packagePRINTING – March 2011
Editor's Notes: Ice Forecast for Orlando This April
A few years ago, ice in Orlando, Florida would have seemed an unusual, rare event. However, the past two winters have made it seem like ice in Orlando in January might be not be so unusual anymore. But we're not talking ice in January; we're talking ICE in April and the current plan is to have this not be a rare event, but one that occurs every two years.
ICE USA Set For Orlando Debut
The inaugural ICE USA show opens its doors to an array of international converting professionals in Orlando, Florida April 6-8. Close to 250 exhibitors from around the globe are set to showcase the latest equipment, machinery, and technologies at the Orange County Convention Center.
ICE USA 2011 Conference schedule
The conference schedule for ICE USA includes workshops on web coating, handling and winding; keynotes by Thomas Blaige, Blaige & Company and Tony Carignano, Cytec Industries Inc.
ICE USA 2011 Exhibitor's List
The ICE USA Exhibitor's list features Atlas Converting, Beta LaserMike, BPI Flexo, Davis-Standard, Graphics of the Americas , Honle UV, Plasma Coatings and more.
ICE USA Products
Products that will be on display at ICE USA include the Picometrix T-Ray 4000, 904CM monitoring unit for its AC ionizing systems, DPS-1 Dancer Position Sensor and more.
In-Line Folding Carton Converting
In today's challenging business environment, folding carton manufacturers' profits are getting squeezed. Customers demand better quality, lower quantities, just-in-time (JIT) delivery, sustainability, and more point-of-sale "pop," all at a lower price. Yet, many converters are trying to meet today's challenges with yesterday's manufacturing processes, causing bottom-line profitability to suffer.
Reduce Blade Wear, Increase Profits
Knowing the symptoms of unnecessary blade wear can mean the difference of thousands of dollars a year in blade replacements, blade sharpening expenses, and downtime incurred from removing and replacing blades. By identifying simple wear patterns on your upper and lower knife blades, you can find clues that will help you optimize the life of your blade and reduce your maintenance budget.
State of the Industry: Global Consolidation in Packaging
As we move into the next decade, many changes are in store for owners of packaging companies. Through direct involvement in mergers and acquisitions for more than 25 years, and using comprehensive proprietary research, Blaige & Company has witnessed the evolutionary trends of industry structures and transaction processes.
