Flexible Packaging articles from April 2006

Flexible Packaging archives from April 2006

Litter, litter everywhere.(flexible packaging )(Editorial)
April 1, 2006... Let me get right to the point. The other day, while I was watching the TV news, I couldn't help but notice plastic bags flying past a harried reporter as she tried to do an on-location story. I live in Chicago, also known as the "Windy...

CIPPI awards renamed, revised.(the award to be named in honor of J/rgen Schvnhut)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... CIPPI Awards Renamed, Revised The International Cooperation for the Integration of Processes in Prepress, Press, and Postpress (CIP4) announced that the CIP4 International Print Production Innovations Awards have been renamed in honor of the...

Plastic Suppliers receives 6th annual FTA Environmental Excellence Award.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
April 1, 2006... Plastic Suppliers, Inc. is honored to announce it has won the FTA's Environmental Excellence Award in the category of Innovative Technology for its EarthFirst PLA film product. This film is made from the sustainable resource, corn. This...

Sealed Air named most admired 'Packaging, Containers' company.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
April 1, 2006... Sealed Air Corporation today announced it was recently named No. 1 within the "Packaging, Containers" industry on the 24th annual list of America's Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE magazine. In addition to receiving the highest overall...

August Mack Environmental, Inc.(MILESTONES)
April 1, 2006... August Mack Promotes Carnahan August Mack Environmental, Inc., a full-service environmental, health and safety consulting firm, recently announced the promotion of Jeff Carnahan to the position of senior geologist. [ILLUSTRATION...

Harper Corporation of America.(MILESTONES)
April 1, 2006... Harper Promotes Rofffers Global anilox supplier Harper Corporation of America is pleased to announce that Richard Roffers has been promoted to plant manager of its Green Bay manufacturing facility, located in De Pere, Wisconsin. ...

R.A. Jones & Co. Inc.(MILESTONES)
April 1, 2006... Tami VanVooren Named National Account Manager R.A. Jones & Co. Inc. recently announced the promotion of Tami VanVooren to national account manager for the foods industry. She will be located in Cincinnati, OH and will manage sales for...

Printing Association of Florida wins membership award.(awarded by Graphic Arts Technical Foundation and Printing Industries of America)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... The Printing Association of Florida (PAF) announced that Harold Yankelevitz, director of membership and public affairs for the association, has been awarded membership director of the year for 2005 by PIA/GATF. Yankelevitz and the PAF were...

Virtual seminars focus on printing.(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... The Printing System is a multi-part virtual seminar series. Developed and presented by industry expert Nancy Plowman, this unique virtual seminar series delivers a much-needed foundation about the process of printing. Understand the demands of...

Calendar.(Brief article)(Calendar)
April 1, 2006... MAY 11-13: PRINTFEST 2006 Long Beach, CA (888) 676-EXPO; www.printfest.com PrintFest 2006 will feature both a conference and expo. Educational seminars will cover a variety of topics, including profitability within the...

FPA value evolution.(FPA UPDATE)
April 1, 2006... As I begin my term as chairman of the FPA Board of Directors, I would like to take this opportunity to thank James E. Love, III for his steadfast leadership over this past year. His positive impact on the association has led to the enhancement...

2006 Fall Executive Conference: the impact of globalization on the U.S. flexible packaging industry.
April 1, 2006... The 2006 Fall Executive Conference will examine the impact of globalization on the U.S. flexible packaging industry and the opportunities globalization creates for the industry. To gain greater insight into the realities of globalization, FPA...

Film & resin re-done: flexible packaging sat down with Jeramy Daniels, president of ABC Polymers, to discuss the "greenest" of industry niches, the film recycling market.(UP CLOSE)(Interview)
April 1, 2006... Q: What sort of environmental benefits does your industry provide the flexible packaging industry? A: ABC Polymers, Inc. reprocesses over a quarter of a billion pounds annually of polyolefin materials in a dozen different operations; from...

