Label & Narrow Web back issues from January 2009:
A salute.(Editorial)
Jan 01, 2009; ... In this issue we publish the final Minding My Own Business column. Its author, Elisha Tropper, has devoted eight and a half years to enlightening, inspiring and educating the readers of L&NW with his business insights. I knew that the day would come when this intrepid man with a razor ...
GIDUE succumbs to the downturn; rebirth is planned.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(GiDue S.p.A.)(Nuova Castagnoli S.r.l.)(Case overview)
Jan 01, 2009 ... GIDUE S.p.A., a press manufacturer active in the label and packaging market since 1999, filed on December 22, 2008, for voluntary restructuring, the equivalent of Chapter 11 in the USA and administration in the UK. The company, based in Turate, Italy, had been enjoying a record ...
Mark Andy acquires Rotoflex.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... After months of speculation throughout the industry about the future of Rotoflex International, press maker Mark Andy has announced the acquisition of the Canadian manufacturer of high end web inspection and finishing equipment. The purchaser is MAI Holdings, which is Mark Andy's recently ...
Sol beer switches to PS labels manufactured by Spear.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... CCM/FEMSA, one of Mexico's leading brewers, has repositioned its popular Sol beer in the United States by converting from ACL (painted bottle) graphics to clear pressure sensitive labels from Spear. CCM has duplicated the ACL look on its non-returnable Sol package in Mexico since 2002 and ...
Multi-Color makes Forbes' list again.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Multi-Color Corp., Sharonville, OH, USA, has been listed on Forbes Magazine's 200 Best Small Companies for the second year in a row. Multicolor moved up 25 spots to rank 61st within the group. Forbes judged candidates with revenues between $5 million and $750 million and share ...
Primera launches new digital label press.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Primera Technology, Plymouth, MN, USA, has announced the introduction of its CX1200 Color Label press. The press delivers short run, full color digital label printing at a price of US$ 14,995 (MSRP) in the USA and Canada. The company describes the CX1200 as "the perfect solution ...
Fasson gains SFI status for eight US plants.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... The Fasson Roll North America division of Avery Dennison Corporation has achieved certification to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) for eight US coating and distribution locations. By achieving SFI certification, Avery Dennison joins a growing community of companies, landowners, ...
Fasson, Lauterbach win TLMI environmental awards.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... The Tag & Label Manufacturer's Institute has presented its 2008 Environmental Leadership Award for Technical Innovation to Avery Dennison Fasson Roll North America for its commitment to environmental sustainability. The institute also presented the Lauterbach Group, a Wisconsin, USA, ...
Sani-Blast relocates in Minnesota.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Sani-Blast has announced the move to its new facility in Minneapolis, MN, USA, which combines the headquarters with the manufacturing and distribution facility. The company's former headquarters was in Spring Grove, MN. Sani-Blast manufactures automated on-and off-press anilox ...
Matik to represent ESS in North America.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Matik North America)(ESS Graphic A/S)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... ESS Graphic, a Danish manufacturer of web finishing equipment, has formed a partnership with Matik North America, West Hartford, CT, USA, for distribution of ESS web finishing machinery in North America. The ESS range of products includes application units for glue and varnish, ...
Aquaflex reports sales up 73 percent in 2008.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(F.L. Smithe Machine Company Inc.)(Financial report)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Aquaflex, a division of F.L. Smithe and based in Duncansville, PA, USA, reports that 2008 sales revenue increased 73 percent over 2007. The number of presses sold internationally in 2008 increased four-fold. Mac Rosenbaum, vice president of Aquaflex/F.L. Smithe, says, "2008 was ...
UPM Raflatac celebrates opening of Chinese RFID plant.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... UPM Raflatac, Tampere, Finland, recently celebrated the opening of its new RFID manufacturing facility in Guangzhou, China, late last year. Initial annual production capacity will be 100 million pieces, including high-frequency and ultra-high frequency passive RFID tags and inlays. The ...
Nukote introduces HP Indigo product line.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Nukote International has unveiled a new line of HP Indigo receptive substrates. In stock are white BOPP, clear BOPP, glossy paper and semi-gloss paper roll labelstocks. Specialty Indigo products such as synthetic paper in roll form or in cut sheets are also available. "The ...
Dion Label Printing revamps its website.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Dion Label Printing, Westfield, MA, USA, has launched its remodeled website at www.dionlabel.com. This new site reflects improvements in navigation, uniformity, and overall appearance. Navigation enhancements include color coded tabs that visitors can click to move to various ...
