Flexible Packaging articles from April 2005

Flexible Packaging archives from April 2005

You can't overdo praise.(MY POINT IS ....)(Editorial)
April 1, 2005... Let me get right to the point. During my recent interview with Mike Wilson, president of Star Packaging, one of the questions I asked him was, "What is you biggest problem?" "It may sound funny," he replied, "But our best asset is...

2005 FTA Excellence Awards.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
April 1, 2005... One-hundred and fifty-six Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) Excellence in Flexography Awards were given out this spring at the FFTA's 2005 Annual Forum in Orlando, FL. They were judged for the aggressiveness and complexity of the...

AICC joins others at CPP EXPO in Las Vegas.(NEWS BRIEFS)(Association of Independent Corrugated Converters )(Converting & Package Printing Expo)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The Association of Independent Corrugated Converters (Regions I & II) joins the long list of industry associations choosing the last week in September 2005 as the date and Las Vegas as the location for the groups' annual meetings and plans for...

Cytec introduced durable formaldehyde-free crosslinking resin.(NEWS BRIEFS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Cytec Industries Inc. introduced CYLINK[R] 2000 crosslinking agent, a formaldehyde-free resin that is ideal for applications requiring exterior durability and acid etch resistance. The new, carbamate functional resin is recommended for...

Radius Solutions secures eight deals in December 2004.(NEWS BRIEFS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Radius Solutions, maker of ERP software in the printing and packaging industry, sold its PECAS Vision software application to eight customers in the month of December. The eight new deals will equate to 11 plants and 350 users of PECAS Vision....

Dalim Software announces record year at users' group meeting.(NEWS BRIEFS)
April 1, 2005... In his opening address to a record audience at Dalim Software's North American User Organization (DUO) annual meeting, Carol Werle, CEO of Dalim Software, reported that 2004 was Dalim Software's best financial year ever, registering a nearly 15...

Bobst Group strengthens customer support in North America.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Since Bobst Group of Switzerland acquired the converting operations of Metso Corporation (Valmet Converting) more than one year ago, the expanded Flexible Materials division has reported brisk business in North America. Now relocated to larger,...

Wagner comes home to Harper; Paynter named director of int'l sales.(MILE STONES)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America's HarperScientific[TM] division is announced that Janice Wagner is back in its Charlotte, N.C., corporate headquarters, working as an account specialist. Wagner rejoins Harper upon her return...

Sun Chemical names new leaders for its North American Inks businesses.(MILE STONES)(Appointment)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Sun Chemical named Rick Joyce as vice president, technology, North American Inks. Joyce joins Sun Chemical from General Electric Plastics, where he worked for 19 years. Most recently, he was GE's Global Color Technology Manager, and will manage...

Comexi and ACOM join forces in U.S. market.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Manel B. Xifra, founder of Comexi, Girona, Spain and Vito Schiavi, president of Advanced Converting Machinery (ACOM) of Piacenza, Italy, announced the completion of an alliance between Comexi Group and ACOM to sell and support ACOM'S innovative...

W&H orders at all-time high--$75 million in past three months.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Total new orders from North American customers for W&H presses, extrusion lines and multiwall equipment have exceeded $75 million over the last three months, making this the highest order entry period since W&H's U.S. subsidiary was formed in...

An honor to be your Chairman.(FPA UPDATE)
April 1, 2005... It was a privilege and pleasure for me to become Chairman of the FPA at our 2005 Annual Meeting last month. I know I speak for all our members in thanking George Thibeault for his dedicated and inspiring leadership over the past year and a...

FPA prepares to release 2005 State of the Industry Report.(FPA UPDATE)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... FPA will soon release the 2005 State of the Industry Report. The report will continue to provide the information on the industry that flexible packaging manufacturers and executives have come to expect. Data on industry growth, mergers and...

2005 Fall Executive Conference: examining retailers' influence on packaging.(FPA UPDATE)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The 2005 FPA Fall Executive Conference will be held on October 26, 2005 from 8am-5pm at the Hotel Intercontinental Chicago. This year's FEC will focus on retailers and their impact on packaging decisions made by end-users. Impact of...

