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Discusses the architectural design of Bizaare boutique made by architect Randy Brown in Omaha, Nebraska. Use of a sheet of white paper to model the place; Transformation of structural column of the center of the shop into a platform for displaying shoes; Remarks of Brown on the boutique.

SOME INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS--chemical processing, paper making, etc.--are known to be hostile to electrical connectors. Food and beverage environments are just as much of a challenge to good connector design and [...]

Case studies are presented on technology that can increase casino operator efficiency. Topics include how Mille Lacs Grand Casinos, operated by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe tribe, improved efficiency by going paperless with products from business technology firms Minokaw Technologies and Laserfiche; and the option for casinos to use web-based dashboard systems by Sustainability Dashboard Tools to monitor key performance indicators and maintain environmentally responsible practices.

Sappi North America's roots can be traced back as far as 1854. Today we continue that legacy of innovation and quality as a leading producer of sustainable woodfibre products including [...]

Focuses on the extensive use of release liners based on silicone in the tape market. Use of liners as carrier sheet into which the adhesive is cast; Transfer of silicone to the adhesive surface; Aspects of silicone anchorage on paper substrates.

Johns Manville announced it has completed the acquisition of Skloplast, a fiberglass manufacturing company in Trnava, Slovakia. The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. 'Skloplast gives us a [...]

Johns Manville recently announced an agreement to acquire Skloplast a.s., a fiber glass manufacturing company located in Trnava, Slovakia. The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The acquisition [...]

Building-products manufacturer Johns Manville, which recently called off a planned sale to an investment group, has agreed to be acquired for more than $1.9 billion by Berkshire Hathaway Inc., the [...]

Fold-out label eliminates additional packaging; expands information capability Expanded content labels offer the opportunity of cost savings for products that need to convey a great deal of information to the [...]

Monadnock Paper Mills Inc., manufacturer of high-performance specialty papers for the technical, packaging and printing markets, has announced Envi Ultraform Backlit Poster. Envi Ultraform is designed to provide a durable, [...]

www.glatfelter.com Glatfelter is a global supplier of specialty paper and engineered paper products. Among its products are those for food packaging, metallized films and papers, and uncoated printing [...]

Developed for flexible packaging, SCA Solo Print 1-side coated paper is suitable for bags, wrapping paper and flow-pack applications. A lamination base or PE/PP coating can be added onto the [...]

Patty Paper Inc. (PPI) offers a wide variety of FDA-approved papers for use in the meat, deli, snack, and grocery industries. They are used to separate hamburger patties, cheese and [...]

Provides information on several technological developments in the field of electronics. Introduction of the dual-function liquid crystal television display by Sharp Corp. of Japan and Sharp Laboratories of Europe; Development of a film substrate-based, bendable electronic paper with an image memory function; Mass-produced version of electronic shelf-edge labeling technology; Display screen which permits images to be displayed in the air, where viewers can stick their hands in it.

The article discusses the design of a temporary shelter made out of paper developed by the design firm Molo Design.

Reports on the partnership between Tew Engineering and nanotechnology group NTera Ltd. to produce the paper-quality railway information display. Company backgrounds; Display of the product at the RailTex exhibition; Details of the product design and construction.

The article reports that Litecontrol has published a series of educational white papers known as Illuminations. The first paper in the series, entitled Illuminations for the 21st Century, describes the growth and "coming of age" of suspended indirect and indirect/direct lighting systems.

NewPage Corporation (www.newpagecorp.com) announces the introduction of OmniPointTM, a 60-pound heavyweight wet strength label paper designed for large glass and plastic containers used in food, beverage and condiment applications. With [...]

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the decision by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to approve the use of the electronic master air waybill (e-AWB) for air [...]

BROWNSTOWN, Ind.--After having second thoughts about motors that were specified for a plant expansion and process equipment retrofit, engineers at Kieffer Paper Co. here negotiated a deal to secure higher-efficiency [...]

framarx/waxstar is a waxed paper company manufacturing since 1966. We are a family run business specializing in the conversion of waxed and coated paper for use as hamburger patty paper, [...]

The article announces Coatings-Tech Best Paper Award, Joseph J. Mattiello Award and Student Poster Session Awards.

InteliCoat Technologies, a manufacturer of coated paper, film, and specialty substrates for imaging, medical, optical and electronic technologies, announced that it sold its Electronic and Engineered Films business unit to [...]

The Global Speciality Papers Group of Stora Enso, the world's largest paper and board manufacturer, has initiated development of a new label paper grade for self-adhesive labeling applications used by [...]

Johns Manville has announced a joint venture with Firestop Systems, Inc. to create a new organization to market the Firetemp brand caulks and sprays. The companies' joint venture, Passive Fire [...]

In this article, the author presents her views and explores her experience related to use of the augmented reality in the construction. She mentions that the Augmented Reality helps to make the plans more clear than on the paper to contractors. The author states that new software like AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk Navisworks, and Autodesk Infrastructure modeler are needed to start the Augmented Reality.

The article focuses on the innovations on labeling for beverage products. According to Doug Wegman of Hammer Packaging, labels must capture the attention of the consumers. It states that new materials are being used for the labels which include synthetic materials, clear film substrates, and metalized papers. Wegman adds that manufacturers focuses on labels that are environment-friendly for sustainability.

This article focuses on a type of paper that was fabricated by researchers at Northwestern University from graphene oxide. Graphene oxide offers mechanical, thermal, optical and electrical properties that surpass other materials. When forming the graphene oxide paper, graphite is oxidized to create graphite oxide, which falls apart in water to yield well-dispersed graphene oxide sheets.

Reports that most hazmat shipments that require shipping papers must be accompanied by emergency response information in the U.S. Emphasis on the basic description and technical name of the hazmat; Accounts on the immediate methods for handling spills or leaks in the absence of fire; Consideration of the occurrence of hazardous materials incident.

The article presents information on the Paper Packaging Market 2012-2022 study according to which the paper packaging market is expected to experience strong and steady growth over the next decade.

The article describes the commitment of BarkerBlue to reduce paper use. The company has been launching efforts to enhance its printing business by making information it hosts downloadable and printable. Apart from using recycled paper, the company's advanced planroom technology also reduces the amount of printing required. According to the company, its customers admit that they save 25 to 50 percent on each project in terms of printing.

The article focuses on a type of paper developed by researchers in Sweden and Japan that resists tearing or breaking when pulled. Called cellulose nanopaper, the new material is made of sub-microscopic particles of cellulose that could pave the way for expanded use of paper as a construction material and in other applications. To improve the brittle characteristic of existing materials, researchers decided to expose the wood pulp to certain chemicals to produce the nanopaper.

Introduces several products for the gambling industry. Radio frequency identification card from IDX; Thermal Paper Tickets for thermal slot printers from Coin Mechanisms Inc.; Game releases of Atronic.

Evaluates ceramic papers made from zirconia and alumina manufactured by Pred Materials International Inc. Composition of the product; Applications of the product; Features of the ceramic papers.

Features the HazMat Smart Strip, a strip of vinyl and paper capable of changing colors when exposed to nerve agents, cyanide and other chemicals in the U.S. Potential of protecting police and firefighters; Size of the strip; Detection of chemicals in minute forms.