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20 COVER FEATURE PROFILING A LABEL PRINTER Positioning the Company for Label Production Flexible packaging is expanding, and narrow-web printers have the opportunity to expand their role and business in delivering a broader range of packaging solutions. Narrow-web printers can capitalize on these flexible packaging expansion opportunities when considering these points.

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FEATURES 10 FPA UPDATE

58 CPP EXPO SHOW PREVIEW

Flexible Packaging Association Update FPA State of the Flexible Packaging Industry Report 2011…FPA Issues First Quarter 2011 Pulse of the Industry Report… FPA Releases 2010 Forth Quarter Industry Earnings Report…FPA at Pack Expo International 2011…FPA Welcomes New Members.

CPP Expo’s Expectations President of CPP Expo Leo Nadolske shares his thoughts on this year’s expectations.

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26 PRINTING: TRAINING

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Beyond Press Training: Press Simulation From press training to skills testing for new hires to selecting the right operators for a new capital investment, press simulators find more uses than most might expect.

14 CONVERTER NEWS Management Change Announced…New Stock Program Introduced…Pack Expo News…ICE USA 2013 Location Unveiled…Major Converter Acquisition Approved… and more.

28 TECHNOLOGY: ROLL HANDLING Controlling Web Temperatures Some are called chill rolls, some are called heating rolls. In most cases, these engineered rolls all serve a similar purpose – to transfer heat energy onto or away from a web. The top 7 myths about heat transfer rolls are discussed in this month’s technology feature.

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38 SUPPLIER NEWS Laboratory Expansion…Cost Cutting for Supplies…Two Awards Announced…and more. 44 HOT PRODUCTS 51 PACK EXPO BOOTH PREVIEWS

32 INDUSTRY Q&A: LAMINATION Developments in Lamination Explained Ryan Breese, Ph.D., has been technical director at Eclipse Film Technologies for 5 years and offers his industry insight on developments in lamination.

53 CLASSIFIEDS 57 CALENDAR OF EVENTS/ AD INDEX

36 ROUNDTABLE ON WEB GUIDING & TENSION CONTROL (SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)

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Editor’s Forum

THE INDISPENSABL E TOOL F OR CONVERTERS & PRINTERS OF F LEXIBLE PACKAGING

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ACHIEVING BUSINESS CLARITY n this ever-changing landscape we call business, it’s important to bring things back down to their simplest form and do a reevaluation from time to time. Consideration given to methods or materials or machinery or even employees that the company finds a bit cumbersome could be one area to start with. Or perhaps it’s time to address the root of that gnawing problem that hasn’t been huge enough to tackle, just annoying enough to be a hindrance. Stripping these small problems down to their core could help you figure out what needs to be altered, changed or possibly replaced. This month’s cover story can help with that back-to-basics re-evaluation when it comes to Labels. The cover story highlights Labels for Flexible Packaging, and explains how narrow-web printers can capitalize on flexible packaging opportunities. The Printing section of this month’s issue, on page 26, explains how Simulated Print Training is improving one printer’s abilities. Page 28 highlights the top seven myths about heat transfer rolls, and the correct knowledge behind the myths. The Industry Q&A on Lamination covers the latest developments in lamination for the industry, and what it means for technologies, trends and possible improvements, which can be found on page 32.

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Try to pare down to see things from a very basic viewpoint. The monthly Special Advertisers Section offers the Roundtable on Web Guiding & Tension Control, which can be found on page 36. This Roundtable offers insight on this sector from two companies involved in it, including tips on what to check when something is wrong, and the newer features and technologies offered. As always, be sure to stop on pages 14 and 38 for our Converter News and Supplier News sections for the up-and-up of industry happenings. We have a large Hot Products section this month, page 44, which highlights new and exciting products on the market. Be sure to check out the Product Launch Pad section, which is a new addition to the publication. Pack Expo Booth Previews can be found on page 51 as well. This month will bring lots of exposure to the industry and all it has to offer. But before that all happens, try to pare down and see things from a very basic viewpoint. Sometimes looking at things from that point of view brings the greatest clarity. FP Sincerely, ERIN J. WOLFORD (847) 740-2338 [email protected]

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F LEXI B L E P A C K A GING A SSOCIA TION | UPDATE

FPA STATE OF THE FLEXIBLE PACKAGING INDUSTRY REPORT - 2011 Industry Performance, Materials & Processes, and End-Uses

ecently, the Flexible Packaging Association published its 20th annual State of the Flexible Packaging Industry Report, which provides insight into the economic and financial health of the flexible packaging industry. The 2011 State of the Flexible Packaging Industry Report is currently available in print and online within the “Members Only” section of the FPA Web site, www.flexpack.org. Data and statistical information available within the Report is gathered through a series of FPA surveys including the FPA members State of the Industry Survey, and the FPA non-members Industry-Wide Converter Information Survey. Composite survey responses represent nearly $13.9 billion in flexible packaging sales. Additionally, data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2009 Annual Survey of Manufacturers, the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and investment banking reports, are included in the Report. This valuable content makes the Report a key publication for flexible packaging companies and

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the investment community. Information on industry M&A activity, global packaging, industry exports and imports, industry structure and consolidation, and industry issues and opportunities is provided within the Report. This issue of the FPA Update focuses on the Industry Performance, Materials & Processes, and End Uses sections of the 2011 FPA State of the Flexible Packaging Industry Report.

Industry Performance The U.S. flexible packaging industry is estimated to be about $25.5 billion in annual sales for 2010. It represents 19 percent of the $134 billion U.S. packaging industry and remains the second largest segment behind corrugated paper. According to the Report, growth of the U.S. flexible packaging industry has been steady over the past 10 years with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.6 percent and annual growth rate of 7.3 percent. FPA estimates that the industry will increase to $27.5 billion in 2011.

TOTAL U.S. PACKAGING SALES % breakdown by segment Others (12%)

Paperboard (13%) Glass (4%)

Misc Rigid Plastics & Bottles(16%)

Flexible Pkg (19%)

Metal Cans(13%) Corrugated(23%)

Total: $134 billion Source: Latest Census Bureau ASM data and Flexible Packaging Association estimates 10

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Materials & Processes

End Uses

Flexible packaging companies utilize a number of materials and processes to produce flexible packaging. Film and sheet, and plastic resins account for 61 percent of the materials used in the U.S. flexible packaging industry. Inks account for about 9 percent; paper, 11 percent; foil, 5 percent; and, coatings and adhesives, 4 percent. The Report details that PE (polyethylene) film is used by 90 percent of survey respondents, and accounts for 39 percent of total film use. PE resin is used by 86 percent or survey respondents and accounts for 92 percent of total resin.

Flexible packaging continues to expand packaging options for a wide variety of retail, industrial, and institutional products. The Report notes that 50 percent ($12.8 billion) of total flexible packaging is utilized for food sold through retail outlets. Driven by innovations in technology and design, the use of flexible packaging in other markets continues to expand rapidly. Survey participants noted that flexible packaging top growth end-uses include pet foods and supplies, refrigerated meat, pharmaceuticals, produce, dinner products and mixes, snacks, coffee and tea, health and beauty aids, miscellaneous dry shelf, and medical devices. FP

U.S. FLEXIBLE PACKAGING INDUSTRY BREAKDOWN BY END-USE MARKET Retail Food - $12.8 B (50%) Institutional Foods - $1.9 B (7%) Institutional Non-Foods - $1.2 B (5%)

Consumer Products - $2.6 B (10%)

Retail Non-Food - $2.7 B (11%)

Industrial - $2.3 B (9%)

Medical and Pharm - $2.0 B (8%)

Total: $25.5 Billion Source: FPA 2010 State of the Industry and Industry-Wide Converter Surveys - composite member and non-member data

FPA RELEASES FIRST QUARTER 2011 PULSE OF THE INDUSTRY REPORT ecently, the Flexible Packaging Association issued its First Quarter 2011 Pulse of the Industry Report, which provides information on the performance of flexible packaging converters. The Report is a benefit of FPA membership and is available in the “Members Only” section of the FPA Web site, www.flexpack.org. Specifically, the Pulse of the Industry Report examines sales, volume, profit, inventory, capital expenditures, and capacity utilization for first quarter 2011 versus fourth quarter 2010 and first quarter 2010. The data and information appearing within the Report is gathered through the 2011 Pulse of the Industry Survey.

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According to the Report, 79 percent of survey participants reported higher sales in first quarter 2011 versus fourth quarter 2010; 67 percent of survey participants reported higher first quarter 2011 profits versus fourth quarter 2010; and, expectations for sales in second quarter 2011 are optimistic with 64 percent of survey participants expecting higher sales in second quarter 2011 versus first quarter 2011. For more information about the First Quarter 2011 Pulse of the Industry Report, contact Bob Zaborowski, Director, Business & Economic Research, at (410) 694-0800 or bzaborowski@flexpack.org. FP

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FPA RELEASES 2010 FOURTH QUARTER INDUSTRY EARNINGS REPORT he 2010 Fourth Quarter Industry Earnings Report, produced by the Flexible Packaging Association, examines the profitability and productivity of the flexible packaging industry. Key financial and operating expense benchmarking data appears within the Report, which is gathered from FPA converter members through the 2010 Fourth Quarter Industry Earnings Survey. FPA is pleased to report that 53 percent of its converter membership participated in the survey. Companies surveyed include a cross section of small, mid, large, and very large companies. The Report is only available to FPA converter members who participated in the survey.

