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ACG triples barrier film capacity

Printer’s new Mark Andy press adds label production

Diamond Flexible installs third Mamata pouch machine

Wentus Kunststoff orders flexo press from Comexi Group

FPA releases latest industry earnings reports

Printing Industries of America honors trainers, educators

FTA to hold ‘The Great Flexo Digital Plate Debate’

LyondellBasell joins FPA

Former Pliant ceo moves into higher-end flexible packaging

Polyolefins 2011 Conference sets date, calls for papers

SGP Partnership welcomes Gold members

Milk pouches spread in UK

AIMCAL solicits papers for ICE USA

NewPage mill to produce papers for p-s industry

Interfilm achieves AIB ‘superior’ rating

FPA and U.S. EPA

2010 Label Industry Global Awards announced

FPA releases 2010 State of the Flexible Packaging Industry Report

U.S. produce packaging demand to reach $4.8 billion in 2014

Harkins named technologies manager for Anderson & Vreeland

Flexible packaging entries honored with DuPont Packaging Innovation awards

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Ampac Flexibles unveils high-speed laminate films

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Pactiv enters acquisition radar

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Rotomec celebrates 50 years with open house

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Nordmeccanica wins AIMCAL Technical Innovation Award

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Maxcess Int'l. appoints new chief executive officer

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Flint Group announces organizational changes

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Sustainability messages missing the mark

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Outlook for future candy, snack products looks sweet

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Microwave packaging market isn't cooked yet, says report

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Consumers willing to 'co-create' products, packaging

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U.S. foodservice packaging demand to climb 2.3% annually

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Compostable packaging not taking root everywhere

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Canadian municipality: SunChips bags degrade too slowly

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'Green' cleaners poised to blossom in years ahead

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A 'latte' to love in coffee packaging

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Charter Films names sales, marketing exec

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Seafood market not performing swimmingly

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PMMI releases flexible packaging market study

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Private label gains strength in weak economy

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Converters honored with FTA Environmental Excellence awards

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Lauraville Packaging announces ownership change

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Amcor expands blown film stable

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Star Packaging purchases 10-color flexo press

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Dion Label expands digital printing capacity

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Bryce Corp. wins AIMCAL sustainability honors

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Total Packaging Solutions invests in narrow web press

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David Fletcher joins Master Packaging

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Maxcess Int'l. simplifies online experience

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Chemsultants Int'l. grows alliance with PSTC

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PPCTS to represent Elba S.p.A. in U.S., Canada

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Toyo Ink acquires Fluid Ink Technology assets, forms new subsidiary

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Macro Engineering expands physical plant

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Prime UV exec passes

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United Engravers receives sustainability honors

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Onions prove overwhelmingly popular

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U.S. organic sales reach $26.6 billion

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Zero waste? Not this decade

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Private label: Popular with retailers, too

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PLMA study reiterates consumers’ concerns, private label's appeal

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Anderson & Vreeland named Epson dealer

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SPC Spring Meeting to cover global packaging challenges, end-of-life options

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Accutech Films names new chief

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FTA to offer complimentary press operator course

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Recyclable pet food bag wins award

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Kollman completes Prime Graphics purchase

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Danafilms doubles coextrusion capacity and physical plant

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Harper releases free anilox troubleshooting guide

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Flint Group to acquire overseas ink manufacturer Torda

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Bobst Group announces realignment

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Earth Day demonstrations emphasize sustainable packaging

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Sung An Machinery sets U.S. roots

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Max Daetwyler names sales execs

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Untapped potential of beverage label market remains large

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Gum, mint sales stay sweet in recession

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Growth in pet industry is cat’s meow

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Frozen veggies more nutritious than fresh, says study

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Major UK retailers to cut packaging carbon footprint 10% by 2012

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Snack market remains strong, sees key changes

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Amcor completes Alcan acquisition

NPES Industry Summit to reveal latest on economic, printing recovery

Converters Expo returns to Lambeau

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Converter News - March 2010

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Asahi Photoproducts installs equipment at Sonoco Institute

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Sun Chemical issues first sustainability report

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Supplier News - March 2010

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Web splicer engineered for speed, increased productivity

