Flexible Packaging articles from September 2007

Flexible Packaging archives from September 2007

Double-down with CPP and Pack Expo in Sin City.(EDITOR'S FORUM)
September 1, 2007... I know that late summer and early fall is trade show season, and often times for those of us that travel to these events that means a bunch of annoying airline trips and bad hotel rooms. But I can honestly say I'm looking forward to this year's...

F.L. Smithe invites envelope converters to open house.(NEWSBRIEFS)(F.L. Smithe Machine Company Inc.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... F.L. Smithe Machine Co. has scheduled an open house with equipment demonstrations for envelope converters on November 6, 7 and 8 at its Duncansville plant in Pennsylvania. Each day will feature multiple demonstrations of Smithe's SW Sideseam...

PrintFest to grow 38 percent.(NEWSBRIEFS)
September 1, 2007... Nearly eight months before opening next March at its new home at the Anaheim Convention Center in Southern California, the third annual PrintFest trade show continues to grow by leaps and bounds. More than 71 percent of the floor space for the...

Esko and Artwork Systems become EskoArtwork.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Esko and Artwork Systems announced the completion of the merger of the two companies. The new combined business will go forward under the EskoArtwork brand, a name that reflects the heritage and broad customer base of the founding companies....

AVT posts 15 percent growth in second quarter.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Advanced Vision Technology Ltd.)(Financial report)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Advanced Vision Technology, provider of automatic optical inspection and quality assurance systems for the printing and packaging industries, completed the second quarter of 2007 with revenues of $8.06 million, up 15 percent over the same...

Kodak and Pitman announce reseller agreement for printing presses and digital production systems.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 1, 2007... In response to growing demand and customer interest, Kodak and Pitman announced an expansion of their collaboration at September's Graph Expo in Chicago. Pitman, one of the largest distributors to the graphic arts market, has served as an...

Flint Group appoints Charles Knott new chief executive.(MILESTONES)
September 1, 2007... Flint Group announced that Charles Knott will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer effective from September 1, 2007. He will succeed Dave Frescoln, who will become deputy cairman of the company's boards.

Wikoff Color Corp. names new president.(MILESTONES)
September 1, 2007... Geoff Peters was elected president and chief operating officer of Wikoff Color Corp. Phil Lambert, former president of Wikoff Color, will continue to serve as chief executive officer of the company and as chairman of the board of directors. ...

Erik Haugen named account manager at Great Northern Corporation.(MILESTONES)
September 1, 2007... Erik Haugen has joined Great Northern Corporation as an account manager with its Consumer Packaging & Display operations. Haugen will manage national accounts and be based in Racine, Wisc.

Omron Electronics names Gregg A. Holst president and COO.(MILESTONES)
September 1, 2007... Gregg A. Holst was appointed Omron Electronics' chief operating officer and president. He assumed the position immediately, filling a 10-month-long vacancy created by the death of the previous COO and president. As COO, Hoist will direct the...

Pastrich named president & CEO of Hilex Poly.(MILESTONES)
September 1, 2007... Hilex Poly Co., LLC today announced that David L. Pastrich has been named President and Chief Executive Officer effective September 10, 2007. Previously, David had been the vice president and general manager of the Label Business Unit of Alcan...

FPA's fall line up.(FPA UPDATE)
September 1, 2007... Fall is an exciting time of year at FPA because we are involved in preparing for our conference season. This year is more exciting because we are launching our Flexible Packaging Value Proposition Education Campaign. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

2008 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards; Entry deadline: Monday, December 3, 2007.(FPA UPDATE)
September 1, 2007... If your company has developed an outstanding flexible packaging solution that is currently sold in the market place, FPA encourages you enter it into the 2008 FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards competition. Entries are now being accepted...

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

FPA's 2008 Environmental Summit and Safety Conference.(ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES & EVENTS UPDATE)(Conference notes)
September 1, 2007... Flexible packaging safety professionals and managers will gather on January 23, 2008 for the annual FPA Safety Conference. The conference will include presentations from industry experts, detailing safety standards, techniques and measures that...

FPA's 2008 Annual Meeting!(ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES & EVENTS UPDATE)
September 1, 2007... The Flexible Packaging Association's 58th Annual Meeting will be held March 5-7, 2008 at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida. The meeting will include great networking opportunities, fun and content-rich presentations and feature...