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Highlights of the Report note that net profit before tax as a percent of net sales increased slightly to 5.6 percent (fourth quarter 2010) from 5.2 percent (fourth quarter 2009). The Report also details information on average P&L and expense data by company size (based on year-to-date sales revenue) and primary manufacturing operation. For more information on the 2010 Fourth Quarter Industry Earnings Report and other benchmarking reports including the Operating Ratios, the Pulse of the Industry, the State of the Flexible Packaging Industry Report, and the IndustryWide Converter Report, contact Bob Zaborowski, director, FPA Business & Economic Research, at bzaborowski@ flexpack.org or (410) 694-0800. FP

FPA AT PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2011

FPA WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS

he winning entries of the 2011 FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards will be featured in the PACK EXPO Showcase of Packaging Innovations during PACK EXPO International, September 26-28, 2011, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Exposition attendees may also view and pick up copies of the 2011 FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards & Innovation Showcase, which includes full color photos and detailed descriptions of the winning packages and competition entries, will also be available. To learn more about the FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards, visit www.flexpack.org. For more information on the PACK EXPO Showcase of Packaging Innovations, and PACK EXPO International 2011, visit www.packexpo.com. FP

The Flexible Packaging Association is pleased to welcome Eastman Chemical Company and Shoplogix to the association. Following are descriptions about these new FPA members.

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• Eastman Chemical Company The Eastman Chemical Company manufactures and markets a broad range of chemicals, fibers and plastics, which are used to make products for a variety of end use markets, including packaging. Eastman Chemical’s FPA official representative is Matthew Dudas, Global Market Development Manager, Packaging. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

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• Shoplogix, Inc. Shoplogix develops performance management solutions designed to enable manufacturers to reduce operating costs, increase manufacturing profitability and drive rapid time to value. Shoplogix’s FPA official representative is Brianne Goyette, Marketing Specialist. For more information, visit www.shoplogix.com.

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EXOPACK ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT CHANGE xopack Holding Corp, a leading global manufacturer of flexible packaging and coated products and an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jack Knott has been appointed as a managing director of Sun Capital, a leading private investment firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and investments in market-leading companies. Knott is going to resign from his position as Chief Executive Officer but will remain Chairman of Exopack’s Board of Directors. Tom Vale, the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, will serve as interim CEO. Knott, who joined Exopack in 2005, has more than 30 years of experience in the packaging and petrochemical industries. Knott and the Exopack management team have built Exopack into a global market leader by completing a series of attractive acquisitions and successful integrations, streamlining operations and improving efficiency, continuously investing in state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment, developing innovative products, and generating strong organic growth. Prior to his position with Exopack, Knott held executive management positions with private investment firms and companies with interests in the packaging, plastic and petrochemical industries, including Ronin Partners, LLC, Pliant Corporation, Huntsman Packaging, Rexene Corporation and CT Film. A chemical engineer by background, Knott is also a former Chairman of the Flexible Packaging Association. FP

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ROLLPRINT ANNOUNCES NEW STOCK PROGRAM ollprint Packaging Products, Inc. announces a new stock program for many of its custom, high performance rollstock products. Up until now, these engineered structures could not be attained without higher volume commitments. The stock program includes multiple high-performance materials including easy-open, peelable structures and foil composites for pouches and lidding applications. Typical applications include medical device, pharma, nutraceuticals, life sciences and a broad spectrum of durable consumer goods products. Also included are high-speed flow wrap materials which incorporate Rollprint’s proprietary ClearFoil barrier-coated polyester or aluminum foil coupled with an aggressive sealant. These are suitable for a wide variety of granular, powdered, liquid, solid, etc. products which can benefit from both clarity and the absence of foil. Applications include a broad range of food, beverage, pharmaceutical and chemical products. The program also helps end users minimize upfront validation costs, while permitting the use of robust products for launch requirements. FP

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CONFERENCE AT PACK EXPO STRENGTHENED BY LEADING INDUSTRY GROUPS & CPG-LED SESSIONS aking its customer-centric approach from the exhibit halls to the conference rooms, Pack Expo owner and producer PMMI announced the line up for the 2011 Pack Expo. The result, says Maria Ferrante, vice president, education & workforce development, PMMI, is a program that addresses the needs of attendees better than it ever has. The Conference at Pack Expo runs concurrently with Pack Expo Las Vegas (Sept. 26–28, Las Vegas Convention Center). “PMMI’s customer-centric approach to the PACK EXPO trade show is resulting in an event that feels tailored to attendees’ specialties,” says Ferrante. “The conference program is an opportunity to take that approach even further. We’re partnering with no

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fewer than five leading industry organizations to develop programming that speaks to professionals in those areas.” “This year’s program is much different, and one of the strongest I can remember,” says Ferrante, noting a line-up that includes topics such as sustainability, food safety and the Food Safety Modernization Act, serialization and project management. Conference registration is available online at Packexpo. com, at a cost of $99/session through Sept. 7 ($125/ session after). Conference registrants must also register for admission to the Pack Expo show floor. FP PMMI (703) 243-8555; www.pmmi.org Pack Expo www.packexpo.com

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MAJOR CAPITAL INVESTMENT ALLOWS FLEXIBLE PACKAGING CONVERTER TO OFFER ENHANCED CLIENT SERVICES allyPak Inc. has announced a major capital investment in new equipment that will allow the company to respond more quickly and effectively to the needs of its future and current clients. “These new machines give us the capability to offer the enhanced printing and laminating services that today’s competitive marketplace demands,” says Henry Herbst, president of LallyPak. “It not only allows us to produce superior graphics, but also gives us the production capacity to meet the needs of our clients for increased speed to market.” A new Uteco Diamond HP 808 8 color gearless press, incorporating the rave lux photopolymer plate, for example, provides the ability to print extremely high quality CMYK graphics with 175 dpi resolution at speeds topping 2000 feet per minute. “We are now one of the few printers who can offer our clients the ability to stand out from run-of-the-mill graphics with eye-catching graphics that attract and motivate consumers,” says Herbst. “We also now have the capacity to supply the quantities they need as quickly as they need them.”

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A new Nordmeccanica Super Combi 3000 model 1500 laminator featuring Rotogravure coating now allows LallyPak to offer solventless as well as conventional laminations using solvent- and water-based adhesives. Standup pouches and quad-seal zippered bags are also becoming increasingly popular with today’s consumers, who demand convenience as well as secured packaging. “Our two new Hudson Sharp 600 Servo pouch machines give us the ability to meet this growing demand,” says Herbst. “By investing for the future, we are able to give our clients a competitive edge in today’s demanding marketplace.” LallyPak Inc. is a flexible packaging printer and converter located in New Jersey. With a state of the art 120,000 square foot combined manufacturing and warehousing facility, the company serves the United States, Canada and Mexico markets. LallyPak is AIB (American Institute of Baking) certified. FP LallyPak Inc. (800) 523-8585; www.LallyPak.com

REPORT RANKS ROLAND DGA CORP. NUMBER ONE IN THE NORTH AMERICAN DURABLE GRAPHICS PRINTING MARKET oland DGA Corp. has once again been recognized by InfoTrends, Inc. as the leading North American provider of digital printers for the durable graphics market. According to the InfoTrends 2010 Quarterly WideFormat Tracking Shipping Project report, Roland sold nearly twice as many printers in 2010 priced under $30,000 into the North American marketplace as its

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ICE USA SHOW RETURNS TO ORLANDO IN 2013 CE USA will return to Orlando, Fla., April 9-11, 2013, when the biennial conference and exposition convenes at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC). “The attendees were extremely pleased with this year’s event,” says Bob Chiricosta, exhibition director. “ICE attracted the top decision-makers from around the world and exhibitors were happy with both the quantity and quality of sales leads.” Vice president Michael Boyle comments, “ICE ’s only dedicated converting technology showcase and we are building on this strength by encouraging exhibitors to demonstrate more and larger pieces of equipment and machinery in 2013.” According to Chiricosta, the 2013 ICE will be even more impressive with an expanded conference program. “We are planning some new features and enhancements that will make the 2013 event more valuable to exhibitors and visitors.”

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PROLAMINA ACQUIRES PACKAGING DYNAMICS BUSINESS UNIT rolamina Corp. announced that it has signed a definitive acquisition agreement to acquire certain assets and a defined book of business from Packaging Dynamics Corp. located in Kaukauna, Wisc. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition will encompass Packaging Dynamics’ extrusion laminating, 10-color printing and converting business. The additional customers and equipment will support Prolamina’s focus on the food and medical packaging markets and its growing business pipeline. Key members of the operating management staff of the Packaging Dynamics unit will join the Prolamina team. All of the acquired Packaging Dynamics equipment will be relocated into Prolamina’s new plant in Neenah, Wisconsin -- making the new plant one of the largest and lowest cost operations in the packaging industry. Harold Bevis, founder, chairman and CEO of Prolamina says, “This acquisition is good for both companies. We are a specialist at this type

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of manufacturing and we will become even better. Likewise, Packaging Dynamics, through its Thilmany Papers business unit, is an expert at paper-making. Prolamina will now become one of Packaging Dynamics’ largest customers. We are also upgrading the acquired machines to be state-of-the-art and then reinstalling them alongside our new machines." Tim French, COO of Prolamina says, “Prolamina will now have a manufacturing footprint that includes three plants, 12 laminators, 13 printing presses, two graphics design centers, in-house metallization, and converting equipment that includes laser scoring/perforating and pre-formed pouch making. We have redundant production amongst the three operations and provide stateof-the-art supply certainty to our customers.” Completion of the transaction is expected in the third quarter of 2011. FP Prolamina Corp. (847) 604-5900; www.prolamina.com

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Cover Feature: Labels

POSITIONING THE COMPANY FOR LABEL PRODUCTION How Narrow-Web Printers Can Capitalize on Flexible Packaging Opportunities arrow-web printers are well positioned to produce smaller quantities of Æexible packages at very competitive costs. The ability to run most structures on narrow-web presses and cost-effectively service short-run requests with quick turnaround times enables brand owners to execute speed-to-market strategies that can effectively take advantage of consumer demand and trends. The fact that narrow-web printers can handle quick changeovers, with a lower plate-topress cost ratio versus wide-web presses, creates a compelling value proposition. Once a converter understands the Æexible packaging process, it’s fairly easy to add it to the current mix of pressuresensitive tags and labels. As a guide, the following nine most frequently asked questions will help converters better understand the technical challenges that come into play:

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How hard is it to convert flexible packaging pouch materials? Flexible packaging typically uses a combination of materials – paper, Ålm and/or foil. Each material has production characteristics that impact the converting

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process. The combined properties of these materials are designed to protect the package contents – powder, liquid or solid. The majority of these structures will run on narrow-web presses, so integrating the various materials into the existing production mix is easy.