FPA financial benchmarking reports.(FPA UPDATE)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... FPA has collected statistics, analyzed and interpreted economic data, and produced reports on financial ratios, industry compensation, earnings, manufacturing indicators and safety since the 1950s. FPA publishes several financial benchmarking...

FPA to hold human resources workshop.(FPA UPDATE)(Calendar)
April 1, 2005... Gil Abramson, an employment and law partner at Hogan and Hartson, will provide a review of labor and employment topics such as, new immigration rules, military leave, overtimes rules, and safety and security issues. This interactive workshop...

Calendar.(Calendar)
April 1, 2005... MAY May 10-12: Packaging Services Expo, Tarsus Exhibitions, Rosemont, IL +44-20-8846-2700; www.tarsus-group.com. May 17: Harper Flexo Road Show, Harper Corporation, Valey Forge, PA (704) 588-3371; www.harperimage.com. May 17-18:...

Trade shows: an underutilized resource: planning is required to get the most bang for your buck.(TARGETING NEW MARKETS)
April 1, 2005... We are always amazed that many professionals we know in the packaging industry--many of whom I highly respect--do not optimize one of the best, and relatively inexpensive ways to keep abreast of new technologies and potential market...

Success is a team effort: Star Packaging, an FPA award-winning converter, utilizes more than just the latest in converting technology to produce high quality packaging. It also counts on a motivated workforce, dedicated suppliers, and loyal customers for its success.(Cover Story)
April 1, 2005... The success of Star Packaging is the result of a total team effort. When it comes down to making a decision that will affect the entire organization, the entire organization becomes part of the decision making process. This is not a...

Perfecting the pouch: flexible packaging sat down with Totani's Mike Greely for an insider's view of pouch and bagmaking and its impact on those involved in flexible packaging.(UP CLOSE)(Interview)
April 1, 2005... Q: What breakthroughs or advancements lie in the near future for the bagmaking/pouchmaking industry? What will be the next "quantum leap?" A: Automatic stacking, magazine loading or boxing of pouches. Though some systems or technologies...

From concept to cover: Verst Pack, a contract packaging solutions provider, collaborated with Flexible Packaging magazine to custom produce an awesome shrink sleeve labeled container.(SPECIAL REPORT)
April 1, 2005... Just three years after its introduction, the annual Flexible Packaging Suppliers Guide has become our largest and most commercially successful issue. It's one of those issues that readers constantly refer to throughout the year so we bind it in...

Mark your calendar for these FPA events!(Flexible Packaging Association)(Calendar)
April 1, 2005... Mark your calendar for these FPA events! 2005 Human Resources May 11, 2005 Workshop FPA Headquarters Linthicum, MD Gil Abramson,...

RTO: efficient emissions: working with your pollution control equipment supplier can lead to reductions in both emissions and operating costs.(TECHNICAL REPORT)(Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer)
April 1, 2005... Control of air emissions has become an important issue that flexible packaging converters must consider when changing or upgrading equipment. Robbie Manufacturing of Lenexa, KS, a producer of printed shrink films, bags and pouches for a diverse...

Roundtable on software: profitability is more important than ever before. How does the job-costing feature in your software help converters be more profitable in this era of paper-thin margins?(ROUNDTABLE)
April 1, 2005... ESKO-GRAPHICS In a "buyer's market," where packaging buyers determine the rules of the game--price, deadlines and quality - the only way to protect profitability is to position your operation and workflow as a natural extension of the...

Bagmaking system is small and efficient for all applications.(HOT PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... CMD Corporation introduced the 1270 GDS Global Drawtape System for converting popular drawtape style bags. The 1270 GDS is an entire bagmaking system, sized for efficient use of floor space and economical shipping. Utilizing CMD experience and...

Gripper idlers minimize scratching.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... The WINertia AV Gripper is a first of its kind design. The Gripper dead shaft idlers were developed to eliminate trapped air between the idler and the web with more benefits than traditional spiral grooving can deliver. More economical than...

