Flexible Packaging articles from January 2009

Flexible Packaging archives from January 2009

Be the 'go-to' guy.(how to manage your company in recessions )(Editorial)
January 1, 2009... According to economic experts, America has been in a recession since December 2007. Since most recessions seem to last about 12 to 18 months, we should be seeing a rebound soon, right? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Well... this isn't a...

Exchanging information: FPA and U.S. flexible packaging industry represented at 2008 Flexible Packaging Europe fall conference.(FPA UPDATE)(Conference news)
January 1, 2009... I recently joined the members of Flexible Packaging Europe for their annual Fall Conference in Barcelona, Spain. During the conference, I provided FPE members and guests with an overview of the U.S. flexible packaging industry and discussed the...

FPA files comments on EPA'S Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act.(FPA UPDATE)
January 1, 2009... The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) in the Federal Register seeking public comment on potential regulation of greenhouse gases (GHGs) under the current Clean Air Act (CAA)....

Association activities update.(FPA UPDATE)(Flexible Packaging Association)(Industry overview)
January 1, 2009... FPA welcomes new members The Flexible Packaging Association is pleased to welcome CDF Corp. and Diversapack LLC to the association. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CDF Corp. (associate member) designs, engineers, manufacturers and...

Could Clemson's new food packaging lab further the penetration of retort pouches?(CONVERTER NEWS)(Reprint)
January 1, 2009... Packaging Strategies' Perspective: Retortable pouches represent a major area for penetration that still is in the development stage but is starting to emerge. The benefits are enormous in energy savings in shipping and in having the ability to...

Robinette Co. buys third W&H flexo press.(NEWS BRIEFS)
January 1, 2009... The Robinette Co., a full-service flexible packaging and specialty converting manufacturer serving the food, beverage, construction, textile and health care markets, has purchased a 52-inch 8-color Miraflex CM printing press from Windmoeller &...

Ilene Gordon named to fortune's International Power 50.(NEWS BRIEFS)(Alcan Packaging)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... For the second consecutive year, Alcan Packaging president and CEO Hens Gordon has been named to Fortune magazine's "International Power 50" list, a group of the most powerful and influential women executives in international business. Gordon,...

Huhtamaki to discontinue flexible packaging at one plant.(NEWS BRIEFS)
January 1, 2009... Finland-based Huhtamaki announced in November that it plans to discontinue flexible packaging production in Malvern, Pa., citing low production volume and unsatisfactory profitability. The converter has begun a restructuring process that will...

Flexo school receives $15,000 for scholarship.(NEWS BRIEFS)
January 1, 2009... DiTrolio Flexographic Institute (DFI) was given a check for $15,000 for the school's scholarship fund from CMM International 2009 on Oct. 2, 2008.The funds will enable six students to be trained at DFI and begin careers as flexographic press...

On the right track? With an uncertain economy and volatility in raw material prices, today's growth strategies demand finding the right market opportunities and staying open to technological advantages.(COVER STORY)(Interview)(Company overview)
January 1, 2009... There is light at the end of the tunnel. Despite a recession, a Democratic administration and a long-term energy problem, you can improve your business this year. You need to. Do you know how and where? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Our...

Precise ink application starts with clean rolls: new and proven cleaning methods for anilox rolls ensure accurate, consistent ink delivery for high-quality print results.(PRINTING: FLEXO)
January 1, 2009... A key concept to flexographic printing involves consistently delivering an exact amount of ink to the substrate, which simply can not be done when anilox rolls become clogged with dirt, ink, coatings or other contaminants. Normal cleanings,...

Award-winning ink jet Through-Flow technology improves reliability.(HOT PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... The Xaar 1001 combines advanced printhead design with the latest manufacturing processes to deliver Xaar's latest ink jet technology platform. The patented Through-Flow Technology-an industry first-provides a high level of quality and...

Versatile offset/flexo press accommodates various substrates.(HOT PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... The new Xpannd 450 press can handle print widths up to 450 millimeters, making the unit an appropriate choice for self-adhesive and shrink-sleeve label converters looking to increase profitability or differentiate their product with the...

Verify opacity of packaging at high speeds.(HOT PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... Many products require packaging designed to protect the contents from potentially damaging effects of light. The OPAX-1000 measurement system eliminates defective packaging based on pass/fail criteria for minimum opacity and allows real-time...

COF tester solves slippery packaging problems.(HOT PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... The Coefficient of Friction (COF) tester helps packaging manufacturers and their customers improve production processes by assessing "slip" properties of a film, paper or foil. Able to test to BS EN ISO 8295:2004 and ASTM D 1894:2001 standards,...

Programmable automation controller has fast processor, extensive memory.(HOT PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... The IndraControl L65 PAC, the latest model in a line of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and programmable automation controllers (PACs), features scalable, expandable hardware, flexible connectivity for use in Ethernet-based networks and a...

Extrusion coating line supports variety of customer needs.(HOT PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... An extrusion product line includes three models, each of which is engineered for customers with specific applications in mind. Synergy 300 is designed for customers looking to enter new markets or grown business with a modest investment Synergy...

Plate mounting tapes allow faster press speeds.(HOT PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... New 12 Series flexographic plate mounting tape offers increased resiliency and better stability with less bounce on faster presses compared with the tape's predecessors. Microchannels in the adhesive allow air to release, eliminating bubble...

Auto-Indexing Knife rotates core cutter knife, extends blade life.(HOT PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... The Automated Indexing Knife for fixed knife cutters automatically rotates the core cutter knife, producing an increased number of clean cut cores i with every knife. Based on a preset number of cuts, the unit automatically and precisely...

Software streamlines business process workflow.(HOT PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... Smartflow 2.3.0 business process workflow (BPW) software connects designers, marketing departments, printers and other internal or external groups, keeping everyone up-to-date on a project's progress or calling on a participant when it comes...

Micro-layer cast film produces enhanced stretch wrap, potential savings.(HOT PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2009... Thanks to "layer-multiplier" technology, micro-layer film stretches up to 45% more than conventional three-layer products, reducing the number of pounds of film stretch wrap users need to unitize a given number of pallet loads. The...

Website features standard and custom designs.(HOT PRODUCTS)(Website overview)
January 1, 2009... Featuring Jannel Packaging's proprietary Jan20rder customization, Jannel Packaging's new website is dedicated to helping customers meet their need for custom packing list envelopes and poly bags, 5-color printing and PMS color matching in...

Cutting through the challenges in slitting/rewinding: flexible packaging talks with Comexi about improvements, challenges and new developments in slitters/rewinders.(INDUSTRY Q&A)(Interview)
January 1, 2009... Q: WHAT ARE YOUR CUSTOMERS ASKING FOR IN THE LATEST SUTTERS/REWINDERS? A: All customers are asking for increased productivity through a lower investment cost. Along with this, they require reduced downtime, shorter cycle times, longer...