Flexible packaging typically uses a combination of materials—paper, film and foil. Each material has production characteristics that impact the converting process. The combined properties of these materials are designed to protect the package contents—powder, liquid or solid.

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What press settings should be considered? Film-faced pouch materials are also pre-laminated materials and designed to be surface printed. There are two categories of Ålm-faced pouch materials. One is a very thin Ålm that contains either a single layer of Ålm, or two layers of Ålm laminated together. The second is a multipleÅlm lamination that often contains a metallic barrier layer or foil. The multiple-layer laminations utilize similar web tensions as the paper-faced pouch materials, and are similar to pressure-sensitive material tensions. The thin-Ålm laminations require a press designed speciÅcally to convert these materials (suitable for applications like single-ply snack web and stickpak) and would include the following requirements: • Better tension control versus pressure-sensitive • Low-tension unwinds • In-feed Ålm friendly • Dancer Roll designed for Ålms • 1 mil Ålm = ½ pounds per linear inch setting • Air brake – transducer feedback (load cell) • Web path designed to minimize the stretching of materials to prevent tears and breaks • Idler rollers and bearings – low friction, easy turning • Minimize any non-consistent friction • Reduce idler roll friction • High-airÆow/low-heat air dryers • Proper roll handling • Cold UV light system/chill roll or chill drum Basestock pouch materials offer an alternative to the pre-laminated constructions listed above. Here, the printer has the choice to print a reverse image on a clear top-ply, or to directly print on the basestock. After printing, the clear top-ply is laminated to the basestock using a press-applied lamination adhesive. This process traps the layer of ink under the laminate, which results in superior graphics protection and improved protection for mouth contact, for products like

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There are two categories of film-faced pouch materials. One is a very thin film that contains either a single layer of film, or two layers of film laminated together. The second is a multiple-film lamination that often contains a metallic barrier layer or foil. The multiple-layer laminations utilize similar web tensions as the paper-faced pouch materials, and are similar to pressure-sensitive material tensions.

individual sport drinks; eliminates the possibility of ink and varnish contamination transferring to the sealant layer when wound onto a roll; and eliminates any odor transfer to the sealant side from UV varnishes. What FDA requirements are involved? All Æexible packaging materials used in food-market applications must be FDA compliant. It is in the converter’s best interest to determine FDA needs and requirements for each application. It is also recommended that narrow-web converters work with their ink and varnish suppliers to meet the FDA requirements of their end-user customers.

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What inks, varnishes and adhesives should be used?

Surface printing Surface printing leaves the graphics exposed to handling and environmental degradation. As a result, some method of

protection is required, such as a varnish or over-laminate, to keep the graphics intact.

Varnish considerations for surface printing • Varnish must be heat resistant to 400° F when cured. • Varnish must be crack-resistant. • Varnish must be low-odor when cure-dried.

Sub-surface printing • Sub-surface printing refers to printing below the surface of a substrate. Many end users require the graphics to be “buried” or protected to avoid scratching or scufÅng during shipping and handling.

Adhesive considerations for laminating sub-surface printed components • Most narrow-web printers use UV adhesives because they offer a short learning curve, good initial

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Key factors include: • Flexible packaging Ålm materials are unsupported, so the roll proÅle must be Æat to prevent gauge bands – soft rings on a Ålm roll caused by a slight thickness variation in the Ålm. • Thinner Ålms must be free of nicks and damage to avoid web breaks. • Because there is no edge-slitting on pouching equipment, edges must be damage-free to avoid additional web breaks. • Rolls should always be wrapped, and dividers used, to protect the material during transport and storage. Basestock pouch materials offer an alternative to the pre-laminated constructions. The printer has the choice to print a reverse image on a clear top-ply, or to directly print on the basestock. After printing, the clear top-ply is laminated to the basestock using a press-applied lamination adhesive. This process traps the layer of ink under the laminate, which results in superior graphics protection.

and ultimate bonds, and good heat resistance.

Manufacturing process In conjunction with material selection, it is important to establish a good manufacturing process, one that ensures

What are some fit-for-use product recommendations? It’s essential that converters use the appropriate Æexible packaging material for the application at hand. For example, if a converter is looking to package a dry or wet food, powder ingredient, lotion,

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oxygen-sensitive product, etc., the material should be engineered to meet the needs of the speciÅc packaging application. In addition, the Æexible packaging substrate should offer excellent surface printability for Æexo and digital applications. The key is to test, test, and retest. What are the testing requirements for end-use applications? It’s strongly recommended that end users conduct testing on any Æexible packaging materials to ensure the material will work in their application. For items that could be considered hard to seal, or that contain oils – like harsh household chemicals, SPF formulas, tanning solutions or cosmetics – it’s suggested that the converter Åll the pouches with the ingredients using the sealing parameters recommended for the speciÅc material and conduct accelerated age testing to ensure the pouch material

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will properly contain the product. How do I find, and work with, contract packagers (copackers)? A co-packer manufactures and packages goods for other companies to sell. These products can range from nationally known brands to private labels. Finding the right co-packer often depends on the size of a company and the level of service it is looking for.

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How do I find customers that need narrow-web flexible packaging services? Converters should Årst mine their existing customer base. It’s likely that if a converter is already doing work for a larger CPG, the CPG may also be using Æexible packaging or be in need of the converter’s services in the future to do affordable short-run Æexible packaging projects.

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Another way for converters to Ånd customers is to join industry associations to further expand their network within the market.

The Takeaway The Æexible packaging process can be easily integrated into narrow-web operations for pressure-sensitive tags and labels by following the technical considerations and recommendations. Flexible packaging not only delivers innovative package design, but it also offers the form, function and convenience demanded by today’s grab-andgo lifestyles. Its printing and performance characteristics deliver the recognition brand owners want and consumers trust. Flexible packaging is expanding, and narrow-web printers have the opportunity to expand their role and business in delivering a broader range of packaging solutions.FP Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials (440) 534-6127; www.na.fasson.com

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Printing: Training

BEYOND PRESS TRAINING: PRESS SIMULATION From press training to skills testing for new hires to selecting the right operators for a new capital investment, press simulators find more uses than most might expect. ow do production sites use press simulators? Press simulators recreate the experience of running a press, much as a Æight simulator recreates the experience of Æying a plane. They allow press operators and trainees to experience a wider range of press conditions than they see on a daily basis on a live press. They are also able to make adjustments on press and see the results without incurring actual production costs. But the beneÅts don’t stop there.

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A digital replica of the press a printer will be working on, also known as press simulation, allows for proper training for the priner.

Real-life Application Between 1998-2002, Transcontinental, the largest commercial printer in Canada, worked on expanding into Mexico through acquisition and new construction in Azcapotzalco, Toluca and Xochilmilco. Transcontinental Mexico now has 850 employees and specializes in commercial printing services. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Transcontinental has both web (WebSimHeatset) and sheetfed (SheetSim-SHOTS) simulators. The company purchased its Årst simulator when it expanded into the Mexican market. Almost six years later, it has used the simulators, along with A screenshot of the press simulator program.

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additional simulators, to train everyone from press operators to customer service representatives to salespeople to clients. The company has even used them as a critical skill-evaluation tool in hiring and pay scale evaluations. Because there are few education programs that offer in-depth graphic arts training in Mexico, Francois Ouellet, vice president of manufacturing and operations for Transcontinental Mexico, felt that press simulation would be a valuable addition to the company's training. "In Canada, our plants are highly specialized, but in Mexico, every plant is running a wide range of commercial work," says Ouellet. "We run three shifts, and we go through a lot of materials, ink and changes in every shift. With that level of variation, it is very hard for press operators to develop experience at any depth. The simulators expose employees to situations it might take years before they

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experience on press." In addition to boosting the skills of existing press operators, the simulators have also been a powerful tool for bringing "Årst register" employees (the equivalent of press helpers) to a level at which they can run the press. When Transcontinental Mexico made a major capital investment in a new press, it used a simulator as a screening tool to determine which of its current press operators would be the most successful. "One year later, we know we made the right choices," says Ouellet. To train its employees on the press simulators, Transcontinental Mexico used the "train the trainer" model. Transcontinental's experience with press simulation has been so positive, in fact, that the company is expanding its number of simulators to be able to train even more people at the same time. FP Sinapse Print Simulators www.sinapseprint.com

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Technology: Roll Handling

CONTROLLING WEB TEMPERATURES 7 Myths About Heat Transfer Rolls By Pete Eggen and Dave Grishaber, Contributing writers ome are called chill rolls, some are called heating rolls. In most cases, these engineered rolls all serve a similar purpose – to transfer heat energy onto or away from a web. Heat transfer rolls are common in many converting processes today. As engineered Ålm and specialty substrates become more prevalent, the use of these engineered rolls has increased even more. Yet, the physics of heat transfer rolls are often misunderstood. This can result in incorrect roll speciÅcations and improper use that can directly affect web quality. The following seven heat transfer topics are common misperceptions we routinely encounter. Let’s clear up these issues now and you’ll be well on your way to becoming a heat transfer myth buster.

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Myth #1 “All heat transfer rolls are pretty much the same.” It’s not right to say all car engines are pretty much the same. They’re not. Different materials and engineering makes a signiÅcant difference in product life and performance. The same is true for heat transfer rolls. With converters trying to maximize performance of their equipment, most applications require some serious engineering to optimize heat transfer.

