Tim Walker will host another LIVE blog event on www.convertingblog.com this Friday, March 3rd. Walker will answer any questions relating to the converting process as they are posted. To participate, visit www.convertingblog.com on March 3rd from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST.
The Web Handling Research Center studies the science and technology that drive web handling. WEB HANDLING IS a science every packaging printer or converter should understand. It's applied physics that carries a continuous-roll substrate through printing and/or converting machines with the goal being a defect-free end product. The Web Handling Research Center (WHRC), based at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla., has spent the last 20 years studying this science. The WHRC was initiated in 1986 as a National Science Foundation center with a mission "to advance the knowledge base in technologies applicable to the transport and control of continuous-strip materials through processes and
BROOKFIELD, Wis.—In honor of Super Bowl XL at Ford Field in Detroit, the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau (DMCVB) has commissioned National Graphics, Inc., to use its Extreme Vision® Lenticular Imaging 3D Technology for its commemorative cover on the winter issue of Visit Detroit Magazine for newsstands, subscribers and DMCVB members. Hosting Super Bowl XL in Detroit is a rare opportunity to do something extra-special with its most-widely read visitor publication. "We chose the lenticular medium so our publication will stand out from the rest and make Visit Detroit's Super Bowl XL issue an exciting collectible," said Laura Coniglio, Visit Detroit
NORTHLAKE, Ill.—Sun Chemical, the world's foremost manufacturer of printing inks and organic pigments, today announced the alignment of its North American Inks businesses to better serve its customers in different market segments and to overall increase the value to the customer. "The North American inks market has become increasingly challenging and competitive due to a number of factors," said Michael Griem, president of Sun Chemical's North American Inks business unit. "As the industry leader, it is essential that we are proactive and align our business model to better serve our different markets. We have reviewed our current organizational structure to ensure that we continue
ACCEL GRAPHIC SYSTEMS The Sentinel Ink Management System is an electronically-controlled, completely automated cartridge-based ink dispensing system. Write 900, www.accelus.com, Alden & Ott Printing Inks Co. A total ink company, small enough to formulate custom solutions, but large enough to serve the needs of the most demanding industry giants. Write 901, Visit www.aldenottink.com American Water Graphics Ammonia-free flexo inks. Water-based ink systems flexo printing applications. Write 902, Visit www.awg-ink.com ANI Printing Inks Water-based/UV Inks and coatings for the narrow-web, label, and packaging industries. Ink systems include: water-based flexo, UV flexo, UV letterpress, UV offset, UV rotary screen,
Alcoa Flexible Packaging, in a short five years, has proved itself a successful converter, due in no small part to a solid business operating philosophy and commitment to the industry. by Kate Sharon Associate Editor ALCOA MIGHT BE better known as one of the world's leading producers of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum, and alumina, but it's also a top North American-based flexible packaging converter. Alcoa Flexible Packaging was born in May 2000 when Alcoa and Reynolds Metals Co. finalized the acquisition of a flexible packaging company that had been in business since the 1920s. Since then, Alcoa Flexible Packaging has been providing converted foil
VANCOUVER, BC—Creo Inc. announces new strategy to expand distribution of Creo solutions to the flexographic market in the United States. Creo is pleased to announce partnerships with All Printing Resources of Glendale Heights, IL, Anderson &Vreeland, Inc. of Bryan, OH, and JV Imaging Systems Inc. of Northborough, MA. These certified flexo dealers will represent Creo prepress systems including the Prinergy Powerpack® prepress workflow, the ThermoFlex® family of flexographic computer-to-plate imaging systems, and Integris" proofing systems, to meet the needs of flexographic printers, converters and trade shops. Creo packaging sales managers Tom Roddy and Bob Sutton have been appointed flexo channel managers. Bringing a combined
Solventless lamination provides the versatility needed by Hood Packaging Corp.'s plant in Decatur, Ga. to help it meet the needs of its customers. HOOD PACKAGING CORP. is a fast-growing manufacturer of printed packaging products, specializing in customized paper and plastic bags. The company's roots go back to 1959, and it spent its first 30 years as a one-plant operation named Southern Bag Corp. In the early 1990s, the company began a series of acquisitions to expand its reach in packaging. First, two multi-wall bag plants were acquired from Georgia Pacific, along with the operation of Patria Packaging of Valdosta, Ga. In 1996, Southern
CLEMSON, Tenn—Clemson University is proud to announce the next Flexographic Process Printing symposium, March 9-11, 2005. Since 1992, the Department of Graphic Communications has offered this outstanding 2.5-day program on color reproduction focused on the flexographic printing industry. The symposium offers an in-depth examination of the production techniques that produce predictable, repeatable color for top-quality print. The symposium will focus on press characterization, the fundamentals of color measurement, and the application of process color in the production environment. This symposium is a unique opportunity for your personnel to learn directly from some of the top color professionals and educators in the flexographic printing industry.
With the assistance of INX, the Roll Labels Division of Universal Products becomes in demand for "on-demand." Since its inception six years ago, the Roll Labels Division of Universal Products has become the company's fastest growing business unit, converting and diecutting in-line, 4-color process labels. Things are going so well, in fact, that a 300 percent growth target has been projected for this year, and its managers are confident the goal is attainable. Based in Goddard, KS, the Roll Labels Division prints labels for a diverse range of regional and national companies, including such high-profile companies as Intel, Coleman and Excel Corporation. Roll Labels
