Flexible Packaging articles from August 2005

Flexible Packaging archives from August 2005

My point is .... software can take you to the top.(EDITOR'S FORUM)
August 1, 2005... Let me get right to the point. Magazines are my life. I've been in magazine journalism for more than 20 years, but I'm still on the lookout for new ways to grow and learn. Therefore, I'm always reading magazines, all kinds of magazines,...

CPP EXPO and seminars are the cornerstone to industry week in Las Vegas.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
August 1, 2005... With CPP EXPO Las Vegas just around the corner at the Sands Expo & Convention Center September 26-28, attendees can expect a varied educational program and seminars on a number of topics. Education focusing on key technical concerns will...

Esko-Graphics donates equipment to the flexo Trade School.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
August 1, 2005... Esko-Graphics donated a Cyrel Digital Imager (CDI) Spark XT and supporting Scope workflow with DeskPack, BackStage, FlexRIP and Plato to the Flexographic Trade School. FTS, formed in 2000, operates a variety of educational programs and services...

Print 05 & converting 05 comes to Chicago.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
August 1, 2005... All over the world, companies that supply innovative equipment and services to the commercial, package printing, publishing and converting industry are gearing up for the industry's largest and most important event of the year, PRINT 05 &...

Magnat Rolls merges with Fairview Machine.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Magnat Rolls, an Easthampton, Massachusetts-based manufacturer of precision rolls for the paper and plastic film industries, is merging with Fairview Machine of Chicopee, MA, also an established manufacturer of process rollers. The new company,...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
August 1, 2005... In the July issue of Flexible Packaging, we mistakenly misspelled Windmoeller & Hoelscher's 10-color, gearless flexographic printing press that can handle 35-inch to 87-inch widths. It should have appeared as NOVOFLEX. We regret any confusion...

World's first security ink for high-volume flexographic RFID antennas.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
August 1, 2005... Creo Inc. and XINK Laboratories Ltd. presented a new class of secure flexographic radio frequency identification antenna printing inks at the PISEC 6th World Product & Image Security Convention held in Vienna, Austria recently. These new...

Installation of 1000th Kongsberg table.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
August 1, 2005... Esko-Graphics announced it has installed the 1,000th worldwide Kongsberg XL samplemaking table. Italian partner B+B International has installed the system at the Ferrara plant of SCA Packaging Italia. The Kongsberg XL tables are part of the...

Toray Plastics named "Supplier of the Year".(INDUSTRY NEWS)
August 1, 2005... Toray Plastics (America), Inc., which works with Frito-Lay (a division of PepsiCo.) to develop innovative snack and convenient food packaging, has been named the 2004 "Supplier of the Year" by Frito-Lay. Toray provides customized barrier...

Magnat Rolls merges with Fairview Machine.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Introduced at K 2004, EREMA's new T-DD plastics recycling system promised higher throughputs and reduced energy consumption than that offered by units of comparable size. Since the K Show, more than 30 units have been installed and they are...

Enercon and Ciba announce new technology agreement.(NEWSBRIEFS)
August 1, 2005... Enercon Industries Corporation and Ciba Specialty Chemicals announced a joint development agreement which synergizes the innovative surface modification Plasma3 technology of Enercon with Ciba Specialty Chemicals' new nano-grafting PrimeIT[TM]...

Packaging sells.(NEWSBRIEFS)
August 1, 2005... Packaging has become just as important as product in consumer decisions about new products? False 12% True 88% SOURCE: Online market research by Stagnito Communications, Inc. Special Projects Division. Note: Table made from...

Water Ink Technologies donates Ink Miser to RIT.(NEWSBRIEFS)
August 1, 2005... Water Ink Technologies, Inc. has donated the latest version of its Ink Miser computerized ink batching system to the flexo program at the Rochester Institute of Technology. As part of its continuing support for flexo education, Water Ink...

Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards showcases advancements in industry.(FPA UPDATE)
August 1, 2005... At the Pira Flexible Packaging 2005 Conference, held recently in Chicago, Illinois, I spoke about the great opportunities for growth of the flexible packaging industry. Major technical advancements have allowed flexible packaging manufacturers...