Maxson Automatic
401-596-0162; www.maxsonautomatic.com

Global food container demand to increase 3.8% annually

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Shrink sleeve seminar at Sonoco Packaging Institute announced

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Flint Group announces regional seminars

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Pack Expo registration opens

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Sustainability employee engagement practices weak among U.S. employers

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Survey: Consumers overwhelmingly seek out quality

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Enhanced Pack Expo includes partnership with GMA

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Convenience reigns with young diners

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Survey outlines emerging food safety trends in 2020

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Saints—and vegetables—reign supreme in Super Bowl

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FPA announces Annual Meeting keynote speakers, presenters

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Talkin’ ‘bout the Downturn Generation

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FlexPackReport 26Jan2010

Businesses to increase capital spending, hiring in 2010
Survey finds increase in healthy eating, access to affordable produce
Global confectionery market grew 3% in 2008
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American Packaging to expand Iowa facility

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Converter News - January/February 2010

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John Boehner visits Color Resolutions Int'l.

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Unifoil kicks off rebranding with new logo

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Supplier News - January/February 2010

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Businesses to increase capital spending, hiring in 2010

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Survey finds increase in healthy eating, access to affordable produce

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Global confectionery market grew 3% in 2008

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EskoArtwork calls for 'Packaging Challenge' entries

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FlexPackReport 19Jan2010

Number of S&P 100 companies issuing sustainability reports jumps more than a third
IDDBA outlines consumer lifestyle trends
U.S. plastics demand to reach 34 billion pounds in 2013
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DuPont summons packaging innovations for award program

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FlexPackReport 22Dec2009

Survey signals dearth of upcoming packaging talent
U.S. packaging machinery shipments decreased in 2008
Growth in world flexible packaging to decline slightly
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FlexPackReport 08Dec2009

Mintel predicts 2010 CPG trends
Americans more likely to ‘nuke’ meals than cook
Attitudes, actions on environment vary, says survey
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Chinese converter delegation visits U.S. converter, supplier

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Technology partners form INX Digital

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Equipment manufacturer holds open house in Germany

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Digital label, package printing contest winners announced

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Asahi Photoproducts opens Atlanta Technology Center

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Supplier News - November/December 2009

Technology partners form INX Digital...Sleeve, plate cleaner manufacturer launches U.S. production site...Asahi Photoproducts opens Atlanta Technology Center + News Briefs

Converter News - November/December 2009

Chinese converter delegation visits U.S. converter, supplier...Digital label, package printing contest winners announced...Berry Plastics Corp. to acquire Pliant Corp + News Briefs

Berry Plastics to acquire Pliant

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FlexPackReport 24Nov2009

Perishables category proves its staying power
Where’s the beef (packaging)?
Grass only getting greener for sustainable packaging
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FlexPackReport 10Nov2009

Survey: September grocery spending up, dining declines
Increasingly, companies invest in internal sustainability projects
Bioplastics poised to bump traditional resins
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FlexPackReport 27Oct2009

Domestic plastics held their own in 2008
Brand names: Down but not out
‘Cause’ products never felt effects of downturn, survey says
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FlexPackReport 13Oct2009

Surveys: Flexible packaging demand to grow internationally, domestically
Non-traditional meals becoming popular with consumers
Consumers call for greener living—but not on their dime
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Converter News - October 2009

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Supplier News - October 2009

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A bottoming out in M&A

Sustainable Green Printing Partnership celebrates first anniversary

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Amcor offers to acquire parts of Alcan Packaging

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Fife Corp. marks 70 years

Heart attack claims INX Digital executive

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FlexPackReport 29Sep2009

Organic growth now coasting
Quality emerges as recession-proof
Packaged snack industry poised for growth
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FlexPackReport 08Sep2009

Consumers taking their food and going home
Employers’ hiring plans in holding pattern
Baby boomers’ spending now a bust, says survey
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AIMCAL Fall Technical Conference highlights process optimization, new technology

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Converter News - September 2009

AIMCAL Fall Technical Conference highlights process optimization, new technology...Select facilities grow in gloomy times... + News Briefs

Select facilities grow in gloomy times

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FTA accepting 2010 Excellence in Flexography Awards Competition entries

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Barrier film includes oxygen scavenging properties