Whether a chill roll or a heating roll, these rolls have an important job to do.

Designing the right roll starts with the right operating data. Field data is best, but when not available, a computer model or heat transfer simulation must be used to model the application. The engineer can use this data to design the roller with the correct internal Æuid path, optimizing turbulence and maximizing heat transfer performance. The goal is to achieve the ultimate efÅciency so the heat transfer coefÅcient must be balanced with a reasonable pressure drop through the roll. The physical performance of the roller must also be considered. Roll body deÆection and journal stress are among the most important details when engineering a roll for a speciÅc application. Particular design techniques and special materials can be used to reduce or manage challenges with design details, such as deÆection and stress. In some cases, an FEA (Finite Element Analysis) is required to determine the best materials and structure for the heat transfer roller.

Myth #2 “Rotational direction must be matched with flow direction.” FEA Analysis uses color imaging to depict deflection forces on a roll.

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the roll where spiral channels can push the Æuid like an auger. In a properly Ålled roll with the air bled off, the spiral channels have no effect on the Æuid inside as the roll turns. Think of a double-wall heat transfer roll as a pipe bent into a helical shape. Pumping water from one direction or the other does not change how the water Æows through the pipe. Turn or rotate the pipe, and the Æow still remains unchanged – for practical purposes the water “doesn’t care” if the pipe itself is moving, the water is moving only in relationship to the pipe itself. Consequently, it does not matter which direction the roll turns. Some customers still want “inlet,” “outlet” and “directional rotation” stamped on the outside of their straightpitch heat transfer rolls and that is okay. In reality, it really doesn’t matter which is which. Only on a variable pitch or “gain-pitch” roll does Æuid need to be introduced at a speciÅc end of the roll.

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Myth #3 “Roller temperature can be controlled by the flow rate.”

Myth #4 “The supplier will know what surface finish I need for my process.”

Myth #5 “A double-wall heat transfer roll is always the correct choice.”

Heat transfer rolls are designed to achieve a certain Æuid velocity and turbulence in order to produce a transfer of energy, all while maintaining a desired Delta T (symbolized asUT, this is the difference in temperature of the Æuid entering vs. leaving the roll, or the temperature gradient across the roll face). When Æuid Æow is increased, the dynamics of heat exchange within the roll, along with UT, change. When energy is transferred into or away from a Æuid, the Æow rate of that Æuid must be adequate to support the rate of heat transfer taking place. Fluid temperature should be adjusted to control roll temperature. But the higher the difference between web and roll temperature, the higher the heat transfer driving force and the greater the Æuid Æow rate must be to maintain consistent temperature across the face of the roll. Example: Over time, the heat load was increased on a 48" diameter hot oil roll designed to bond two webs. To compensate for the increased heat load, the operators increased the oil temperature; but the roll design restricted the Æuid Æow rate. The result was oil temperature at 380°F coming in and 340°F existing (a 40 degree UT). The web was getting “burnt” on the entry side of the roll and not bonding on the exit end. The solution was in the design of new rolls with larger journals that could accept a much higher Æow rate to get UT to less than 10°F. UT is controlled by Æow – and that is almost exclusively determined by the design of the roll. By design, UTs can be achieved as low as 1°F. The appropriate UT for any application is dictated by the criticality of the process. Fluid temperature will control roll temperature but Æow rate is ultimately the driver to uniform UT.

Surface Ånishes are speciÅed by Ra – a value representing the roughness or peak-to-valley measurement of a surface. An Ra under 4 micro inches is typically considered a mirror Ånish. Mirror Ånishes can go lower than .5 Ra, but cannot be mechanically measured at that tolerance without damaging the surface. The lower the number, the Åner the Ånish and more exact the reÆection. Accordingly, cost goes up as Ra goes down. Matte Ånishes are even more varied that mirror speciÅcations, sometimes requiring both an Ra value and a gloss rating. Specifying the proper Ra is critical in achieving the desired web Ånish. Clear web Ånishes require roll Ånishes at the lower Ra range. But not every converter needs a perfectly clear web – nor the cost associated with a Åne mirror Ånish roll If the needed Ra spec is unknown, a good roll provider can often help by either examining a sample of the Ånished product, or the existing roll. Examining an existing roll is preferred. Process knowledge and experience is key to determining the proper Ånish on a roller; but many times, assistance can be provided over the phone by an experienced roll provider who understands coatings and Ånishes. SpeciÅc and measurable values must be used to specify a roll surface Ånish. Avoid using ambiguous terms such as “mirror” or “matte” that mean something different to everyone who encounters them.

Whenever the goal is to control web temperature, a double-wall spiral heat transfer roll is imperative. But sometimes the goal is simply to maintain a general temperature of a speciÅc roll. Then, a single-wall heat transfer roll becomes the most cost-effective solution. Examples: A rubber-covered nip roll opposing a heated roll – the bond between the rubber covering and the roll core might be at risk if the nip roll gets too hot. A single-wall, rubber-covered heat transfer roll easily maintains an acceptable nip roll temperature. In a different application, heated single-wall rolls are used to keep an adhesive coating warm during a coating operation.

Myth #6 “Any water will work in a heat transfer roll.” Water chemistry varies throughout the country and it’s a known fact that water acidity, scale and hardness can affect the life and performance of a heat transfer roll. Some customers run city water, ground water or even river water through their heat transfer rollers. Untreated water can contain all sorts of unwanted minerals and a chemistry that causes excessive rust and other deposits to build up in the Æow passages of a heat transfer roll. A closed-loop system that uses conditioned and treated water is the ideal way to ensure the life and performance of a

Measuring a roll surface finish, shown here, determines the Ra, a value representing the roughness or peak-tovalley measurement of a surface.

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heat transfer roll. It’s not much different than the coolant system in your car. Properly maintained with the correct Æuid chemistry, the system will operate trouble free for years. Myth #7 “Bigger is always better.” It is true that heat transfer is all about dwell time (web on roll). It is also true that a larger roll will give you a longer contact surface and therefore more dwell time. But there are other factors in play. A boundary layer is a component in the system inhibiting or slowing heat transfer. In this case, the principle boundary layer is air trapped between the web and the roll. This boundary layer is a function of web speed, web tension

and roll diameter. As the roll diameter increases, so does the boundary layer, diminishing heat transfer. In addition, the use of smaller, multiple rollers can be conÅgured to contact both sides of the web. This can be a real advantage with thicker webs. Finally, the cost of two smaller rollers may be less than the cost of one larger roller.

Effective, Predictable, Efficient The transfer of energy is critical to many processes in web converting. Effective, predictable and efÅcient heat transfer is paramount to process performance and understanding of these processes is the key to success. Like many products, a heat transfer roll is engineered for

optimum performance based on speciÅc operating parameters. It is important to remember that Æow rate andUT are inverse proportions. With all other things remaining the same, if a UT of 10 needs to be 5, the Æow rate has to double. Going from 2°F to 1°F doesn’t sound like much, but it’s still double. Look to a qualiÅed roll producer with certiÅed engineering in-house to provide the necessary roll design. Web temperatures can be measured today using a relatively inexpensive hand-held pyrometer. When temperatures are not what they should be, don’t touch that dial. Call a heat transfer roll specialist to review the facts and get some expert advice. FP

About the Authors Pete Eggen, Roll Product Manager at Webex, Inc., has 20-plus years experience within the converting industry in process analysis, product design, development and applications engineering for web rollers. Webex (920) 729-6666; www.webexinc.com/

Dave Grishaber, Technical Sales Associate, at Webex Inc., has 30 years experience embracing roll manufacturing, estimating, applications consulting, and outside sales.

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Industry Q&A: Lamination

DEVELOPMENTS IN LAMINATION EXPLAINED Ryan Breese, Ph.D., has been technical director at Eclipse Film Technologies for 5 years. By Erin J. Wolford, Editor-in-chief

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Newly developed Ålms with enhanced d properties have recently allowed laminators rs to provide innovative products to the marketplace. e. Converters are eliminating the need for multipass laminations by utilizing new substrates engineered speciÅcally for a given application that enhance performance and reduce costs. For example, an oriented metalized polyethylene (PE) sealant Ålm can replace the lamination of a metalized BOPP to a standard PE sealant. By using this stiff metalized PE sealant Ålm, the converter now only needs to conduct a single pass lamination to the print web. In addition, tion,

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new auxiliary technologies are emerging in the form of Æexible clear higher barrier coatings and unique surface treatment, such as atmospheric pl plasma. These processes could displace higher coati for barrier and print receptiveness. cost coatings

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involved downgauging the various substrates in a lamination to reduce the overall weight of the packaging. The key challenge has been retaining the desired performance, such as stiffness, strength and barrier properties, from the thinner Ålms. Incorporating existing technologies, such as specially designed oriented Ålms, enhances these critical properties and allows for the use of thinner Ålms without compromising the lamination’s performance. Utilizing thinner substrates not only supports sustainability, but has the potential to signiÅcantly improve economics due to lower material, warehousing, logistic and scrap costs. New substrates have also been developed that have desirable features which are inherent to the Ålm. These new Ålms eliminate the need for auxiliary processing and the allocation

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of capital for additional equipment. The beneÅts of incorporating these Ålms include improving quality and performance consistency, reducing scrap and enhancing the package’s ease of use. A good example is utilizing a machine direction oriented (MDO) sealant Ålm in a pouch to eliminate the need for laser scoring. MDO Ålms tear very easily in one direction, while resisting tear in the opposite direction, giving the laminated structure a “clean and easy” opening feature that consumers value.

