The latest technology, news and trends on folding cartons, corrugated boxes, printing, diecutting, folder/gluers and more. en-us http://www.convertingmagazine.com/community/Paperboard%2FCartons/48297.html?nid=3981 2008 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:37:52 PST http://www.convertingmagazine.com/article/CA6575742.html?nid=3981 Folding-carton converter Carded Graphics of Stanton, VA, installs one of the first Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105 presses available with hybrid-UV capability in the US. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.convertingmagazine.com/article/CA6575743.html?nid=3981 Odena, Spain-based corrugated-packaging converter Industrias Graficas del Envase, S.L. (IGEASA) broke a new record recently... Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.convertingmagazine.com/article/CA6574349.html?nid=3981 PRPflexo is currently seeking flexographic printers for additional trials of its new patent-pending, digital-flexo plates. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.convertingmagazine.com/article/CA6577372.html?nid=3981 The stars of any printing trade show, let alone the world's largest like last month's drupa 2008 in Dusseldorf, Germany, are the presses. Here's a quick overview of some of the standouts. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.convertingmagazine.com/article/CA6577374.html?nid=3981 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.convertingmagazine.com/article/CA6577384.html?nid=3981 Much of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Green Guide workshop held this spring was spent on topics such as the prevalence of unsubstantiated and vague claims of general environmental benefit, such as “earth friendly.” However, there were several new terms and issues raised that reflect the desire to communicate in an increasingly environmentally conscientious and global marketplace. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.convertingmagazine.com/article/CA6577385.html?nid=3981 Some parting shots and observations on the global print event that is drupa. While attendance was down slightly from initial projections (something like 391,000 visitors), the biggest number reported by organizer Messe Dusseldorf was the 10 billion Euro ($15.6 billion) in sales transacted on the show floor. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.convertingmagazine.com/article/CA6573987.html?nid=3981 In response to sharp cost increases for fiber, energy and chemicals, Graphic Packaging Intl. plans to temporarily shut down its No. 2 coated-board machine at the West Monroe, LA, mill. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.convertingmagazine.com/article/CA6574018.html?nid=3981 Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. will cease operations of its containerboard machine at the Snowflake, AZ, mill no later than Oct. 15. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.convertingmagazine.com/article/CA6574021.html?nid=3981 NYC-based packaging converter Advanced Digital Printing installs its second Presstek 52DI® digital-offset press. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.convertingmagazine.com/article/CA6571776.html?nid=3981 Stockholm, Sweden-based SCA signs an agreement for the sale of its UK and Ireland conventional-corrugated business to Spain's SAICA for about $194 million in cash. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.convertingmagazine.com/article/CA6570995.html?nid=3981 EskoArtwork of Ghent, Belgium, signs a letter of intent June 12 to purchase Mikkelsen Graphic Engineering, Lake Geneva, WI. The deal is expected to close next month. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.convertingmagazine.com/article/CA6571024.html?nid=3981 Phillips, WI-based MarquipWardUnited says June 9 that it will acquire Apollo Sheeters, Ltd., of Bedford, UK. Apollo Sheeters manufactures sheeting equipment across a broad range of paper, board, laminates and films. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.convertingmagazine.com/article/CA6570737.html?nid=3981 Neenah, WI-based Menasha Packaging broke ground June 2 on a 44,000-sq-ft plant expansion to accommodate its new wide-web printing facilities. The project includes a new 98-in., 8-color CI-flexo press with coater from Fischer & Krecke. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.convertingmagazine.com/article/CA6570086.html?nid=3981 Print media fair drupa 2008 closed yesterday in Dusseldorf, Germany, with a range of impressive numbers, including a reported €10 billion ($15.6 billion) in sales on the show floor, says organizer Messe Dusseldorf. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.convertingmagazine.com/article/CA6565449.html?nid=3981 IMG Digipack GmbH, based in Remscheid, Germany, will be the first beta-test partner for Sun Chemical’s FastJet® inkjet-printing press for corrugated packaging. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.convertingmagazine.com/article/CA6569318.html?nid=3981 As the technology and quality behind flexographic printing climb to ever loftier heights, the plates, platesetters, proofers, sleeves and mounting tapes of the prepress area are keeping pace. The breakthrough products described here (among many others) exemplify the new world of automation and broader color gamuts that are enveloping the flexo scene. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.convertingmagazine.com/article/CA6569313.html?nid=3981 The Flexographic Technical Association recognized 73 entries as highlights of quality printing in its 2008 Excellence in Flexography Awards competition last month. The winning companies accepted a total of 147 prizes, among them 50 gold medals, 49 silver medals, 42 bronze medals, plus six special achievement awards. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.convertingmagazine.com/article/CA6569315.html?nid=3981 Boxmaker SCA Packaging (Cornuda, Italy) purchases a 6-color VSOP 1250 press from Drent Goebel (www.drent-goebel.com) for its preprinted-linerboard production. Delivery of the press is planned for early fall 2009. The extended delivery time is due to the press's 66-in. print length, a new development for Drent Goebel. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.convertingmagazine.com/article/CA6569319.html?nid=3981 The better you understand the process variables that affect flexographic printing, the quicker you'll be able to remedy any problems that arise. The marriage between ink and film is subject to a slew of variables, and this article reviews application issues relative to the surface energy of the substrate. 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