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Features equipment and supplies of interest to the surface treatment and curing systems available as of November 2004. Corotec Corp.'s Uni-Dyne series of narrow web corona treating systems; Enercon Industries Corp.'s Plasma3; Hot-air oven from Radiant Energy Systems; Compact treater stations from Vetaphone; Prime UV processor from Prime UV Systems.

Presents a question and answer advisory regarding the possible issues on drive troubles affecting the converting industry. Ideas of David Roisum, consulting technical editor of “Converting Magazine,” regarding the issue; Recognition of tension control as one of the biggest web handling issues and a major contributor to waste and delay; Implications of a lot of excess machine capacity.

Provides an overview of the article “Ten Ways to Maximize Press Productivity via Video Web Inspection,” which provides insight into various methods to increase the return on investment of web inspection. Website address of the article; Background of video web-inspection systems; Evolution of the video-web inspection systems from basic visual inspection to comprehensive print management systems.

Features several roll-cleaning system products from various manufacturers. Mechanism of the Anilox cleaning system, manufactured by Absolutely Micro*Clean International; Usability of the Roll cleaner, manufactured by Harperscientific.com; Features of the Environmental Cleaner, manufactured by The Provident Group.

Reports on global developments related to the packaging industry as of December 2003. Installation of new KBA Rapida 142 sheetfed-offset press by New York City-based AGI Klearfold; Commission of Anhui Guofeng Group of slitters supplied by Atlas division of Valmet Converting Inc.; Placement of Diamond Tandem sheetfed-offset press by Fitchburg, Massachusetts-based Boutwell, Owens & Co.

Reports on mergers in the U.S. converting and packaging sector as of June 2003. Decision of paperboard packaging converters Riverwood Holding and Graphic Packaging Corp. to be named as Graphic Packaging Corp. upon completion of their merger; Acquisition of privately-held packaging converting companies C&H Packaging Corp. and American Plastics Co. by Appleton.

Reports on the installation of Valmet Converting's 1450 TSK sheeter in the production plant of folding-carton converter Hannapak in New South Wales. Features of the TSK sheeter.

Offers news on the U.S. converting equipment manufacturing industry as of June 2003. Increase consumer acceptance of standup pouches for non-food applications; Winners of the Labels and Packaging category of the 2003 Diamond Awards; Investment program of Ahlstrom Corp. aimed to strengthen its position in the global p-s materials market.

Discusses how executives at MAN Roland Inc. presented the company's sheet-fed printing-press to converting and packaging trade-press editors at the Graphics Center in Westmont, Illinois on December 14, 2001. Dinner at Chicago, Illinois-based Charlie Trotter's Restaurant; Test drive of software 'Job Pilot'; Tour of demo area.

Presents the special report on contract papermaking companies that turn raw materials or partially-converted materials into finished products on a contract basis. Availability of listing on web site; Articles related to contract converters and customers; Instruction on requests for survey for buyers guide for 2003.

Presents the schedule of conferences of the papermaking and printing industry from January to March 2002. Technical symposium on fundamentals of quality print on corrugated materials; Seminar on narrow web flexographic printing; Conference on digital smart factory.

Identifies the common consequences of pursuing cost reduction through massive corporate downsizing in the papermaking and package printing industry. Lack of recallable employer pool; Lack of trust among younger employees; Loss of experience base and corporate culture; Decrease in market share and status as market leader.

Reports the acquisition of Snow Filtration Co. by BBA Group in the United States. Impact of the acquisition on the business of the BBA Group; Role of David Burge, former president of Snow, in the merged operations of Snow and BBA; Company background of Snow.

Reports the performance of pressure-sensitive (p-s) labeling in the European label market. Role of glue-applied technology for cut-and-stack labels; List of industry sectors purchasing p-s labels; Comments of FINAT General Secretary Jules Lejeune on the market performance of p-s.

Reports the joint venture between Georgia-Pacific Corp. (G-P) and National Packaging Solutions Group (NPSG) in the United States. Creation of the Millennium Packaging Solutions LLC; Terms of agreement under the deal; Combination of the manufacturing expertise of G-P with distribution and logistics capabilities of NPSG in the operations of Millennium.

Reports the acquisition of the packaging-converter company IMPAC Group Inc. by New York-based Westvaco Corp.

Reports the addition of a Bobst SP 104-ER diecutter/blanker on the equipment lineup of Accord Carton in Chicago. Services provided by Accord; Views of company president Robert Codo concerning the impact of the acquisition of the product on the operations of the company.