Mark Andy celebrates 100th press in China.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Mark Andy Inc., a leader in narrow and midweb printing equipment and UV curing systems, joined with distributor United Printing Equipment & Materials Corporation to celebrate the 100th installation of Mark Andy equipment in China. The celebration was held November 14 to coincide with the ...
Spartanics publishes laser cutting guide.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Spartanics Ltd.)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Label converters seeking guidance on how to best configure laser cutting technology for their specific application requirements now have access to a comprehensive guide compiled by Spartanics: Laser Cutting Technical Guide: How to Match Today's Laser Cutting Technology to Application ...
Ritrama opens manufacturing plant in Chile, plans new slitting center in US.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Ritrama Inc., a manufacturer of self-adhesive film products based in Minneapolis, MN, USA, has announced the opening of a new manufacturing plant in Chile. The president of Chile, Michelle Bachelet, inaugurated the new Ritrama pressure sensitive roll materials manufacturing site in ...
Denmark makes plans for PS postage stamps.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Denmark will introduce self-adhesive technology to its postage stamps this year when its postal service, Post Danmark, switches from gum-backed stamps in response to public demand. The Danish postal service has invested in new printing machinery that can produce self-adhesive or ...
Lederle moves into Asia with Weldon Celloplast.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Lederle Machine Company, a US based manufacturer of rotary cutting dies, printing cylinders and label inspection tables for the narrow web printing and converting industry, has retained Weldon Celloplast to represent the company in Asian markets. Based in New Delhi, India, ...
Asahi Kasei partners with CT Graphic Arts.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation, Tokyo, has announced that Correct-Touch Graphic Arts Inc. has become its national US distributor, offering Asahi AFP flexographic analog and digital plate materials. CT Graphic Arts has distributed and technically supported Asahi throughout the Western US ...
Gerhardt establishes alliance with Rotometal.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Gerhardt International)(Rotometal of Poland)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Gerhardt International, a supplier of rotary tooling based in Denmark, is forming a strategic alliance with Rotometal of Poland. Rotometal will supply Gerhardt with magnetic and print cylinders for its converting customers in central Europe, and Rotometal will represent Gerhardt's products ...
SMAG draws hundreds to open house in France.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(SMAG Graphique)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Discovery 2008, an open house organized by SMAG every two years, took place at the company's Savigny sur Orge factory in France during three days in November. The company, which manufactures and distributes a wide range of printing and converting equipment, reports that 218 people ...
GraphixOne to distribute for Rotoworx in Midwest.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Rotoworx Systems)(GraphixOne)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Rotoworx Systems, Montreal, QC, Canada, has named GraphixOne to be its distributor in the Midwest USA. The announcement was made by National Sales Manager Paul Alvarez of Rotoworx Systems. "This will establish a regional sales office that will function as a centrally located ...
Walker & White form consultancy.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Andy Walker and Murray White, former colleagues at both Multi-Color Corporation and NorthStar Print Group, have formed W2 Consulting, LLC. W2 will provide general consulting services to the label and packaging converting industries. The partnership will focus on assisting ...
Susie Anderson.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... 3 SIGMA, Troy, OH, USA -- The company has announced the addition of Susie Anderson to its customer service staff. ...
Kevin C. Foos.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... ACPO, Oak Harbor, OH, USA -- Kevin C. Foos as been announced ...
Lance Shumaker.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... ADVANCED VISION TECHNOLOGY (AVT), Hod-Hasharon, Israel -- Continuing its integration of GMI, AVT announced that the sales and marketing of AVT ...
Susan C. Miller.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)(Avery Dennison RFID appoints Susan C. Miller and Maggie Bidlingmaier )(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... AVERY DENNISON RFID, Flowery Branch, GA, USA -- Robert G. van Schoonenberg has resigned from his position as secretary for the company, as well as from his position as executive vice president and chief legal officer. These changes were effective as of December 31, 2008, the date ...
Henrik Kajueter.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... AVERY DENNISON ROLL MATERIALS EUROPE, Leiden, The Netherlands -- The company has appointed Henrik Kajueter vice president, marketing. He will be based in Leiden, The ...
Dana Morton.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... BOISE LABEL AND RELEASE, Bensenville, IL, USA -- Dana Morton has been appointed ...
David A. McCann.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... CHEMSULTANTS INTERNATIONAL, Mentor, OH, USA -- The company has ...
