Flexible Packaging articles from December 2004

Flexible Packaging archives from December 2004

Only the smart survive.(MY POINT IS ....)
December 1, 2004... Let me get right to the point. Recently, I viewed "From the Ice Age to Manhattan," a television program on The Science Channel about prehistoric America. According to scientists, the first humans came to North America about 13,000 years...

Industry associations.(Directory)
December 1, 2004... Adhesive & Sealant Council Inc. (ASC) 7979 Old Georgetown Rd., Ste. 500, Bethesda, MD 20814 ph: (301) 986-9700; fax: (301) 986-9795 www.ascouncil.org AIM Automatic Identification Mfrs. Inc. 125 Warrendale Bayne Rd., Warrendale,...

2005 calendar of events.(Calendar)
December 1, 2004... Jan. 10-12: Westpack 2005, Cannon Communications LLC, Anaheim, CA (310) 445-4200; www.westpackshow.com. Jan. 18-21: 2005 Environmental Summit & Safety Conference, FPA & AIMCAL, St. Petersburg Beach, FL (410) 694-0800; www.flexpack.org....

Equipment & machinery.(PRODUCT GUIDE)(Directory)
December 1, 2004... ACCUMULATORS Ashe Converting Equipment Automated Packaging Systems, Inc. Black Clawson Converting Machinery, Inc. CAC Converter Accessory Corp CTC International Inc Davis-Standard KTI - Keene Technology Inc....

Materials.(PRODUCT GUIDE)(Directory)
December 1, 2004... Film and Resin ACRYLIC FILM Amagic Technologies Avery Dennison Bi Ax Intl Inc ExxonMobil Chemical, Films Business FLEXcon Microseal Industries Syfan USA Corp. Vibac Canada Inc BUTADIENE STYRENE...

Supplies & services.(PRODUCT GUIDE)(Directory)
December 1, 2004... ADDITIVES ANI Printing Inks Ciba Specialty Chemicals Clariant Masterbatches Coim USA / Novacote Flexpack North Kingstown, RI 800-345-8380 www.coimgroup.com Color Associates Cortec Corp. ...

Supplier directory.(A-Z)(Directory)
December 1, 2004... A AAA Press International, Inc. 3160 N. Kennicott Ave. Arlington Heights, IL 60004 847-818-1100 800-678-7222 Fax:847-818-0071 www.aaapress.com ABBA Rubber International, Inc. 1351 E. Philadelphia St....

Absolutely Microclean International.(CORPORATE PROFILES)
December 1, 2004... Absolutely Micro*Clean International over the past seven years has proven that it has a superior system for cleaning anilox roll, utilizing soft-plastic media to clean anilox cells all the way to the bottom. The recyclable, nonabrasive...

AccuWeb, Inc.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... With more than two decades of innovation, AccuWeb is a leading manufacturer of web guide systems for a broad range of converting industries, including package printing, coating/laminating, film extrusion, and for virtually every material that...

Aetek UV Systems.(CORPORATE PROFILES)
December 1, 2004... Aetek UV Systems traces its history to 1965, when modern ultraviolet curing was in its infancy. Begun as Radiation Polymer Corporation, and renamed Aetek in 1988, today the company occupies a modern research and manufacturing facility in...

Aquaflex.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... From its earliest days, Aquaflex has been associated with exceptional productivity. Many industry-changing innovations--such as slide-out, easy-access print stations--first appeared on Aquaflex presses. In January of 2000, Aquaflex again led...

Bobst Group, USA.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Parent Company/Subsidiaries/Divisions: Bobst Group USA Inc. is a subsidiary of Bobst SA in Lausanne, Switzerland. Following the acquisition of the converting operations from Finland based Metso Corporation earlier this year, the newly...

Brampton Engineering.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Brampton Engineering (BE) is the world leader in multilayer blown film systems with more than 60 seven- to 10-layer systems installed worldwide. At the heart of these systems is the BE SCD-3 (Streamlined Coextrusion Die), a stackable pancake...

