Flexible Packaging articles from May 2008

Flexible Packaging archives from May 2008

Hello. My name is ...(EDITOR'S FORUM)(Editorial)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... Allow me to introduce two new members of the Flexible Packaging editorial staff. I joined the magazine at the beginning of March when Brendan O'Neill, the editor-in-chief, left to pursue another opportunity. Some of you may already know...

Sustainability & flexible packaging: More value. Less Waste.(FPA UPDATE)
May 1, 2008... Last month, copies of the highly anticipated flexible packaging sustainability brochure were sent to all FPA members. This education and marketing brochure, entitled "Sustainability and Flexible Packaging: More Value. Less Waste," communicates...

Association activities update.(FPA UPDATE)
May 1, 2008... FPA publishes 2008 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards & Innovation Showcase The 2008 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards and Innovation Showcase features all the entries and winning packages of FPA's 2008 Flexible Packaging...

FPA'S 2009 annual meeting.(FPA UPDATE)(Flexible Packaging Association)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... The Flexible Packaging Association's 59th Annual Meeting will be held February 25-27, 2009, at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Florida. The meeting will bring together FPA members and guests for great networking opportunities, fun and...

FPA publishes 'Fourth Quarter 2007, Pulse of the Industry Report.(FPA UPDATE)(Flexible Packaging Association)
May 1, 2008... Recently,FPA published its Fourth Quarter 2007, Pulse of the Industry Report. The Report provides FPA members with insight into the financial and economic performance of the flexible packaging industry during the 4th quarter 2007, versus 3rd...

Mark your calendar for these upcoming FPA events!(FPA EVENTS)(Flexible Packaging Association)(Brief article)(Calendar)
May 1, 2008... FPA Environmental Committee Meeting July 15-16, 2008 Alcan Packaging Chicago, IL FPA Safety Committee Meeting July 16, 2008 Alcan Packaging Chicago, IL FPA Executive Conference (fall) October 28, 2008 ...

The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership announces criteria.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP Partnership) recently revealed its criteria on becoming a sustainable, green printer at the National Environmental Health and Safety Conference (NEHS), held March 16-18, in Indianapolis. Announced...

KECO Coatings acquires Teknix Powder Coating.(NEWS BRIEFS)
May 1, 2008... KECO Coatings has completed the acquisition of Teknix Powder Coating in Statesville, N.C. This acquisition will enable KECO to transition its Teflon and plasma coating technology into the southeast. KECO Coatings is a developer and applicator...

Mason Wells acquires Coating Excellence International.(NEWS BRIEFS)
May 1, 2008... Mason Wells has acquired domestic converter Coating Excellence International IIc through the Mason Wells Buyout Fund II, Limited Partnership. Mason Wells, along with Coating Excellence management and other co-investors, acquired the equity of...

Rohm and Haas announces price increases.(NEWS BRIEFS)
May 1, 2008... Rohm and Haas Co.'s, Packaging and Building Materials business announced a list and off-list price increase for all acrylic, vinyl acrylic and styrene acrylic based emulsions and solution acrylic polymers sold to several North American...

Nano-Terra signs agreement with Nestec.(NEWS BRIEFS)
May 1, 2008... Nano-Terra, Inc., a privately-held company focused on the commercialization of industrial applications of surface chemistry, has signed two technology collaboration agreements with Nestec Ltd., the research arm of food giant Nestle. The...

Montalvo opens office in Shanghai.(NEWS BRIEFS)
May 1, 2008... The Montalvo Corp. has expanded its overseas operations by opening a branch in Shanghai, China. It is known as Montalvo (Shanghai) Trading Co. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Montalvo Holdings. The Shanghai branch will eventually serve...

Cereplast granted European formulation patent.(NEWS BRIEFS)(Cereplast Inc.)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... Cereplast Inc., developer and manufacturer of proprietary, bio-based, sustainable bioplastics, has secured additional patent protection for the Cereplast Compostables Resin family of products from the European Patent Office. The company has...

