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A Penton Media Property December 22, 2008 ISSN 1538-3229   




Letter from the Editor

How Far We've Fallen
Just one month ago, the citizens of Illinois were bursting with pride as our senator was elected president. Now our governor, Rod Blagojevich, stands accused of trying to sell that senate seat to the highest bidder and probably will end up in jail (where our previous governor currently resides). What a sad day for the Land of Lincoln.--Claudia Hine



What's New

Align Rolls Accurately
RICHARDSON, TX | For accurate, visual alignment of rolls, Seiffert Industrial offers SX-5100 RollCheck, said to reduce downtime and product waste due to misalignment of rolls. Uses proven reflected laser beam technology for maximum angular resolution.

Spectro-Densitometer Is Precise, Economical
CARLSTADT, NJ | Beta Industries has introduced the BetaColor S7 Spectro XPress, an advanced, economical, seven-color spectro-densitometer that incorporates all the features of its S series densitometers with precise spectro measuring.

Printable Synthetic Is Suitable for Harsh Weather
WILMINGTON, DE | DuPont Nonwovens has introduced Laser HTP, a laser-printable synthetic that is particularly suitable for printing applications, including tags and labels that need to withstand punishing conditions such as high temperatures or harsh weather. Said to deliver a distinctive combination of features and benefits including outstanding strength, durability, and printability.

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Best Practices for Troubleshooting Substrates
Surface energy is a key ingredient in the marriage of ink and film. By controlling the substrate’s surface energy printers can eliminate a variable from the ink to film equation. Enercon’s team of application experts are equip with troubleshooting tips. Learn how to quickly identify substrate adhesion issues and best practices for troubleshooting in Tom Gilbertson’s newest technical article by clicking here.



BoxBoard Beat

Caraustar Consolidates Tube Converting Operations
ATLANTA, GA | Caraustar Industries has consolidated two operations in Saginaw, MI, into one new facility located at 3265 Commerce Centre. The two older facilities were turn-of-the-century, multi-stories buildings and were not designed for efficient manufacturing operations.

Diamond Packaging is P&G Supplier of the Year
ROCHESTER, NY | Diamond Packaging was named a “Supplier of the Year” by the Procter and Gamble Co. during P&G’s first-ever global Supplier Summit on October 15. P&G hosted the event with its 350 top global suppliers to discuss their continued collaboration for a sustainable future and to honor top-performing suppliers.



Cool Converted Product

Shrink Bags Are Chlorine-Free
OSHKOSH, WI | Curwood now offers Eco-Tite shrink bags for meats and cheeses. Bags are said to contain no polyvinylidene chloride and use 25%–33% less material, yet deliver superior sealability, barrier, abrasion resistance, and aesthetics.



In The News

AIMCAL Launches Converting Portal
FORT MILL, SC | The Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) has established the Converting Portal, an information resource for the converting industry. The Converting Portal provides a one-stop reference point for a range of information about converting technology, troubleshooting, training, and events.

Graphic Packaging Opts for Drent Press with EPG Ink Control
CENTERBROOK, CT | EPG (Essex Products Group) sold two KeyColor III ink control systems, including KeyColor AutoSet software for presetting, to press manufacturer Drent Goebel North America, which chose the systems for a press project with its customer, Graphic Packaging Intl.

Excelsior Places Large Order With W&H
LINCOLN, RI | Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corp. reports Excelsior Packaging Group has made a significant equipment purchase that includes a three-layer and a five-layer VAREX blown film extrusion line as well as a second Novoflex CM 10 flexo press.



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Converter Events
Visit our website for a full Calendar of Events for 2008 and beyond. You’ll find information about association meetings, technical seminars, conference programs, short courses, webinars, and the industry’s biggest trade shows and expositions at www.pffc-online.com.



Talk To Me

Not as Hard as it Looks
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich's name has been butchered so much on television lately that I thought I send you a little tip on how to pronounce it: Bluh-GOY-uh-vich. Easy once you know it!--Claudia Hine (rhymes with mine)

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