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Inkjet Expands into Packaging (part 2)
By Linda M. Casatelli, contributing writer
July 1 -- With increased focus on environmentally friendly products and processes, there has been a spur in UV inkjet technology. Since flexo printers -- traditionally the majority of label printers -- are already comfortable with UV technology, it makes for an easier adoption. UV inkjet works on a wide range of label substrate types, and offers a very durable solution, an important feature for many label converters.
Inkjet Expands into Packaging (part 1)
By Linda M. Casatelli, contributing writer
July 1 -- Industry sources estimate the printed label market in the U.S. at approximately $14 billion and $28 billion worldwide. Of that market, labels printed by inkjet printing technology comprises a very small part, probably less than 1 percent. However, a combination of advantages that come from digital printing, as well as market forces in today's economy, is spurring a growth rate of at least 5 percent.
CMM 2009 Wrap-Up: Good Things Come in Small Packages (part 2)
By Brendan O'Neill, Editor-in-Chief
June 18 --
The Conference at CMM 2009: The Economy and Sustainability
The first session of the conference program, the State of the Converting Community panel discussion, brought together the chief editors of each of the five top industry publications for the first-time ever in a public, roundtable format.
News and information for the converting community
Sealed Air Develops Integrated Printing Product Range for Russian Market
June 30 -- Sealed Air, a leading producer of materials and packaging systems for protective, presentation, food, industrial and consumer applications, is adding services and a product range to serve its Russian markets.
Fiberweb to Invest in New Meltblown Capacity for Nonwovens
June 30 -- Fiberweb announced that it will be making a significant investment at the company's operation in Biesheim, France, to substantially increase production of meltblown nonwoven media. The investment will significantly increase its capacity for production of air filtration media used in medical facemasks, respirators and HVAC applications.
New Organic Wine Goes Green in Portable Package
June 30 -- Organically grown grapes and the ultimate in green packaging have been combined in the development of CalNaturale, the newest product being introduced by cutting-edge manufacturer, California Natural Products (CNP) of Lathrop, CA.
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CONVERTING INFLUENCE BLOG: No Time To Hesitate
By Susan Stansbury, Executive Director, Converting Influence
March 23 -- During today's economic challenges, it may seem logical to pull back. And of course, some of this may be a necessity for many companies. However, there is still room to be bold in strategic ways. Or, stand out with some much-needed new ideas.
AIMCAL BLOG: The Least Trustworthy Source of Data
By Dr. David Roisum March 20 -- Some sources of data are little better than random number generators. Your customer may be one of them. Just because your customer does not complain does not mean that the product is OK. Sometimes your end-use customer is so removed from manufacturing that feedback is nearly absent.
TECH CENTER BLOG: Married to One Process? Expand and Broaden Your Capabilities
By Fred Shapiro, P-F Consultants
March 10 -- Packaging and folding carton converters can broaden their market base by expanding their capabilities with more than one printing process. The demands on the converter are to produce packaging that is consistent with the needs of their customers.
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Smurfit-Stone Closes Box Plant, Laying Off 120 Workers
Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. announced Friday it will close its Jacksonville box plant in the first quarter of next year.
The box plant employs 32 salaried workers and 88 hourly workers, said Mike Mullin, Smurfit-Stone director of media relations and public affairs. The facility fashions two types of paper stock into corrugated cardboard material and folds it into boxes, he said.
ExxonMobil Chemical Demonstrates Leadership at Pack Expo 2008
ExxonMobil Chemical will demonstrate its leadership in films technology for flexible packaging and highlight solutions that deliver economic, performance and sustainability benefits at booth E7610 at Pack Expo 2008 in Chicago, IL from November 9-13, 2008.
Rock-Tenn To Close Baltimore Carton Plant
Norcorss, GA-based Rock-Tenn (www.rocktenn.com) will close its 125-employee Baltimore folding-carton plant, moving production to four of its other plants in the Southeast and Canada. Operations will cease by the end of the month. The company cited slumping sales and increased costs as the reasons for the closure.
Superfos SuperSeal receives a Scanstar Award
Superfos' new and improved SuperSeal solution has been awarded a prize in Scandinavia's most distinguished packaging competition, Scanstar. The prize is awarded annually after an election of an expert jury, and SuperSeal was rewarded for its end-user appeal, product safety and environmental advantages.
Green Packaging Solution: Both Bottle and Label
Post Consumer Regrind (PCR) is plastic products that have been recycled, which means they are ground down to be re-used in new manufacturing. Recycling can provide an efficient environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional disposal of materials to landfill.
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