Flexible Packaging articles from February 2005

Flexible Packaging archives from February 2005

Conference success is no accident.(Flexible Packaging Conference 2005)
February 1, 2005... Let me get right to the point. I just returned home from the Flexible Packaging Association's Safety and Environmental Summit. Now, I have been coming to these conferences for years. In fact, I've only missed one in the past decade. I...

Seal-It among Crain's Top 200 companies.(Seal-It Inc.)(Crain's New York Business)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Seal-It was named by Crain's New York Business as one of the Top 200 privately owned companies in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester counties and New Jersey. Seal-It's heat shrink films are used by leading beverage, dairy,...

Appleton acquires NEX; expands packaging capabilities.(New England Extrusion, Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Appleton announced that it has acquired New England Extrusion, Inc. for approximately $68 million plus the assumption of certain liabilities. Gary Stetson, NEX founder and president, said NEX and Appleton share an operating philosophy that...

GN making machines for clean rooms.(GN Packaging Equipment)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... GN Packaging Equipment announced that it is manufacturing pouch machines to be used in a clean room environment. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Using special air cylinders, non-particle generating systems and special air exhaust systems, GN...

CMM survey: converters predict an improving economy in 2005.(Converting Machinery Materials International 2005)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... According to a recent survey conducted by CMM International, worldwide converting professionals project 2005 will be a year of solid economic growth for the converting marketplace. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Based on the responses of...

New conference sessions announced.(Consumer Packaging & Converting event at the Converting Machinery Materials International 2005)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Organizers of the Consumer Packaging & Converting Connection event, a new premium conference debuting during CMM International 2005, revealed some of the key sessions that will focus on management strategies to deliver packaging solutions that...

Sun Chemical sells shares in KPG.(Sun Chemical Corp.)(Kodak Polychrome Graphics)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Sun Chemical Corporation announced that Eastman Kodak Company will become the sole owner of graphic arts supplier Kodak Polychrome Graphics (KPG) through redemption of Sun Chemical Corporation's 50 percent interest in the joint venture....

Fort Dearborn Company.(Mike Anderson appointed as chief operating officer)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Fort Dearborn Company Announces Chief Operating Officer Fort Dearborn Company appointed Mike Anderson as chief operating officer. As COO, Mike will be responsible for the company's operations, sales and marketing efforts. Anderson most recently...

Stork Cellramic, Inc.(Dennis Gaber appointed)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Stork Cellramic, Inc. a division of Stork Materials Technology announces new Operations Manager Stork Cellramic, Inc. added Dennis Gaber as operations manager for its Milwaukee facility. Gaber possesses a Master's of Science degree in polymers...

EIC Names Ron Zessack Its Manager of Energy Curable Products Environmental Inks and Coatings (EIC) has promoted Ron Zessack to the position of manager of energy curable products.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... EIC Names Ron Zessack Its Manager of Energy Curable Products Environmental Inks and Coatings (EIC) has promoted Ron Zessack to the position of manager of energy curable products. He will direct the development of EIC's range of UV, e-beam, RFID...

The Flexible Packaging Association's 2005 Environmental Summit.
February 1, 2005... The 2005 Flexible Packaging Environmental Summit succeeded for the tenth year in bringing together industry environmental experts and Environmental Protection Agency regulators to receive regulatory updates and discuss how to comply with...

The Flexible Packaging Association's 2005 Safety Conference.(2005 Environmental Summit)
February 1, 2005... The 2005 Flexible Packaging Safety Conference, held in conjunction with the 2005 Environmental Summit, took place on January 18, 2005 at the Tradewinds Resort in St. Petersburg, Florida. FPA presented this content-rich conference jointly with...

Clemson: building a bright Flexible Packaging future.(Clemson University's packaging laboratory and new Center for Flexible Packaging)
February 1, 2005... I recently had the opportunity--along with a group of Institute of Packaging Professional (IOPP) members--to visit the Clemson University campus in Clemson, S.C. The visit was focused around Clemson's packaging laboratory and new Center for...