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The industry has made advancements in utilizing new materials and substrates over the past few years to lower costs, improve quality and sustainability. While signiÅcant progress has been made, ongoing efforts can provide greater cost reduction, improved performance and additional environmental beneÅts. For example, converters are utilizing substrates, such as a machine direction oriented (MDO) PE Ålm in place of BOPET Ålm for print webs. Given the recent supply and pricing issues associated with these BOPET Ålms, the MDO PE Ålm has been a well received substitute. Regarding sustainability, the MDO PE Ålm’s yield (MSI/lb) is nearly 1/3 higher at the same gauge, simply due to its lower density. In addition, a 100 percent PE lamination is also recyclable. Another example is utilizing a MDO polyoleÅn shrink Ålm for ROSO (rollon, shrink-on) full coverage bottle labels in place of PVC, PET and PS. Similar beneÅts to the aforementioned print web example are realized without compromising performance. FP Eclipse Film Technologies (877) 275-4800; www.eclipsefilmtech.com

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Q&A: Web Guiding and Tension Control (Special Advertising Section)

TROUBLESHOOTING WEB-TENSION CONTROL WITH TECHNOLOGY By Erin J. Wolford, Editor-in-Chief Jean-Baptiste Barruel

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When web guiding / tension control might need some extra attention, what should be checked out/updated? Barruel: There are several factors that

can conÅrm problem to be addressed with web-tension control. First you need to evaluate the existing equipment, age and technologies used and brand, as well as the type of braking systems such as pneumatic solution, EMP brakes/clutches or drives. Does the solution utilize an automatic open or closed loop web tension solution or is it just a simple manually adjusted system?

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the most consistent and accurate running tensions, key considerations for correcting tension-related web quality problems on a machine are: 1) In which tension zones are problems being experienced? 2) At what tension should the substrate be maintained? 3) What idler roll locations in the web path are best suited to have tension transducers (load cells) installed? 4) Which tension measurement and control vendor will best Åll our needs? 5) What style of transducer mounting hardware will Åt best into this location on the machine frame? 6) Should we connect the installed tension transducers to a tension readout device only, or to a closed-loop automatic tension controller?

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Breen: With respect to direct tension Updated technology for tension control now features compact, digital tension control, as seen here by Dover Flexo Electronics (DFE).

Breen: Web defects and problems that

Æexible packaging converters encounter on a machine include deformation of the web due to stretching or wrinkling, necking, variation of coating thickness, unwind or rewind core crushing, starring or telescoping of wound rolls, inconsistent repeat length, and slack web that can cause web breaks and wrap-ups. Assuming that management will choose a tension control technology that employs direct tension sensing to achieve

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measurement, the sensing technology hasn’t changed much in recent years since the low cost and reliability of foil and semiconductor strain gauges remain unmatched for most web tension applications. What has changed, and will continue to improve, are microprocessor, software and user interface advances of the tension display and control devices. As with consumer electronic devices, these industrial control devices will continue to be developed with more smartness to make them easier to use and manipulate. Wireless signal transmission from the sensing components to the control

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component is also a technology still under development for some manufacturers. Barruel: The DGT 300 digital webtension controller has eliminated the need for tuning potentiometers or setting DIP switches, and is fully equipped with userfriendly Windows-based software that can be downloaded to any laptop or PC. This allows the customer to have access to all of the controller parameters of the controller as well as offering the capability to record, on the Æy, the actual quality of the web tension during processing. This enables the customer to accurately Åne tune the controller parameters for any application they may have, as well as having the ability to diagnose the system remotely, helping our engineering department to easily trouble shoot the application. FP Andantex’s DGT 300 Digital Controller is a universal controller, accepting any type of load cell or sensor available in today’s market. Fully equipped with user-friendly Windowsbased software, it can be downloaded to any laptop or PC.

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CUTTING COSTS ON FILM AND PAPER BANDING CONSUMABLES acific Packaging, a U.S. film and paper manufacturer, distributor and converter, offers a variety of banding materials slit to the required widths that work on automatic and self-standing banding equipment from Wexler and Felins ATS U.S. 2000, Blumer Bandall, PB 110, Akebono, Adolf Mohr, Polar and Heidelberg among others. Unlike overseas suppliers, which can take weeks of lead-time to restock banding supplies including production and shipping, a domestic source like Pacific Packaging can ship standard stock the same day and most special stock within days. Also, the savings on domestic vs. international freight is considerable. The company uses a consignment program that allows them to stock product but only pay for what they use. An added benefit of the Pacific Packaging consignment program allows inventory and payment to be managed electronically.

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ANDERSON & VREELAND AWARD RECIPIENT ANNOUNCED nderson & Vreeland, Inc. recently awarded the company’s Chairman’s Award to Shelly Swanke, technical sales representative who has been with the company for six years. Swanke is the first Anderson & Vreeland employee to receive the Chairman’s Award for Excellence that recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions and accomplishments to the company and flexographic printing industry.

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Pacific Packaging offers a variety of banding materials slit to the required widths that work on various automatic and self-standing banding equipment.

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DUPONT ACHIEVES ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND REDUCTIONS IN GREENHOUSE GASES AT TEXAS PLANT uPont’s Packaging & Industrial Polymers operations site in Orange, Texas, has been honored by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), a trade association, for energy-efficiency improvements that also resulted in green house gas (GHG) reductions. The improvements saved approximately 540,000 million Btu, enough to power 3,800 households, and reduced GHG emissions by more than 30,000 tons/year. The plant upgraded the design of its ethylene furnaces and saved more than 67 million Btu/hr fuel savings via the new system. The investment builds upgrades made in 2008 which reduced annual CO2 emissions by 34 million pounds (17,000 tons). The plant

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is DuPont’s largest manufacturing site in and makes high performance ethylene copolymers, such as Surlyn ionomer resin and Vamac ethylene acrylic elastomers, which are used for packaging, automotive components, construction materials and other everyday items. According to the ACC, innovations such as these by winners of its Energy Efficiency Awards in 2010 resulted in annual energy savings of 14.8 trillion Btu. Winners were selected by the ACC’s Energy Team, comprised of member representatives, academics and experts in the field of energy efficiency, and were announced at the ACC Responsible Care Conference. FP DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers (302) 992-6660; www.dupont.com

SMART CORONA at your Àngertips!

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FLINT GROUP FLEXOGRAPHIC PRODUCTS OFFERS NEW PLATE WASTE RECOVERY SERVICE FOR NORTH AMERICA lint Group Flexographic Products is rolling out a new program to provide a plate waste recovery service to its flexographic printing plate customers in the continental United States. There is more interest than ever in the responsible handling and minimization of the amount of waste that ultimately ends up in a landfill. The offer of a more responsible way of utilizing photopolymer printing plate waste is an attractive option to printer/converters and tradeshops who want to improve the environmental footprint of their overall operation. The service is simple and easy to use. Cubic yard corrugated containers are provided to the customer. As plate waste is accumulated, raw plates, coversheets, and used printing plates with or without mounting tape affixed are placed in these containers. When the containers are

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full, the customer simply calls a toll free number, and the containers are picked-up and replaced with new ones. Title to the waste immediately transfers to the disposal company, who responsibly takes the waste plates and utilizes it for their energy content in the production process in the making of cement. The process involves 100% recycling of the waste; even the ash content after incineration becomes part of the cement product. When administered properly, it indemnifies the customer from future issues related to transportation, disposal and long term liability. The program is very cost effective and immediately available to all customers in the continental United States. FP Flint Group Flexographic Products (704) 504-2626; www.flintgrp.com

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SPEE-DEE TO FEATURE SPLIT HOPPER AT 2011 PACK EXPO LAS VEGAS ames P. Navin, president of Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery, Inc., announced that the company will be showcasing its Split Hopper system at this year’s Pack Expo Las Vegas.

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Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery will be showcasing its Split Hopper system at this year’s Pack Expo Las Vegas.

“Our unique Split Hopper was designed specifically for companies seeking to reduce expense through faster and simpler product changeover, cleanup and maintenance. Since its introduction, it has quickly become one of the most popular equipment solutions in Spee-Dee history,” Navin says. To further enhance operator efficiency, all Split Hoppers feature Spee-Dee’s patented sliding key tooling adapter, which enables quick and easy installation and removal of tooling without tools. FP Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery, Inc. (877) 375-2121; www.spee-dee.com

 

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BETA LASERMIKE EXPANDS TECHNICAL SERVICE AND SUPPORT IN THE EMEA TERRITORY eta LaserMike, a leading global provider of precision measurement and control solutions, continues its investment in technical service and support infrastructure for better serving customers in the growing EMEA territory and expanding regions with the appointment of Adam Mackal Beta LaserMike appoints Adam Mackal as field service engineer. as field service engineer. Mackal comes to Beta LaserMike with a diverse background in field service and systems installation. He has over 10 years of experience with industrial robotics applications and solutions including advanced production processing and has worked in the fields of electo-optical and medical devices technology. Mackal will be responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, commissioning, and training of Beta LaserMike’s measurement and control solutions at customer sites throughout Eastern Europe and the Middle East. His office will be based in the Czech Republic. FP

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ESKOARTWORK BRINGS DESIGN, PREPRESS AND WORKFLOW SOLUTIONS TO LABELEXPO EUROPE 2011 skoArtwork will showcase its latest range of innovative solutions at Labelexpo Europe 2011. Taking center stage will be the company’s newest advances in digital flexo technologies. The company will hold live demonstrations of its advanced digital flexo solutions, including the company’s HD flexo imaging technology. The HD Flexo 2.0 improves the screening delivering exceptional printing quality throughout the entire tonal range. A variety of real-life HD Flexo samples from a variety of brands both for labels and flexible packaging will be presented. EskoArtwork’s Cyrel Digital Imagers (CDI) which will be present on the stand with a state of the art equipped CDI 2530, the most popular digital flexo plate imager for the label industry. At the heart of the Digital Print Workshops EskoArtwork has been an enthusiastic driver of the Digital Print

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TOYO INK AMERICA BRINGS INNOVATIVE PACKAGING AND PRINTING SOLUTIONS TO PACK EXPO 2011 Toyo Ink America, LLC, a member of the Toyo Ink Group, is showcasing its latest developments in packaging and printing solutions from its expanded product line at booth #5636 during Pack Expo 2011, September 26 – 28, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Built around the theme, “History. Technology. Innovation.” Toyo Ink will underscore its longevity and expertise in developing products that outperform the competition in all packaging and print categories. Printers in the flexible packaging, folding carton, bag, foil and label printing markets who are looking to add value and services while enjoying a great return on their investment can learn more about the company’s powerful, performance-driven products. FP Toyo Ink America, LLC (630) 930-5100; www.toyoink.com

A variety of real-life HD Flexo samples from a variety of brands both for labels and flexible packaging will be presented.

