, has announced that its newly developed manufacturing technology for the mass production of RFID tags is now in use in the company's facilities. After the successful completion of...

Absolutely Micro*Clean relocates in California.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Absolutely Micro*Clean, manufacturer of anilox roll cleaning equipment utilizing plastic media blasting, has relocated its operations within California. The new location is at 2930 Ramona Ave. #400, Sacramento CA 95826 USA; phone...

Aquaflex pushes into Ireland and the UK.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Aquaflex, the North American narrow web press brand, is now represented in the UK and Ireland. LPP Limited, of Manchester, England, has been appointed to represent all aquaflex products in the island region by F.L. Smithe Machine Co., of...

PLGA goes global with gravure focus.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 1, 2005... The Packaging & Label Gravure Association (PLGA) has announced a broadening of its scope from North America to global. "The reason is straightforward," says Executive Director Bill Klein. "It's reality: There is no hiding from global...

Fort Dearborn owners hire new top management team.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(appointment of Mike Anderson and Tim Trahey )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... For the first time in its 80-year history, Fort Dearborn Company has restructured its top management to include non-family members. The company recently named Mike Anderson to be the chief operating officer, and Tim Trahey the chief financial...

Six suppliers form Brand Protection Alliance.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 1, 2005... Six North American companies that serve the package converting and printing industry have formed a group called the Brand Protection Alliance Inc. (BPA). The group's purpose is to serve as a resource for brand owners "in the design, development...

Western Flexo Label Association is formed.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 1, 2005... A new special industry group, the Western Flexo and Label Association (WFLA), focusing on the needs of the label converter and flexographic printer has been formed. At an October meeting, the WFLA, formerly the Northern California Label...

Water Ink Technologies receives Milestone award.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 1, 2005... Water Ink Technologies, an ink manufacturer headquartered in Lincolnton, NC, USA, has been presented by the Lincoln Economic Development Association with its Milestone Award. The award, presented by the county, recognizes the company's 20-year...

Aetek UV Systems.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
September 1, 2005... AETEK UV SYSTEMS, Romeoville, IL, USA -- The company has announced Jack Slattery as midwest regional sales manager.

Acucote.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
September 1, 2005... ACUCOTE, Graham, NC, USA -- Lynn G. Crutchfield has been appointed president. of the company. He reports to John B. Leath Jr., the new chief executive officer.

Arccure.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
September 1, 2005... ARCCURE, Lippstadt, Germany -- Holger Ulland has been appointed RFID product manager.

C.J. fox company.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
September 1, 2005... C.J. FOX COMPANY, Providence, RI, USA -- Jill Fox Tobak has been appointed president of the company [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Diversified Labeling Solutions.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
September 1, 2005... DIVERSIFIED LABELING SOLUTIONS, Itasca, IL, USA -- Joe Hirschmann has been promoted to general manager of the Reno, Nevada manufacturing facility.

Douglas-Hanson.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
September 1, 2005... DOUGLAS-HANSON, Hammond, WI, USA -- The position of president will be appointed to Jon M. Hanson. During his career at Douglas-Hanson he held numerous positions within the company, most recently as vice president of marketing.

Enercon.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
September 1, 2005... ENERCON, Menomonee Falls, WI, USA -- The company has named Jim Ludwig narrow web surface treating sales manager. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Harper Asia Pacific.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
September 1, 2005... HARPER ASIA PACIFIC, Bangkok, Thailand -- The company announces that Nuttika Sutanthavibul has accepted the position of customer service supervisor. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Harper Corporation.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
September 1, 2005... HARPER CORPORATION Charlotte, NC, USA -- Industry veteran Tony Donato has accepted the position of technical sales manager and Russell Carrington has been appointed midwest technical account manager. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Lamart.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
September 1, 2005... LAMART, Clifton, NJ USA -- The company has hired Jonathan Hirsh as manager of technical services and Ed Hainsworth as south eastern sales representative.

Luscher Flexo.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
September 1, 2005... LUSCHER FLEXO, Thame, UK -- The company announces the appointment of David Wheatley, an optics & laser specialist, to lead the company's technical efforts.

