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March 4, 2014    
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Embossed, Linen-Textured Film Suited for Cartons 

KNOXVILLE, TN | AmeriLam Supply Group announces Luxe FineLinen laminate film, a 24-micron PP material. Manufactured with a unique emboss pattern imbedded in the film, product is said to simulate the texture of high quality European linen with a luxurious matte finish. Suited for use on folding cartons, POS materials, and more.            

 
WEST CHESTER, OH | Color-Logic announces Image-FX, described as a user-friendly plug-in tool for Adobe Photoshop that essentially eliminates the lengthy process of determining how and where to add metallic effects to an image. 

 

MILWAUKEE, WI | Rockwell Automation reports industrial automation customers worldwide can now reap the business efficiencies of standardizing on its new global line of molded-case circuit breakers and control-circuit and load-protection devices.

 

Get a deeper understanding of corona treating technology with this eBook from Enercon. Learn why film extruders and converters use corona treatment to improve adhesion for printing, coating & laminating. Find out how corona is created and what it does to a surface. Explore ceramic and metal electrode options and the roll coverings that can be used with each. Flip through the interactive pages to access videos, animations and connect with surface treating experts. GET DETAILS 

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Kelly Robinson When do you need static bars with high static dissipation performance? Static control expert Kelly Robinson helps you make an informed decision on when can you save money by using passive dissipators and when you should pay for the higher performance of active static bars. Discover the three key parameters that determine the neutralization efficiency.

Improve your profits with Martin Automatic. Run your press faster, create less waste, reduce your costs and be more competitive. Continuous running improves quality, ink lay-down and consistency. Customers tell us 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 hit your target. So why are you waiting? Give Martin Automatic a call or visit www.martinautomatic today.  

 

 

CINCINNATI, OH | Celebrating Indio's 120th year anniversary, Cuauhtemoc Moctezuma Brewery set out to do something that was truly unique. Reaching out to eclectic Mexican subcultures, ranging from beatniks to hipsters, Cerveza Indio asked for new label designs.    

        

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The 2014 TAPPI PLACE Conference, May 13-15, 2014 at Sawgrass Marriott in Ponte Vedra, Florida is packed with opportunities to network with Flexible Packaging experts. Review the event's brochure and you will see that not only will you find a comprehensive technical program, but also plenty of opportunities to further your discussions with your industry colleagues. Register by April 7 for the best rates! 

 

Appleton Mfg. Div.'s custom slabber for nonwovens can be designed to move and load rolls manually or via programmed automation. It handles rolls weighing up to 1,000 lb, 62 in. long, and 60 in. dia.    

        

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FTA's 2014 Forum & INFO*FLEX
April 27-30 | Baltimore, MD

Plan to attend and arm yourself with everything you need to minimize the bad, capitalize on the good and create your own big, groundbreaking opportunities. We've assembled 11 education sessions, 30+ presentations, more than 220 exhibitors and a wealth of networking opportunities to drive your success. Forum & INFO*FLEX is where you make your next move. This is where you Break New Ground! www.flexography.org 

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The future of fluid coating includes faster coating, higher quality, thinner coatings, less drying, and reduction of solvent. Mark Miller, founder of Coating Tech Service and author of PFFC's Coating Matters column, provides the top five things to remember to create a process that allows for the future.

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BG button Coating & Moisturizing System Inc. (CMS Inc.) is a leading manufacturer in Moisturizing and Curl Control Systems and Roll Coating Equipment. CMS Inc. can provide single retrofit equipment or entire process lines for coating and/or laminating. They build Flexo Coaters and Flexo Printing Stations for inline or CI applications for direct replacement or upgrading of existing presses. Learn more here.   

 

Is your company featured in PPFC's Buyers Guide? Our Buyers Guide lists more than 1,000 suppliers of equipment, accessories, materials, and services in hundreds of categories. To list your company,  click here. 

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INDUSTRY NEWS
 
Preco Opens Clean Slitting Center      

SOMERSET, WI | Preco reports the opening of a Polymer Clean Slitting (PCS) Center in its Somerset facility. Company says the facility addresses the growing demand for precision slit polymers, optical films, composite laminates, and other precision coated substrates.


Discount Labels Adds Domino UV Inkjet Printer
                 
GURNEE, IL | Discount Labels, New Albany, IN, integrated the Domino K600i UV digital inkjet printer into its label printing operation in order to add consistent and reliable variable data to label print jobs for its customers. Discount Labels is a Trade Only printer and sells to more than 25,000 dealers.


CHESTERFIELD, MO | Mark Andy will be hosting an Open House that will offer attendees information on both flexo and digital printing and also will mark the first formal debut of the company's new Digital Series fully integrated digital/flexo hybrid printing system. The single-day event will be repeated three times--March 25, 26, and 27--at headquarters in Chesterfield. 

      

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March 9-12 | TLMI Converter Meeting, Tag & Label Mfrs. Inst., The Resort at Pelican Hill, Newport Coast, CA; 978-282-1400; www.tlmi.com

   

 

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