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A Penton Media Property
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December 22, 2008 ISSN 1538-3229
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Letter from the Editor
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How Far We've
Fallen
Just one month ago, the citizens of Illinois were
bursting with pride as our senator was elected president. Now our
governor, Rod Blagojevich, stands accused of trying to sell that senate
seat to the highest bidder and probably will end up in jail (where our
previous governor currently resides). What a sad day for the Land of
Lincoln.--Claudia Hine
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What's New
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Align
Rolls Accurately
RICHARDSON, TX | For accurate, visual alignment of
rolls, Seiffert Industrial offers SX-5100 RollCheck, said to reduce
downtime and product waste due to misalignment of rolls. Uses proven
reflected laser beam technology for maximum angular resolution.
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Spectro-Densitometer
Is Precise, Economical
CARLSTADT, NJ | Beta Industries has introduced the
BetaColor S7 Spectro XPress, an advanced, economical, seven-color
spectro-densitometer that incorporates all the features of its S series
densitometers with precise spectro measuring.
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Printable
Synthetic Is Suitable for Harsh Weather
WILMINGTON, DE | DuPont Nonwovens has introduced Laser
HTP, a laser-printable synthetic that is particularly suitable for
printing applications, including tags and labels that need to withstand
punishing conditions such as high temperatures or harsh weather. Said to
deliver a distinctive combination of features and benefits including
outstanding strength, durability, and printability.
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Best Practices for Troubleshooting Substrates
Surface energy is a key ingredient in the marriage of ink and film. By
controlling the substrate’s surface energy printers can eliminate a
variable from the ink to film equation. Enercon’s team of application
experts are equip with troubleshooting tips. Learn how to quickly
identify substrate adhesion issues and best practices for
troubleshooting in Tom Gilbertson’s newest technical article by clicking
here.
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BoxBoard Beat
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Caraustar
Consolidates Tube Converting Operations
ATLANTA, GA | Caraustar Industries has consolidated
two operations in Saginaw, MI, into one new facility located at 3265
Commerce Centre. The two older facilities were turn-of-the-century,
multi-stories buildings and were not designed for efficient
manufacturing operations.
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Diamond
Packaging is P&G Supplier of the Year
ROCHESTER, NY | Diamond Packaging was named a
“Supplier of the Year” by the Procter and Gamble Co. during P&G’s
first-ever global Supplier Summit on October 15. P&G hosted the event
with its 350 top global suppliers to discuss their continued
collaboration for a sustainable future and to honor top-performing
suppliers.
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Cool Converted Product
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Shrink
Bags Are Chlorine-Free
OSHKOSH, WI | Curwood now offers Eco-Tite shrink bags
for meats and cheeses. Bags are said to contain no polyvinylidene
chloride and use 25%–33% less material, yet deliver superior
sealability, barrier, abrasion resistance, and aesthetics.
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In The News
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AIMCAL
Launches Converting Portal
FORT MILL, SC | The Assn. of Industrial Metallizers,
Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) has established the Converting Portal,
an information resource for the converting industry. The Converting
Portal provides a one-stop reference point for a range of information
about converting technology, troubleshooting, training, and events.
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Graphic
Packaging Opts for Drent Press with EPG Ink Control
CENTERBROOK, CT | EPG (Essex Products Group) sold two
KeyColor III ink control systems, including KeyColor AutoSet software
for presetting, to press manufacturer Drent Goebel North America, which
chose the systems for a press project with its customer, Graphic
Packaging Intl.
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Excelsior
Places Large Order With W&H
LINCOLN, RI | Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corp. reports
Excelsior Packaging Group has made a significant equipment purchase that
includes a three-layer and a five-layer VAREX blown film extrusion line
as well as a second Novoflex CM 10 flexo press.
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Put It In Your PDA
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Converter
Events
Visit our website for a full Calendar of Events for
2008 and beyond. You’ll find information about association meetings,
technical seminars, conference programs, short courses, webinars, and
the industry’s biggest trade shows and expositions at
www.pffc-online.com.
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Talk To Me
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Not as Hard as
it Looks
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich's name has been
butchered so much on television lately that I thought I send you a
little tip on how to pronounce it: Bluh-GOY-uh-vich. Easy once you know
it!--Claudia Hine (rhymes with mine)
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