R. Craig Curran.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... DSCOOP (DIGITAL SOLUTIONS COOPERATIVE), Chicago, IL, USA -- The company ...
David Brewer.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... ELECTRO OPTIC US, Alpharetta, GA, USA -- Electro Optic US has announced the ...
Udo Skarke.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)(Erhardt+Leimer Inc. appoints Udo Skarke and promots Todd Guzzardo)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... ERHARDT + LEIMER, Duncan, SC, USA -- The company has announced the appointment of Udo Skarke as CEO of its North American headquarters. He replaces David Merritt, ...
Derek Parker.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... FLXON, Charlotte, NC, USA -- The company has announced that Print Systems Consultant, Derek Parker, is now responsible for the Southeastern US, Ohio, Indiana, ...
Ian Bates.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... GERHARDT, Dallastown, PA, USA -- Gerhardt announced that it has named Ian Bates to serve as group ...
William Morrissey.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... GRAYMILLS, Chicago, IL, USA -- Graymills Corporation has ...
Dennis Marrison.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... MERCIAN LABELS GROUP, Cannock, UK -- Mercian Labels Group has ...
Danut Dragoi.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... NDC INFRARED ENGINEERING, Irwindale, CA, USA -- The compnay has ...
Robert Snover.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... PRECISION AIRCONVEY (PAC), Newark, DE, USA -- PAC has appointed ...
Debbie Jalowitz.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... RAYVEN, St. Paul, MN, USA -- Debbie ...
Christopher Paskey.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... RITRAMA, Minneapolis, MN, USA -- Christopher Paskey has been appointed vice president, Roll Label Division, for Ritrama, Inc. Bill Mulligan has ...
Mike Bacon.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... SPARTANICS, Rolling Meadows, IL, USA -- Spartanics announced ...
Pat Yates.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... WATER INK TECHNOLOGIES, Lincolnton, NC, USA -- The company has ...
Philip M. Neal.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)(Avery Dennison Corp.)(Obituary)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Philip M. Neal, retired chairman and CEO of Avery Dennison, died October 29, 2008, of heart failure. He was 68. Terry Schuler, a former senior VP at Avery, said Neal was influential in three areas key to the company's growth: leadership development, workplace safety and customer service ....
Teresa Miller.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)(KeeBar Enterprises)(Obituary)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Teresa M. Miller, co-owner of KeeBar Enterprises, a label printing business located in West Chester, PA, USA, died November 2, 2008, at age 51. She was the wife of Steven A. Miller, her business partner and husband of 29 years. The Millers purchased KeeBar from Steve's parents ...
Russell Joyce.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)(Flint Group Narrow Web)(Obituary)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Russell Joyce, president of Flint Group Narrow Web, died at the age of 39 in Malmo, Sweden. Joyce began his ink industry career in 1991 with Coates Lorilleux in England. He joined the narrow web group of Akzo Nobel Inks (ANI) in 1997 and held both technical and market development ...
Bert Lamberti.(INDUSTRY PEOPLE)(Tools and Production Inc.)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Tools & Production, Inc. (T&P), Temple City, CA, USA, has reported the passing of its former owner, Bert Lamberti. Lamberti was instrumental in directing the company's growth from 1976 to 1986, when he sold ...
New label trade show taking shape in England.(NARROW WEB EUROPE)
Jan 01, 2009; ... Whether it be whippet racing, old cars or madrigals, the first thing that British enthusiasts do when they meet other enthusiasts is to form a club or association, complete with statutes, chairman and annual dinner. Why, people ask, has the UK label business remained like a wallflower at a ...
A good run.(MINDING MY OWN BUSINESS)(Column)
Jan 01, 2009; ... For the past eight years or so, I have been privileged through this column to share my thoughts, ideas, and observations with the readership of Label & Narrow Web magazine. Each issue has presented me with the challenge of utilizing 1,200 to 1,400 words to offer our readers a thoughtful, ...
The environmental specialist.(LETTERS FROM THE EARTH)(Editorial)
Jan 01, 2009; ... In a recent editorial, Cooks Illustrated Editor Christopher Kimball introduced me to a wonderfully humorous book, The Specialist, written by Charles Sale in 1929. The timing and content of Sale's book is more than appropriate. The Specialist is Lem Putt, a country handyman who wants to ...
