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MISSISSAUGA, ON, CANADA | Future Design, a Gloucester Engineering Co., announces the Saturn Echo 20.20 bubble width control. Said to improve film quality, reduce scrap, and improve yield, the unit maintains the film (tubing) diameter to ensure the layflat width is as close to the specified parameters as possible.
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Learn how surface treatment is helping overcome adhesion challenges on specialty films. Find out what treatment levels can be achieved with corona, plasma & flames.
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COOL CONVERTED PRODUCT
 SOUTH ELGIN, IL | Consumers who have confidence in the Dole brand of products can now put their trust in the new Trust-T-Lok spout designed specifically for flexible, single-serve pouches by Hoffer Plastics Corp. This T-shaped cap for flexible package spouts meets all CPSC choke-proof specifications, provides superior tamper evidence, and offers easy-grip share and texture.
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 With Martin Automatic you can run your press faster, create less waste, reduce your costs and be more competitive. Continuous running improves quality, ink lay-down and consistency. Our customers tell us that their Martin equipment has increased throughput by 30-40% which directly improved their bottom line. From web-handling to roll change automation, Martin Automatic helps you reach your target. So why are you waiting? Give Martin Automatic a call or visit www.martinautomatic.com today.
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FEATURED STORY
High volume digital printer workflows usually differ from those of analog machines, so they are seldom drop-ins to existing operations. To get good ROI for a digital press, not just finishing but also substrate preparation must be part of the total job, says printing expert Dr. Dene Taylor, PFFC's "On Print" columnist.
Want to hear more on this subject? Don't miss Dene's presentation at CPP EXPO, Finishing for Digital Printing Presses, on Tuesday, September 10.
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FEATURED BLOG
Have you ever heard of the TNTs of winding: Tension, Nip, and Torque? "I'm not necessarily a big fan of this cute and catchy acronym," says web handling expert Tim Walker, "but it does help to describe what variables are important to a winding roll."
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 AIMCAL's 2013 Web Coating & Handling Conference (October 27-30, Charleston, SC) offers a global technical forum for the web coating industry. Three session tracks, four optional short courses, two TableTop receptions, informative keynotes, expert participants, and networking opportunities make this the industry's premier event. Don't miss this opportunity to meet and exchange ideas that will enhance your technical and marketing base of knowledge. For more information and to register online, visit www.aimcal.org.
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FEATURED VIDEO
 Dunmore's product line ranges from durable labels used to identify critical cell phone components to the thermal protection systems used to insulate satellites. Learn more about the company's Gemini Series coating and laminating process on films and foils.
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FEATURED DIRECTORY
 How can you serve your customers' needs? Use a Contract Converter! For a list of Contract Converters and their capabilities, click here.
Did you know the PFFC Buyers Guide includes more than 975 company listings? Is your company listed? Your competitors are!
To list your company, click here.Questions? Call Tim Janes at 303-674-0577 or send an e-mail to tjanes@pffc-online.com.
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PFFC CONFERENCES AT CPP EXPO
Kelly Robinson, PFFC's "Static Beat" columnist, says the most robust and least expensive way to control static is to dissipate static at the source. His presentation will cover sources and effective control methods for roll-fed and sheet-fed operations.
Controlling Static in Winding Rolls and in Stacks of Sheets
Monday, September 9, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
SPRINGFIELD, MA | The Paperboard Packaging Council announces the speakers for the Fall Meeting and Leadership Conference, scheduled for October 23-25 at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Dallas, TX.
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WESEL, GERMANY | The specialty chemicals group ALTANA has acquired the specialty coatings business of Henkel. The products are sold under the brand names MiraFoil and Miracure and are mainly supplied to the packaging industry in North America.
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MILAN, ITALY | The Institute of Packaging Professionals-US signed an agreement earlier this year with the Institute of Packaging Professionals-Kenya to license its new Fundamentals of Packaging Technology online course and make the comprehensive training program available to IoPP members in Kenya, as well as other countries in the region.
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Talk To Me
Hope you had a great Labor Day weekend. The PFFC staff is gathering this week to attend the CPP EXPO/PRINT show and to celebrate the second anniversary of YTC Media Inc. With PFFC's proud history, I like to say we are a 87-year-old start-up. If you're attending the show, stop by Booth 1581 and let us know how we're doing. We're looking forward to meeting you. Write to me at chine@pffc-online.com. - Claudia
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