High-tech headhunting: if used correctly, the Internet can be a valuable tool in finding talented people to fill important positions.(BUSINESS RESOURCES)
February 1, 2005... Less than 10 years ago Internet staffing was nothing more than a pie-in-the-sky dream. A vision that maybe some day qualified candidates from across the country--and across the world, for that matter--could be connected with companies looking...

The gravure connection; by tapping into Asia's gravure printing culture, American converter Osio International is able to give its customers more in terms of quality, value, and service.(Osio International, Inc.)(Cover Story)
February 1, 2005... In the converting business it's a generally accepted fact that the best flexo will never match the print quality of the best gravure. That's why converter Osio International, Inc., exclusively sells gravure printed flexible packaging. Although...

The whole world is coming to Chicago! Flexible Packaging sat down with CMM International President Ian Johnston for a frank discussion about the CMM tradeshow and its relevance to those involved in the business of flexible packaging.(Interview)
February 1, 2005... Q: How would you suggest CMM attendees maximize their show experience? A: The first thing I recommend they do is look at the CMM website (www.cmmshow.com). There you'll get information about who's on the exhibition floor and also get...

Suppressing static charge: new "intelligent" devices can greatly reduce or neutralize static charge, providing a more efficient, safer working environment.(TECHNICAL REPORT)
February 1, 2005... In the dry air of the winter season, static control is an important issue for many converters and flexible packaging operators. Dry air escalates unwanted static charge, and with it numerous problems in running and converting web products....

List of exhibitors: CMM 2005 preview.(SPECIAL REPORT)(Calendar)
February 1, 2005... 2005 CMM International Schedule at a Glance Show Location: McCormick Place South 2301 South Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60616 Show Dates: April 18 - 21, 2005 Exhibition Hours: Monday, April 18 10am -...

Fischer & Krecke to show R&D muscle and practical innovation.(HOT PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2005... At its booth at CMM International, Fischer & Krecke Incorporated will feature demonstrations of the latest F&K technology available with gearless, sleeve-based Flexpresses, including its Flexpress View--a web-based service and maintenance...

Harper Corp. to demonstrate global reach at CMM booth.(HOT PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2005... Harper Corporation of America will share a booth at CMM with Harper GraphicSolutions, and for the first time, Harper's German partner and licensed affiliate, Inometa GmbH. As the new addition, Inometa--based in Herford, Germany--will grab...

Pouch- and Bag-Maker offer affordable productivity.(PRODUCTS FOCUS)
February 1, 2005... Mamata USA, Inc., will demonstrate its latest cost-effective pouch- and bag-making machinery--the Vega 800/100/1200 Servo Driven Universal Bag Maker with zip attachment and the Vega W-800 Servo Driven Wicketer. The Universal Bag Maker is a...

IonStorm will solve your costly static problems.(HOT PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2005... TAKK will display its IonStorm static charge reducer, which provides more than three feet of long range static electricity elimination power. IonStorm is a low-cost solution for a host of costly static related production problems. The IonStorm...

W&H to serve up espresso and new impression setting system.(HOT PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2005... Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corporation's booth at CMM will feature a full service espresso, cappuccino and latte bar while the team will present recent technical innovations, such as the revolutionary EASY-SET impression setting system, a new and...

New Slitter Rewinder offers more advanced specs.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
February 1, 2005... Titan Slitter Rewinders announced its new CT610 fully automatic turret slitter rewinder that provides a more advanced specification than the previous Titan CT600 model. With a maximum running speed of 760m/min (2500ft/min) the Titan CT610...

New packaging solution for pre-cooked bacon market.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Farmer John's Quick Serve Fully-Cooked Bacon Contoured Semi-Rigid Package with Curwood's EZ Peel Opening Feature is the first package of its type in the pre-cooked bacon market area. Created through the use of a horizontal form-fill-seal (HFFS)...

Chicago Prepress shop first to use Agfa's new flexo plate.(Agfa Corp's AquaFLASH photopolymer plate)(Advanced Prepress Graphics)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Advanced Prepress Graphics (APG) became the first user of Agfa Corp.'s new AquaFLASH photopolymer plate, the fastest flexo plate available in the North American market. "Our customers enjoy the results they get with Agfa's AquaFLASH," says...