MOUNT LAUREL, NJ | OKI Data Americas Inc. offers the OKI proColorC711DW, a compact, affordable, and easy to operate web printer. It provides a low-cost alternative for narrow web short-run continuous printing up to 8.5 in. wide on industry standard converted or non-converted facestocks, paper, synthetic, and adhesive-backed substrates. Prints labels up to 25 fpm (7.6 mpm).

PATERSON, NJ | Colter & Peterson is the North America distributor for Function Control's optical sheet counting and ream marking system. The P7 optical sheet counter reduces errors by eliminating the guesswork in determining counts, providing accurate measurements for stacks of paper, board, corrugated and other substrates, and does so without ever touching it through technology.

"I can't say enough positive about Martin products, they're amazing--they run every day, they don't cause us trouble and when you're in a manufacturing situation, that's about the highest praise you can give."

JACKSON, MO | A new highly stable, reclosable bag called the Flat Bottom Bag is now available from Mondi North America, Consumer Goods Packaging. The bag offers easy-filling advantages for packagers of pet food, food, garden items, cleaning products, and other goods. It features a specially designed flat base with rounded edges for enhanced stability and is compatible with all conventional filling machines.

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The Converting Industry will convene in Naples, Florida on October 25-28 for the AIMCAL Web Coating and Handling Conference and the SPE FlexPack conference. Two great events for a single admission - offering an agenda with over 100 presentations, 75+ exhibitors, optional short courses, and unprecedented networking opportunities. Discover why this event is the fastest growing conference in our industry. Register now...rooms are going fast!

Recently a reader asked static expert Kelly Robinson if the metallized or conductive layer of the web should be grounded. Great question! See what Kelly has to say about this, and feel free to add your own comments on this subject.

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Sun Chemical has launched an on-line customer platform that allows customers to view orders and check shipment status. To learn more, visit the PRINTING content category on our website.

Elena Galofre Cesareo, Nachum Korman, Dr. Gregory Pace are in the news. Follow your industry colleagues by Liking PFFC on Facebook and take a moment to congratulate them on their recent career moves.

MPS Systems North America (MPS) reports Outlook Group Corp., Neenah, WI, has installed a 17-in. ten-color EF Press with APC (Automated Print Control). It is a highly automated, multi-substrate flexo press that excels at label production and flexible packaging printing, and is known for its print quality, automation features, ease of operation, and flexibility. Brett Peters, senior process engineer at Outlook Group, said his team was especially excited about the EF's ability to print extremely thin films while holding a very tight register, along with its operator interface and ease of use. Another feature that factored into the purchase was its Crisp.Dot technology, which uses a free running, rubberized impression roller to improve print quality by reducing dot gain and preventing barring. 

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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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.
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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.

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LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND | Bobst Group has signed an agreement acquiring 65% of Nuova Gidue Srl, with the option to purchase the remaining shares. The owner of Nuova Gidue will remain in the company as CEO and shareholder. Both parties have agreed not to disclose any information concerning the conditions of the transaction.

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BEDFORD, UK | Atlas Converting Equipment commissioned a 4.8-m-wide CW5400 slitter/rewinder at Poligal S.A. The new line has reportedly enabled Poligal to complement its expanding BOPP film production with high quality, competitive CPP film for both food and non-food applications.

SKOKIE, IL | The In-Mold Decorating Association presents the 2015 Symposium and Exhibit Hall October 28-29 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Skokie. Paul France, CEO of Open Knowledge Analytics, will deliver the keynote presentation.

 
So much fun to have a puppy in our extended family again. This is 9-week old Juno, a black lab who is absolutely fearless, a relentless ankle biter, and completely adorable. Any tips on photographing black dogs would be appreciated. You can write to me at chine@pffc-online.com. -- Claudia

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