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FLEXcon introduces pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive

03 January 2008

FLEXcon has introduced its V-483 permanent pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive, aimed to fill the gap between regular solvent acrylic adhesives and…

FLEXcon and MassMEP host Lean Manufacturing roundtable

02 January 2008

Some 50 representatives of 20 manufacturing companies from Massachusetts were briefed on the Lean Manufacturing initiatives of FLEXcon Company, Inc.…

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Domino moves into thermal transfer overprinting

02 January 2008

Domino Printing Sciences has introduced the V-Series, a thermal transfer overprinting (TTO) product range, providing clear legible codes for flexible…

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Diaures launches laminates with new PP liner

02 January 2008

Italian pressure sensitive materials manufacturer Diaures has completed the development of a new range of products based on a polypropylene liner and…

APMI and Picon merge

02 January 2008

Picon, the association for manufacturers and suppliers to the printing, papermaking and paper converting sectors, and the Association of Printing…

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New USW leader for national paper bargaining program

02 January 2008

In accordance with the constitution of the United Steelworkers, the USW's International Executive Board has by unanimous vote named District 2…

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Wide web rotary die cutting, creasing and punching module from Schober USA

02 January 2008

Schober USA has developed a new machine technology for the in-line die cutting, creasing or punching of a wide variety of paper board or films.…

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All-air web guide for high tension applications

02 January 2008

The all-air RDG-5 from Coast Controls is a web guide ideal for higher tension applications such as business forms or other strong webs run in widths…

DuPont Packaging Graphics celebrates patent milestone

02 January 2008

DuPont Packaging Graphics has achieved the registration milestone of 125 patent families consisting of more than 600 patents and applications…

Indian seminars examine packaging technology and quality assessment systems

02 January 2008

The Indian government is sponsoring an international seminar to share information on the latest developments in packaging technology and machinery for…

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GMG Americas appoints new Latin America business manager

23 December 2007

GMG Americas, developer and marketer of color management and proofing solutions, has appointed Paulo Monteiro to be its new manager, Latin America. In…

2008 launch planned for National Skills Academy for Materials, Production &

21 December 2007

The National Skills Academy for Materials, Production & Supply is being established to facilitate access to industry-specific, customized and…