Gloucester Engineering signs labor contract with union.(NEWS BRIEFS)
May 1, 2008... Gloucester Engineering Co. Inc. has signed a labor contract with its union--the longest contract term in the company's history. More than 140 employees, who are also members of the Cape Ann Local Lodge 2654, of the International Association of...

Flint Group acquires packaging ink businesses.(NEWS BRIEFS)
May 1, 2008... Flint Group has signed an agreement with Siegwerk Group to acquire Siegwerks's packaging ink business in Australia and New Zealand. The agreement includes the intangible assets, sales, marketing and distribution channels of Siegwerk in both...

MILESTONES.
May 1, 2008... Mark Andy Inc., a manufacturer of narrow- and mid-web printing equipment, promoted Jerry Henson to flexible packaging sales manager for the Comco equipment line and appointed Michael Schneider as regional sales manager. The Hudson-Sharp...

New event concentrates on digital printing and processes.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... Tarsus Group, organizer of Labelexpo and Label Summits worldwide events, has announced the launch of the Global Digital Label Summit. The first event will take place on March 23-24, 2009, in Barcelona, Spain. The Summit's creation follows...

Cause for celebration: ISO Poly Films marks 10 years of success and stays true to its mantra of quality, quality, quality.(COVER STORY)(Company overview)
May 1, 2008... In February 1998, a new company based in Gray Court, S.C., launched itself onto the flexible packaging scene. Jon McClure started ISO Poly Films with little money, but a whole lot of hope. Over the past decade, the once-budding company has...

Digital printing is on the move; A changing consumer goods marketplace is stimulating packagers to take a new look at digital printing.(SPECIAL REPORT)
May 1, 2008... Digital printing is attracting new interest for flexible packaging and labels, thanks to increased demand for small to medium-size print runs with good quality and fast turn-around. Digital printing is ideally suited to these requirements. ...

Packaging and the environment: the shoppers' perspective.(BRANDING REPORT)
May 1, 2008... As marketers, designers and packaging engineers scramble to develop more earth friendly packaging, there is considerable skepticism about shoppers' willingness to pay for such alternatives. Environmental concerns don't necessarily drive...

Organize, optimize with industry-specific software; Flexible packaging talked with David Taylor, president and CEO of Radius Solutions, about helping packaging companies improve organization and increase operational efficiencies with resource planning software.(UP CLOSE)(Interview)
May 1, 2008... Q: WHY DO FLEXIBLE PACKAGING CONVERTERS NEED ERP/MIS SOFTWARE? Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Management Information Systems (MIS) systems are designed to help companies integrate all of their processes and data into one unified...

Drupa 2008: the place to be: the gigantic trade show focused on the print industry will likely set records for exhibitors and attendees.(BONUS FEATURE)
May 1, 2008... Drupa 2008, to be held from May 29 to June 11 in Dusseldorf, Germany, will be bigger than ever before. Boasting more than 1,800 exhibitors spread across an exhibition area of more than 170,000 square meters, the trade show expects some 400,000...

Metallic film can be cold-formed.(HOT PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2008... Makrofol 3D Metallic FG film boasts a high-quality metallic gloss. It is also the first film of its kind that can be cold-formed. The chrome-colored polycarbonate film provides an alternative to the traditional screen-printed mirror finish for...

New presswash and roller care products optimize use in Heidelberg solutions.(HOT PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2008... Heidelberg USA introduced a new line of Saphira press and roller care chemistry products to the U.S. market. These products are part of a portfolio of consumables for pre-press, press and post-press--including standard print jobs and special...

Research proves effectiveness of high-definition corona.(HOT PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... Research conducted by Enercon Industries shows high-definition corona provides positive results for a number of critical applications. Enercon's "H" system creates higher dyne levels, superior adhesion and a larger operating window than...

Automatic flexo platesetter boosts productivity.(HOT PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2008... The Esko Cyrel Digital Imager (CDI) Spark 4260 Auto, a new addition to the family of digital imagers for flexo plates, is built for automated plate loading, imaging and unloading. Thus, the CDI Spark 4260 Auto becomes a real plate-making...

