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September 27, 2016
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As CEO of WS Packaging Group, Charlie Eitel says his purpose is to help people rediscover their courage and creativity.

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"Jemmco's JemmTac Web Cleaning Sleeve slides over your existing idler roll to provide exceptional web cleaning at a price you can afford. For just $50 you can cover a 3" x 12" roll and for $250 you can cover a 4" x 66" roll. Call or email us today to get your custom quotation and start saving! 262-512-9559.

LONG BEACH, CA | Epson announced it is now shipping the SurePress L-6034VW single-pass industrial digital press, the first to use its PrecisionCore linehead technology, and the first to use its low-migration LED UV curing ink. Press is said to deliver precise quality and high-speed printing ideal for short- to mid-run jobs across all industries, including health and beauty, nutraceuticals, and food and beverage, as well as standard consumer packaged goods.

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ELGIN, IL | AB Graphic displayed the new FleyeVision 100% print inspection system and the SRI slitter/rewinder/inspection at Labelexpo Americas. FleyeVision allows operators to reduce waste, reduce production costs, and improve productivity.

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AUBURN, MI | Dow Corning has introduced to the North American market a comprehensive portfolio of pressure-sensitive adhesives and coatings for protective films used throughout the lifecycle of electronic devices. These silicone-based materials include low-migration, platinum-cure PSAs and a high-performance hard coating.

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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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VIENNA, AUSTRIA | Constantia Flexibles announces that its Smart Top aluminum foil lids are now providing additional promotional opportunities for cans of Mediterranean cult brand Orangina. Company says this premium packaging element also provides hygienic protection against dirt and germs while adding a stylish branding element that stands out on-shelf.

The fully recyclable debossed aluminum foil reportedly adapts perfectly to the can's shape and can be accurately applied at up to 60,000 cans/hr.


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One registration gives you access to presentations from 4 separate tracks, over 100 in all. TableTop exhibition with over 80 suppliers, optional networking opportunities and more. Register now for the premier R2R web coating and processing conference. www.aimcal.org
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Polymer processing expert Tom Bezigian reports on the future of pouch packaging and growth projections to 2021. Tom was involved with the production of a Smithers-Pira report on pouches and will be presenting a paper on this topic at the AIMCAL Fall Technical Conference in Memphis in a few weeks.

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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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International Label & Printing, Elk Grove Village, IL, has installed a Domino N610I UV inkjet label press. The press offers speeds up to 75 m/min (246 fpm). President/CEO Mark Turk (left), says, "It has completely changed our business and capacity. The Domino has simplified our lives quite a bit and has given us a chance to compete, and even win awards." He says it's really opened up a lot of business on the flexo side, too. Tony Dardano (front), executive VP sales & marketing, adds, "Being able to print at that speed with the white, the Domino was a game changer for us."
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Roll-2-Roll Technologies LLC, located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, is an innovative technology company dedicated to providing solutions to the roll-to-roll and converting industry. We are a university spin-off from Oklahoma State University (OSU), home of the world renowned Web Handling Research Center. With over 30 years of R&D and product development experience, we have a strong focus towards commercializing revolutionary technologies into innovative solution that solves real-world customer problems. Learn More Here.

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PFFC MESSAGE BOARD

 
Maxson Automatic Machinery Co. says there are several conditions to consider in deciding whether to run material in the middle of a sheeter or to thread the machine along a common edge. Visit our Message Board for some tips to help you decide.

Feel free to post your advice or questions for our readers.

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Traditionally, packaging was developed and used for purely functional purposes, including the transport, storage and protection of everyday goods. Now we live in a different world where packaging drives sales, communication, advertising, branding, and product security.

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Davis-Standard's extruder has new features, including a new extruder frame, innovative feedscrew design, and quick screw exchange technology. To learn more, visit the COATING/LAMINATING content category on our website.
INDUSTRY NEWS

 
CHICAGO, IL | The 2016 Label Industry Global Awards were announced at a gala ceremony at the Rosement Theatre during Labelexpo Americas 2016. Awards for innovation and sustainability were announced; Bruce Bell of Belmark was previously announced as the R. Stanton Avery Lifetime Achievement Award winner.

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LEXINGTON, OH | Next Generation Films has ordered several VAREX blown film lines from Windmoeller & Hoelscher for the production of multilayer specialty films as part of a $75M expansion.

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DUBLIN, OH | Ashland and Ravenwood Packaging Ltd. have reached an agreement naming Ashland the exclusive supplier of UV-curable coatings for Ravenwood linerless label applications in the Americas.

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