Workshops since its first edition during Labelexpo Chicago last year. The ultimate challenge continues at this year’s edition in Brussels with three competing digital printing technologies (Xeikon dry toner, HP liquid toner and EFI inkjet) lined up alongside each other to run the same label job. The prepress workflow and color management on all three presses will be managed again by the EskoArtwork Automation Engine that integrates all MIS and job information on the highest level. Visitors will be able to assess the advantages and limitations of each technology with regard to substrates, consumables, preparation times and running costs. FP EskoArtwork (937) 454-1721; www.esko.com

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Hot Products Low Profile Coextrusion Die for Narrow Residence Time Distribution BE’s new FlexSTACK SCD (Streamlined Coextrusion Die) is a low profile barrier film coextrusion die designed to provide optimal operational flexibility in resin selection and processing parameters. With a size reduction of approximately 50% over the original SCD and configurable from 5 – 11 (or more) layers, the FlexSTACK SCD is the most compact die of its kind. Its small size, combined with its streamlined distribution and spiral design, provide a very narrow Residence Time Distribution (RTD). The advantages of this very tight RTD are quick material transitions for reduced scrap, with minimal gel formation and carbon buildup. The FlexSTACK SCD is ideal for coextruding p g g barrier films for food, medical and industrial packaging. Brampton Engineering Inc. (905) 793-3000; www.be-ca.com

LVS Unveils the INTEGRA 9510 Barcode Verifier LVS’s new INTEGRA 9510 barcode verifier is an upgrade and replacement for the INTEGRA 9505. The INTEGRA 9510 is designed for offline verification of barcodes to ISO/IEC standards and is unique in the world of ISO verification due to its ease of use and ability to verify linear (1D) and two dimensional (2D) codes without any change of equipment; auto discriminate the symbology, narrow bar width and aperture to be used for evaluating the code, and highlight quality issues in the code. Additional features have been upgraded and incorporated into the INTEGRA 9510. Label Visions Systems (770) 487-6414; www.lvs-inc.com

Package Prototypes Look Like Finished Products with Roland Printer/Cutters Print CMYK plus White and Clear inks on virtually any substrate and then crease, contour cut or perf-cut designs, all on one device through one seamless workflow with Roland VersaUV LEC series now available from Anderson & Vreeland. Package prototypes and comps are so realistic virtually indistinguishable from finished products. Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. (866) 282-7697; www.AndVre.com

PPCTS Installs 16 More ECOpure Solvent recyclers PPCTS announces the installation of 16 ECOpure Solvent recyclers in the first half of 2011, for the recycling of dirty flexo press wash solvents. With continued sharp increases in costs of solvents, outside recycling, transportation and disposal of used solvents, in-house recycling with ECOpure Solvent Recyclers gives printers and/or flexo plate manufacturers, control over their solvent expenditures, while helping the environment, sustainability and their bottom line. By recycling in-house spent dirty solvent with the ECOpure Solvent recycler, purchases of new or recycled solvent can be decreases by approximately 95%, with a corresponding reduction of waste disposal and an ROI of less than 1 year, more typically in the 4 o to 7 month range. PPCTS offers ECOpure Solvent recyclers, in different sizes to meet each customer’s specific needs, which are certified under UL2208, Classs 1 h-up Div 1 Group Ex-proof, for Flexo Plate Developer, Flexo Press Ink System Wash-up solvents, as well as many other industrial use solvents. PPC Technologies & Solutions LLC (262) 695-7536; www.ppcts.com

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AQUAREX Blown Film Line Turns Extrusion Upside-down With the AQUAREX blown film line, machine manufacturer Windmoeller & Hoelscher expands its blown film product range to include a line that blows film downwards and uses water instead of air to quench the bubble. The AQUAREX opens up opportunities for blown film manufacturers to create a new spectrum of packaging products reaching beyond medical applications. Quenching the bubble with water rather than air decreases the cooling time by a factor of 30. The sudden freezing of the melt minimizes the buildup of crystallites in the plastic, thereby creating an amorphous structure with excellent optical properties. At the same time, the positive effect of biaxial stretching, which can only be achieved with the blown film process, is maintained. The results are films with completely new properties that can be used for a variety of applications. The “crystal clear” film looks more like window glass than film, in which some degree of opacity would be expected. This clarity, achieved from the shock cooling of the melt, is especially important for the production of infusion bags. Aside from the outstanding optical properties, the water quenching process also improves mechanical properties, such as puncture resistance and dartdrop-value. The highly amorphous micro structure also significantly improves sealability. Windmoeller & Hoelscher (401) 333-2770; www.whcorp.com

NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH PAD LaserSharp Flex Series Precision Laser Scoring & Perforating Systems Increase processing options with the versatile LaserSharp Flex Series from LasX Industries. These roll-to-roll laser processing systems automatically adjust between selected process areas to accommodate a variety of easy-open and breathable packaging applications. Achieve precision laser scoring and microperforating in a single system at high production speeds. LasX Industries, Inc. (651) 407-0011; www.lasx.com

Contract Laser Processing for Flexible Packaging LaserSharp FlexPak Services works closely with its customers to develop easy-open and breathable application solutions from design to full-scale production. Laser services are ideal for creating tear strips in bags and pouches, microwavable features, and modified atmosphere packaging. LaserSharp systems offer non-contact processing, resulting in precise scoring and perforating depths. LaserSharp FlexPak Services, LLC (651) 789-8800; www.flexpakservices.com

Next-Generation Plate Mounting Tape for Flexographic Printing Applications Introducing the tesa Softprint FE Product Line, a family of new-generation plate mounting tapes unlike any on the market today. Equipped with an optimized adhesive system, the tesa Softprint FE products are specifically designed to make plate mounting and de-mounting on cylinders and sleeves a fast and efficient process! Meet the Family: tesa 52920- for solid and line print tesa 52921- for combination print tesa 52922- for process print tesa tape, inc. (704) 553-4668; www.tesatape.com

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Hot Products Portable Splice Press Gets an Update Flexco made several enhancements to the Novitool AERO Portable Splice Press to improve belt fabrication, while making the tool more user-friendly. Additional foam has been added to the flight case for secure shipping and handling. More enhancements include the addition of a quick release valve and increased bottom platen temperature control. The AERO press features integrated digital controls for temperature and pressure. Intuitive display codes make for an improved user interface. Recent improvements allow for bottom platen settings up to 99 percent lower than the top platen. Available in widths of 12”, 24”, 36”, 48”, and 60” (300 mm, 600 mm, 900 mm, 1200 mm, and 1500 mm), the AERO can be used in most conveyor operations. Flexco (800) 323-3444; www.flexco.com

Shafted Roll Stand with Edge Guidance Avoids Waste Converters of premium products such as film, foils and laminated materials can now minimize trim waste with a shafted roll stand outfitted with edge guidance from Maxson Machinery Company. Designed to handle rolls up to 60” (1524 mm) in diameter, the unit is available in widths up to 65” (1651 mm) and has a 5000 pound (2727 kg) capacity. A sensor mounted at the cutter infeed monitors the web’s edge as the material feeds into the sheeter. The roll stand’s edge guidance system automatically compensates to assure proper placement of the web through the cutter and into the stacker. The roll stand can be equipped with manual mechanical brakes or pneumatic disc brakes that are coupled to the shaft. Maxson Machinery Company (401) 596-0162; www.maxsonautomatic.com

Teknek Offers Solution for Cleaning Thin Film Teknek, the global leader in contact cleaning technology, has introduced the Ultracleen range of cleaning roller. Building on the success of Nanocleen, Teknek has worked closely with producers and users of thin film to create a product which addresses the impact of debris on yields, production and quality. The Ultracleen rollers are combined with Teknek’s patented Nanocleen Plus silicone-free, static dissipating adhesive rolls to achieve the optimum cleaning core for thin films. Further roller and adhesive developments are due for release in the fall continuing a 25-year long record of innovation. Teknek k +44 (0) 0) 141-56 141-568-8100; www.teknek.com

STAINLESS STEEL IDLERS STAINL Webex lilive and dead shaft stainless steel idlers are commonly specified for clean room environ environments for pharmaceutical and medical converting applications. Corrosion-resistant stainle stainless steel idlers withstand the caustic solutions and high moisture environments that can rust or corrode steel idlers. Stainless steel idlers also have the strength to withstand substantial loa loading from nips or web tension and perform well in elevated temperatures. Coated or plated aaluminum idlers are also available for clean room environments. Anti-contaminant bearing shields are available for all Webex dead shaft idlers. Webex (920) 729-6666; www.webexinc.com

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Hot Products Low Cost Closure System for Flexible Packaging Di-El Tack Ltd. released a new product called Bend-Seal. Bend-Seal a low-cost closure system that is applied in-line onto virtually any packaging material at rates of up to 400 units per minute and does not require any alteration to the existing package. This internationally patent pending device allows for re-closing and opening a package an average of 20 times and adds only pennies to the total cost of packaging. Bend-Seal is comprised of a 5/32” x 2-1/4”metal strip attached to an adhesive strip. After opening the package, folding the open end of the package twice causes Bend-Seal’s metal strip to effectively re-close the package by preventing the folded end from unfolding. This product can be applied to virtually any bag material such as film and paper. It can also be applied to any type of flexible package including pillow, stand up and tray-in-bag. Di-El Tack Ltd. (972) 894-32090; http://diel.co.il/en/