Reports on the projected growth of global label shipments by 2003. Expectation of gains in label sales in emerging markets; Sales forecasts for pressure-sensitive labels and plastic labels; Attribution of sales gains to the expansion of the world's packaged, consumer-goods markets.

Discusses United States economic conditions as of December 1999. Projected consumer nondurable goods shipments and consumer packaged goods price index from the first quarter of 1999 to the second quarter of 2000; Economic indicators for various industries; Performance of converting product end-markets in the first two-thirds of 1999.

Reports on Liquid Control Corp.'s relocation to North Canton, Ohio. Features of the plant; Line of business for converting and other markets.

Warns of more environmental legislation and regulation affecting the United States converting industry in 2000. October 29, 1999 United States Court of Appeals ruling regarding the US Environmental Protection Agency's right to enforce regulations that tighten air-quality standards; Lawsuit filed against electric utilities for failing to comply with the Clean Air Act.

The article presents an answer to a question of the tension that is best for laminators.

The article evaluates the BioWare™ line of biopolymer-coated paperboard packaging for ice cream and chilled dairy products from Huhtamaki.

The article focuses on the increasing demand in the standup pouches (SUPs) in the U.S. According to a study by Cleveland, Ohio-based research firm Freedonia Group Inc., sale of SUPs will reach $6.5 billion in four years compared to $4.8 billion last year. It is viewed that value-added features and properties such as spouts, zippers, retortability and microwaveability will benefit the SUPs.

The article reports that Labelco has bought 10-inch 10-color Mark Andy Inc.'s press VSR100 to add to its existing range of Mark Andy presses to meet the growing need of private-label sales. The VSR100, which is an extension of Mark Andy's line of VSR machines, allows the operator to see the unwind and rewind rolls inspecting.

The article presents a study conducted by New York-based TrendWatch Graphic Arts on the growth of the printing industry. Although there is an intimidating packaging culture barrier between commercial printing and packaging operations, it's not un-scalable and the general print industry's commitment to packaging continues to grow. The number of commercial printers and trade shops with serious investments in package printing and converting is climbing, and these businesses are producing a wide variety of applications beyond traditional cartons and labels.

The article presents information on overlaminates from 3M Co. Overlaminates guard labels against abrasion, extreme temperatures, UV exposure and harsh chemicals. The labels remain legible even after years of UV exposure.

The article focuses on an Ohio based poly bag maker that eyes expansion with new gearless Cl-flexo press. No one can accuse the managers of Custom Poly Bag Inc. of hasty decision-making. It took 10 years for its co-owners, to research their 2004 decision to purchase a 50-in. Infiniti II Cl flexo press from Paper Converting Machinery Co. However, once the press was bought and installed, it gave Custom Poly Bag such a boost to its printing capabilities that management now welcomes customers to what they call the bag maker's "Wonderful World of Color."

Reports the process control automation in the U.S. Advantages of the AC-vector drives on mechanical maintenance; Standardization of scanners and gauging controls in paper machinery; Efficacy of the defect detection system in paper-machine installations.

The article presents information on the family owned business, Matthias Paper Corp., of High Point, North Carolina. According to John R. Matthias the business was founded by his grandfather, and they began converting paper and synthetics in 1970s, and have now expanded into slitting, sheeting and guillotine cutting. Information on several equipment used by the company including, the Swedesboro REM 3750 Duplex slitter/rewinder, and Johnston J-14 two drum slitter/rewinder, is also presented.

Features several packaging and converting products and machinery showcased at the Labelexpo Americas 2004. Productivity presses and machinery; Digital press from Hewlett-Packard; Multiple-product flexo press from Paper Converting Machine Co.; Gearless oress from Aquaflex/F.L. Smithe Machine Co. Inc.

Reports development in the services of the Russell-Field Paper in Illinois. Accessibility of the company on the printing markets in the land; Increase in the machine and warehouse capacity of the company; Elimination of the redundant freight moves for some paper mills. INSET: From fancy store boxes....

Features products for the flexible and carton labeling packaging industry that won awards during the Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators exhibition. Max Air Sugarless Gum from Warner Lambert Co.; Hazen Paper Co.'s gift box that won in the marketing food category; Proma Technologies Inc.'s technical and marketing prize for its holographic neck and body labels. INSET: Resistance-heater rollers win Technology Award..

Reports on inks, adhesives and accessories for flexible packaging. Adhesives Research Inc.'s development of the ARclear clear pressure-sensitive adhesive bond; Green Bay Packaging Inc.'s custom-engineered acrylic adhesive; Rub-resistant ink designed for various paper stocks by Superior Printing Ink Co. Inc.

