Flexible Packaging articles from July 2007

Flexible Packaging archives from July 2007

Unsafe packaging can lead to unsafe pet food.(EDITOR'S FORUM)
July 1, 2007... You sell the sizzle, not the steak. That's an old phrase salesmen and marketing gurus have used for decades, describing the importance and impact of quality marketing and salesmanship. What it means is that consumers will be drawn to purchase...

TAPPI, PIMA announce 2008 joint conference.(NEWSBRIEFS)(Conference news)
July 1, 2007... TAPPI and PIMA, two of the pulp and paper industry's leading associations, have announced their next joint conference. The 2008TAPPI/PIMA Conference will bring together PIMA's annual International Management Conference, the TAPPI Papermakers...

KODAK extends INSITE brand to entire family of Internet portal solutions.(NEWSBRIEFS)
July 1, 2007... Kodak is expanding its INSITE brand to encompass all products that deliver Web portal-based solutions. Broadening the brand highlights the integrated nature of the KODAK tools that create open, modular and comprehensive Web-based solutions. ...

2007 CPP EXPO features increased association participation.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
July 1, 2007... This year's CPP EXPO in Las Vegas will include the GAA (Gravure Association of America) and ACIMGA (Italian Manufacturers' Association for the Graphic, Converting & Paper Industry), joining a long list of associations participating in the...

'Design for Profit' Pavilion to debut at Pack Expo.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
July 1, 2007... PMMI and xpedx will co-present a "Design for Profit" Pavilion during PACK EXPO Las Vegas, October 15-17, 2007. It is the first mutual effort between PMMI and xpedx and will focus on the methods used to propel package design from idea through...

Precision AirConvey doubles size of headquarters.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Pneumatic conveying systems manufacturer Precision AirConvey of Newark, Del. expanded its company headquarters, more than doubling its space to 200,000 square feet. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new Class A office and manufacturing space...

Pacific Bag and Ampac Flexibles extend stand-up pouch patent.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
July 1, 2007... Ampac Flexibles Company (owner of KAPAK) and Pacific Bag, Inc. have reached an agreement to extend Ampac's patent licensing agreement with PBI relating to patents on the stand-up pouch with a one-way valve so long as the patents remain in...

DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers raises prices on Elvax resins.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
July 1, 2007... DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers announced a worldwide price increase of 5 cents per pound for all grades of DuPont Elvax resins, effective July, 1 2007, or as contracts permit. This increase is in addition to the 6 cents per pound price...

Despite fire, production resumes at Amcor Flexibles.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
July 1, 2007... A small fire occurred at Amcor Flexibles' Mundelein, Ill. manufacturing facility at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, but was quickly extinguished by local fire departments. "Safety is our first concern and we are thankful that no one was...

Calendar.(Calendar)
July 1, 2007... Aug. 21-23: FFTA/RIT Color Management for Flexography, Rochester, NY; (631) 737-6020; www.flexography.org Sept. 4-6: 2007 TLMI Technical Conference, Chicago, IL; (630) 357-9222; www.tlmi.com Sept. 9-12: PackPrint & Graph Expo, Chicago,...

Helping you help your customers.(FPA UPDATE)
July 1, 2007... The deadline for consumer product goods manufacturers to complete the Wal-Mart Packaging Scorecard is quickly approaching. Wal-Mart is requiring that each of their 66,000 suppliers complete a packaging scorecard for each product sold in the...

Mark your calendar for these upcoming FPA events!(Calendar)
July 1, 2007... Flexible Packaging Association. Helping You Succeed. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] October 3, 2007 2007 FPA Fall Executive Conference The Drake Hotel -- Chicago, IL Sustainable packaging will be the focus of the 2007 Fall...

FPA publishes 17th annual State of the Industry Report.(FPA UPDATE)(Flexible Packaging Association)(Industry overview)
July 1, 2007... The FPA State of the Industry Report is a key FPA publication that provides flexible packaging converters and suppliers, and the investment community with data on the economic and financial health of the flexible packaging industry. The 2007...

FPA prepares for 2007 Fall Executive Conference.(ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES UPDATE)
July 1, 2007... FPA's 2007 Fall Executive Conference will be held on Wednesday, October 3 at The Drake Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. This industry-focused event will include networking opportunities and a full agenda focusing on issues and topics important to...

