July 19, 2010 – 10:43 | No Comment

(HUGIN/THOMSON REUTERS) Ahlstrom Group, a leading global developer and manufacturer of nonwovens and specialty papers, announced today that it has partnered with Eureka Forbes Limited to launch a ground breaking product to serve the growing needs for clean water in the Indian sub-continent.

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Industry Leaders Sign On as 2011 SGIA Expo Sponsors
July 30, 2010 – 18:50 | No Comment

* SGIA Expo is the North American Gateway to the Global Imaging Marketplace

SGIA confirmed today that all 2010 Expo sponsors will return next year as partners of the 2011 SGIA Expo (New Orleans, October 19–21). The SGIA Expo is the premier exposition in North America, showcasing the broadest range of innovative specialty imaging equipment from the industry’s top suppliers and manufacturers.

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FUJIFILM Dimatix Achieves a Strong Showing at Shanghai 2010 Ad, Print and Sign Expo
July 30, 2010 – 18:45 | No Comment

* FUJIFILM Dimatix products featured in 36 OEM printers – 28 of which use new Spectra® Polaris Q-Class printheads.

* Asian launch of FUJIFILM Dimatix DMP-3000 Material Printer and new D-Class printheads for materials deposition applications was enthusiastically received.

FUJIFILM Dimatix, the world’s leading supplier of drop-on-demand inkjet printheads for industrial applications, today reported its participation at the 18th annual Shanghai International Ad, Print, Pack & Paper Expo July 7-10 exceeded expectations.

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A new exhibit brings the history of the theatre to life, using HP PVC-free Wall Paper and the HP Designjet L25500
July 30, 2010 – 15:02 | No Comment
When The Old Globe, a Tony Award® winning theatre in San Diego, California, received a grant to create an exhibit on its history, the organisation was thrilled. It immediately began creating a visual timeline featuring illustrations by costume designer Anna Oliver of iconic theatrical figures. There was just one challenge: the theatre needed to execute its ambitious vision-involving detailed graphics and a difficult installation-on a set budget.

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Xeikon and Labelexpo Global Series announce close cooperation to grow label market
July 30, 2010 – 12:00 | No Comment

* Partnership confirms long-term commitment to label market

Xeikon, a division of Punch Graphix, is delighted to announce that it has entered in a partnership with the Labelexpo Global Series, the international organizer of labeling and package printing events. As part of the partnership, Xeikon will attend all Labelexpo events worldwide including exhibitions in Europe, the Americas and Asia.

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Wireless Sensor Networks, Energy Harvesting and RFID in Asia
July 30, 2010 – 11:57 | No Comment

Governments in Asia have been strongly advocating RFID in all its forms – from passive RFID tags to tags with a battery or energy harvester that can be used to create Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN), including mesh networks.

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Atlantic Zeiser to present advanced printing innovations for the coding of packaging and labels at FACHPACK 2010
July 30, 2010 – 11:53 | No Comment

Atlantic Zeiser will showcase its integrated end-to-end DIGILINE™ Single Product solution at FACHPACK in Nuremberg : 28-30 September 2010. Demonstrating versatile possibilities for high resolution industrial digital printing of variable data on absorbent and non-absorbent surfaces including 3D packaging, Atlantic Zeiser will present in Hall 9, Stand 256.

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New Fasson® Label Specification Programme Saves Converters Time And Costs
July 30, 2010 – 11:50 | No Comment

Avery Dennison has made the specification of its Fasson® Durables labelstocks easier and more cost-effective for label converters.   With the new Fasson Specification Programme, converters outsource – to Avery Dennison — the complex and often expensive compliance and performance testing process.   This is of particular relevance in the challenging and labour-intensive electronics and automotive label markets.

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Designer Bottle Enhances Bluecol’s Premium Heritage
July 30, 2010 – 11:47 | No Comment

Tetrosyl has commissioned RPC UKSC (UK Stock Containers) to design and manufacture custom moulded bottles for a major relaunch of its Bluecol brand of screenwashes and anti-freezes.

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Label Leaders purchases ROTOCONTROL EDM200 Flexo Machine
July 30, 2010 – 11:39 | No Comment

* Installation is scheduled for mid-August by ROTOTEC, the local Agent for ROTOCONTROL throughout South Africa

ROTOCONTROL today announced another order for the EDM200 semi-rotary, servo-driven UV-flexo machine placed by Label Leaders in South Africa.  The order was placed by Pascal Aengenvoort, Director from ROTOTEC, the local Agent for ROTOCONTROL throughout South Africa who will also manage the installation scheduled for mid-August.
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DeltaHage optimises prepress and efficiency with Enfocus PowerSwitch
July 30, 2010 – 11:36 | No Comment

* User-friendly standardisation and automation of prepress reduces costs and generates new opportunities

The Hague-based printer DeltaHage recently expanded its printing capacity with the installation of a new KBA eight-colour press. To optimise its prepress workflow, the company opted for Enfocus PowerSwitch.

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Ryno Drain Covers Help Ensure Environmental Compliance
July 30, 2010 – 11:34 | No Comment

Ryno drain covers help businesses of all kinds–including printers, converters and virtually every manufacturer—comply with environmental regulations by providing a quick yet reliable means of ensuring that any spilled or leaking liquids cannot enter the waste system.

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