Adhesive mixing system provides convenience.(HOT PRODUCTS)(Fluidic Systems)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Fluidic Systems introduced the PK3CD-EX (Converting Dispense-Explosion Proof) for automatic on-demand metering and mixing of solvent-borne laminating adhesives. The new technology is based on Fluidic's patented Linear Displacement Pumps (LDP)...

Curwood's peelable Lidstock provides solution for Schick razors.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The Schick Xtreme3 Easy Open Lidstock for Thermoformed Polyester Tray Package has solved a complex case study for Schick's razor product packaging. By changing to Curwood's EZ Peel lidstock, designed for PET forming materials, Schick was able...

New label film offers superior silicone adhesion.(HOT PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Toray Plastics (America), Inc.'s new FDA-compliant co-extruded polyester PS10 label film allows converters to eliminate costly and time consuming corona treatment or chemical priming processes and produce a high quality label product that...

Customizable surface inspection system increases quality control.(HOT PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The ELSIS "inspection technology" from Erhardt + Leimer offers a new generation of customized "inspection solutions in system packages." Major benefits of the ELSIS include: on-line inspection at high web speeds; automatic data collection and...

Window screen bundling solution displays versatility.(HOT PRODUCTS)(EDL Packaging Engineers, Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... EDL new window screen application can handle a wide variety of window screen packages. The packages range in size from 12X13X7/16 inches to 75X44X6 inches and are accepted by the machine in a random fashion. The system automatically adjusts for...

New controller provides easy connections to automation equipment.(HOT PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... High-performance Virtual AC Intelligent Static Neutralizers can now be quickly and easily integrated into a process control system over industrial networks to improve productivity and operator safety. The new 8003-Fieldbus controller can be...

Anti-track drum installs in minutes.(HOT PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Printers seeking the advantages of full-cylinder style anti-tracking can now choose an alternative to expensive loose net style systems. The new 'No-Mark' SiliCLEAN Blanket from Prodeco is semi-rigid and forms a full anti-tracking cylinder on...

Directional Tensile Tester precisely determines bond strength.(HOT PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Testing Machines Inc. offers the Lab Master Z-Directional Tensile Tester, which precisely determines internal bond strength to 113 kg with 4.5 gram resolution and [+ or -]0.02 percent full scale accuracy. Position is measured and controlled...

Environmentally friendly plastic bags feature a controlled lifetime.(HOT PRODUCTS)(Omniplast Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Omniplast Inc. is the first Canadian manufacturing company to provide environmentally friendly plastic bags designed with a controlled lifetime. In partnership with Vancouver-based EPI Environmental Products Inc., Omniplast has acquired the...

Container offers design enhancements for long, hard-to-fit parts.(HOT PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The new ROPAK 65-inch Extended Length reusable, collapsible container from LINPAC Materials Handling is specially designed to handle long and hard-to-fit parts and features a 64.5x48-inch footprint, plus an extensive array of design...

Laser coder provides flexibility, reliability and durability.(HOT PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The SmartLase 100 "S" series of laser coders--the next generation of the SmartLase family of coders from MARKEM--offers users a low cost laser coding solution suited to the cool, wet environments common in many beverage packaging plants. The...

Battenfeld Gloucester updates and improves 4180 bagmaker.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The newest model of Battenfeld Gloucester Engineering Co. Inc.'s shuttle-motion, bottom-seal bag machine--the 4180 inline bag-making machine--features innovations that continue to set this brand apart from competitors. These include four-axis...

PTI receives patent approval for the award winning SEAL-SCAN technology.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)(Packaging Technologies & Inspection, LLC)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Packaging Technologies & Inspection, LLC's patented SEAL-SCAN inspection technology provides a one-step SEAL inspection method, online and off-line, to detect SEAL defects and flaws, in flat or stand-up pouches made of any type material such as...

Ionization system eliminates static from three feet away.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The IonStorm XR from TAKK Industries projects a powerful field of ionization--with extra range and extra width--that effectively elimitaes static charge from a distance of more than 36 inches at the highest machine speeds. The IonStorm XR...