The article focuses on the initiative taken by Neenah, Wisconsin-based contract converter MillTown Paper to solve its problem on damaged paper rolls. MillTown Paper had problems on damaged rolls because of the vibrations they created that cause the load cells to break. By using Montalvo Corp.'s U-Series load cell retrofit, the firm efficiently handles damaged rolls problems. In addition, it helps increase the company's productivity and reduce industrial costs.

Discusses the trends in the paper and paperboard suppliers and converters in the U.S. Higher-end substrates; Alternatives for packaging; Corrugated box demand and growth to 2005; Postprint graphic reproduction for corrugated packaging and displays that deliver maximum consumer impact.

The article discusses the effort of flexible packaging converter Fischer Paper Products to upgrade its 15 Beasley French in-line stack flexographic printing and bagmaking machines in Antioch, Illinois. The initiative of Fisher to upgrade its equipment was realized with the help of Montalvo Corp. which offers unwind control to the equipment. The article also offers information on the company's operation as well as its employees and specifications.

Reports on the proceedings of the opening of the PCMC Technology Center at the Green Bay, Wisconsin facility of Paper Converting Machinery Co. showcasing nonwovens and flexographic machinery. Investments at the facility; Public officers and dignitaries who attended the event.

Presents a roundup of news pertaining to the converting industry, as of January 2001. Launch of the 2001 Metallized Product Competition by the European Metallizers Association; Launch of the 275WHS automatic servo wicketing bag machine from Hudson-Sharp Machine Co.; International Paper Co.'s plan to sell its Retail Department and Hardware Stores Business Unit.

Reports on developments related to the printing and converting industry in the United States as of January, 2000. Includes the ProGlide MSP Flexo Press featured at Comco International's seminar; Paper Converting Machine Co. as sponsor of a forum on flexographic printing technology called TechEvent 2000; Exhibitors at the Drupa 2000 printing and converting fair to be held in Germany.

Presents news items related to the paperboard industry in the United States, as of May 2001. EMT International's purchase of Deublin Co.'s core-holding product line; Ox Paper Tube & Core Inc.'s purchase of a manufacturing plant; Lasercutting Services' purchase of Michigan Lasercut.

The article profiles the Walle Corp., a leading label supplier to the consumer packaged-goods industry located in Alpharetta, Georgia. It states that the company serves both small, growing companies and established the consumer brand, Fortune 500. Moreover, the product lines will include cut and stack paper and film labels, shrink-film labels and roll-fed paper.

The article profiles Prairie State Group, a company that produces pressure-sensitive labels in the U.S. The company installed the first Evolution press from Paper Converting Machine Co. (PCMC) to handle the growing flex-pack business. It was able to get the next generation of PCMC's Evolution series, the Revolution. Prairie ended up with a servo-driven, 10-color press, which features a corona treater system and a quick-change sleeve design that fits Prairie's run projects.

The article evaluates the Envi Folding Box Board manufactured by Monadnock Paper Mills Inc.

The article evaluates the linerboard grades manufactured by International Paper Co.

The article evaluates the clay-coated paperboard GreenChoice100 from Strathcona Paper LP.

The article evaluates the paperboard Envi Folding Box Board (FBB) from Monadnock Paper Mills.

This article reports that Sheboygan Paper Box Co. has decided to install a new Pemco SHM 1650 dual rotary sheeter. The system employs a synchro-speed cross cutter for high knife loads, an operator-friendly touchscreen, and direct AC drives for automatic digital setting of cut-off length to speed changeovers. Sheboygan manufactures packaging for the food, automotive, apparel, household-goods, medical and healthcare industries. Its 105,000-sq-ft plant houses an impressive array of sheetfed-offset presses, diecutters, windowing machines, folder/gluers and prepress systems. INSET: THAT'S A LOTTA BRATWURST.

Reports global developments related to business as of July 2004. Purchase of new Gietz FSA 870-S foil stamper from Independent Machinery Inc. by Smyth Companies Inc.; Appointment of Artwork Systems NV as new prepress workflow provider for E&J Gallo Winery; Addition of a new overhead duplex center-surface slitter/rewinder from Webco Engineering Inc. by Hampden Papers.

Presents news and developments relevant to converting, printing and packaging in the U.S. compiled as of February 2004. Purchase of a surface-rewinder line by tissue producer and converter, Paloma from Paper Converting Machine Co.; Operations of Atlantic Packaging; Slitter and rewinding machinery.