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 When Toronto-based Ellis Paperbox purchased its new Komori GL40 eight-color litho press, the company was looking for more than just high quality litho printing. It also wanted a way to make their products "pop" on the shelves. So one month after installation, the new press was outfitted with cold foil equipment from Eagle Systems.
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DELHI, INDIA | Cosmo Films supplies a high-barrier metallized BOPP film that is generally used as part of a duplex/triplex laminate structure with OPP/PET/PE and is said to offer good lamination bond. The end pack can be used for all food/personal care applications where moisture barrier is of utmost importance.
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KOLDING, DENMARK | TRESU Group reports the launch of the iCoat 30000 TWIN that applies two coats of varnish to digitally printed folding cartons, inline in a single pass.
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KRADOLF, SWITZERLAND | Pantec GS Systems reports that the SWIFT system allows application of 200,000 registered holograms/hr. Said to offer luxury brand protection and security with multiple, coalesced foils in one unit at an affordable cost.
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 thelamco enhances an almost limitless range of converted products for the paper, packaging, specialty label, automotive and electronic markets. Our custom coating and laminating equipment processes ultra light weight films from 18 gauge to heavier substrates up to 60 mil thick. With 63" web widths and line speeds up to 1000 fpm, thelamco is your lean and green partner for long production runs. Roll with thelamco! Call us toll free (866) 926-6101 or email Roxanne Behrman for more information!
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 NAPLES, FLORIDA | The Flexible Packaging Assn. recognized the winners of its 59th Flexible Packaging Annual Achievement Awards competition on March 3. Highest achievement honors went to Cryovac's Darfresh On Tray vacuum skin packaging and Coveris's Intervoid sterile bags.
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 Join thousands from the package printing/converting community for 4 days of unparalleled learning and networking with the best minds in the industry. Discover exciting ideas for revenue growth in markets previously untapped. Become proficient in global standards that pledge high-quality print. Gather key insights into process control, workforce management and even competitive printing processes. 8 educational sessions, 230 exhibitors and a host of networking opportunities combine to help you "Hit the Perfect Harmony." Register by April 24 and save $100. www.flexography.org.
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"I'm nice," says Editorial Director Yolanda Simonsis, "but the Flexographic Technical Assn. is even nicer!" Why? The association is allowing her to share a VIP Pass ($190 value) to INFO*FLEX on May 4-5 in Nashville. The pass is for use by anyone who is part of a consumer product company or who is a printer or converter. Interested?
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NEW | PFFC MESSAGE BOARD
 PFFC has launched a Message Board on our website for The Converter Community. You're invited to create a new topic, post a question, and provide advice. Trending now: ICE USA. Editorial Director Yolanda Simonsis wants to hear what you liked most about the show and what will bring you back in the future. Join the discussion!
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FEATURED VIDEO
 The new video from Goldenrod Corporation shows the features and benefits of its differential shafts for slitting and rewinding applications. Both the DFX (Direct Friction) and CL (Cam Lock) styles are featured. Goldenrod's unique, patented multiple external bladder shaft design and cartridge core stop systems for easy changeover are shown in action. http://www.goldrod.com/pages/49.php
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ImageTek Labels, Springfield, VT, has installed its first Spartanics Semi-Rotary Laser Die Cutting System, fully loaded with rotary hot stamping system, dual sided laminator, a 400W high-speed laser die cutting station with a 350-mm working field, a combination semi-rotary/full rotary die cutting station, full varnish flexo station, coil parts extraction unit, rotary sheeting station, and Fastline Laser Cutting Software. Bethaney Lanou, technical sale and procurement specialist, says, "This unit will allow us to expand our capabilities utilizing a wider format, laser cutting, hot stamping, laminating, and sheeting, all in one pass. We are very excited to offer these new capabilities to our customers; it's a game changer for sure!"
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"Troubleshooting & Technical Articles" contains a collection of some of the most popular posts from Mark Miller's " Coating Matters" column at PFFC-online.com, highlighting Process Troubleshooting, Defects, Slot Die Coating Fundamentals, and Selecting a Coating Method, to name a few. Download your free e-book now which includes podcasts, photographs, and some video resources. DOWNLOAD E-BOOK
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NRD LLC has revolutionized the elimination of static electricity build-up in commercial and industrial environments by advancing technology in ionization products that directly control work areas or equipment that require static neutralization. Learn More Here.
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The goal of every brand owner is to sell products in packaging that stands out on the grocery aisle and captures the attention of consumers. One way to help packaging truly pop off the shelf is to print the graphics with high-definition plate technology.
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LIVINGSTON, NJ | Inteplast Group has acquired certain assets of El-En Packaging Co. and Haremar Plastic Mfg. Ltd. The acquisition includes the operations located in Vaughan, ON, Canada. Inteplast will operate this business unit as part of Inteplast Bags and Films Corp. under the leadership of Integrated Bagging Systems president, Joe Chen. The business will continue to be known as Haremar Plastic Mfg.
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ICE USA Reports Attendance for 2015; Sets Date for 2017
BURLINGTON, MA | ICE USA 2015 goes on record as the busiest event in its six-year history, reports Mack Brooks Exhibitions. Despite the travel disruption caused by heavy snow in the north east, some 2,319 visitors from 42 states and 33 countries roamed the aisles in Orlando, FL. This represents an increase of 12% over the 2013 event. Including exhibitors, 4,708 converting professionals attended and networked at the show over the three days.
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PARSIPPANY, NJ | Catbridge Machinery reports it has been selected by Bemis Co. as the primary vendor for its slitter/rewinder recapitalization program.
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