FPA releases Industry-Wide Converter Information Report.(FPA UPDATE)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... The FPA Industry-Wide Converter Information Report details information regarding industry size, structure, market segments and key packaging products. The report represents the association's continued efforts to reach out beyond its membership...

FPA issues 1st quarter 2007 "Pulse of the Industry" Report.(FPA UPDATE)(Flexible Packaging Association)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... The Flexible Packaging Association's First Quarter 2007 Pulse of the Industry Report focus is short-term, examining the performance of the U.S. flexible packaging industry during the first quarter 2007 versus the fourth quarter of 2006 and...

Call for Entries: 2008 Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge.(FPA UPDATE)
September 1, 2007... Honoring the innovative flexible packaging solutions developed by packaging school students, the 4th annual Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge will highlight their flexible packaging ideas that could advance the use of flexible...

A new look at the stick pack.(BRANDING REPORT)
September 1, 2007... Thirty years since its debut, the stick pack has gone mainstream. But many marketers who could differentiate themselves with the format barely notice stick packs because they have become ubiquitous. So what exactly is a stick pack?...

Rolls can feed the need for speed: converters can optimize line rollers for increased line speeds and more efficient operations.(TECH REPORT)
September 1, 2007... Line speed can often be optimized by enhancing or adjusting the line's rollers--the backbones of the converting process that carry, pull, support and convert the web as it travels from one end of the line to the other. There are many...

Will globalization of resin manufacturing shift package manufacturing?(VIEW POINT)
September 1, 2007... Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies around the world experienced their most dramatic cost increases for resin-based components in the aftermath of hurricanes Rita and Katrina in 2005. These catastrophic storms also helped break the...

Communication is key: in the midst of an unparalleled growth curve, pouch maker Diamond Flexible Packaging relies on the strength of its communication and business relationships to continue to make its mark in the bag and pouch segment.(Company overview)
September 1, 2007... Communication plays a significant role in the efficient day-to-day operations of every business, and when it breaks down, the bottom line often suffers. But when communication receives the attention it deserves--and requires--the results can be...

Printing: a statistical segment snapshot; Almost all converters print on flexible packaging. But what exactly does that mean? What films are they printing on? What processes do they employ? What presses do they print with? What inks will they use in the future? Statistics can answer these questions.(SPECIAL REPORT)(Survey)
September 1, 2007... Printing is still the most prevalent way that converters add significant value to flexible packaging. In conjunction with its 2007 State of the Industry Report, the Flexible Packaging Association took a survey of converters and suppliers, and...

Roundtable on printing.(ROUNDTABLE)(Interview)
September 1, 2007... Flexible Packaging asked a printing press manufacturer and a flexible packaging converter to give their take on maximizing efficiency in the printing process and just how printers/converters can differentiate themselves from a crowded...

Trade show preview: CPP Expo; Get an early glimpse at this year's CPP Expo with our show preview, including a description of educational seminars, exhibitor's listing, trade show floor plan and exhibitor booth profiles.(BONUS FEATURE: CPP PREVIEW)(Calendar)
September 1, 2007... This year's CPP EXPO in Las Vegas again co-locates with PACK EXPO and PROCESS EXPO, providing tens of thousands of attendees with educational seminars, equipment demonstrations and networking opportunities. Get your first look at the show here....

Exhibitor booth profiles: get a first look at just some of the exhibitors and their wares at this year's CPP Expo.(BONUS FEATURE: CPP PREVIEW)
September 1, 2007... Retroflex's Family of Flexo Presses Retroflex now offers a family of central impression flexographic printing presses available with 2-10 colors. The K-Series line of CI presses is designed for narrow to mid-webs(10-60 inch). They can...

New cut & stack label film delivers enhanced roll to sheet performance.(HOT PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2007... Applied Extrusion Technologies introduced a new cut & stack label film, CSL 241-125, specifically engineered to deliver excellent performance in roll to sheet applications. CSL 241-125 is a 3.3 mil film, available in large outside diameter...

New atmospheric CO2 Plasma.(HOT PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2007... Enercon introduced its Dyne-A-Mite IT CO2 Plasma to its expanding product line. This new technology provides superior surface treatment to improve adhesion on a wide variety of materials. The use of gas and/or liquid-phase carbon dioxide (CO2)...