FPA prepares to release: SPMC Benchmarking Report.(FPA UPDATE)
August 1, 2005... FPA recently released the Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council Benchmarking Report. The Report provides a breakdown of sterilized packaging manufacturing sales by product category and manufacturing operations. In addition, a breakdown...

Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council.(FPA UPDATE)
August 1, 2005... The Flexible Packaging Association's Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council is a member driven forum that is actively engaged in the development of test methods and guidance documents for medical packaging. Serving the medical device and...

FPA gears up for the challenge.(FPA UPDATE)
August 1, 2005... The inaugural Flexible Packaging Student Design Challenge was a great success! The Challenge was met with great enthusiasm and response from the academic community. Students submitted innovative flexible packaging prototypes and bench samples...

2004 Operating Ratio Report.(FPA UPDATE)
August 1, 2005... The Flexible Packaging Association will release the 2004 Operating Ratio Report. This composite industry report allows flexible packaging companies, large, mid and small, to benchmark their competitiveness and profitability, as well as key...

Calendar of events.(FPA UPDATE)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
August 1, 2005... SEPTEMBER 2005 Sept. 9-15: Print 05 & Converting 05, Chicago, IL; (703) 264-7200; www.gasc.org. Sept. 21-24: LabelExpo Europe 2005, Brussels, Belgium; +44-020-8846-2700; www.labelexpo-europe.com. Sept. 26-28: Converting &...

Flexible insights: supply your customers with something extra.(VIEW POINT)
August 1, 2005... We all know that supporting our existing customers and establishing new business opportunities is more important than ever. Have you noticed lately that your customers are also expecting "more" from you as a supplier than ever before? Things...

Building your future workforce: developing a candidate relationship management program can position your company as an "employer of choice.".(BUSINESS RESOURCES)
August 1, 2005... Similar to customer relationship management, the goal of candidate relationship management, also referred to as CRM, is to create and sustain long-term relationships with target audiences in order to create significant value for both parties....

The Appleton philosophy, Customer Focus Quality: Appleton sees serving the flexible packaging market as a great way to grow the company. Appleton's challenge was to enter the flexible packaging business without disrupting its already finely tuned operation.(Cover Story)
August 1, 2005... What does a company do when one of its key markets begins to lose vibrancy? This was the problem faced by Appleton when demand for carbonless paper, a product Appleton helped introduce more than 50 years ago, began to decline. "By being a...

The need for speed: Flexible Packaging sat down with Terry Rego, sales manager at GN Packaging Equipment, to get an insider's view of the present and future of the bagmaking industry, and to find out if speed is still one of the most-important machine features.(UP CLOSE)(Interview)
August 1, 2005... Q: I know that it always depends on the application, but what kinds of basic machine features do your customers ask for? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A: Systems to assist in faster set ups. Operator friendly PLC interface screens. Good web...

TORI-FLEX[TM]: the best employee you could ever have; This Flexible Packaging Industry--specific ERP software dramatically improves productivity at every turn.(SPECIAL REPORT)
August 1, 2005... Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is a proven way to bring increased efficiency and profitability to any manufacturing endeavor. Converters looking to take advantage of this technology have been frustrated because your typical ERP...

The latest in barrier technology: the recent Flexible Packaging 2005 Conference in Orlando included speakers discussing current research and development for enhancing barrier properties of packaging film and also emerging trends in the converting industry.(TECHNICAL REPORT)
August 1, 2005... Smart Blending Vivek Chougule of Clemson University's Department of Packaging Science presented his paper on "Novel Barrier Films Using Smart Blending technology for Packaging Applications." Smart blending is based on chaotic advection,...

Sun Chemical.(Exhibitor Profiles Print 05)
August 1, 2005... Sun Chemical is the world's largest producer of printing inks, organic pigments, colorants and coatings. But we don't stop there. Through tireless research, development and innovation, tailored customer relationships and a unified global...