FPA's 2008 Annual Meeting!(ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES UPDATE)
July 1, 2007... The Flexible Packaging Association's 58th Annual Meeting will be held March 5-7 at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida. The meeting will bring together FPA members and guests for great networking opportunities, fun and content-rich...

FPA participates in PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2007.(ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES UPDATE)
July 1, 2007... The Flexible Packaging Association will showcase its 2007 Flexible Packaging Achievement Award winning entries within The Showcase of Packaging Innovations[TM] at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, being held October 15-17 at the Las Vegas Convention Center....

Calendar of events.(FPA UPDATE)(Calendar)
July 1, 2007... Sept. 9-12: PackPrint & Graph Expo, Chicago, IL; (703) 264-7200; www.gasc.org Sept. 16-19: TAPPI PLACE Conference, St. Louis, MO; (770) 446-1400; www.tappi.org October 3: 2007 Fall Executive Conference, Chicago, Ill.; (410) 694-0800;...

Sensory packaging: branding that makes sense(s); In today's competitive retail environment, many brands engage multiple senses in an effort to connect with consumers.(BRANDING REPORT)
July 1, 2007... For years, brands have perfected the crunch of their food product, the color of their logo, or their product's memorable jingle in an effort to draw in new customers and create a loyal base. Sensory branding--engaging senses to successfully...

The Flexible Packaging Hall of Fame: we're rolling out the red carpet for the inaugural class of our virtual hall of fame, celebrating the most influential innovations in the history of flexible packaging.(Cover story)
July 1, 2007... Trends and innovation. These are the two areas at the heart of nearly every trade show, every educational seminar and every business publication having to do with the flexible packaging industry. Walk around any industry event, and you're bound...

Living the dream of defect-free printing: four separate converters solved four very different problems with one digital inspection system, resulting in higher quality product and more efficient operations.(TECH REPORT)
July 1, 2007... Across the globe, the demand for defect-free printing is higher than ever as converters seek perfection from their equipment and their suppliers. In the United States, systems to enhance press operations, identify and reduce defective product,...

Storage system protects flexo sleeves.(HOT PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2007... Flex Essentials Inc. introduced a new printing and anilox sleeve storage system. Dubbed FLEXSTOR, the sleeve storage system boasts the highest density storage of any system available on the market today. Most new flexographic sleeve presses...

Esko announces Esko Software Suite 7.(HOT PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2007... Esko, a leader in packaging design and preproduction solutions, announces the rollout of Esko Software Suite 7, a complete collection of Esko software tools. Esko Software Suite 7 consists of components that packaging professionals have...

Automatic job setting system for blown film extrusion lines saves on costs.(HOT PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2007... W & H announces its latest technological achievement in blown film extrusion: the EASY CHANGE automatic job setting system. Available for use with W & H's VAREX blown film extrusion equipment, EASY CHANGE automatically configures new job change...

Thermal transfer overprinter boasts faster speeds and throughput.(HOT PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2007... The Videojet DataFlex Plus thermal transfer overprinter from Videojet Technologies Inc. is now capable of higher print speeds and up to 25 percent greater throughput, translating to increased production for customers marking flexible packaging....

Inspection rewinder line provides upgrades.(HOT PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2007... Designed to be user-friendly, Mark Andy's VSR inspection rewinders allow the operator to easily see both the unwind and rewind rolls while inspecting. The entry level VSR 100 is a simple, economical, inspection rewinder slitter, while the...

Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers reduce energy costs.(HOT PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2007... For companies seeking to reduce the energy costs associated with the operation of their air pollution control systems, Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers from The CMM Group, LLC, De Pere, WI can significantly reduce natural gas bills while...

New cast PPE films for retort pouch and lidding.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2007... Toray Plastics America, Inc., introduced two new precision-performance FDA-approved cast polypropylene (CPP) sealant films for retort pouch and lidding applications. The CPP ZK100 film for retort pouch constructions offers exceptional clarity,...

New Double Zipper press-to-close resealable packaging keep foods fresh.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
July 1, 2007... Zip-Pak, the global leader in resealable packaging innovations, introduces ZIP-PAK[R] Double Zipper, the newest member of the ZIP-PAK[R] Press-to-Close[TM] family of resealable packaging technologies. The Double Zipper ensures complete bag...