Coim USA Inc.(CORPORATE PROFILES)
December 1, 2004... Coim, a privately held Italian company founded in 1962, produces more than 1,000 specialty chemical products that include four main business areas: * Polyurethane specialty products; * Flexible Packaging specialty products; *...

Comexi.(CORPORATE PROFILES)
December 1, 2004... In 2004, Comexi, one of the world's largest producers of flexographic printing presses, solventless laminators, slitter/rewinders and related equipment, celebrated its 50th anniversary. Founded as a family business by Manel B. Xifra, Comexi...

Componex.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Componex is an innovator in the field of precision roll manufacturing for the web handling and converting industry. The company leads the way in lightweight, dead shaft idler roll technology with its patented Winertia product line. ...

Creo Inc.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Creo Inc. is a global company with key strengths in imaging and software technology. As the leading provider of prepress systems, Creo helps more than 25,000 customers worldwide adopt digital production methods which reduce costs, increase...

ELBA USA Inc.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... ELBA is a world class manufacturer of thermoplastic welding machines for the production of bag, sack and pouch products. Founded in 1956, today after more than 30 years experience, ELBA holds a leadership position in the thermoplastic welding...

Enercon Industries.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Can corona get the job done? Is atmospheric plasma the answer? What about Flame? There are a host of surface treating technologies available, but ultimately your application will determine which technology is best. The Enercon laboratory...

Esko-Graphics.(CORPORATE PROFILES)
December 1, 2004... Headquartered in Gent, Belgium with U.S. offices in Vandalia, OH, Kennesaw, GA, and Ludlow, MA, Esko-Graphics is the world leader in packaging pre-production solutions. The company's key product lines lead their respective segments, including...

Filmquest Group.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Filmquest is the leading merchant converter specializing in Polyester Film. It supplies converters that either print, coat, laminate or metallize many grades of polyester film for the flexible packaging market. The success of Filmquest and...

Flex America.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The Flex Group of companies is one of the world leaders in the flexible packaging industry with a group turnover in excess of $250 million. The company also has ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and maintains business relationships in...

Hosokawa Alpine.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Hosokawa Alpine American is a fully integrated supplier of complete blown film extrusion systems. Alpine American was founded in 1957 to service their mechanical processing division and the plastics group was started in 1978. Alpine Germany...

Hudson Sharp.(CORPORATE PROFILES)
December 1, 2004... The Hudson-Sharp Machine Company is a world leader in the manufacture of plastic bag making equipment, pouch machinery and pre-zippered film systems. With manufacturing plants in Green Bay, WI, Zellik, Belgium and Araraquara, Brazil. The...

Marshall and Williams Plastics.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Marshall and Williams Plastics, a division of Parkinson Technologies Inc., is a world leader in the design and manufacturing of Biaxial Orientation equipment for producers of plastic film and sheet. Marshall and Williams Plastics offers MDOs,...

Maxcess International.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Increase efficiency Decrease downtime. Maximize throughput. Minimize waste. These objectives are easier said than done. Maxcess offers a full line of web components and accessories--slitting, winding, guiding, inspection & tension control--to...

MEGTEC Systems.(CORPORATE PROFILES)
December 1, 2004... Since 1969, MEGTEC Systems has developed a reputation as a leading supplier of web drying systems and VOC emission control equipment. With more than 7,500 installations operating around the world and more than 400 catalytic and regenerative...

MOCON Inc.(CORPORATE PROFILES)
December 1, 2004... MOCON's mission is to be the global leader in analytical instrumentation and laboratory services for materials, gases, and liquids in selected markets. The company develops, manufactures and markets high technology instrumentation, as well as...

New England Extrusion.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... NEX is a manufacturer of consistent high quality converter grade monolayer and coextruded polyethylene film for demanding packaging applications. There are over four hundred specialty grades of film offered in the NEX product portfolio and...

New Era.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... New Era Converting Machinery is a world leader in processing equipment for the web converting industry. Conveniently located in a 48,000-square foot facility in Northern New Jersey, New Era offers a wide variety of web converting equipment...

North American Manufacturing Company, Ltd.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... North American is a premiere provider of innovative, engineered solutions to web guiding users around the world. Our approach is deeply rooted in the clear recognition that North American systems are critical to our client's quality,...

