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A Penton Media Property November 16, 2009 ISSN 1538-3229   




Letter from the Editor

Charitable Donations
December’s when I make all my charitable contributions. If you’re looking for a worthy one, contact one of our own, Suzanne Zaccone, who’s donating all proceeds to the Univ. of Chicago Cancer Center for her new book, A Random Interruption–Surviving Breast Cancer with Laughter, Vodka, Smoothies and an Attitude. Write to Suzanne for details at SZaccone@gsitech.com – Yolanda Simonsis



What's New

UV Ink Improves Quality, Mileage, Press Performance
STUTTGART, GERMANY | Flint Group Narrow Web announces the introduction of Flexocure FORCE UV flexo ink that is said to handle more easily because of lower viscosity and no foaming, exhibits greater adhesion to a wider range of substrates, and improved performance for many variable printing techniques.

Slider Solution for Pouches Has Smaller Footprint
LAS VEGAS, NV | ZipPak introduces its Slider Advantage slider solution with less material to reduce manufacturing costs and decrease a package’s environmental footprint. Described as one of the smallest slider clips, the device requires less plastic for both clip and flange.

Cantilever Press Is Servo-Driven
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | RG Engineering launches a cantilever press with direct servo-driven sleeve, anilox rolls, and fully automatic registration. At roll change either roll-to-roll or in-line printing is ensured with any type of slitter and a festoon of 30 ft constant printing speed.

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Free Webinar- Optimizing Your Film Extrusion Line for Surface Treatment - Register Now!
Maximizing line efficiency is crucial for film extrusion line profitability. Join Enercon on December 10th, for a webinar where extruders will learn how to optimize blown film line layouts, evaluate when to use atmospheric plasma, discover surface treating troubleshooting tips from the experts and how to select the right roll covering for your surface treater.



BoxBoard Beat

Braille Embossing Tool Speeds Process
CINCINNATI, OH | Schober USA offers tools and modules for the embossing of Braille letters and symbols to speed in-line use at the printing press or off-line in a converting system. Applicable for both web and sheet-fed processes in a wide variety of materials and for a range of printed materials, packaging, and more.

Print Cartons with Ease
PHILADELPHIA, PA | Gallus Printing Machinery Corp. introduces the CCS 510 narrow web inline system for folding carton printing. Said to be reliable, flexible, easy to operate, and modular.

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Cool Converted Product

Smoothie Has Soft, Velvet Touch
ATLANTA, GA | Printpack introduces a velvet touch texture for new shrink sleeve film, designated NeoAffinia PETG. The matte finish imparts a soft feel to differentiate Nut Hill Café iced Italian espresso smoothie while also suggesting a natural look.

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Exclusive PFFC research results are brought to you by Tidland e-Knifeholder

Click here to see this month's installment of Critical Trends that separately compares the economy's impact on the converting sectors of flexible packaging; unprinted rolls & sheets; labels, tape & tags; and paperboard.
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In The News

AIMCAL-PFFC Webinar on Automatic Inspection Technology
FORT MILL, SC | The Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators partners with PFFC to host a free one-hour webinar December 7 at 2 P.M. EST to focus on New Automatic Inspection Technology–The Confluence of Lasers and Cameras.

European Narrow Web Facility Adds New Equipment
AHRENSBURG, GERMANY | A 5i Conseil training facility in France has installed a complete inspection, slitting, rewinding machine system that based on the Rotocontrol RSI 340 inspection machine, Advanced Vision Technology Helios inspection system, and Domino Ink Jet equipment.

More Up-to-the-Minute News
Visit our website (pffc-online.com) for daily postings of up-to-the minute news on the converting industry. You’ll find information about companies, associations, research reports and studies, equipment installations–basically any significant news the editors feel will impact your business.



Put It In Your PDA

Converter Events
Visit our website for a full Calendar of Events for 2009 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 pffc-online.com/events/.



Talk To Me

Yo's Yarns
I've joined the social media ranks. Check out my new blog "Yo's Yarns" at blog.pffc-online.com/yolanda/. Is Facebook next? Write to me at Yolanda.simonsis@penton.com –Yolanda Simonsis

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