Digital interface allows remote access.(HOT PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2008... The Montalvo Corp. has developed a digital interface for its CB-64 circuit board. The new interface, the MDI-1, connects to the circuit board with a CAT5e cable and provides remote access to the functions of the CB-64. The CB-64 powers dancer,...

High speed bagmaker comes in a compact package.(HOT PRODUCTS)(CMD Corp. has developed Model 1270GBM Global Bag Machine)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... Developed for the global marketplace, Model 1270GBM Global Bag Machine features high-speed rotary sealing technology, Allen-Bradley controls and a durable design. Designed to fit in a standard ocean freight container for economical...

Static measurement device shows charge levels for a variety of materials.(HOT PRODUCTS)(Meech Static Eliminators has introduced 983v2 Static Locator )(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... The new 983v2 Static Locator lightweight pocket-sized device provides an accurate measurement of static electrical charges over a range of voltages. This new locator has been developed for use by production, maintenance, inspection and quality...

Biodegradable ink cleanser/ degreaser is also safer.(HOT PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2008... ICEgreen is a moderate pH aqueous-based cleaning solution and degreaser that is biodegradable, non-combustible and safer for people and surfaces than other hazardous chemical-based cleaners. The product is suitable for the safe and...

Dual-pedestal unwind upgrade counters complete machine replacement.(HOT PRODUCTS)(Converter Accessory Corp. has introduced dual-pedestal unwind upgrade )(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... A dual-pedestal unwind upgrade is available as an inexpensive alternative to complete machine replacement. It is offered in single-, dual- and multi-station configurations. The company's building block approach emphasizes modular design, thus...

Scalable PLC reduces engineering time.(HOT PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2008... Expanded line of IndraLogic PLCs now includes the new IndraControl L10 PLC, which features scalable hardware, pre-developed machine functions, reusable code and unified programming software to reduce engineering time for machine builders who...

Process Improvement coating program keeps presses in operation.(HOT PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2008... Max, the service and support team of Mark Andy Inc., offers an aftermarket program to help customers achieve reduced cycle times in narrow web print applications. Keco brand high-performance non-stick coating technology is available on EZ clean...

Rugged safety chucks are also easy to operate.(HOT PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... Double E sliding safety chucks, are safer, easier to operate and more rugged than tilting designs. They can be flange- or foot-mounted, fixed or with sidelay adjustment. Sidelay adjustment chucks and rotary tables are available to compensate...

Color management/proofing system connects with Adobe PDF technology.(HOT PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2008... ColorProof version 4.5.2 incorporates new RIP interpreter technology based on the latest Adobe PDF Print Engine technology. PDF has been accepted as the de facto standard for dependable and secure electronic information exchange in the graphic...

New polyethylene resin helps converters streamline extrusion process.(HOT PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2008... A new metallocene polyethylene (mPE) platform, Enable mPE, helps converters enhance their extrusion operations while providing reliable film performance. Enable mPE can help converters achieve more stable operations, extend film line output,...

Cheer Pack pouch saves space, reduces waste.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)(Cheer Pack North America llc )(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... The Cheer Pack pouch features an easy-flow straw with a reclosable, tamper-evident, screw-on top. The wide strawcan accommodate product with a range of viscosities. The reclosable, screw-on cap is also child-safe. The pouch is made from a...

Organic juice for toddlers gains shelf appeal with shrink label.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
May 1, 2008... Seal-It has printed two distinctive shrink labels for the launch of First Juice, the first organic fruit and vegetable juice beverage for toddlers. First Juice is sold in two sizes. An 8-ounce recyclable, spill-proof sippy-top container offers...

Easy-open PushPop pack pleases consumers.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)(Amcor Flexibles Food)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... The Swedish Rheumatism Association has gathered more than 100,000 signatures to encourage retailers to increase the prominence of easy-to-open packaging. Consumers, particularly those with osteo and rheumatoid arthritis, look for packaging that...