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 As the mass manufacturing of one-size-fits-all products gives way to small, diverse batch production, converters must equip themselves with package printing technologies that maximize flexibiity, speed, and control. PACK EXPO attendees will find many package printing solutions in The Brand Zone, an area dedicated exclusively to brand-enhancing packaging materials, containers, advanced printing effects, and design resources.
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For under $50, you can transform a typical 3" x 12" roller into the most cost-effective and efficient contact web cleaner on the market with Jemmco's JemmTac Web Cleaning Sleeve. This disposable roller covering makes it possible to improve your product quality without having to make major machine modifications or requiring a significant capital investment. Best of all, the JemmTac Web Cleaning Sleeves can be installed in-plant so there is no need for unnecessary downtime, spare rollers or two way shipping. Learn More.
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WHAT'S NEW
Ampac Announces Ultra-High-Barrier Film
CINCINNATI, OH | Ampac has introduced Flexi FoilFree HB, an ultra-high-barrier film technology that is said to achieve moisture, oxygen, and vapor barrier properties approaching aluminum foil laminates without the use of foil when incorporated in a laminate.
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Techkon USA Pressroom Tool Has Three Functions
DANVERS, MA | Techkon USA announces the launch of DENS, a pressroom tool that combines three functions in a single device. DENS is a reflection densitometer, a transmission densitometer, and an LED-illuminated magnifier with an all-in-one design.
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BOUCHERVILLE, QC, CANADA | ETI Converting Equipment offers the Cohesio multifunctional in-line coating and printing equipment that allows the manufacture of pressure-sensitive labels.
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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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COOL CONVERTED PRODUCT
 FOREST PARK, IL | Essentra Specialty Tapes introduces Duraco High Bond Tape, a permanent foam core tape. This double-sided tape has been designed for applications where a strong adhesive bond or high shear strength is desired. Its permanent bond is tamper-resistant and ideally suited for a variety of high stress applications.
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Register today for ICE USA 2015, the largest North American exhibition dedicated to the converting industry. It's coming to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, February 10-12. Will feature 350+ suppliers from all key areas and processes of converting and will include a technical conference, Ask the Experts, and networking event. Click here to register.WATCH VIDEO
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Pollard Banknote has agreed to purchase a 22-station TRESU flexo printing and converting line to meet an increase in demand for gaming solutions. The press will be installed at the Ypsilanti, MI, facility. Rob Young, executive VP of operations, says, "With its high speed and fully integrated converting capabilities, the new TRESU line will be the most advanced instant ticket press in the lottery industry. The installation will enable the Ypsilanti site to transition to a flexible and efficient single-pass operation and assist us in reaching our capacity increase targets."
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Meech Static Eliminators has earned a worldwide reputation for excellence in high quality electrical engineering and for the last 50 years has specialized in the development of electro-static control solutions. Our product range includes both static control and web cleaning equipment for the printing, flexo and converting industries. We specialize in electrical AC and Pulsed DC ionization systems, which includes a range of ionizing bars, blowers and nozzles. We also offer a full line of static generation systems with various pinning heads and power capabilities. Learn More Here.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
WALKER, MI | Profile Industrial Packaging, a manufacturer of polyethylene film and bags currently located in Wyoming, MI, plans to expand and relocate its manufacturing operations to a 200,000-sq-ft facility in Walker, MI.
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LEWIS CENTER, OH | Multi-Plastics, an international manufacturer and distributor of thin-gauge plastic film for envelope, carton, printing, and packaging markets, announces the expansion of its Chicago, IL, area distribution facility.
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CLEVELAND, UK | The Centre for Process Innovation reports flexible organic photovoltaic cells over 6 m long and 50 cm wide have been produced by a recent pan-European collaborative R&D project designed FabriGen.
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Talk To Me
 It's a girl! And a lucky one, too. This little boxer puppy will be going home with VP of sales, Tim Janes, in December. Her name is Rafa (a nod to tennis great Rafael Nadal), and the PFFC staff can't wait to meet her. Good luck with house training in Colorado in December, Tim.
Write to me at chine@pffc-online.com. - Claudia
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