2D Microgage Laser alignment system improves manufacturing efficiency.(HOT PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2007... Pinpoint Laser Systems introduced the 2D Microgage Laser alignment tool for precision measuring, machine alignment, calibration, and other demanding industrial applications. Roll and web lines, CNC cutting and milling equipment, lathes,...

New printer takes offset to a higher level.(HOT PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2007... Developed from the successful MO-3300 press, Nilpeter's new MO-4 takes high quality offset production of labels and packaging a stage further. With a web width of 406 mm (16 inches) it retains the same flexible platform technology, allowing...

Estimator meets needs.(HOT PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Estimator Corp. announced at Graph Expo in Chicago the release of its newest intelligent high-speed single screen Digital Estimator specifically designed to meet the need for the rapid growth Digital Print and Variable Data markets. A special...

PDI pouchmaking systems for specialized medical packaging.(HOT PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2007... Proven Designs, Inc. announces two new pouchmaking systems. The PDI H-Series Header Bag System processes and seals multiple material types to produce breather and header bags for customized medical applications. The system offers consistent,...

Increase line speeds with new corona treater electrode.(HOT PRODUCTS)(QC Electronics Inc.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Are you slowing your line speed because your corona treater doesn't deliver the dyne levels you need at faster line speeds? You can now increase your line speeds by up to 20 percent simply by installing a new electrode. QC Electronics has...

Ovenable peelable lidding.(HOT PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Rockwell Solutions Ltd.'s Rocklid GP PET peelable, dual ovenable lidding for foil containers allows the end user to keep the lidding film on the foil tray during cooking in a conventional oven. For added convenience, Rocklid GP acts as a slow...

UV inkjet printer.(HOT PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2007... Sun Chemical debuted its SolarJet UV inkjet printer at Graph Expo in Chicago. The product is designed specifically to benefit the growing short-run, narrow-web labels market. Built in partnership with Imaging Technology International of...

Pre-printed, pre-cut labels feature RFID tags.(HOT PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2007... Cortegra now offers a full range of pre-printed and die-cut pressure sensitive cGMP compliant labels incorporating RFID tags. These pressure sensitive labels with 100 percent readable RFID tags are delivered ready-to-use for a wide range of...

Ink jet printer delivers high-speed, multi-line print from single printhead.(HOT PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2007... The new Videojet Excel DN ink jet printer from Videojet Technologies Inc. is ideal for customers who want to print multi-line variable codes and messages at high speeds. The printer allows users to reliably print two lines of code at speeds up...

New film lines provide wide range of uses.(HOT PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2007... MACtac[R] Roll Label has developed a product line specifically for flexible packaging, which includes the popular Silver Liquiflex[R], White Liquiflex[R] and JavaFlex[R] films. Silver Liquiflex and White Liquiflex films are both ideal for...

New case palletizers are cost-effective.(HOT PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2007... FKI Logistex launched the new GS100 family of low-price, entry-level case palletizers. The GS100 series provides a cost-effective, fully automated palletizer for those organizations looking to convert from manual palletizing, as well as larger,...

Custom Linerless Label Guide Rollers improve system design and speed.(HOT PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2007... Custom Linerless Label Guide Rollers used in automated labeling, printing systems, packaging systems, and handheld printing systems are available from Hiawatha Rubber and custom molded in a wide range of configurations, sizes and quantities....

Feed System maintains adhesive levels for improved productivity and safety.(HOT PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2007... The new FillEasy II Adhesive Feed System from Nordson Corp. automatically maintains desired adhesive levels in Nordson melters. The FillEasy II system is ideal for production environments requiring a simple, dependable and economical filling...

Electrostatic charging generator designed for converting applications.(HOT PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... The charging system from MKS, Ion Industrial is specially designed for the demands of converting operations. This includes electrostatically tacking the leading edge of the film web to the core in winding roll changeovers without the use of...

Pressure-mapping system takes guesswork out of heat seals.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
September 1, 2007... Sensor Products Inc. offers its Tactilus line of dynamic electronic pressure-mapping systems to the packaging industry. This innovative device allows measurement of contact pressures between any two mating surfaces. The application includes...

New aseptic dispensing tap creates Multiserve packaging platform.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
September 1, 2007... Thanks to The Answer, an aseptic dispensing tap from International Dispensing Corporation, a new flexible package platform--the Multiserve SafePak--is now available to brand owners of beverages and liquid foods. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...