Martin Automatic.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
September 1, 2005... MARTIN AUTOMATIC, Dayton, OH, USA -- The company continues to expand in Asia and the Pacific Rim with the addition of Hope Hu to its Asia-Pacific team headquartered in Taiwan. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Printer's Financial Services.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
September 1, 2005... PRINTER'S FINANCIAL SERVICES, Overland Park, KS, USA -- Stephen Atha has associated himself with the consulting, valuation and M & A business operations of Printer's Financial Services Inc. Atha was a shareholder and served as CEO of Express...

Printstaff.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
September 1, 2005... PRINTSTAFF, Boston, MA, USA -- Diane Nolan has been appointed recruiter at the company's corporate headquarters and Monica Levin has been appointed recruiter at the company's newest office, in Baltimore, MD. John Brock has been appointed...

Rayven.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
September 1, 2005... RAYVEN, St. Paul, MN, USA -- Richard P. Darud joins as National Sales Representatives, Release Liners.

RBCOR.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
September 1, 2005... RBCOR, San Marcos, CA, USA -- Luis Medina has been hired to serve as technical sales representative for the southern region.

Sekuworks.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
September 1, 2005... SEKUWORKS, Harrison, OH -- Paul Cappel has been named controller/human resources manager. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Uvtechnology.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
September 1, 2005... UVTECHNOLOGY, Milford, OH, USA -- The company announces the hiring of John Mitchell product manager/sales manager. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Water Ink Technologies.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
September 1, 2005... WATER INK TECHNOLOGIES, Lincolnton, NC, USA -- Jonathan Petersohn has been named envelope product manager.

Weber Marking Systems.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
September 1, 2005... WEBER MARKING SYSTEMS Arlington Heights, Ill, USA -- Dennis P. McGrath has been named president and CEO of the company. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Private equity funding creates an ink and plates giant.(NARROW WEB EUROPE)
September 1, 2005... Only a few months ago BASF Printing Systems and ANI Printing Inks merged to create XSYS Print Solutions. Now it plans to swallow up Flint Ink, a sizeable group in its own right. The as-yet unnamed group will create the world's second largest...

Canadian manufacturer goes Dutch in web press deal.(NARROW WEB EUROPE)
September 1, 2005... Another major industry acquisition, this time privately funded and involving two press manufacturers with a lot in common. It is of course the news that Drent Goebel has acquired RDP Marathon. The Dutch company's acquisition trail began in...

CCL rescues former Avery-MBO converter.(NARROW WEB EUROPE)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Merroc Ltd. in Cumbernauld, near Glasgow, Scotland, has found a buyer after going into receivership. The firm was rescued by CCL-Pachem, saving 15 jobs. The officially-appointed receiver--whose job is to sell the assets of failed...

Label companies take reflexive action.(NARROW WEB EUROPE)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... There's nothing wrong with a bit of consolidation now and then. Especially when you have a label group consisting of three companies with disparate names, such as Easedale Labels, Scanvaegt Labels and Icon Labels. Furthermore, each of the UK...

Managing subjectivity.(MINDING MY OWN BUSINESS)
September 1, 2005... You may recall the signature scene in the movie Dead Poets Society in which Robin Williams, playing the inspiring high school professor Keating, directs one of his students to read aloud the preface to the poetry section in their anthologies....

Contract proofing: what should you expect?(ART DIRECTION)
September 1, 2005... Everyone who is familiar with the prepress proofing aspect of the printing business has probably heard a tale of the print salesperson who meets his client in the local adult-beverage lounge. Happy hour is a good time to relax and get to know...

Why environmentally benign adhesives?(LETTERS FROM THE EARTH)
September 1, 2005... The first and simplest answer is, of course, that I write under the name "Letters from the Earth." (Has anyone figured that out?)! Second, most of us are from the industry and are pretty familiar with adhesives. At least we think we are. So,...

Specialty Printing: focus on quality and efficiency have established this Connecticut label converter as a top supplier to major corporations.(NARROW WEB PROFILE)
September 1, 2005... For the past 27 years, a label converting company in East Windsor, CT, USA, has quietly been building an empire. From humble beginnings (in a barn--where else?), Specialty Printing has created a name for itself among some of the largest...