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Cargill assumes full ownership of NatureWorks

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Ralph Daetwyler named MDC-USA president

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Supplier News - September 2009

Cargill assumes full ownership of NatureWorks...Ralph Daetwyler named MDC-USA president...+ News Briefs

Nuova Castagnoli picks up Gidue S.p.A. pieces

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Coatings match brillance of foil, provide improved sustainability benefit

Henkel
800-797-4992; www.henkelna.com

Turn bays allow for easier web movement

Webex
920-729-6666; www.webexinc.com

High-performance resin improves appearance, durability of blown film

LyondellBasell
31 10 275 5500; www.lyondellbasell.com

Trim collection unit simplifies waste removal

Precision AirConvey
302-999-8000; www.precisionairconvey.com

New anilox roll cleaning system runs cleaner, more efficient

Sani-Blast
800-347-1959; www.sani-blast.com

FlexPackReport 11Aug2009

Food frugality may outlast recession
Consumer ‘green’ interests remain strong in weak economy
No longer ‘Just the facts, ma’am’
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PackPrint show debuts at ‘personalized’ PRINT 09

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Bemis to acquire Alcan’s Food Packaging operations

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Converter News - July/August 2009

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FlexPackReport 28Jul2009

Why ‘firecrackers’ fizz out
Meat, poultry and seafood packing in U.S. may top $9 billion by 2013
Will ‘Paper or plastic?’ ever be answered?
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FlexPackReport 14Jul2009

Sustainable packaging entering consumers' radar
Hands-on experiences yield highly motivated graphic communication students
Organic products maintain popularity in uncertain times
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Bemis to acquire Alcan’s Food Packaging operations

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Converter News - June 2009

FTA environmental awards recognize technical innovation, process improvements...Trevor Evans to be inducted into Plastics Hall of Fame...+News Briefs

Trevor Evans to be inducted into Plastics Hall of Fame

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FTA environmental awards recognize technical innovation, process improvements

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Technical session makes 'sustainable' attainable

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Supplier News - June 2009

Hands-on technical session makes 'sustainable' attainable...+ News Briefs

Supplier News - May 2009

Dan Gelbart, Creo co-founder, named Reed Technology Medal recipient…Together at last: Dow completes Rohm and Haas purchase…News Briefs

Together at last: Dow completes Rohm and Haas purchase

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Dan Gelbart, Creo co-founder, named Reed Technology Medal recipient

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Dramatically expanded NPE2009 to focus on sustainability, bioplastics

NPE2009
202-974-5235; www.npe.org

PET Strategies+
610-436-4220 x14; www.bnpevents.com/PS/PET/

Multi-faceted CMM International delivers value beyond the exhibition floor

CMM International

847-972-1914; cmm09.events.pennnet.com

Ilene Gordon leaves Alcan, Deslarzes assumes role

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Supplier News - April 2009

New Bunting flexible die plant operating at full strength...Kodak Approval suite for packaging colors expands color gamut, enhances quality...+ News Briefs

Can a new resin formulation from Japan deflate the need for too much material in bags?

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ISO Poly Films announces partnership, plant improvements

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Unifoil, DuPont Teijin win top spot AIMCAL sustainability competitions in first

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New sealant films reduce costs and environmental impact

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Kodak Approval suite for packaging colors expands color gamut, enhances quality

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New Bunting flexible die plant operating at full strength

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Converter News - March 2009

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PLA combined with pectin equals food bacteria prevention

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Converter focuses on short runs

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PACKEX Toronto: “Pack to the Future”

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Solvent-free overwrap bonds to foil

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Lambeau Field selected as venue for Converters Expo 2009

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Federal court denies DuPont motion for preliminary injunction

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Converter News - February 2009

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Ampac Flexibles adds extrusion line, pouching machine

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Huhtamaki to discontinue flexible packaging

