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 The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) will certainly impact many businesses (including converters) that house any hazardous chemicals on site and need to address OSHA compliance. Here are seven key questions related to these challenges and how Enterprise Labeling Solutions can help.
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WHAT'S NEW
BEDFORD, UK | Atlas Converting Equipment introduced the Titan SR800 duplex slitter/rewinder at the recent ICE Europe 2015 exhibition in Munich, Germany. The slitter features the latest mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and computer control technology to assure converters of consistent high quality rewind rolls with improved levels of sustainability.
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CURNO, ITALY | SEI S.p.A. has introduced the PAPERONE laser digital cutting machine, which is equipped with dual-laser technology for the complex die-cutting of packaging, envelopes, and more. It can be integrated with any digital press.
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HATFIELD, PA | Anilox Roll Cleaning Systems offers both roll cleaning services and roll cleaning equipment for sales, including the company's latest Laser Cleaning Systems, which uses only a laser beam to perform roll cleaning. This means no waste is produced and there are no consumables to purchase.
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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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 Kudos go to Hazen Paper Co., Holyoke, MA, for earning the Product of the Year award in AIMCAL's Vacuum Metallized or Coated Product Competition. Titleist golf ball sleeves and cartons are transfer-metallized by Hazen, which also assisted with package design in collaboration with Acushnet Co. and converter Curtis Packaging.
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Marketing expert and brand enthusiast Stephanie Millman says if you have an opportunity to prepare a presentation, whether to a small group or a large audience, make sure you can communicate your message simply. If you struggle to get your point across within the timeframe that has been provided, then chances are you do not have a strong enough understanding of your message.
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NEW | PFFC MESSAGE BOARD
 PFFC has launched a Message Board on our website. Trending now: Paper Based Packaging Insights. Poyry Management Consulting is working with a paper mill client interested in gaining a better understanding of the North American market for bags, wraps, and pouches. The company is offering a $20 certificate to Starbucks or a charity of your choosing. Share your thoughts. Join the discussion at The Converter Community!
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 This new video features managers from leading paperboard producer Evergreen Packaging discussing how a new high speed, wide web turret unwind from New Era Converting Machinery, Inc. has helped increase productivity at their plant. The new machinery performs automatic roll changeovers at full production speeds. https://www.youtube.com/user/NewEraConverting
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MPS Systems North America Inc., Brookfield, WI, has sold an EF flexo press to Bizerba Label Solutions, Joppa, MD. Deciding factors for the purchase were its operator friendliness, open design, advanced features such as Crisp.Dot an d iControl, quick change die system, and press automation. According to President John Gomeau, "We are very impressed with all this press has to offer. The fact that it can run very thin films at high speeds and in stable register is very remarkable. It's also great that we can continue to use our existing plate roll tooling stock." Pictured with the new press are Herb Schwartze, VP, and John Gomeau, president, of Bizerba Label Solutions, and Kees Nijenhuis, VP, MPS Systems North America.
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QuadTech is the leading innovator of advanced color and inspection technology for the printing industry. Our modular and flexible solutions achieve complete control over every phase of production on virtually any packaging press--regardless of substrate, ink, or printing technique. Learn More Here.
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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.
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GLOUCESTER, MA | The Tag & Label Mfrs. Institute (TLMI) announced the winners of this year's Eugene Singer Awards for Management Excellence at the association's recent Converter Meeting in Sea Island, GA. The award recognizes excellence in business management measured and defined by an established set of growth and profitability ratios through participation in the TLMI Management Ratio Study.
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Theme Parks Planned for drupa 2016
CHICAGO, IL | Organizers of drupa 2016 report the drupa innovation park will be the focal point for the industry's latest inspiring and creative developments. Six theme parks will display current trends and topics along with business cases related to process-oriented print and publishing solutions.
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RESTON, VA | The Graphic Arts Show Co. reports that GRAPH EXPO 16 will take place September 25-28, 2016, in Orlando's Orange County Convention Center.
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Talk To Me
 I'll never be a skydiver, but I did have fun in the iFLY wind tunnel in Naperville, IL, this past weekend. My skydiver husband kept signaling to me to shut my mouth, but I just couldn't do it! A great idea for a kid's birthday party. Have you tried it? You can write to me at chine@pffc-online.com. -- Claudia
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