Specialty paper substrates: beyond basic papers in pursuit of the new and unusual.
September 1, 2005... Paper is not the same material that was first made by the ancient Chinese 2,000 years ago. Originally used for writing and later printing, paper is now put to countless uses in a multitude of industries. According to First Research, paper...

Special effects printing: inks and coatings can transform a printed product's appearance as well as its function.
September 1, 2005... The pursuit of the elusive customer drives many of the technological changes in the packaging market-place. Every brand owner wants packaging that is different, that looks better, brighter, more fun or more luxurious than those of the...

Anilox roll cleaners: proper care of the anilox roll--a critical flexo tool--can be achieved by one of several available methods.
September 1, 2005... One type of roller among the many that inhabit a flexographic printing press receives the most attention, and with good reason. The anilox roll has been described as the heart of the flexo press, and as such is deserving of proper attention and...

Labelexpo Europe 2005 product preview.
September 1, 2005... Labelexpo Americas 2005 takes place at the Parc des Exposition in Brussels, Belgium, September 21-24. On exhibit will be the newest and best products from nearly 400 industry suppliers. Over the next several pages we present a selection of...

Labelexpo Europe 2005 exhibitor directory.(Directory)
September 1, 2005... Parc des Exposition, Brussels September 21-24 We are pleased to present a directory of exhibitors at this year's Labelexpo, many of whom offer details of their products, services and new offerings. Our special Exhibitor Product Preview...

Supplier gallery.
September 1, 2005... The Label & Narrow Web Supplier Gallery is a special presentation of new and important products. To receive more information about the products featured here, please circle the corresponding number on the response card and mail it today....

Web guide controller.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... ACCUWEB Madison WI USA The Micro 1000 delivers web guiding accuracy. It easily interfaces with AccuWeb's dynamically compensated WideArray and PointSource edge detectors, the AccuBeam II line guide, and light-to-medium thrust linear...

Coating formulas.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... STARNA INDUSTRIES Heath UK Curecoat and Curecoat HV are new coating formulas that perform on non-printable plastic films and coated and non-coated papers, foils and fabrics. Curecoat is applied via flexo, rollercoat and gravure and...

Coated doctor blades.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... MAX DAETWYLER CORPORATION Huntersville NC USA The new D-line of coated doctor blades has been developed specifically for use in flexo and gravure printing applications. Duralife is used in gravure and flexo applications with...

Tester.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... TESTING MACHINES Ronkonkoma NY USA Testing Machines is releasing a new Lab Master Release and Adhesion Tester, 80-91 series. It includes a direct drive system, calibration set-up with no pulleys, a built-in industrial computer with a...

Adhesive.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... SPINNAKER COATING Troy OH USA GPR, a general purpose removable adhesive, is an emulsion acrylic adhesive engineered to give excellent initial tack without building in adhesion over time. GPR performs on copy paper, recycled corrugated,...

Earth-friendly film.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... Technicote MIAMISBURG OH USA The company will market EarthFirst PLA film under agreement with Plastic Suppliers. It will develop and market PS products incorporating the film, which is produced from corn. No petrochemicals are involved...

Unwind and rewind systems.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... CONVERTER ACCESSORY CORPORATION Wind Gap PA USA Single station and multi-station unwind and rewind systems are offered in a broad range of sizes and capabilities, including manual and automatic controls. Rolls can be handled at up to...

Labeling tapes.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... PAXAR CORPORATION White Plains NY USA Designed for the over-dye and industrial laundering markets, the 4760DWT dye-resistant care label tape and the 4700THS heat seal label tape offer print quality on durable fabrics. The 4760DWT is...

Color densitometer.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... BETA INDUSTRIES Carlstadt NJ USA The S4 Xpress combines ease of use with a complete set of features for automatically measuring density, dot gain, gray balance, and trapping sequence all without touching any buttons. It also offers...

Cut/place modules.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... SCHOBER USA Cincinnati OH USA Cut & Place Modules transfer and place pre-cut patches onto a continuously moving web vibration-free and with pre-calibrated cutting pressure speeds. Tungsten carbide cutting blades and anvil bars are...

Web guides.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... FIFE CORPORATION Oklahoma City OK USA D-MAX Series Web Guiding Systems are pre-engineered as modular systems, or feature-rich stand-alone components that can be used to update an existing application. An optional network version allows...

