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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.—Maxcess International announced open registration for Maxcess University Conference Week 2010, to be held at the Graphic Packaging Training Center in Louisville, Kentucky June 7-10, 2010.

OKLAHOMA CITY—Maxcess International announced that Greg Jehlik has been appointed chief executive officer. In his new role, Jehlik will guide a global strategy to improve customer productivity through product innovation and operational excellence.

CAMAS, Wash.—Maxcess International (www.maxcessintl.com) announced the launch of its new Web site, designed to improve the user experience by making it easier to get answers, request a quote, or simply find product specifications.

Slitters and splicers play key roles during the printing or finishing of printed packaging, and it is imperative to keep them in good working order. To do so, many printers turn to preventive maintenance (PM) programs—structured maintenance schedules for specific parts of a piece of equipment.

Consistent repeatability is a critical goal in slitting. However, if slitting is approached as a work of art, where uniqueness is valued, such repeatability will be extremely labor-intensive, if not impossible. Instead, slitting should be a product of science, where the value is in understanding the parameters and being able to replicate the results again and again. Variability and uniqueness in the final product is not valued in science and shouldn’t be valued in the world of slitting. Knifeholders offer direct control over six critical factors—blade sharpness/profile, cant angle, overlap, side load force, overspeed, and slitter geometry—limiting variation and improving slit edge quality in

Oklahoma City—Maxcess International, a supplier of engineered components for the web-handling industry, has added lay-on roll technology, more hands-on sessions, and a plant tour to the agenda for Conference Week 2008, to be held April 21-25 in Philadelphia, PA. Keith Hamilton, of Deacro, will describe the technology of lay-on rolls, which will complement evolved content from Fife, MAGPOWR, and Tidland on guiding, tension, slitting, and winding technologies. The week-long curriculum will offer attendees an intensive view of web handling, from general theory to the detailed application of technology. Additional opportunities for hands-on training and a plant tour have been added to foster further discussion

Maxcess University will host a free online seminar Thursday, Jan. 17 at 11 a.m. EST. “The Art of the Slit,” presented by Peter Wood of Tidland Corporation, will define the six critical factors to a perfect cut and how these factors change depending upon today’s latest materials. The seminar will complement existing in-house expertise to improve consistency and roll quality. The topic of slitting has generated high attendance at past e-seminars, representing a large cross-section of industries and leading to some great questions during the Q&A session. ‘Tech Tips’ e-seminars are presented by Maxcess University. Register online at www.tidland.com/e-seminar

CAMAS, Wash.—Tidland Corporation, a major supplier of winding and slitting products, has completed an expansion of its New Hampshire facility to create a more customer-focused manufacturing process, while reducing its delivery times for winding products. The expansion is a move to address increasing demand. Reflecting world-class quality and manufacturing standards, the 54-percent expansion of existing manufacturing facilities in Keene, N.H. is a significant addition both in the re-organization of workflow and machinery, as well as workspace available to handle greater production and service requirements. “Our newer facility in Keene gives us the chance to implement production strategies that fit both our customers and our

CAMAS, Wash.—Tidland Corporation, a worldwide leader in winding and slitting products, has just completed an expansion of their New Hampshire facility to create a more customer-focused manufacturing process while reducing its delivery times for winding products. The expansion is a proactive move to address increasing demand. Reflecting world-class quality and manufacturing standards, this 54-percent expansion of existing manufacturing facilities in Keene, New Hampshire is a significant addition both in the re-organization of workflow and machinery as well as workspace available to handle greater production and service requirements. “Our newer facility in Keene gives us the chance to implement production strategies that fit both our

CAMAS, Wash.—Learn the keys to a successful ergonomic program in a one-hour online seminar delivered by Tidland on Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. EST. The seminar will focus on ergonomic considerations in the industrial workspace, paying special attention to the winding station. Attendees will learn how to identify and correct ergonomic hazards, as well as guidelines for the selection of air shafts. “Tech-Tips” e-seminars are sponsored by Maxcess International. Register online at www.maxcessintl.com/e-seminar.