Flexible packaging in BRIC countries to grow 9.2% annually: PIRA

Hammer Packaging to reinvest sales, expand technology

Alcan acquires plant in India

Flexo school given $15,000 for scholarship

Multifilm Packaging installs flexo press

Ilene Gordon named to Fortune’s International Power 50

Robinette Co. buys third W&H flexo press

Next-generation in peel-reseal lidstock has arrived

Patch Perfect sprouts into show favorite

Bio-films boast high barrier and gloss

High-temp film steam-heats meats, sauces and more

Flat-bottom box/pouch machine reduces film waste

Totani America Inc.
920-593-8700; www.totaniamerica.com

New neutralizers deliver smart static control

MKS Ion Industrial
888-310-3334; www.mksinst.com

Hybrid printing option gives greater flexibility

Kodak
866-563-2533; www.graphics.kodak.com

Solventless laminating adhesives are environmentally friendly

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Productive press maintains registration on thin films

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Shrink labels energize performance drinks

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Fast-running film takes the cake

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Laser scoring helps easy-open 'steam-in' bag vent properly

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Packaging films go hog wild in the meat case

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Process control software helps printers produce consistent results

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Laser scoring helps easy-open 'steam-in' bag vent properly
Packaging films go hog wild in the meat case
Fast-running film takes the cake
Shrink labels energize performance drinks

One-step digital platemaking reduces cost to operation, environment

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New synthetic tag/label lasts in harsh weather

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New flatbed screen printer speeds throughout for labels

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New cutting plates for flatbed die-cutting presses are high quality

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Lightweight winding core minimizes substrate waste

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Inspection system finds defects, classifies webs at high speeds

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Copolymers optimize adhesives, sealants

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Blown film coolers provide consistency, productivity

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DuPont Offers Flexo Platemaking Webinar

Brief webinar to use video and live presenters to interact with participants

Poly/paper hybrid bag makes a 'strong' statement

Bemis Paper Packaging Div.
800-541-4303; www.bemispaper.com

Lidding technology morphs into easy-open pouch

Reynolds Flexible Packaging
800-327-7768; www.reynoldspkg.com/flexiblepackaging

Mash-it-yourself potatoes steam in bag

Alcan Packaging
773-399-8000; www.alcanpackaging.com

Coating Excellence gets on the green grid

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Patent dispute moves forward between DuPont and MacDermid

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Industry News: October 2008

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Mash-it-yourself potatoes steam in bag
Poly/paper hybrid bag makes a 'strong' statement
Lidding technology morphs into easy-open pouch

Opportunities abound for flexible packaging in liquids

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Microwavable tray/lid package steams foods

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Single-serve milk rebrands with new shrink-sleeve labels

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Roasting bags available for moderate to high oven temperatures

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Single-serve milk rebrands with new shrink-sleeve labels
Roasting bags available for moderate to high oven temperatures
Microwavable tray/lid package steams foods

PIA/GATF honors winners of 2008 InterTech Technology Awards

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ITC rules in favor of petition against unfairly traded laminated bags

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REACH registration: The clock is ticking

Flexible packaging converters and printers will need to comply before selling their products in Europe.

FPA Update Sept. 2008

A wealth of resources
FPA issues key benchmarking reports
2009 Annual Meeting
Sneak Peek: 2009 Safety Conference and Environmental Summit

Editor's Choice

UK milk comes in plastic bags

GE Caulk available in single-use packets

Ragú now in nuke-ready pouches

Single-serve bag promotes Dibs ice cream as snack

Industry News

Lamination machine sets Guiness World Record at drupa; EskoArtwork and Sun Chemical announce ‘colorful’ cooperation

News Briefs

Business items

TAPPI PLACE is a state of mind

Experts, suppliers and manufacturers in the pulp, paper, packaging and converting industries will converge in Portsmouth, Va., for The TAPPI PLACE 2008 conference.

Milestones

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News Briefs

Graphic services cut costs; Cereplast opens European headquarters; Amcor sells two flexible packaging plants in Europe; Clarifoil earns home compostability certification; Bobst Group completes buyout of Fischer & Krecke Group and more.

Industry News

DuPont and Sun Chemical collaborate on environmentally smart flexo printing methods
UV flexo for food packaging project offers cost-efficient, solvent-free flexible film packaging
Market for conductive silver inks to expand rapidly in the next eight years

Heidelberg Increases Its Environmental Commitment

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Industry VIPs Converge On Clemson University For Groundbreaking

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Battenfeld Sold and Becomes Gloucester Engineering

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Canadian Wal-Marts Implement RFID to Eliminate Out-of-Stocks

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