Center/Surface Slitter/Rewinder accommodates wider webs with larger rewind diameters. Model 3750 slitter/rewinder REM Model 3750 is a highly versatile, duplex center/surface slitter/rewinder designed to handle paper, laminates, non-wovens, fabrics, pressure sensitive tapes and label stocks. The Model 3750 incorporates automatic minimum gap, programmed surface, center surface, programmed differential and locked core winding techniques all within the same machine. The 3750 runs web widths from 50 to 84 inches, web tensions of ¼ to 4 PLI, unwind/rewind diameters up to 48 inches, and web speeds to 1,500 FPM. Score, razor and shear slitting to ½ inch wide is common. Available with cantilevered or lift out rewind mandrels and optional removable shear slitting modules to set up alternate slit patterns while machine is running for minimal down time during slit width changes. REM (920) 729-6666; www.rem-mfg.com

3-inch Air Mechanical Chucks NimCor’s rugged 3-inch air-operated mechanical chucks with self-centering design and positive-grip lugs are easy to mount and easy to use with convenient air valve access. The chucks are ideal for heavy-duty shaftless applications with maximum torque. Positive grip lugs secure the core to the chuck with no slippage. The chuck self-centers as the lugs pneumatically expand. NimCor air mechanical chucks are also available for 6 inch cores and for special core sizes, including 5 in. and 8 in. NimCor (888) 464-6267; www.nimcor.com

Rollguard to Unveil New Perforated Fiber Cradle at Pack Expo Rollguard, part of Great Northern Corporation’s Specialty Group, will be showcasing its new perforated fiber roll cradle as well as its complete line of recycled fiber, foam and plastic cradles in booth #6748 at Pack Expo Las Vegas, Sept. 26-28, 2011, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The new perforated cradles allow end customers without overhead cranes or slings to safely unload heavy rolls from cradles manually. The booth will also feature Rollguard’s full line of economical and fully recyclable Recycled Fiber roll cradles, its Thermoformed plastic cradles, and its EPS Foam roll cradles. Rollguard is the only manufacturer to offer roll cradles in all three materials- recycled fiber, plastic and foam. Rollguard (800) 925-2626; www.rollguard.com

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Get your ticket to the best show in Vegas – and the best show in the industry! Attending CPP EXPO means, you’re attending the best show in the industry. It’s where you’ll have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with your customers and your suppliers. All at one time. And in one place. It’s the most cost effective way to grow your business.

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American Profol, Inc. is the largest North American supplier of cast polypropylene Ålms. Our coextruded Ålms meet the performance needs of a wide range of applications. Whether its Ålms for banners, POP displays, graphics, food packaging, soft goods packaging, page covers, DVD sleeves or three ringer binder covers, chances are American Profol has a Ålm for you.

Andantex USA Inc. will be exhibiting our new and innovative products for the packaging industry, such as Web Tension Control Systems, Differentials, Right Angle Gearboxes, Servo Gearboxes and Automatic Lubrication Systems. We invite you to visit our booth, # 5667, Lower South. [email protected]

Come see us at Booth S-5803 to see our unique line of packaging Ålms! Susan Furman-Miller 319-365-0599

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ELBA S.P.A. IS LEADER IN DESIGNING AND MANUFACTURING ELBA is leader in designing and manufacturing of automatic high speed pouch and bag making machines, dedicated to different market segments like: food, pet food, chemical, agriculture, diapers, vacuum, thermo-shrinking, medical, etc. Each machine can be customized according to different production needs, to offer to customers a tailor made solution.

CHANNELED RESOURCES PROVIDES SOLUTIONS Channeled Resources provides solutions for both manufacturers and consumers of coated, treated and laminated papers and Ålms. We understand that companies need creative ideas and cost savings at both ends of the supply chain. It is our mission to channel cost effective and environmentally responsible solutions to our global customers and suppliers. Channeled Resources Group 240 N. Ashland Ave. #130, Chicago, IL 60607 (800) 633-6273 | (312) 733-4200 | Fax: (312) 733-1628 www.channeledresources.com Booth number: S6040

Fabio Dacò, ELBA S.p.A. Via Canova, 22, 20020 MAGNAGO (MI), ITALY P: +39-0331-305570 F: +39-0331-305580 [email protected] [email protected] www.elba-spa.it Booth number is: 5963

ELPLAST ELPLAST TO ENTER PRESS TO CLOSE ZIPPER MARKET After 10 years of business success overseas, ELPLAST will begin to offer its extensive line of high quality press to close zipper products in the United States. Exhibiting at the PMMI show represents the Årst formal marketing effort for ELPLAST in this regard. ELPLAST manufactures the EL-ZIP® brand press to close zippers for Æexible packaging with sales in more than 40 countries on 5 continents. EL-ZIP® press to close zippers are available in size ranges from 3mm to 50 mm for inline and transverse applications on a variety of packaging machines. Visit ELPLAST at PMMI: S-5760

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A SIGMA PLASTICS GROUP COMPANY ISO Poly Films, Inc. – a Sigma Plastics Group Company – is a leading manufacturer of specialty plastic Ålms for the high-end laminating, printing, coating and converting markets. From its 135,000-square foot state-of-the-art facility in Gray Court, S.C., ISO Poly produces a wide range of custom-engineered Ålms, including critical application mono-layer, three-layer, Åve-layer and seven-layer high barrier co-extrusions. These Ålms are used for a variety of packaging and protective Ålm applications, including food and beverage products, medical devices, consumer electronics, pharmaceuticals and industrial products. Russ Joseph, Vice President, Sales & Marketing 864-876-4300 | 888-814-7676 [email protected] www.isopoly.com Booth #5665 at Pack Expo/CPP Expo

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THE VEGAPACK M-200 The Vegapack M-200 has been designed to meet the speciÅc needs of consumer packaged goods companies in the food & Home/Personal care markets. This new generation machine balances high line-speed with a small footprint and brings the Æexibility of being able to process both laminates and Co-extruded Ålms with ease to offer repeatable no-fuss changeovers. New levels of efÅciency have been achieved to deliver minimal total cost-of-ownership and at the same time providing a contemporary platform for future developments in technology. Visit us @ S-5669 in Lower south hall and experience our new standards in Pouch Making! Mr. Randy Uebler randy.uebler@ mamatausa.com Mobile: (941) 807 2797

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A WIDE VARIETY OF WEB HANDLING EQUIPMENT New Era produces a wide variety of web handling equipment, from single components to fully integrated processing lines. Our booth’s cleanroom equipment display is one of many web handling applications where New Era can help to upgrade your pilot/production equipment. Please visit us to learn more about our capabilities. Robert A. Pasquale, President New Era Converting Machinery, Inc. 235 McLean Boulevard Paterson, NJ 07504 Main Office: 201.670.4848 Direct: 973.413.4601 Fax: 201.670.8867 [email protected] www.neweraconverting.com Booth number: 5558

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PPCTS/ECO is the leading manufacturer of standard and custom engineered ECOpure solvent recycling solutions, as well as water evaporators and treatment systems for the Æexographic and offset printing industries, and other industrial applications. All ECO products are designed to maximize return on investment, increase productivity, proÅtability and sustainability. Richard McDonald 1092 Riverway Ct, Pewaukee, WI 53072 [email protected] | P: 262 695-7536 www.ppcts.com/solventrecyclers.htm CPP Booth #5562

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SALES POSITIONS AVAILABLE  Modern Manufacturing Services is looking for experienced sales representation, for domestic and international territories.  Prospecting and developing new accounts will be top priority.  Candidates should have direct experience with pouch, bag making equipment and accessories.  Existing customers in some territories, many untapped potential new customers.  Fast paced growing company with great product growth opportunity.  Independent representatives and direct hire options available.

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An expanding company based in the Northeast, with multi-location facilities, is looking to establish relationships with manufacturers’ representatives, brokers and direct representatives (expense & commission) in all regions. Our focus is in developing markets for our Barrier, Thermoforming and other value added products. Our Capabilities include: • 3,5,7 Layer Co-Extruded Film • Printing (8 Color) • Lamination (Solventless, Water, Solvent) • Pouching (Stand-up, Zipper, Center, 3 Side) Please direct your inquiries and resume to: [email protected] EQUIPMENT FOR SALE International Machinery, LLC 3508 Ervin Price Road • Gilbert, SC 29054 USA • Office: (803) 892-6937 Fax: (803) 892-0568 Cell: (803) 413-2477 E-mail: [email protected] | [email protected] Visit our Website: www.intermach.com for a complete listing of machinery & services. Specializing in: Including:

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Impex International Group LP Importer/Exporter/Converter/Distributor of all types of Industrial, Packaging and Specialty Films.