Esko-Graphics.(Exhibitor Profiles Print 05)
August 1, 2005... The flexibles market today experiences a strong growth, thanks to the many advantages of this type of packaging, and to continuous improvements to printing quality and efficiency. Esko-Graphics understands the requirements of this segment...

Martin Automatic, Inc.(Exhibitor Profiles Print 05)
August 1, 2005... Martin Automatic is best known for its extensive line of automatic splicing unwinds, automatic transfer rewinds and tension control systems based on its patented inertia compensation technology. Martin Automatic engineers solutions to fit...

Praxair.(Exhibitor Profiles Print 05)
August 1, 2005... With annual sales of $6.6 billion, Praxair, Inc. is a global, Fortune 500 company that supplies atmospheric, process and specialty gases, high-performance coatings, and related services and technologies. Praxair's primary products are...

Componex.(Exhibitor Profiles Print 05)
August 1, 2005... Componex is an innovator in the field of precision roll manufacturing for the web handling and converting industry. We lead the way in lightweight dead shaft idler roll technology with our patented Winertia[TM] product line. Winertia[TM] sets...

Radius Solutions.(Exhibitor Profiles Print 05)
August 1, 2005... Radius Solutions is a global software company focused on the development, implementation and support of PECAS Vision, the leading integrated manufacturing and business management system for the printing and packaging industry. Radius has...

AccuWeb.(CPP EXPO)
August 1, 2005... AccuWeb's patented compensated ultrasonic edge detection systems are used worldwide and are known for their quality, durability and trouble-free operation. The company enjoys a reputation for producing state-of-the-art equipment for guiding a...

Rohm & Haas.(CPP EXPO)
August 1, 2005... Converters seeking higher performance fabrication in retort packaging will want to obtain information on the company's new Adcote[R] 76-159 adhesive, able to run at higher solids and is available in commercial quantities. Also, Rohm & Hass'...

Pillar Technologies.(CPP EXPO)
August 1, 2005... Known for originating "universal" Corona Treating, Pillar was the first to introduce a number of surface treatment innovations to the industry. Over the past three decades, Pillar was the first to introduce epoxy-covered treater rolls, ozone...

Mamata USA.(CPP EXPO)
August 1, 2005... With more than 1700 Machines in over 64 countries worldwide and increasing every day, Mamata machinery is a leading manufacturer and exporter of servo-driven plastic bag making and pouch making machines. Our Vega Series Flat Bed Universal...

Hudson-Sharp Machine Company.(CPP EXPO)
August 1, 2005... The Hudson-Sharp Machine Company is a world leader in the design and manufacture of plastic bag and pouch making equipment. With manufacturing, sales and service locations throughout the world, we have been providing our world wide customers...

Douglas-Hanson.(CPP EXPO)
August 1, 2005... Douglas-Hanson Co., Inc. coats, extrudes, and converts a wide variety of substrates ranging from films to papers to non-wovens, including EB, UV, or thermal solventless coating, extrusion, slitting, sheeting, tipping, printing, packaging, and...

Celplast Metallized Products.(CPP EXPO)
August 1, 2005... Celplast Metallized Products is one of North America's largest film metallizers, with 18 million pounds/year of production capacity and a state-of-the-art film testing lab. We offer a broad range of proprietary specialty products, including...

Megtec Systems, Inc.(CPP EXPO)
August 1, 2005... Around the world, companies rely on MEGTEC for expertise and technologies in web handling, air flotation drying, process thermal management, and emission control systems. MEGTEC serves customers in printing, web coating, converting and multiple...

PlastiSoft.(CPP EXPO)
August 1, 2005... PlastiSoft's booths at September's Print 05 and CPP Expo will feature the company's TORI-FLEX ERP software. Version 7.0 of the ERP system has many added functions, including quoting, sales/production orders, inventory, scheduling, touch screen...

Black Clawson.(CPP EXPO)
August 1, 2005... Our combination of technology, process knowledge, and people result in a total product offering that exceeds our customer's expectations. If you are in the coating, extrusion coating, cast film, or pelletizing industries, you can count on Black...

