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WHAT'S NEW
Dunmore Offers Smartphone App for Label Converters
BRISTOL, PA | Dunmore Corp. is demonstrating a new smartphone app for label converters at Booth 1357 at Labelexpo. The free app, available for iPhones and Android devices, is a roll-to-roll calculator that features a comprehensive list of calculations and conversions useful for any professionals working with continuous web substrates.
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DFE Showing New Tension Control Technology
ROCHESTER, NH | Dover Flexo Electronics is featuring new tension measurement, display, and control technology at Booth 5500 at Labelexpo. Included are the EasyWeb Torque Controller, the Fire-Guard2 Intrinsically-Safe Tension Amplifier, and the new communications features on the SteadyWeb5 Tension Controller.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN | Jordan Products is debuting Covert-ID, described as the only variable covert activation film, at Labelexpo Booth 3807. Each label's invisible covert image is different. Features alphanumeric sequences and images, indexed with codes and markings. The image is embedded within a single layer of optical thin film, invisible until activated.
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 Jemmco's NEW JemmTac Component Style Web Cleaner houses a JemmTac Pre-Sheeted Adhesive Roll and is designed to mount over an existing idler roll that is covered with our proprietary JemmTac Web Cleaning Sleeve. The JemmTac Web Cleaning Sleeve effectively removes loose dirt and contaminants from the moving web. The JemmTac Pre-Sheeted Adhesive Paper is nipped onto the backside of the JemmTac Sleeve, enabling it to continually clean the sleeve. The new JemmTac Component Style Web Cleaner is available in widths ranging from 6" to 80" and features a sturdy construction; easy adhesive roll changes and controls to move the adhesive roll into and out of position as needed. It is the most economical solution to continuous web cleaning available today. To Learn More.
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FEATURED STORY
 Do you feel betrayed when trying to read a label whose contents are listed in four-point type? Frustrated when trying to remove a label or sticker on plastic packaging? "Label PRomotion" columnist Mark Lusky offers three simple steps product manufacturers can take to help ensure good PR -- personal relations -- with prospects and present customers alike.
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FEATURED CONTENT: WEB HANDLING
Looking for advice, news, or new products for web and roll handling? Visit the WEB/ROLL HANDLING content category on our website.
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You know applying tape to polyethylene foam can lead to edge lift or tunneling, requiring extra adhesive to complete the job. It's why Shurtape developed DP 401, a PET double-coated film tape specifically engineered for PE foam fabrication and lamination processes. With an adhesive designed to stick quickly while eliminating lift, you can be confident DP 401 will get the job done right the first time. Visit Shurtape.com for more information.
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COOL CONVERTED PRODUCT
 ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL | Meeting consumer demand for convenient, portable, resealable packaging, Clear Lam Packaging has worked closely with Stonyfield to develop special packaging films for a new yogurt pouch that answers the demands of today's consumers. The new yogurt pouch line is designed for on-the-go enjoyment. The film material was selected for its ability to support a 60-day refrigerated shelf life, run on high-speed processing equipment, and absorb distribution abuse.
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The Epson SurePress family of digital label presses provides pre- and post-press versatility that can be tailored to meet various needs and budgets. With the addition of the new SurePress L-6034 industrial label press with PrecisionCore™ breakthrough printing technology, Epson provides your business with the choices it needs for high-quality digital label printing . < Request FREE Label Samples and Product Info>
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FEATURED BLOG
 ...I learned in elementary school. Web handling expert Tim Walker shares a list of 14 principles that he got from the science specialist at his son's school. As a consulting engineer, Tim says he uses these skills every day because every single thing on this list is important.
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Simco-Ion's IQ Power is an advanced static neutralizing system engineered for complete monitoring intelligence and control. With multiple patented features, the IQ Power offers unmatched performance.
* Upstream and downstream charge indicators
* Ionizing distances up to 30" and 3,000fpm
* Single point monitoring up to 10 static bars
* Data logging and PLC integration
* Available for hazardous locations
For more information, contact us.
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PFFC CONFERENCES AT CPP EXPO
Static must be controlled in printing and converting operations to prevent sparks that ignite flammable solvents, cause machine control errors, shock operators, and damage sensitive coatings such as silicone release layers. Static control also can prevent problems such as contamination from airborne particles and label blocking. Static control expert Kelly Robinson will review the best practices for typical slot-die coaters, gravure coaters, and flexo presses.
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Kampf Machinery Corp. is your partner if you produce or process web-shaped materials. We develop winders for the manufacturing processes, spindle and stationary machines for the converting and machines for the aluminum industry. Kampf machines are used in production processes for various web materials: plastic films, aluminum foils and strips, special composites, packaging materials and papers as well as special materials such as nonwovens and label stock. Learn more here.
Is your company featured in PFFC'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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ON FACEBOOK
 Michelle Graham, Tom Strunk, Robert Wray, and Tomasz Krogulski are in the news. Follow your industry colleagues by Liking PFFC on Facebook and take a moment to congratulate them on their recent career moves.
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Package printers are more than willing to meet customer demands and tout their environmental stewardship, but when it comes to inks, there remains some skepticism that the many "low-VOC" inks advertised by ink manufacturers actually are as environmentally-friendly as they claim. Sun Chemical developed data-driven methodologies to assess its impact on the environment. This white paper shows how Sun Chemical collects its data for these reports.
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FEATURED DIRECTORY
Looking for a contract converter? The PFFC Online Contract Converting Services Directory is interactive, offering a quick reference format to find converters that provide toll coating, laminating, rewinding, salvage services, and more. Readers can learn more about each company by clicking their live website link or the link to the company's Buyers Guide listing.
To list your company, contact Tim Janes at tjanes@pffc-online.com or call 303-674-0577.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RESTON, VA | The 2014 Must See 'Ems winners have been selected and will be on exhibit at GRAPH EXPO 14 and the co-located CPP EXPO show, coming September 28-October 1, to Chicago's McCormick Place. Chosen by a panel of industry experts, these innovative technologies represent the most compelling advances in 11 categories spanning the entire graphic communications industry.
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VIENNA, AUSTRIA | Mondi is expanding its high-speed inkjet paper distribution in North America with new warehouses in Dayton, OH; Chicago, IL; and Los Angeles, CA.
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TORONTO, ON, CANADA | CCL Industries has signed a binding agreement to acquire Switzerland-based Bandfix AG, a privately owned label company.
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Talk To Me
 Our staff is in attendance at Labelexpo today through Thursday. Our datebook is chock full of appointments, but we'd love for you to visit us at Booth 3425. Want to learn more about inkjet technologies? PFFC's Dene Taylor will moderate a session that will address printing, substrates, and inks for high performance labels on Tuesday, September 9, at 4:00 p.m. We're looking forward to meeting you. Write to me at chine@pffc-online.com. - Claudia
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