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 Here are three approaches to creating a machine direction running fold in a wide web from web handling expert Tim Walker: the Long Fold Up; the Long Fold Over; and the Triangle Box Fold.
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WHAT'S NEW
NORTH KINGSTON, RI | Toray Plastics (America) announces LumiLid bio-based, dual-ovenable lidding films manufactured with the company's proprietary sustainable resin blends, which are made with more than 50% renewable feedstocks.
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SPARKS, MD | Sun Automation Group has launched the latest model of the Extend-O-Feed Lead Edge Feeder, which plays an integral part in its new CorrStream digital printer for corrugated.
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TUEBINGEN, GERMANY | GMG announces a major new release of its multichannel profiling software Open Color. The company says it has embedded many new and optimized features into a powerful new interface designed to make profiling easier.
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 CINCINNATI, OH | Ampac introduces its first commercial standup pouch for Select Harvest. It utilizes the QuickZip closure featuring the Aplix fastener system. QuickZip is an alternative closure to the traditional press-to-close zipper that utilizes a zipper closure method with hook and loop technology that is easy to open and reseal for those that struggle with traditional closures.
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Converting School CONNECT brings to the industry the very best in training through the popular Converting School classes. All classes are two days and include:
· Web Handling and Converting
· Web Coating and Drying
· Winding: Machines, Mechanics and Measurements
· Solution Preparation and Mixing
· Web Slitting Technology
· Adhesion and Adhesives for Converters
· Applied Extrusion Coating: Processing and Troubleshooting
· Drives for Web Handling and Converting
To learn about CONNECT Wednesday, Click here. Classes to be offered in both USA and Europe. CLICK to learn more!
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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. Join the discussion!
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 Colorado-based Primeflex Labels has invested in an eight-color Nilpeter FB-3 servo flexo press for its high level of automation and ease of use to minimize waste and increase efficiency. The company focuses on labels for food and beverages, cosmetics, consumer products, meat products, as well as flexible packaging. President Tom Cummings says, "When we compared the total package that Nilpeter offered versus the competition, our decision was easy. The overall technology, capabilities, support, and value package offered by Nilpeter really set the standard." The multi-substrate press with UV curing runs up to 560 fpm and features Nilpeter's CLEANINKING chambers.
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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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Simco-Ion is the world's largest manufacturer of static control products and has been providing solutions to electrostatic issues since 1936. Continued years of research, engineering, and field experience enable Simco-Ion to put forth a comprehensive static control product line. Learn More Here.
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FEATURED CONTENT | FLEXPACK
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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. VISIT DIRECTORY |
RESTON, VA | PMMI anticipates this year's PACK EXPO Las Vegas will be the largest ever. Scheduled for September 28-30 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the show will include the Las Vegas debut of Pharma EXPO, produced in partnership with the Intl. Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering.
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Foodservice Packaging Inst. Issues Annual Survey
FALLS CHURCH, VA | The Foodservice Packaging Inst. has announced its annual survey, reporting that industry growth and sales in 2014 has led the foodservice packaging industry to forecast even greater optimism for 2015 than last year.
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VIENNA, AUSTRIA | Constantia Flexibles Labels Div. reports that all of its operating units have been rebranded collectively as Constantia Flexibles effective immediately.
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 Are you attending Info*Flex next week in Nashville? FTA has a free APP for the Forum and Exhibit. You can download it here. While you are browsing the aisles, be sure to visit PFFC at Booth 712. We have a free gift to help you browse the web! You can write to me at chine@pffc-online.com -- Claudia
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