Flexible Packaging articles from March 2006

Flexible Packaging archives from March 2006

Something's got to give.(MY POINT IS ....)
March 1, 2006... Let me get right to the point. I just got back from this year's FPA annual meeting, and by all measures it was a great success. The theme of the 2006 meeting was "Competing Internationally" and FPA president Marla Donahue put together an...

Flint Group makes post-merger debut.(NEWSBRIEFS)
March 1, 2006... Flint Group, created by the merger of European-based XSYS Print Solutions and American-owned Flint Ink Corporation, will make its debut as a strong, new leader in worldwide printing, packaging and colorants industries at IPEX 2006. With...

Bobst Group displays technology at IPEX 2006.(NEWSBRIEFS)
March 1, 2006... Bobst Group will present a comprehensive range of world leading technology and process solutions for the global converting industry at IPEX 2006 from April 4-11, on stand C 25 in Hall 1 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK. This will include the latest...

Simco celebrates 70 years in business.(NEWSBRIEFS)(Company overview)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Simco, the worldwide leader in the design, manufacturer and distribution of static control systems, celebrates 70 years in business. Founded in 1936 by Hortense and Julius Simons, SIMCO started as a one room shop in Philadelphia. In the mid...

Hall of Packaging Excellence at the heart of Packaging Summit 2006.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
March 1, 2006... The Packaging Summit 2006--scheduled for May 16-18 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois--includes the Hall of Packaging Excellence, an innovations hub located front and center in the exposition hall. More than 100...

Esko meetings provide new product previews, education and training.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
March 1, 2006... The Artios Users Group International (AUGI) and the Association of Esko Users Group (AEG), the two user group associations devoted to Esko products, announced that their 2006 annual meetings will be held from April 23-36 at the Saddlebrook...

Bobst adds Products Manager.(MILESTONES)
March 1, 2006... Bobst Group USA, Inc.--Flexible Materials North America, announced the appointment of Ulrich Jorgens as Product Manager for the (Atlas & Titan) Slitting & Rewinding Product Line, North America. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

FKI Logistex promotes three senior managers.(MILESTONES)
March 1, 2006... FKI Logistex, announced the promotion of three senior managers in the company's North American Manufacturing Systems unit. Leading the promotions is the appointment of Ken Thouvenot to vice president of project management and engineering. ...

Maxcess enhances support for corporate clients.(MILESTONES)
March 1, 2006... Maxcess International announced the promotion of Mike Flannigan to Sales Manager for Corporate User Accounts in an effort to better serve its large corporate customers. Flannigan brings more than 25 years of industry experience to his new role....

2006 FPA Annual Meeting: "Competing Internationally".(FPA UPDATE)(Flexible Packaging Association on future of packaging industry)
March 1, 2006... The 2006 FPA Annual Meeting was a great success. Held recently at the Ritz Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Florida, the meeting examined strategies for "Competing Internationally. "The Annual Meeting brought together FPA members and their...

Congratulations! 2006 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Winners.(Alcan Packaging)(Alcoa Flexible Packaging)(American Packaging Corp.)
March 1, 2006... Ampac Flexibles, a Division of Ampac Packaging-- Gleukos[R] Performance Beverage--Highest Achievement Award; Gold Award--Packaging Excellence, Printing Achievement [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Alcan Packaging-- Sunkist Almond...

Real "seal" integrity.(FLEXIBLE INSIGHTS)
March 1, 2006... As more and more packagers and processors convert to flexible packaging from more traditional forms of rigid methods including metal cans, PET and glass bottles or jars they are confronted with the concern and challenge of how do they insure or...

Oliver Medical the best thing since sliced bread: thanks to its commercialization of the bread slicer more than 70 years ago, Oliver Products Company opened a window into the flexible packaging business which resulted in the company developing adhesives, labeling and packaging for the difficult-to-please medical device industry.(COVER STORY)(Cover story)
March 1, 2006... Walk into the offices of Oliver Products Company and you are immediately struck by an overwhelming sense of the company's history. This converter of medical flexible packaging, located in Grand Rapids, MI, is housed in a beautiful, red brick...

