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June 14, 2016
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Labeling today is complex, says Mark Ward, VP of technical services at Loftware. Companies are faced with a wide range of evolving requirements. They include regional, language, customer, and regulatory requirements, which must be met in a quick and efficient manner to avoid disruption to business and to companies' supply chains. Centralized label management helps ensure consistency and adherence to regulatory guidelines throughout the global supply chain.

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Jemmco's JemmSil RS200 High Release Roller Sleeve is so effective, we'll send you a FREE sample to test against your stickiest material just to prove how well it works. And better yet? This sleeve will save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars compared to traditional release hard coatings. Visit us online or call today: 262-512-9559

JUPITER, FL | PCE Instruments offers a gloss meter said to assess gloss variation on packaging quickly, easily, and accurately. Meters are compact and user-friendly.

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FRANKENTHAL, GERMANY | RKW Sweden offers FPO films, based on filled polyolefin, said to be well suited for all kinds of flexible packaging applications, particularly in the food industry.

HOD HASHARON, ISRAEL | Advanced Vision Technology reports that Visualead, a software company specializing in QR code-driven Internet of Things enablement, has integrated its patented variable visual and secure code technology in AVT applications.

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June 20-24 | Inkjet Summer School, IMI Europe, Heidelberg Print Media Academy, Heidelberg, Germany; +44 1223 236920;  www.imieurope.com
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COOL CONVERTED PRODUCT

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA | Distell brand Savanna is one of the world's largest selling ciders and South Africa's leading cider export, available in more than 60 countries. After 18 years, the Applied Ceramic Label (ACL) decorated pack required an upgrade. Constantia Flexibles South Africa was tasked with converting the bottle decoration from ACL to a pressure-sensitive label, while maintaining the same level of tactility.

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Converting Track Systems offers the best roll handling solutions available. We design more efficient flow for your rolls, create safety, and ensure durability. Manual or Motorized, our tracks are versatile and innovative. The value comes from the satisfaction of the finished project, and years of providing peace of mind for many customers just like you. We are dedicated to roll handling and our focus has always been to provide consistency and durability for our customers. Contact us to Learn more! 
FEATURED CONTENT: COATING/LAMINATING

Klockner Pentaplast is expanding its high-barrier lamination and coating capacities. To learn more, visit the COATING/LAMINATING content category on our website.
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Polymer processing expert Tom Bezigian provides a list of common polymers used in multilayer food packaging, along with their functions and applications, as an easy to use reference for our readers. This table should come in handy for R&D personnel and perhaps even marketing and sales people when presenting a list of capabilities to customers.

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Goldenrod Differential Shafts

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. http://www.goldenrodcorp.com

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FEATURED E-BOOK

 
ITW Pillar Technologies, a leading manufacturer of advanced surface treatment and induction cap sealing systems, has announced the launch of the industry's first Stand-up Pouch eBook, in association with Packaging Strategies. The new eBook was co-developed with content provided by ITW Pillar Technologies, Glenroy, Bosch and Hitachi. This guide was produced because ITW Pillar Technologies, Glenroy, Bosch and Hitachi had recognized the industry need for an eBook which addressed pouch topics such as prototyping, materials, converting, optimizing seal strength, case studies and success models.

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In the absence of our Federal Government's action on protecting its citizens from the Zika virus, Editorial Director Yolanda Simonsis wonders what corporations are doing to protect their employees. Visit our Message Board to find OSHA's Interim Guidance on the subject.

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Toray Plastics (America), Inc., founded in 1985, is the only United States manufacturer of polypropylene, polyester, metallized, and bio-based films for industrial, packaging, graphic, optical, and electronic applications. Capabilities include collaborative consultation and state-of-the-art co-extrusion, in-line coating, in-line surface treatment, metallization, off-line barrier treatment, and specialty sealant and coating technologies. Our parent company, Toray Industries, Inc., is the world's largest manufacturer of polyester film. Close reciprocal relationships with global sister companies deepen our industry knowledge and expand our reach. Learn More Here.

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Packaids has a new Kluge OmniFold 3000 folding and gluing system from Brandtjen & Kluge. The UK-based converter has a large die-cutting and gluing division that makes up cartons, folders, wallets, and sleeves. Their new modular converting system has an additional hot-melt system from HHS running four guns and a Straub T-627 Tape Applicator. "The OmniFold 3000 is so fast and easy to use, it has allowed us to reduce our prices and that is already attracting new clients who hitherto hadn't considered us for this type of work," says Matt Burgess, pictured above left with Steve Hutton, directors of Packaids.
SPECIAL DIRECTORY

We are currently updating our annual Contract Slitting Services Directory for the packaging market. Readers can quickly find converters offering specific Slitting Services. This directory is interactive with links to the PFFC Buyers Guide. We offer Free listings or upgraded listings to stand out more with Company Logo, live website link, live e-mail link, and direct company Buyers Guide link. To list your company (or update your current listing), simply click here to complete our automated form.
INDUSTRY NEWS

CHICAGO, IL | Messe Dusseldorf reports that drupa will stick to its four-year cycle and will be held again in Dusseldorf June 23-July 3, 2020. The organizer says that, with this decision, it is responding to the numerous demands voiced by exhibiting industry players.

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NEW DELHI, INDIA | Cosmo Films, a manufacturer of specialty BOPP films, set up a cast polypropylene line with an annual capacity of 1,800 MT at its existing facility in Waluj, Aurangabad, India, and has been manufacturing CPP films since February.

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VIENNA, AUSTRIA | Constantia Flexibles Group has agreed to sell its non-core folding carton activities in Mexico, Aluprint Plegadizos, to Mexican company Grupo Gondi, for an undisclosed amount.

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The PFFC staff sends heartfelt condolences to our readers in Florida following the terror attack in Orlando. We are thinking of you. You can write to me at [email protected]. -- Claudia

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