UV ink systems.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... SUN CHEMICAL St. Charles IL USA Coates Screen, a division of Sun Chemical, presents three new UV ink systems: Revolution inks, fast-curing, multi-purpose inks for printing point-of-purchase materials and displays on various substrates;...

High speed delivery system.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... MAXSON AUTOMATIC Westerly RI USA A high-speed delivery system on its precision sheeters avoids marking sensitive materials when shingling the sheets. The design manages sheet flow by controlling the speed of the cut packet's leading...

Anilox roll cleaner.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... HARPER SCIENTIFIC Charlotte NC CeramClean Solv-It is an anilox roll cleaner formulated specifically for solvent-based inks, adhesives and coatings. It is environmentally friendly, contains no petroleum distillates, is biodegradable,...

Adhesive melters.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... NORDSON Erkrath Germany The Blue Series product line includes ProBlue, DuraBlue and VersaBlue melters that use intuitive graphic controls and status-at-a-glance indicators for system and temperature monitoring. Sizes available include...

Graphics software.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... ENFOCUS San Mateo CA USA Enfocus PitStop Professional is a new version of PDF editing, preflight and certification software for graphic arts applications. Available via download or CD, new PitStop Professional 6.5 runs on the latest...

Removable tape.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... LAMART Clifton NJ USA The SW200 Removable tape is designed for applications where an ultra-low removable pressure sensitive adhesive is required. This self-wound tapes serves as a protective film when used as a post-mask in diecut...

Static charge meter.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... SIMCO Hatfield PA USA The FMX-003 fieldmeter is a compact electrostatic fieldmeter used for locating and measuring static charges. With a three-button operation system, the FMX-003 measures static voltages within [+ or -]22kV...

New synthetics.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... NEENAH PAPER Alpharetta GA USA Two synthetic label and tag substrates have been introduced: Kimdura UV for the PS label market and Kimdura Multi-Task for the non-PS market. Kimdura UV is a face stock that resists sun or ultraviolet...

Swatch book.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... KURZ Charlotte NC USA The company offers a new colorful swatch book. The folder includes new patterns in the Luxor/Alufin, Colorit, Light Line, and Light Line New Designs foil patterns. The swatch book contains a swatch of the foil...

Design software update.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... ESKO-GRAPHICS Gent Belgium Esko-Graphics has released ArtiosCAD 6.5, an update to the leading structural design software for packaging. The update focuses on expanding ArtiosCAD's new features for graphics and 3D modeling. ArtiosCAD...

Motor system for ink pumps.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... GRAYMILLS Chicago IL USA QuickChange motor systems for ink pumps assists users in removing motors without using tools, before sending pumps for cleaning. The system offers a motor connection via an aluminum housing that disperses heat...

Label software.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... AVERY DENNISON Philadelphia PA USA The Avery Dennison Label Management System is Windows-compliant and Wizard-driven. It supports labeling requirements and applications, including basic bar coded label design, thermal transfer label...

Color system.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... DECO-CHEM Mishawaka IN USA For UV flexo converters of labels and folding carton, Deco-Chem now offers a multi-line color system based on one set of super concentrated colorants. A set of 12 color concentrates can be blended with two...

Brochure.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... NATIONAL STARCH AND CHEMICAL Bridgewater NJ USA A new brochure that provides information about resin, dextrin, and hybrid-formulating adhesives has been introduced. "Board Laminating: Process Expertise from Start to Finish" is a...

High definition inks.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... WATER INK TECHNOLOGIES Lincolnton NC USA The company introduces Performa Process inks. These inks are formulated for high-definition printing and have high strength and low viscosity. In controlled print tests, Performa Process inks...

System 3000 controllers.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... MONTALVO Gorham ME USA The X-3400ce tension controller, D-3400ce dancer controller, and DTI-3400ce dancer controller with tension indication, each feature a new circuit board and are supplied with re-designed software. Apart from...

PC software.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... MARKZWARE Santa Ana CA USA FlightCheck Workflow v2.0 for the Microsoft Windows PC is now available at www.markzware.com. FlightCheck Workflow supports Adobe FrameMaker, Microsoft Word, Publisher and Powerpoint. It also has the ability...