Flexible Packaging articles from February 2009

Flexible Packaging archives from February 2009

What can we learn from the past?(Editorial)
February 1, 2009... It's been widely publicized that President Obama, in looking for ideas on how to handle our current economic crisis, read books about Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal programs. The two situations are not identical, so the solution won't be either....

The FPA 53rd annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards innovation showcase.(FPA UPDATE)
February 1, 2009... FPA's 53rd annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards competition entries include extraordinary innovation in graphics and printing, materials and structure, and sustainability. The entries incorporate tremendous advancements that provide...

Fabrico debuts sequential numbering for labels.(NEWS BRIEFS)
February 1, 2009... Kennesaw, Ga.-based Fabrico now offers printing of consecutively numbered bar code labels, enabling customers to easily track inventory and streamline their assembly processes. Using an Aquaflex 2200 4-color printer, the company uses an...

Celplast Ltd. offers employee buy-in.(NEWS BRIEFS)(Celplast Metallized Products Ltd.)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... Celplast Metallized Products Ltd. (CMP) announced the sale of a 20% stake in CMP to an employee group led by chief operating officer Dante Ferrari. Over the next seven to 10 years, it is expected that the employee group will acquire a majority...

PIA, formerly PIA/GATE, unveils new name, logo.(NEWS BRIEFS)
February 1, 2009... Printing Industries of America, formerly Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation, announced a new name, logo and tagline in December 2008. Over a year in the making, the new name and logo reflects an association-wide...

3 Sigma expands customer service staff.(NEWS BRIEFS)
February 1, 2009... 3 Sigma Corp. of Troy, Ohio, has added Susie Anderson to its customer service staff in response to increased business for pressure-sensitive and other materials used by the label industry.

Vins Plastics buys Primaflex CM.(NEWS BRIEFS)
February 1, 2009... Vins Plastics Ltd. of Bradford, Ontario, has purchased a 10-color Primaflex CM flexo press from Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corp. Vins Plastics is one of Canada's leading flexible packaging converters in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and...

Interfilm relocates to new headquarters, larger plant.(NEWS BRIEFS)
February 1, 2009... Interfilm Holdings Inc. has moved into new corporate offices located in its expanded 90,000 square foot facility in Greenville, S.C., just two miles from the converter's previous plant and offices. The new building represents a 36% increase in...

Amcor wins Bioplastics Award.(NEWS BRIEFS)
February 1, 2009... In December 2008, Amcor Flexibles' NaturePlus compostable film won European Plastics News' Bioplastics Award for "Best Bioplastics Application--Packaging."The non-genetically modified, compostable film is currently used in Sainsbury's SO...

Lambeau field selected as venue for Converters Expo 2009.(CONVERTER NEWS)(Brief article)(Conference notes)
February 1, 2009... Both the converting industry and Green Bay Packers have big reputations in Wisconsin and nearby parts of the upper Midwest, so it's fitting that Converting Influence has chosen Lambeau Field Atrium in Green Bay, Wis., to host its annual expo on...

Ampac flexibles adds extrusion line, pouching machine.(CONVERTER NEWS)
February 1, 2009... Ampac flexible has installed a Windmoeller & Hoelscher Varex extrusion line at its Auburn, Wash., plant, increasing the output and variety of innovative multilayer film structures at that facility. Along with the purchase of a new machine,...

Federal court denies DuPont motion for preliminary injunction.(CONVERTER NEWS)
February 1, 2009... On Nov. 21, 2008, a federal district court in New Jersey denied DuPont's motion for a preliminary injunction in a photopolymer plate patent infringement lawsuit against MacDermid, a specialty chemicals company based in Denver. The court ruled...

Solvent-free overwrap bonds to foil.(CONVERTER NEWS)
February 1, 2009... Triad, a high-barrier, solvent-free overwrap uses a proprietary metallocene-based sealant chemistry to bond to foil without using solvent or water-based materials. Aimed at chemically-sensitive, high-speed markets like pharmaceutical...

Electron process can boost performance, lighten weight of films.(CONVERTER NEWS)(Reprint)
February 1, 2009... Packaging Strategies' Perspective: AEB could ride the coattails of the trend toward water and energy reduction in manufacturing, major issues with hot-fill sterilization and the need to eliminate chemicals during sterilization. What is just as...

Danafilms: unbridled success: for 39 years, customized polyethylene films made Danafilms a horse of a different color. Now the converter has added a second thoroughbred: coextrusion.(CONVERTER PROFILE)(Company overview)
February 1, 2009... Visitors to Kentucky are often drawn by the state's long, colorful history of raising thoroughbreds, a term often reserved for carefully trained, well-bred horses. Nestled in the knobs of southern Kentucky, however, is a thoroughbred farm for...

Newer curing units improve output, reduce energy use: advancements in drying/curing ensure the portability, reliability and efficiency that your operation demands.(PRINTING TECHNOLOGY)
February 1, 2009... Over the past several years, printers have invested in improved inks that yield vibrant colors, improved performance and increased savings. But what good would these advances be if you're tapping your toes waiting for the ink to dry? ...

Aluminum frame NIP station offers faster lead times and enhanced maintenance.(HOT PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2009... Custom-engineered nip stations now feature welded aluminum frames, resulting in lower unit costs, shorter lead times and improved maintenance options. Rugged light-and medium-duty models are ideal for laminating, thermal bonding, web...

Pre-engineered mounts simplify idler roll setup.(HOT PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2009... Three pre-engineered mounts simplify and speed dead shaft idler roll mount installation. The Quickie Mount can tolerate some degree of misalignment, such as mounting to an unmachined surface. These mounts often replace pillow block bearings,...

Viscosity controller products provide consistent results.(HOT PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2009... The AST-100 offers simple in-line viscosity control of inks, coatings and adhesives and is available in single-and multi-station controllers. The unit is easy to Install and maintain since it features no moving parts and offers a clean-in-place...

Upgraded cold mount laminator improves process control.(HOT PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2009... An upgraded JM54 SHA Jetmounter cold-mount laminator includes two new features. First, a single height adjustment (SHA) allows the roller nip to be set quicker than before and ensures consistent roller pressure from side to side. Second, a new...

Roll protection line is recyclable.(HOT PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2009... Recyclable roll endboards, sleeve plugs, pallets and H- and U-shaped channels are recyclable through Badger Plug's recycling services. By teaming up with a variety of industries, the company collects larger volumes of discarded roll packaging...

Photopolymer coating plate uses polyester foil for better print quality.(HOT PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2009... nyloflex Seal F Digital, the first digital photopolymer foil-based coating plate for inline and offline print finishing, offers sharper reverses and more open intermediate depths, benefitting spot-coating applications with negative elements....

Pressure-sensitive film colors your pressure points.(HOT PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2009... When placed between two contacting or impacting surfaces, this thin, plastic-like sensor film records the precise pressure distribution and magnitude that occurs by changing color. The color that appears in the film is directly proportional to...

Newer die cutters feature laser-fast speed and accuracy.(INDUSTRY Q&A)(Interview)
February 1, 2009... Flexible Packaging sat down with Spartanics to discuss advances in laser die cutting and their benefits to flexible packaging converters. Mike Bacon, vice president sales and marketing, Spartanics [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Q: WHAT...