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Shows how Green Bay, Wisconsin-based Larsen Converting Industries' flexographic printing line helps in meeting the company's objectives. Relationship with Wrightstown-based custom-designed equipment supplier Retroflex Inc.; Challenges of variety of paper substrates and basis weights; Philosophy on employee training.

This article highlights the latest midrange saddlestitchers used in the U.S. printing industry, as of August 2004. Recent upgrades to McCain S200 include a new electric system, a freestanding caliper to simplify electronic makereadies and interchangeable signature and inline cover feeders. Texoma Web Offset Printing recommends S200 to anyone who wants a good machine that will last forever. Texoma claims the machine's adjustable caliper is ten times better than the previous version. Golden State Graphics decided on the Vijuk 321-T saddlestitching system. Vijuk comes with six horizontal feeders featuring status lights and signature racks. Mechanical and adjustable vacuum-assist openings allow feeding to be done at a ratio of 1:1 or 1:2. Each feeder has an adjustable gripper as well as missing, double and dropped-signature detection for quality control. W&C Printing Co. chose the Duplo System 4000 bookletmaker and also added an updated System 5000. Upgrades to the System 5000 include increased durability and stability, a spine crusher to produce flatter books and an enhanced air system. W&C stitches a lot of coated product, and the air bursts help prevent sheets from sticking together. INSETS: On your mark, get set, sew;Upgraded bookletmaker/saddlestitcher.

This article discusses the emergence of Web-to-print in the U.S. The phrase Web-to-print appears to have been co-opted as a generic term that can describe any sort of print-related commerce that can happen via the Internet. Web-to-print is defined as an interaction between those who buy print products and those who sell print products, using the Internet as a medium for the exchange. Web-to-print systems can be difficult to categorize because there is so much crossover in functionality between them.

The article reports that Connemara Converting, a full service film, paper and board converting company supplying and servicing label printers, envelope producers and merchants in the U.S., has invested in a Marquip Ward United SheetWizard sheeter as it targets the burgeoning demand for digital-format 12- x 18-in sheets. The sheeter can deliver large-format sheets up to 65 x 81 in. The dual rotary knife technology of the sheeter gave the firm the capability to produce the large-format sheets.

Focuses on the use of servo retrofits to modernize the envelope-making machine at Mac Paper Envelope Converters in Jacksonville, Florida. Reason for the paper company to retrofit and upgrade the equipment; Features of the existing envelope machine; Impact of the installation of the servo system on the company's productivity.

Presents news items on converting machinery suppliers in the United States, compiled in December 1999. Includes Paper Converting Machine Co.'s introduction of its PCMC Pre-Print Division; Harper Corp.'s use of laser-engraving technology for its ceramic anilox roll production; Focus Automation Systems Inc.'s opening of an office in Brussels, Belgium.

The article reports that the Sustainable Green Printing (SGP) Partnership is already accepting applications for printers to be included in its list of sustainable green printers in the U.S. It states that applications should be submitted with documents supporting the printer's compliance to the standards and requirements established by SGP. Also, it will conduct a webinar on October 2, 2008 which aims to enhance the knowledge of the printing industry concerning sustainable green printing.

Celebrates the first anniversary of Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, Wisconsin in the use of the PCMC Avanti press, developed by Paper Converting Machine Co. Features of the press; Use of the press by the institution; Benefits in the use of the technology for the establishment.

Discusses two corporate acquisitions in the paper converting machinery industry in the United States as of January 2002. Norcross, Georgia-based Rock-Tenn Co.'s purchase of pop display converter Advertising Display Co.'s display assembly operations in Memphis, Tennessee; Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based converting machinery maker Dri-Tec Inc.'s acquisition of Richmond, Virginia-based Richmond Industrial Corp.

Reports that Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Kapak Corp. has begun production on its eight-color gravure GSN press from the Toshiba Engineering Co. Seventh installation for sectional-drive press; Use of lightweight, reusable gravure cylinders to speed changeover and reduce engraving costs.

Reports on the inauguration of additional floor space at Bobst Group Inc.'s North American headquarters in Roseland, New Jersey. Renovation of the company's existing building; Paper converting machinery manufactured by the firm.

Presents paper converting machinery-related news items compiled in December 1999. Includes objectives of the High Definition Flexo Consortium; Name change for Pactiv Corp.; Pioneer Packaging & Printing Inc.'s preparation for web-offset folding carton press.

The article reports that Taylor Corp. is the first U.S. printer to incorporate Heidelberg's Anicolor technology into its pressroom. The print division also installed several Speedmaster SM 52 presses with Anicolor after seeing the performance of the zoneless short inking unit with dampening system. The Anicolor is available in the Speedmaster SM 52 line of presses of Heidelberg. After using the Anicolor presses, Taylor's makeready times have gone from 15 minutes down to just seven or eight minutes.

This article reports on the introduction of a finisher for the HC5000 Full Color ComColor printer by RISO in the U.S. in 2005. The unit works inline with the printer to offset stack, staple, hole punch and make booklets. HC5000 printers print at 105 ppm at sizes up to 11 Ã- 17 inches.

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.

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.

Reports that M&R Printing Equipment Inc. has designed in 1990 a silkscreen printer that combines programmable control with the compactness of rodless cylinder technology. Key features and specifications; Key applications; Manufacturer information.