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May 10, 2016
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Adhesives expert Ingrid Brase provides a nuts and bolts overview of PSAs in her inaugural column, which will focus on making the right adhesive choices.

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3M offers Splittable Flying Splice Tape said to offer a smooth, reliable splitting mechanism and specially designed adhesive for a variety of surfaces, including PE, PET, and foil. Cushion-Mount Plus Plate Mounting Tapes, L-Series with Easy Mount Adhesive, hold plates effectively, resisting plate edge lifting. Designed with Easy Mount Liner.
GAITHERSBURG, MD | Heraeus Noblelight America announces Semray, the UV LED plug&play solution said to offer innovative and efficient curing processes.The product will debut at RadTech UB+EB Curing Technology, held May 16-18 in Chicago.
SUFFOLK, UK | Universal Converting Equipment will show the new version of the X6 slitter/rewinder at drupa. Features fast loading system for parent roll and print repeat length measurement and impression counter. Automatic core positioning system replaces the use of lasers and other markers to align the cores against.
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JACKSON, MO | The Consumer Goods Packaging business of Mondi in North America has introduced a new, customizable teapot-shaped stand-up pouch, designed to capture shoppers' attention on consumer goods retail shelves. The uniquely shaped pouch can be tailored to meet the specfic needs of brands.The pouch can be printed via flexo or gravure and enhanced with metallic inks and matte finishes.
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This 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 "Flat Top Dot" solution that would fit into its current workflow, tradeshop Colortek Inc., Creve Couer, MO, recently evaluated the nyloflex FTF Digital plate from Flint Group. The test was run using their current plate and the nyloflex FTF plate on a difficult design the company was executing for a flexible packaging printer. Many of the designs Colortek produces demand that shadows and gradations fade to 0%. "We have seen a significant improvement in the performance of the enhanced highlights on the HD screens with the nyloflex FTF plate," claims John Kelly, VP packaging (pictured right with Plateroom Manager Jim Morrison). "Graphics such as shadows and gradations have finished smoother than ever before--the stability of the highlights dots is clean and uniform." Kelly reports his customer is experiencing more consistency in his print quality with a smooth ink transfer and an increase in solid ink density (SID), which is attributed to the inherent micro-textured surface of the plate.
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Coating & Moisturizing System Inc. (CMS Inc.) is a leading manufacturer in Moisturizing and Curl Control Systems and Roll Coating Equipment. CMS Inc. can provide a single retrofit equipment or entire process lines for coating and/or laminating. They build Flexo coaters and Flexo Printing Stations for inline or CI applications for direct replacement or upgrading of existing presses. Learn More Here

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There is a new post on The Converter Community. Ian Lemon, global category manager for Healthcare & Personal Care at Essentra, says "Counterfeit products pose a pervasive and complex challenge for businesses and consumers around the world." What can the industry do about counterfeiting? Lemon says the industry must take a "layered" approach to security and authentication.

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The Flexographic Technical Assn. has announced the theme, chairs, and venue for the FTA 2016 Fall Conference. To learn more, visit the PRINTING content category on our website.
PARAMUS, NJ | H. A. Bruno, owners of CPP EXPO (Collaboration in Packaging Production) announces the alliance of experienced and familiar names to its leadership team in order to grow CPP EXPO into the premier event for production of packaging materials, including Jane McDermott, Chris Price, and Roger Halligan.

CHICAGO, IL | Entrance passes for K 2016, The World's No. 1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber, can be ordered on-line at reduced rates. The event will take place October 19-26 at the fairgrounds in Duesseldorf, Germany.
LONDON, ENGLAND | The Label Industry Global Awards is seeking entries for the 2016 edition. Entries are free and must be received by May 27.
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Our VP of sales, Tim Janes, took a few days off to go camping last week. He caught this beautiful sunrise at Jackson Lake State Park in Colorado. He said it was a birdwatchers paradise with tons of migratory birds. He saw an eagle and hundreds of pelicans. Where will your travel plans take you this summer? Send us your vacation pictures. You can write to me at [email protected]. -- Claudia

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