W & H's latest in multiwall technology: Robotic Tube Stacker.(FLEXIBLE SOLUTION)
August 1, 2005... Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corporation announced its latest addition in automatic multiwall technology. The Robotic Tube Stacker employs the industrial arm software and gripper system of the Arcomat2 palletizer. This brings W & H one step closer...

Process makes metallized PET films perform like foil.(CPP EXPO)
August 1, 2005... A novel metallizing process has been developed by Celplast Metallized Products on standard 48g PET films, giving metallized PET films similar barrier properties to those of foil. All rolls run under the new FOILMET PLUS process are being...

Anti-counterfeit inks developed for flexo applications.(CPP EXPO)
August 1, 2005... Microtrace LLC and XSYS Print Solutions announced a partnership to deliver a traceable, anti-counterfeit ink technology to the narrow web tag and label industry. Microtaggant Security Inks allow any printer to easily apply the anti-counterfeit...

New Label-Aire model 3115 RFID Wipe-On Primary Applicator.(CPP EXPO)
August 1, 2005... Label-Aire, Inc. introduced its new Model 3115 RFID Wipe-On Primary Applicator, which includes Automatic Speed Following (ASF), allowing product surface profiling, ensuring wrinkle-free labeling on even the most difficult product shapes and...

Shrink sleeve offers tamper-evidence and contour fit.(CPP EXPO)
August 1, 2005... MPI Label Systems now offers its customers shrink sleeve technology, providing optimal label area and contour. Shrink sleeve is a perfect labeling option for tamper evident packages or multi-pack presentations in which a smaller product needs...

Dynagram launches new digital impression technology.(CPP EXPO)
August 1, 2005... Dynagram, world leader in digital imposition tecnology, launched DynaStrip 4.4, the company's latest version of its sophisticated imposition technology. DynaStrip 4.4 boasts compatibility with OS X Tiger, Apple's most advanced operating system,...

Modular rewinds and unwinds allow increased production and capabilities.(CPP EXPO)
August 1, 2005... CAC's latest single-station and multi-station unwind and rewind systems are engineered as modular technology allowing them to be easily integrated into existing lines. Among the benefits offered by CAC unwinds and rewinds are that they allow...

Presto Products Co.(CPP EXPO)
August 1, 2005... Fresh-Lock[R] Zipper will feature zippers for virtually every need at Pack Expo Las Vegas, September 26-28, 2005 Booth #C--4923. You'll find retort zippers, slider zippers, meat zippers, contaminant-resistant zippers, document pouch zippers,...

Seal-It's shrink label reintroduces Betty Crocker[R] "Decorating Decors".(CPP EXPO)
August 1, 2005... Betty Crocker has reintroduced its Decorating Decors line with stylishly re-designed Seal-It shrink labels in order to update the image of the brand and enhance the graphics. Made of heat shrink PVC, the Seal-It labels are used for all five...

Componex introduces the WINertia TQ.(CPP EXPO)
August 1, 2005... The WINertia TQ from Componex is a breakthrough in live shaft technology, as it is an idler designed with a new torque coupling. The torque coupling makes the WINertia TQ live shaft more affordable and easier to install than the standard live...

MPI Label Systems now offers 'Insite' into on-line proofing.(CPP EXPO)
August 1, 2005... To streamline the proofing process, MPI Label Systems, introduced Insite, an on-line proofing tool available to its customers. This new, free service from MPI will eliminate some of the hassles associated with email attachment and hard copy...

Automated Color Proofing System is portable, efficient.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
August 1, 2005... Anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America's HarperScientific[TM] division announced its new automated proofing system called the SHarper Color Proofer System[TM]." With a constant substrate speed of approximately 100 inches per...

High Thrust Rod Actuator offers versatility at low cost.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
August 1, 2005... THK, a world leader in linear motion technology, introduced its new Type CRES High Thrust Rod Actuator is compact, low-cost and versatile. The Type CRES's high thrust produces maximum operating efficiency, while a low voltage DC motor (DC12V[+...