✷ ✷ ✷ “Excellent Customer Service, Prompt Deliveries & Competitive Pricing”✷ ✷ ✷ POLYESTER FILMS Corona / Chemical treated Industrial Grades Packaging / Metallizing Thermal Lamination / Matte Graphics / Antistatic Coated Wire and Cable Wrap PVDC Coated Milky and Opaque White Hot Stamping / Roll Leaf Metallized / Pigmented Sealable / Ovenable

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PAPERS PP Based Synthetic Direct / Transfer Metalized Holographic Metalized Wet Strength (Beer Labels) CPP FILMS Metallized Lamination Retort Twist Soft Blister Textile grade

• Thickness range: 20-1400 gauge (5 - 350 micron) • Width range: 3/8 inch - 88 inches Converting Capabilities: Custom Slitting, Custom Sheeting, Label Printing & Packaging/Board Laminations. Warehouses: Bedford Park, IL; Atlanta, GA; Simpsonville, SC; Trenton, NJ; Milbury, MA; Houston, TX

CORPORATE OFFICE: 2801 W. SAM HOUSTON PKWY, N., SUITE 100, HOUSTON, TX 77043 USA PH: (281) 416-4449 • FAX: (281) 416-4989 • EMAIL: [email protected] • WEB SITE: WWW.IMPEXFILMS.COM ----- SEEKING NATIONWIDE

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Aluminum Foil Gauge: from 0.00022” to 0.157” Dingsheng Aluminum USA Office: Raymond Xu Tel: 804-690-3483 Email: [email protected] www.dingshenggroup.com

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SERVICES

SPECIALIZING IN : • Manufacturing of Custom Bags/ Pouches for the Packaging Industry. • Converting your FILM into high-quality Custom Bags / Pouches.

[email protected] www.kleerpak.com 630-543-0208 ext. 102

Converter’s Converter Since 1977

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WANTED TO BUY

WE BUY LAMINATE SCRAP • FOIL SCRAP • FILM SCRAP • PAPER SCRAP

We Also Buy Surplus Rolls CONNECTICUT METAL INDUSTRIES (203) 736-0790 • [email protected] • www.foilfoil.com

ROLLERS

Lotar LLC Tel: 920/465-6678 Fax: 920/465-7262 [email protected] www.lotarenterprises.com 1221 Bellevue St., Green Bay, WI 54302

We make Roll Cores Large and Small and Rubber Cover in every type of Rubber. OEM Specialists.

THE LEADING CHOICE FOR HIGH QUALITY CONVERTER FOIL CHARLESTON ALUMINUM PROVIDES:

• New product development assistance • Better understanding of our customer’s needs • The highest quality Converter Foil at competitive pricing • Delivery to point in the US and Canada • Warehousing programs in the US and Canada to insure that you have material when you need it • A dedicated and experienced sales team that puts the customer ¿rst • Long term commitment to your industry for the years to come

Menges Roller is an all inclusive Rubber Covering and New Core Manufacturer

Toll Free: (888) 856-1753 / Fax: (847) 487-8897

www.mengesroller.com PLASTIC RECYCLING

We purchase Laminated/Printed PET, or BoPP trim/slab, as well as almost all other primary plastics!!

CONTACT INFORMATION: DENIS HEROUX Business Development Manager Telephone: 803-447-1547 [email protected] [email protected] CRAIG LEVAN Product Development Manager Telephone: 803-414-9903 [email protected]

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Roll-Fed SOLUTIONS

Quality, Experience &Value ALL ROLLED INTO ONE! At Contract Converting, we’re focused on anticipating your needs to professionally deliver quality converting solutions at a moment’s notice. Custom slitting. Roll finishing. Distribution and packaging. We have the experience, products and capabilities to handle your most complex challenges. (On time. Anytime.) Papers, film, foil, laminates, tissue, non-wovens, plain or printed...let Contract Converting’s experienced professionals provide solutions to your specialized converting needs. Boost your bottom line with services and solutions designed exclusively for you. Visit www.ContractConverting.com or call us toll-free at 800-734-0990.

SUPPLIES

OOPS... Roll Printers, Have You Ever Left Out a New Wt. or Some Other Printed Image and Rendered Your Otherwise Perfect Print Job Worthless? We Will Add This For You in Register and Restore the Job to its Original Value. Cover-up and Reprint Also Possible.

Cincinnati Convertors, Inc.

Post-Print Dept. • 1730 Cleneay Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45212 • (513) 731-6600 www.cincinnaticonvertors.com

MATERIALS WANTED

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Calendar of Events Oct 18, 2011 to Oct 19, 2011 Packaging Expo Trenton, New Jersey www.hughesent.com

Nov 9, 2011 to Nov 11, 2011 Holo-pack/Holo-print 2011 Las Vegas, Nevada www.holopack-holoprint.com/

Nov 2, 2011 to Nov 3, 2011 MinnPack Minneapolis, Minnesota www.MinnPackShow.com

Nov 21, 2011 to Nov 23, 2011 Flexible Packaging Middle East 2011 Dubai, United Arab Emirates www2.amiplastics.com

Nov 7, 2011 to Nov 9, 2011 Packaging Outlook Summit 2011 Atlanta, Georgia www.packagingoutlook.com/

Mar 18, 2012 to Mar 21, 2012 FTA's Flexo: Brand of Choice San Antonio, Texas www.flexography.org

Ad Index COMPANY NAME

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American Profol, Inc.

22

www.americanprofol.com

Andantex

32

www.andantex.com

Brampton Engineering

5

www.be-ca.com

Channeled Resources Group

43

www.channeledresources.com

CPP Expo

49

www.cpp.com

Cytec Specialty Chemicals

35

www.cytec.com

Dover Flexo Electronics

9

www.dfe.com

Eckart American Corporation

49

www.eckart.net

Elba USA

31

www.elbausa.com

ELPLAST

41

www.elplast.org

Fives North America

16

www.fivesgroup.com/fivesna

Flexible Packaging Association

13

www.flexpack.org

Flxon

37

www.flxon.com

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WEB SITE

Jemmco, Inc.

15

www.jemmco.com

KHS AG

17

www.khs.com/service

Macchi S.P.A.

7

www.macchi.it

Macro Engineering & Techonology

24

www.macroeng.com

Mamata Machinery USA

29

www.mamatausa.com

Mark Andy, Inc.

3

www.markandy.com

Max Daetwyler Corporation

18

www.daetwyler-usa.com

Modern Manufacturing Services

42

www.modernmfg.net

New Era Manufacturing, Inc.

2

www.neweraconverting.com

NEX Performance Films

BC

www.nex-films.com

Pearl Technologies

23

www.pearltechinc.com

Pillar Technologies

40

www.pillartech.com

PPC Techonologies & Solutions

39

www.ppcts.com

Haremar Plastic Mfg. Limited

33

www.haremar.com

Hosakawa Alpine America

19

www.halpine.com

Retroflex, Inc.

27

www.retroflex.com

www.isopoly.com

Windmoeller & Hoelscher

59

www.whcorp.com

ISO Poly Films, Inc.

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CPP EXPO Show Preview

CPP EXPO’S EXPECTATIONS President of CPP Expo Leo Nadolske shares his thoughts on this year’s expectations. By Erin J. Wolford, Editor-in-Chief

Q:

What can a visitor expect to experience at this year’s CPP Expo?

A:

Attendees should expect a much larger show than 2009. Our 2011 edition of CPP Expo is approximately 25 percent larger than 2009, and there will be more diversity in exhibiting companies. The 2009 Las Vegas show was a victim of the recession exhibit-wise while on the attendee side, we had a tremendous turnout and we are expecting a strong attendance once again.

Conference Schedule MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2011 Considerations to Further Lean and Sustainability Initiatives in the Converting Environment 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM The Cost of Sustainability 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

Q:

How has the current economy affected the converting industry, in your opinion?

A:

It’s given companies an opportunity to evaluate their position in the marketplace and exercise lean management techniques as they see Åt. We are certainly not out of the woods yet; however, things are starting to look a little brighter. Attending CPP Expo is an excellent way to position yourself for growth and take advantage of the opportunities to meet face-to-face with suppliers who can help provide you with solutions to any problems you may have, big or small.

Q:

What would you like to see improve in the industry?

A:

First the economy needs to improve. If you think about it, the industry lost its signature show, CMM, which my team and I managed

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

from 1989 until 2003. A year or so ago, we lost Converting Magazine and most recently Paper Film and Foil Converter (PFFC), I pray that’s the end of the shake-out. Then again, it could be the new beginning of things to come.

Q:

Anything else you’d like to add?

A:

I believe that history repeats itself and I’m sure those cagey converting veterans remember that the CMM show spun-off Pack Expo in 1978. CPP will be leaving Pack Expo after this coming Las Vegas show and we will produce regional events in the even years and major machinery shows in the odd years. Cleveland, April 18-19, 2012 and Chicago/Rosemont, April 23-25, 2013.FP CPP Expo by H.A. Bruno LLC (201) 881-1632; www.cppexpo.com

CPP Expo in Las Vegas proved to be a busy time for visitors and exhibitors. CPP Expo Las Vegas 2011 has high hopes to have similar traffic.

Choosing UV/EB: What Printers Say 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Using Offline Finishing to Enhance the Converting Workflow 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM UV/EB for Food Packaging: Can/Should/Must We? 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Sweeter...

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... than our customers’ success at the Flexographic Technical Association’s Excellence in Flexography Awards. In the wide-web category, 20 of the 25 winners were printed on W&H flexo presses - including the Gold Award & Best of Show. Sunshine Plastics of Montebello, CA printed this stand-out wrapper on a W&H 10-color press and has garnered 7 awards in the past year. Congratulations to Sunshine Plastics and all the FTA winners.

PASSION FOR INNOVATION

WINDMOELLER & HOELSCHER CORPORATION

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING EQUIPMENT THAT MEETS THE DEMANDS OF AMERICA’S TOUGHEST CUSTOMERS 23 NEW ENGLAND WAY | LINCOLN, RHODE ISLAND 02865-8702 | Phone: 800-854-8702 | [email protected] | www.whcorp.com

Sonny Wooldridge Vice President of Operations

Bryon Task Plant Manager Milton, WI facility

NEX Performance Films produces superior-quality monolayer, coextruded, and barrier films for demanding packaging applications. But it’s not just our great products that make us an industry leader—it’s also our great people. Responsive and customer-focused technical staff that solves your packaging challenges. Experienced operations team that makes the highest quality film and gets it to you on time. Knowledgeable sales reps who find you the right solution at the right price. Friendly customer service staff who support you every step of the way. It’s no wonder so many converters—and the top national brand owners they serve—rely on us.