It's not easy being green: thanks to the high cost of resins and the volume of environmentally hazardous flexible packaging products, Gilbreth Packaging is among a growing number of converters trying to be "green" by utilizing biopolymers like EarthFirst[R] TDO shrink film from Plastic Suppliers, Inc, a corn-based film, to reduce costs, hazardous waste and emissions.(Cover story)
April 1, 2006... Environmentally friendly is not often a phrase used when discussing plastic packaging, flexible or otherwise. But when millions of tons of plastic packaging products are consumed and disposed of every year, and only a small percentage of that...

Environmental breezes blowing from the west.(FLEXIBLE INSIGHTS)
April 1, 2006... We have all heard rumblings of environmental movements that could impact the packaging industry. Most of us are well aware of federal government driven programs in Germany to force the recycling/reuse of packaging products. However in the U.S.,...

Shrinking the landfill: Sharon Lobel, President and CEO of Seal-It, Inc., discusses her company's experience with the EarthFirst[R] TDO shrink film from Plastic Suppliers, and how using it opens opportunities for her customers.(INDUSTRY INSIGHT)(Interview)
April 1, 2006... Q: How do you think EarthFirst TDO shrink film will affect your business? A: Seal-It is very excited about EarthFirst TDO shrink film. We truly believe this is the film of the future. This is the first film that is not petroleum based. Now...

Air pollution control: a one-two punch: modern air pollution control systems can provide two key benefits for flexible packaging converters: increased VOC destruction efficiency and reduced energy costs.(SPECIAL REPORT)
April 1, 2006... Succeeding in today's competitive business world is becoming more difficult all the time--particularly for companies whose manufacturing or production process emits harmful emissions into the atmosphere. To comply with current regulations,...

Give or take an hour: utilizing automatic splicing technology, converters can make up lost time, reduce material waste and increase labor efficiency.
April 1, 2006... A long trip, on vacation, starting that household chore; there are many instances when it's perfectly acceptable to give or take an hour. However, giving or taking an hour of production time is no small issue, especially if it happens everyday....

2006 calendar of events.(Brief article)(Calendar)
April 1, 2006... May 7-10: AWEB 06; Charlotte, NC; (803) 802-7820; www.aimcal.org. May 8-12: Gravure Association of America Convention, Rochester, NY; (585) 436-2150; www.gaa.org. May 9-13: Converflex 2006, Centrexpo, Milan, Italy; +30-02319109-1;...

A flexible workforce for flexible packaging: temporary workers can be a key component to a converter's success, and the size of the workforce can ebb and flow with the needs of the project(s).
April 1, 2006... Before we get started, we must discuss economics with respect to the topic of temporary help. The trends of macroeconomics have almost everything to do with the importance of 'flex staffing' for the core competitive survival of a company. As a...

Roll-to-roll coating systems at ChinaPlas 2006.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2006... Applied Films displayed its latest versions of metallizing machines at ChinaPlas 2006 in Shanghai, Mainland China. The products cover a range from the TOPMET[TM] system, the state of the art web coating system for packaging substrates, to the...

Pressure-sensitive, self-adhesive labels are environmentally friendly.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2006... The Global Speciality Papers Group of Stora Enso, the world's largest paper and board manufacturer, has initiated development of a new label paper grade for self-adhesive labeling applications used by breweries. The new product is being...

Linear actuators offer adjustable thrust.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2006... Roh'lix[R] linear actuators from Zero-Max convert rotary motion to linear travel and carry loads at speeds up to 70 inches per second depending on size. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Designed to handle thrust rated between 5 and 200 lbs.,...

SunJet[R] introduces greyscale capable Crystal[R] UV curing inkjet inks.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2006... SunJet, the inkjet ink division of Sun Chemical, announced the introduction of its Crystal[R] brand UV curing inks with full greyscale printhead capability. The Crystal[R] UOX and UGT inks are designed for use in display graphics and other...

New holographic overwrap compels attention.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2006... New Castle, Delaware: Applied Extrusion Technologies (AET) is introducing XBOSS, a transparent, embossable holographic overwrap that gives a package a subtle but alluring shelf presence that compels closer examination. XBOSS is a...

Gun jackets reduce energy costs.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2006... Pneumatic gun jackets from Nordson Corporation are insulating devices specifically designed for use with Nordson ClassicBlue[TM], SolidBlue[TM] and SureBead[TM] single module dispensing guns. Used to insulate gun bodies and modules, gun...