Gourmet labels on gourmet foods.(FIELD REPORT)
Jan 01, 2009; ... Norpaco, a gourmet food manufacturer in New Britain, CT, USA, that specializes in hand-stuffed peppers, olives and other tasty items, started out by selling bar supplies and snacks back in 1946. Dean Spilka and his father, Donald, bought the business 20 years ago. "We worked with Dion ...
Survival kit.(PRINTING LEAN)
Jan 01, 2009; ... So the economy is in the tank and not coming out any-time soon. What's a business owner to do? For many it might be a knee-jerk reaction to cut costs. That usually means cutting people, and that would be a huge mistake. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's not your people ...
Digital dogma: no flexo, no offset, no screen. Just digital labels with fast turnaround.(NARROW WEB PROFILE)(Company overview)
Jan 01, 2009; ... As defined by one dictionary, dogma is "an authoritative principle, belief or statement of ideas or opinion, especially one considered to be absolutely true." This is the story of a company called Digital Dogma, founded not long ago by a cheerful pair of cousins, who can't help but laugh ...
Gopsons Papers Limited: a diverse product portfolio and strong market positioning are keys to the success of this Indian printing enterprise.(NARROW WEB PROFILE)
Jan 01, 2009; ... Mukesh Goel says that in order to understand his company's label business, it's important to take a look at the nature of the Indian label market's infrastructure, where it's been, where it is now, and where it's going. "The label market in India has been very unorganized," ...
Rotary dies: whether its solid or flexible, converters are benefitting from improved technology in their choice of cutting tool, with cost considerations in mind.(Company overview)
Jan 01, 2009; ... Pressure sensitive labels need to be cut into a variety of shapes and sizes. Rotary dies are the tools of the trade converters use to accomplish this task. These cylindrical tools, with their sharpened steel blades, must be precise, consistent and durable in order for converters to count ...
Servo power: servo driven presses, growing in popularity among many converters, can offer reduced waste, tighter registration, and faster changeover times.
Jan 01, 2009; ... Servo motors have been powering narrow web presses for about a decade. Prior to that they were too expensive to incorporate into the press, but it seems that overnight the prices came down and the technology went up. A servo press still costs more than a conventional mechanical press, but ...
India's label markets: India, along with its rich history and culture, also has an emgerging and thriving label market.
Jan 01, 2009; ... India is a fascinating place. Its landscapes are as diverse as its culture. A number of religions and traditions exist alongside each other, dating back thousands of years to the origins of Hinduism, the country's predominant faith and what it also generally regarded as the world's oldest ...
A family affair: brand new Synergy Packaging looks forward to a bright future in the label business.(India's Label Markets)(Surface Graphics Pvt Ltd)(Company overview)
Jan 01, 2009 ... When discussing industrialization in India, and specifically the rise of the label industry, there's often a focus on startups, opportunities, technology, quality, improvement and change. Synergy Packaging, also known as SynPac, is a company that encompasses much of these themes, and is a ...
Carton converting system.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... SCHOBER USA Cincinnati OH USA Schober USA has introduced a new converting system based on the RSM & PBO designs that allow for the in-line finishing of products such as trays, inner frames, folding cartons and more. With this system, a preprinted roll is accurately ...
Virtual proofing.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... GMF FLEXO PREPRESS Mississauga ON Canada Final Print Assurance (FPA), a web-based color management technology, employs measured color data for comparative statistical analyses of a contract proof and a press pull in a real-time virtual collaboration venue. Developed ...
Hybrid diecutter.(NARROW WEB PRODUCT)
Jan 01, 2009 ... ALLEN DATAGRAPH SYSTEMS Derry NH USA Allen Datagraph Systems has introduced its new diecutting system, the i-Tech Fusion, for short and long run label converting. The Fusion is a hybrid of digital and analog technology using a registration system in coordination with ...
Digital press.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... PRIMERA TECHNOLOGY Plymouth MN USA Primera Technology has introduced its new CX1200 color label press. The press delivers short-run, full-color digital label printing at the price of US$14,995 (MSRP) in the USA and Canada ....
Laser cutting guide.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... SPARTANICS Rolling Meadows IL USA "Laser Cutting Technical Guide: How to Match Today's Laser Cutting Technology to Application Requirements--Parts I and II," is newly published by Spartanics for label converters. The guide was created ...
Humidification unit.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... HUSSON Sturtevant WI USA Husson Inc. offers the Princess 2 humidification unit. It is designed to improve or eliminate dry air problems. The unit operates individually or in combinations to effectively maintain optimum humidification in large industrial spaces. Due ...