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FEATURED STORY
 The world has gone patch coating crazy! Batteries, pharmaceuticals, even adhesives. The interest in reducing waste and providing functional coating that can be used right off the coating station is very high. With this increased interest in intermittent coating, we also have to consider the technical challenges, says coating expert Mark Miller, in this two-part article.
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JEMM-TRAC Traction Sleeves feature a High COF Surface that Grips the Web and Keeps Your Rollers Turning, eliminating the need for tapes, seams and adhesives. Our JEMM-TRAC Traction Sleeve, which is a proprietary material, performs well as a general purpose Silicone Roller Covering, featuring good Release Properties and High Temperature Resistance. To Learn More
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WHAT'S NEW
Flint Sleeve Called Durable and Lightweight
ARDEN, NC | Flint Group Flexographic Products offers the rotec Blue Light Sleeve, said to be a lightweight and durable sleeve for conventional plate mounting with adhesive tape. Surface is durable PU (75 Shore D).
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Nordson System Aids Hot Melt Application
DULUTH, GA | Nordson Corp. offers the Spectra 30 pattern control system, said to simplify setup and operation for simple, accurate, reliable hot melt adhesive application.
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MILWAUKEE, WI | Rockwell Automation offers the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 7000 medium voltage drive with a new safe torque off option said to help industrial manufacturers and equipment builders simplify their functional safety design and meet the demands of international safety standards.
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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
 IGGESUND, SWEDEN | Paperboard is a promising material for airline food packaging--it has low weight, can be barrier coated, and can be finished to the required level of elegance and quality feel. Scandinavian Airlines recently introduced a new food box made of the folding boxboard Incada from Iggesund Paperboard.
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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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The Paper Science and Engineering Program at the Univ. of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has added a Faustel LabMaster Pilot Coating Line to its papermaking facility for analysis and small-scale production of laminating and coating solutions. Asst. Professor Roland Gong says, "You think paper is pretty mature, but new materials require new coating substrates. We want to explore coating technologies that offer converting performance yet have a readily compostable end-of-life." The line is suited to applications found in the specialty paper, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical packaging industries.
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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. · Upstre  am 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 locationsFor more information, contact us.
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ICE USA 2015 America's Leading Event for the Conversion of Paper, Film, Foil, Nonwovens and Other Flexible Web-Based Materials. ICE USA is the must attend event for anyone in the Converting Industry. Over 300 leading US and International Exhibitors showcase the latest converting innovations and technology on the show floor at ICE USA. Attendees can take part in the ICE USA Conference, Pre-Show Seminars, Networking Event and Golf Tournament. Discover solutions for every converting process at ICE USA 2015!
Join us at ICE USA, February 10-12, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. Register for ICE USA 2015 ~ The Premier Show for converting professionals. For more information visit www.ice-x-usa.com
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 Kudos to General Motors for doing the right thing for what could have been a disastrous moment for the Chevrolet brand after the World Series last month, says senior marketing and brand enthusiast Stephanie Millman. Their manager's presentation of a new truck to series MVP Madison Bumgarner was a painful thing to watch.
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From lightweight shafts to knifeholders and air powered lug chucks, Tidland uses technology to improve operator safety while delivering superior performance. Click For More.WATCH VIDEO
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FEATURED CONTENT: BAG/POUCH
Looking for news, new products, and advice about converting bag and pouch materials? Visit the BAG/POUCH content category on our website.
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Static Clean International (SCI) is a leading supplier and manufacturer of Static Control Products in North America and across the globe. Serving Industrial, Medical, and Electronic markets, our product line consists of Static Neutralizing Systems, Bars and Power Supplies, Ionizing Bench Top and Overhead Blowers, Ionizing Air Guns and Nozzles, Electrostatic Charging Equipment, Sheet/Web Cleaners, Laminar Flow Benches, Medical Cleaning Stations, Clean Room Systems and Static Control Measuring devices. Our goal is to help reduce costs, improve operations and increase quality. Learn More Here.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
GREEN BAY, WI | Green Bay Packaging reports the acquisition of Great Lakes Packaging Corp. and Midland Container Corp. from MidCon Holdings. The acquisition was effective October 31.
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CHICAGO, IL | Channeled Resources Group announces a partnership with PaperTyger, a division of Chase Corp. Channeled will hold master rolls of PaperTyger's tear- and water-resistant laminated paper at its facility in Wisconsin for JIT shipments of slit-to-size stock.
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EAST KILBRIDGE, SCOTLAND | DuPont Packaging Graphics recently installed its 150th DuPont Cyrel Digiflow flexographic printing system at Trident UK, giving the company the capability to meet the needs of its high-end consumer packaged goods clients.
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 The PFFC staff salutes our country's veterans today. We are grateful for your service and your sacrifice. My dad was a paratrooper in the Army in WWII, and Yolanda's father-in-law received the Purple Heart in the Navy during that war. Tim's dad was in the Marine Corps, and today he provides supplies to all branches of the military through Industries for the Blind. We are thankful to them all.
Write to me at chine@pffc-online.com. - Claudia
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