More hot markets.(TARGETING NEW MARKETS)
March 1, 2006... Flexible packaging producers continually find new ways to deliver products to consumers and industrial users. Continuing from my last column in September high-lighting the growth of retort pouches, shrink labels, case ready meats and electronic...

See the future at CMM International 2007.(TRADE SHOW IN PRINT)
March 1, 2006... As the leading converting and package printing event in the world, CMM International attracts more than 15,000 attendees to see the largest selection of new products on display from more than 500 exhibitors worldwide. For three decades, CMM has...

Innovations in Barrier Packaging Symposium to examine trends.(TRADE SHOW IN PRINT)
March 1, 2006... The Innovations in Barrier Packaging Symposium, June 7-8, 2006, will examine some of the most significant packaging demands and opportunities facing manufacturers, retailers, and converters today. The symposium will be held at the Atlanta...

Trade show concentrates on UV & EB Curing for Packaging.(TRADE SHOW IN PRINT)
March 1, 2006... RadTech International, the Industry Association for UV & EB curing technology would like to personally invite you to attend an upcoming trade show & conference we are hosting on the use of UV & EB Curing for Packaging. There are many benefits...

Do you and your customers serve the packaging industry?(IN MY OPINION)
March 1, 2006... The title says it all!!! Do you and your customers serve the packaging industry? If the answer to that question is "yes", then CPP EXPO Chicago and Las Vegas are for you. If the answer is no, then they're not!! It really is that simple. I hate...

NPE 2006: innovations for every phase of flexible packaging.(TRADE SHOW IN PRINT)
March 1, 2006... In June, the largest trade event dedicated to the plastics industry comes to Chicago. NPE 2006: The International Plastics Showcase, will take place in Chicago June 19-23, and some 2,000 exhibitors will introduce new materials, processing...

PackPrint[SM]--a show who's time has come.
March 1, 2006... There have been several articles written in the printing industry trade media in recent months about the convergence of the commercial printing and package printing sectors. Data published in a study by State Street Consultants for PRIMIR, the...

2006 calendar of events.(Calendar)
March 1, 2006... April 6-7: Vacuum Coating & Metallizing Industry Conference 2006; Amsterdam, Netherlands; +31 (0) 20 55 64 887; www.awa-bv.com. April 11-14: Etiketka/Label Show 2006; Moscow, Russia; www.labelshow.ru April 22-27: SVC Annual Technical...

Resin on the rebound: the North American polyethylene resin market is making a comeback after a 2005 marked by natural disasters and record-high resin prices.(BONUS FEATURE)(Industry overview)
March 1, 2006... As the New Year begins, the North American polyethylene resin market is regaining some semblance of order. Resin supply is much better balanced with demand today than it was for much of 2005. Last year, resin producers overproduced during the...

2006 flexible packaging Achievement Awards: convenience is still in demand.(SPECIAL REPORT)
March 1, 2006... For 50 years, the Flexible Packaging Association has honored the advancements in flexible packaging and its multi-functional attributes within the retail, institutional and industrial markets. A significant driving force behind many...

Ampac Flexibles partners with Wasatch IceWater Co. to market artesian water.(EDITOR'S)(Ampac Flexibles)(Wasatch IceWater Company)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Ampac Flexibles teamed with Wasatch IceWater Company of Park City, UT, to develop a 16-ounce stand-up flexible pouch for the company's IceWater brand. Wasatch did its research to find the right package for its pristine, "artesian" water. ...

Heavy-duty, wide-web press is user-friendly.(EDITOR'S)(Retroflex Inc.)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Retroflex's Fox-Series flexographic press is a high speed, wide web, heavy duty press that can include plate sleeves changeable on the press, chambered doctoring systems with composite cavities, temperature controlled impression roll, auto...

Degradable zipper on display at Anuga FoodTec 2006.(EDITOR'S)(Zip-Pak introduces environmental friendly food packaging)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Zip-Pak now offers its new Degradable[TM] zipper which allows film and bag converters to produce environmentally-friendly packaging with the convenience of a press-to-close zipper for food products such as produce, nuts, breads and cheeses. ...