FEATURED STORYInternational Converter, a division of Novolex, adds a VAC-U-MAX system to automate the transfer of wax beads into melting tanks. The system mitigates the risk of injury and has improved downtime and housekeeping with a reduction in product loss. FULL ARTICLE
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 "Jemmco's JemmSil RS200 High Release Sleeve's unmatched durability and release properties has saved us hundreds of dollars. We have been using our sleeve for over a year and it's still performing optimally." -- Mark Olson, WebCut Converting. Don't take our word for it. Email or call today for a FREE sample! 262-512-9559
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | Maxcess announces the release of the D-MAX Enhanced Web Guide Controller. An extensive update to the flagship controller from Fife, the D-MAX Enhanced is said to be the most powerful controller in the industry. FULL ARTICLE
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PAWCATUCK, CT | The Davis-Standard aftermarket group offers turret unwind upgrades said to significantly improve productivity and minimize downtime. Group is able to upgrade PLC, drive, and mechanical systems on thousands of existing installations, including those for other brands.
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STOW, OH | Mactac has launched a new series of high-tack, acrylic, double-coated tapes and transfer adhesives. Developed with the company's solvent-free, 100% solids adhesive technology, the series features new MP410 high-tack acrylic adhesive.
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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!
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COOL CONVERTED PRODUCT
BRISTOL, PA | DUNMORE Corp. has introduced touch screen film and coatings to its current line of scratch resistant surfaces (SRS) hardcoated film for electronics and consumer applications. The launch of this technology provides developers and manufacturers of touch screens and electronic components with a new solution for ongoing engineering issues including anti-glare, conductivity, and aesthetic attributes. The new film reportedly is based on a robust coating that is compatible with most weight and performance requirements, whether the customer requires a thin-gauge or thick-gauge substrate.
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The D-MAX Enhanced builds on the power of the original D-MAX that has been praised in the industry with features like "dual rail" power, single or dual drive options and ISaGRAF-based state machine programmability, with groundbreaking new features.
The D-Max Enhanced now offers power input reverse polarity protection, standard PTP-2 and PTP-1, Device Level Ring (DLR) connectivity, Add On Profile (AOP) for Rockwell PLC's, any language support, a C-script programming language and backward compatibility with existing D-MAX controllers. For more info, visit: maxcessintl.com.
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FEATURED BLOG
The TAPPI PLACE conference in Fort Worth, TX, April 11-16, was an exceptional event, says polymer processing expert Tom Bezigian. He reports on a big development from Alpha Marathon regarding the Schirmer 82-layer blown film coextrusion die as well as news from the SPI Flexible Film and Bag Conference held May 11-13 in Houston.
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FEATURED COMPANY
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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FEATURED CONTENT: PRINTING
Goss offers Embedded Color Bar Control technology that enables converters to embed the color bar into the image on a label or packaging design. To learn more, visit the PRINTING content category on our website.
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FEATURED VIDEO
Webex Centers of Excellence - One Source for PrecisionTake a virtual tour of Webex and its two manufacturing Centers of Excellence in Neenah, Wisconsin, and Chicopee, Massachusetts. A $2.5 million investment, the Centers of Excellence initiative created two manufacturing centers of excellence, one in Neenah, Wisconsin, which specializes in the engineering and manufacturing of small and medium size rolls and one in Chicopee, Massachusetts, which does the same for larger rolls. For more information, visit www.maxcessintl.com. WATCH VIDEO
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FEATURED INSTALLATIONAdflex Corp. has installed a a new Nilpeter FB Servo UV flexo press, which will allow the pressure-sensitive label converter to enter new markets and deliver high quality solutions to its customers. President Jeff Andolora says, "It is an eight-color all UV-platform with direct servo drive automation. This press provides the highest level of printing performance at every level; we could not be more pleased."
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SPECIAL DIRECTORY
 In our annual Coating & Laminating Services Directory, readers can quickly find converters offering custom coating & laminating services. This directory is interactive, as a website page, with links to the PFFC Buyers Guide. We offer Free listings or upgraded listings to stand out more with Company logo, 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.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
LONDON, UK | Labelexpo Americas 2016 has announced its conference program, sponsored by HP Indigo and scheduled to run September 13-14 as part of the three-day trade exhibition at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL.
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KOTKA, FINLAND | Kotkamills reports its new consumer board machine, BM2, has started production in Kotka. A range of folding boxboards will be produced under the brand name AEGLE and a range of food service boards under the brand name ISLA.
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PARAMUS, NJ | Collaboration in Packaging Production/CPP EXPO 2017, co-located with ISA International Sign Expo, invites package printing, finishing, and production professionals to submit an abstract for consideration and presentation at the CPP conference program. The event will be held April 19-21, 2017, in Las Vegas.
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While VP of sales Tim Janes has been dealing with a bear in his back yard, Editorial Director Yolanda Simonsis enjoyed seeing these deer twice at the beach this past weekend. How's your summer going? Send us your pictures! You can write to me at chine@pffc-online.com. -- Claudia Want to share your news with our subscribers? Send your company's announcements and new product releases to us for inclusion in E-Clips. Editorial Inquiries/Press Releases: Yolanda Simonsis | President/Editorial Director | 773-916-PFFC Claudia Hine | Managing Editor | 312-286-1374 Advertising Opportunities: Tim Janes | VP Online Sales | 303-674- 0577 Copyright 2016, YTC Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This newsletter is protected by United States copyright and other intellectual property laws and may not be reproduced, rewritten, distributed, re-disseminated, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast, directly or indirectly, in any medium without the prior written permission of YTC Media, Inc.
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