Uteco to Debut New Flexo Press and Gravure Products at Drupa 2004
Eurograv Ltd. reports Uteco Converting S.p.a will showcase one its new central impression (CI), 8-color gearless flexographic presses at Drupa. In addition, says the Uteco press distributor, Uteco will show a print unit on a new gravure press....
Packaging and Label Gravure Assn. to Cover Competition and Cooperation at 7th Technical Conference
"We first heard the word 'co-opetition' in conversation with a printing industry leader. He used the word to describe how two mid-sized companies [that] normally compete [could join] forces to provide a single, large customer's needs for a broad choice of printing technologies (gravure, offset, and flexo)....In this scenario, the two converters cooperate [for] this account but act as competitors elsewhere in the marketplace." —PLGA...
PLGA Offers October Conference: Technology That Reduces Costs
The Packaging & Label Gravure Association (PLGA) announces two upcoming conferences....
Clear, Crisp Color
The Gravure Assn. of America salutes gravure's ability to produce packaging with knockout results....
Catty Corp.: Flex-Pack Converter
Catty Corp. is so proud of its success and its new equipment, including a Deacro slitter and a Bobst Champlian press, it wants to let... THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG....
Gravure Rolls Up Its Sleeves to Do Battle with Flexo
What's the hottest trend in narrow web printing today? Presses that are competitively priced, use lightweight sleeves, offer fast changeovers for short runs, and utilize electronic line shaft technology....
Complete Solutions
DI-NA-CAL adds capacity for its heat-transfer label production with a new Rotomec gravure press....
PLGA Offers Many Views of World of Gravure
In these tough economic times, it's always nice to hear good news. At its annual meeting, the Packaging & Label Gravure Assn. (PLGA) reported an increase in membership from 51 to 71 in one year and an increase in award entries from 49 to 71....
India's Rising Star
Positive Packaging's reputation for quality is backed by a stable of Cerutti gravure presses....
PLGA Annual Conference News
Fifth Conference Proves PLGA Growing Up Quickly
Thriving on Gravure & Location
Located in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (pop. 430,000) Mipa S.A. is the only flex-pack converter in the entire nation. Its plant is comfortably nestled...
The Power of Gravure: GAA Annual Mtg
ROCHESTER, NY -- The Gravure Association of America, Inc. (GAA) urges industry professionals to "experience the power" of gravure at its 2002 annual convention...
GAA Calls for Entries for Annual Golden Cylinder Competition for Gravure Printers
Gravure Association of America (GAA) members (and even those of you non-members) only have until mid-February to submit your greastest gravure for 2001. "[We] conduct the Annual Golden Cylinder award competition to promote the gravure process and to provide peer recognition for technical achievements," says GAA....
Money-to-Be-Made: Gravure Tips Round Out GAA Annual Pressroom Conference
Gravure printers will want to check out the Gravure Association of America's annual Pressroom Conference in a few weeks—and the GAA is taking steps to make it easier for you....
GAA AWARDS: Gravure Is Golden for GAA Award Winners
The Gravure Assn. of America (GAA) presented the 2001 Golden Cylinder Awards at its annual convention held May 22 in Milwaukee, WI. The association presents...
PLGA Meeting Honors Gravure and Its Printers
With a brand new competition added to the agenda, the Packaging and Label Gravure Assn. gathers in Florida.
The Missing Link: Plastics History Leads to Packaging
From fake flowers to hygienic-paper packaging, Germany's Böhme family has been in plastics for nearly 50 years. For almost as long, the company has linked its print quality to Fischer & Krecke presses....
The Amcor Story Continues
In the second of a two-part series on Amcor Flexibles Europe, Paper Film & Foil CONVERTER visits two plants in Belgium that are on the leading edge in their markets.
Flex-Pack Operation Likes to Convert the Complex
The Netherlands plant of Amcor Flexibles Europe already produces an impressive range of flexible packaging, but it isn't satisfied yet.
...Inspection System Balances Print Quality with Economy
A 1998 acquisition gave the Teich Group a foothold in Poland. Now, the addition of an AVT print defect detection system on a Schiavi press is saving time, reducing waste, and enhancing print quality.
...Technology Puts Converter "In-Line" for More Success
Phoenix Packaging, which made its name with in-line technology for producing popcorn bags, is taking its innovative ways into other areas.
...Eastern European Converter Continues Pioneering Ways
Chemosvit's flexible packaging operation includes just about every aspect of converting, and it all comes together for award-winning products. Located...
Snack Food Packaging: 100 Years and Counting
"Cellophane brought about the first transparent...packaging concepts." So said Dr. Richard Podhajny, one of PFFC's contributing editors, in his feature,...
Golden Cylinders Go to Gravure's Very Best
The Gravure Association of America (GAA) started a new tradition when it presented the 2000 Golden Cylinder Awards at its annual convention April 6th...
Latest Gravure Technology Launches Converter into Fray
Imagine you're a paratrooper. Your mission: to launch yourself out of a plane, drop to the earth, hit the ground running, and go into battle. Sounds risky,...