PlastiSoft Corporation.(CORPORATE PROFILES)
December 1, 2004... PlastiSoft Corporation develops premier enterprise solutions that address the unique requirements of extruders and converters of flexible packaging within the plastics industry. The company's ERP solution, TORI-FLEX, offers processors...

Pliant Corporation.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Pliant Corporation is a leading producer of value-added film and flexible packaging products for food, personal care, medical, industrial and agricultural markets. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Company operates 25 manufacturing and...

Praxair Surface Technologies.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Praxair Surface Technologies is the world's leading anilox roll supplier, now in its 22nd year of producing laser engraved anilox rolls. Praxair continues to lead innovation in both coatings and engravings for anilox technology. ...

Prime UV Systems.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Prime UV Systems, the world leader in high-speed UV curing equipment, introduces the newest state-of-the-art Prime UV processors for the diverse needs of the flexible packaging printer and converter. Flexible package printers as well as...

Radius Solutions.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Radius Solutions is a global software company focused on the development, implementation and support of PECAS Vision II, the leading integrated manufacturing and business management system for the printing and packaging industries. ...

Reifenhauser GmbH.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Reifenhauser GmbH, an ISO 9001 Certified company, is one of the world's largest manufacturers of extrusion systems for the plastics industry. Represented in North America by Reifenhauser Incorporated, the company supplies high technology...

Retroflex Inc.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Retroflex has built a reputation for offering a flexographic press that would be affordable, yet offer the features of the more expensive presses and not sacrifice ease of operation or end product quality. Retroflex now offers our own line of...

River Solutions.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... River Solutions corporate philosophy is to combine the latest in digital technology and create high-speed packaging machinery that produces the highest quality seals with precision cut-offs in the converting field. River's packaging solutions...

Rohm & Haas Company.(CORPORATE PROFILES)
December 1, 2004... Rohm and Haas Company is one of the world's largest manufacturers of specialty materials. The company's chemistry is found in paint and coatings, adhesives and sealants, household cleaning products, personal computers and electronic...

SICPA North America Inc.(CORPORATE PROFILES)
December 1, 2004... Founded in 1927, SICPA has become a global provider of high quality innovative inks, coatings, and value-added services to the Packaging industry. Employing almost 4,000 people worldwide, SICPA is one of the world's largest privately owned...

SIMCO Industrial Static Control.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... SIMCO Industrial Static Control is the world's largest manufacturer of static control products, web and sheet cleaning systems, and electrostatic charging equipment. The company has been providing static control solutions since 1936 and...

Southern Film Extruders Inc.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Southern Film Extruders, Inc. is one of the leading producers of high quality polyethylene film for the packaging industry. The company was founded in 1965 in High Point, NC, and has grown to include an additional facility in Fort Pierce, FL,...

Sun Chemical.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... When it comes to color on flexible packaging, converters know they can rely on Sun Chemical to provide the inks and coatings that that make packaged goods more vibrant and stand apart from the competition while reducing the total cost to...

SuperCom, Inc.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... SuperCom, Inc. is a custom course developer and outsourcing partner providing training solutions for the aluminum, printing and flexible packaging industries. SuperCom specializes in the design and development of e-learning, technical...

Totani America.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Totani America Pouch and Bag Making Machine Company is wholly owned by Totani Corporation of Kyoto, Japan. The company provides both customized and standard pouch machines and plastic bag machines with full parts, service and technical...

Videojet Technologies Inc.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Videojet is the world-leading manufacturer of coding, printing, and laser marking products, fluids, and accessories for the product identification industry. Market leadership extends also into the graphics and postal markets, where Videojet...

Webex.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... While nearly any machine shop can make a roll, only Webex provides the total value of a firm dedicated to serving the roller needs of the entire web converting industry. Webex offers the support of on-staff professional engineers, a team...

Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corporation.(CORPORATE PROFILES)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corp. of Lincoln, RI is distinguished by a heritage of industrial innovation. Founded in 1869, its parent company, WINDMA-LLER & HA-LSCHER of Lengerich, Germany, first established an international presence by...