Multi Layer coater/laminator provides versatility.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2006... Nordmeccanica debuted its new "MULTI LAYER," which sets a new standard in the multi-layer conversion process. Up to 5-ply lamination in one pass, using a variety of coating/laminating technologies (wet and dry lamination; solvent, solvent-less...

Flexo press offers new features.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2006... Comexi's FW 2110 10 color gearless flexographic press is loaded with exciting new features, including cantilevered mandrels for changing both pc and anilox sleeves, a fully enclosed doctor blade system, fully automatic double pump wash-up...

RFID Air-Blow applicator yields zero downtime.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2006... Label-Aire introduced the newest addition to its RFID Solutions line, the all-new -3115/11 RFID Air-Blow applicator. The Model 3115/11 RFID's advanced features include velocity compensation for improved label placement accuracy. Zero downtime...

New Microgage Kit for checking & aligning production equipment.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2006... Pinpoint is introducing a new Microgage Complete Alignment Kit to enable maintenance personnel and production teams to check and align their manufacturing equipment for improved operation and efficiency. Quick and precise measurements of...

Fully automated Inline Processing meets flexible packaging demands.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2006... PlastiSoft Corporation, a provider of ERP solutions for flexible packaging, announced the release of an innovative Inline Processing Environment as a part of its TORI-FLEX software. The new environment has been designed to provide full...

New laser cutting service announced by Spartanics.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2006... Label manufacturers and other converters who want the benefits of tool-free cutting technology but seek a cost-effective alternative to purchasing laser cutting equipment can now utilize Spartanics Laser Cutting Contract Manufacturing Service....

Vacuum solution offers reliability and speed.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2006... PIAB Vacuum Products, a global leader in industrial vacuum products, introduces a new COAX[R] vacuum solution for quick and reliable handling of plastic bags. The new package combines PIAB's most powerful vacuum pump, the P6010, with the...

RFID maker develops cGMP system.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2006... The Kennedy Group's Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) group has developed a current Goods Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) system to meet the requirements and market to the pharmaceutical and medical industries. cGMP is based on...

9-layer die for barrier films offers flexibility.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2006... Windmoeller & Hoelscher's MAXICONE[R] 9-layer die is W&H's answer to the global trend toward increasingly sophisticated barrier films. Market requirements are becoming more and more exact. With the new MAXICONE[R] 9-layer die, W&H opens the way...

New Electron Beam system.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2006... ESI, the world's most innovative manufacturer of both Electron Beam (EB) and Ultraviolet (UV) curing systems, proudly introduces yet another addition to its "Compact High Voltage" product line. Designed to allow customers to develop higher...

Bottomseal system offers durability.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2006... CMD will exhibit new bottomseal bag making technology for the global marketplace in booth #S755 at the National Plastics Exposition (NPE) in Chicago this June. The Model 1400BS Clamp Stack Bottomseal System incorporates advanced servo...

Innovative 16-lane Checkweigher offers quality control.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2006... Thompson Scale Company, a leader in checkweighing systems, packaging machinery controls, and custom production scales, announced its new TSC 350 16x Checkweigher. This advanced and efficient checkweigher is capable of weighing, classifying, and...

New heating and cooling options for precision, air loaded nip roll assemblies mblies.(HOT PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2006... Converter Accessory Corporation (CAC) now offers heating and cooling nip rolls as standard options for use in CAC's precision air loaded nip roll assemblies. The new options are aimed at giving converters an easy way to increase web temperature...

McCormick launches sauce line in retort pouches from Ampac.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
April 1, 2006... McCormick & Co., Inc. has launched a new line of sauces in microwaveable, retortable standup pouches from Ampac Flexibles--Converted Products, a unit of Ampac Packaging, LLC. The introduction is thought to be the first time sauces are being...

Dual turret winder features extra large roll diameter.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
April 1, 2006... Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corporation announces its latest in winder technology: the FILMATIC Tx. The Tx dual turret winder is an evolution of the FILMATIC T turret winder. Like its predecessor, the Tx winder also features center, gap and reverse...