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PACKAGING THAT POPS Flexible substrates and stunning quality wins new business

In today’s competitive market, great presentation builds great brands. And the first tangible asset any brand has is packaging. As once-unique features become commonplace, the need for short-run flexible packaging is on the rise. Produced by digital packaging converters, flexible packaging is easier to ship and distribute, and it can protect and extend product shelf life.

Digital opens doors The digital label and packaging market is expected to grow from $1.95 billion in 2009 to $4.05 billion in 2014, according to InfoTrends’ March 2010 report, “Digital Color Printing in Packaging: The Ecosystem.” And flexible packaging can position digital converters to stake their claim. “We see the ability to offer high-quality flexible packaging as a major advancement for the CPC market,” says Kathy Popovich, director of marketing for Innovative Labeling Solutions (ILS). ILS uses an HP Indigo digital press in combination with the AB Graphic Digilam to provide turnkey flexible packaging solutions for virtually every segment. Brand owners rely heavily on consumer trial to build awareness around new formulations and SKUs, so being able to deploy a robust program is a must. With HP Indigo digital technology, digital converters can deliver high-quality packaging that can meet these needs better than conventional printing methods.

Investing in HP Indigo Packaging converters can add flexible packaging to their offerings, and win new business, using one of HP’s end-to-end digital printing solutions, including the HP Indigo WS6000 Digital Press. Already in use at facilities around the world, HP Indigo digital presses can print on a wide variety of flexible packaging films and other substrates.

Delivering packaging that pops on store shelves, HP Indigo digital presses replicate PANTONE® Colors and special brandspecific hues. Eric Knop, director of business development for ILS, explains, “HP Indigo technology provides us with the print quality of gravure, without the minimum order quantities, lead time or setup waste and costs.” And the HP Indigo WS6000 prints at speeds up to 98 feet per minute in 4-color mode, getting packaged products to market faster than traditional processes. HP SmartStream workflow solutions offer a special Labels and Packaging module for increased productivity from start to finish.

Winning business By offering more—stand-up pouches, three-side seal bags and mock-ups—packaging converters can really grow business. Knop says that so far, ILS’ new flexible packaging services have been incredibly well-received, both by current and potential customers. “Impact at shelf is paramount for today’s brands, whether they are private label or a worldwide brand,” adds Popovich. “The versatility that HP Indigo digital presses offer in terms of graphic flexibility, print quality and speed-to-market is critical to success in this new consumer landscape. We’re excited to be one of the first to deliver it.”

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20 COVER FEATURE CONVERTER PROFILE: St. Johns Packaging Charts a Global Course Recent expansion into key countries repositions this growing vertically integrated flexible packaging manufacturer.

26 FEATURES 12 FPA UPDATE Association Activities Update FPA Annual Meeting Highlights… FPA Environmental Health and Safety Summit Wrap-up…New Membership Announcements.

60 Q&A: ICE USA TRADE SHOW Inaugural Show Held in Orlando Interviewed by Flexible Packaging, Michael Boyle, ICE USA show director, explains how he is the man behind the ICE success story.

26 PRINTING: DRYING

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Successful Ink Drying in Flexo: A Finely Tuned Process Ink drying is an extremely important element that affects a myriad of points in packaging.

28 TECHNOLOGY: FILMS & SUBSTRATES Altogether Better: Flexible Laminations in Food Packaging Processing efficiencies, sustainability and solventless adhesives are top-of-mind for experts in adhesive-laminated flexible packaging.

10 EDITOR’S FORUM 16 CONVERTER NEWS TLMI Environmental Certification…New Printing Press Purchased…International Expansion…and more. 38 INDUSTRY INSIGHT 40 SUPPLIER NEWS Flexographic Press Purchased…Open House Held for Converters, Vendors…State-of-the-Art Clean Compounding Plant Now Open…and News Briefs.

32 Q&A: WEB GUIDING

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The Integral Points of Web Guiding Factors to consider, potential problems to overcome, and improvements that can be made for optimal web guiding.

43 HOT PRODUCTS 47 WEB SNAPSHOTS 54 CLASSIFIEDS

36 Q&A ON WORKFLOW & ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT (SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)

59 CALENDAR OF EVENTS & AD INDEX

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Editor’s Forum

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MAKING THE RIGHT MOVES hat constitutes making the right moves? Is it the thoughtful consideration when tackling a game changer, the weighing of all conceivable options or the possibility of an outcome due to your decisions? Now consider what making the right moves is in the current economy. Do your thoughts change? In business, the right moves could be investing in a well-researched innovation, like a new technologically-advanced machine or new material to run. A great move might mean bolstering personnel with professional education and training, or simply offering employees a refresher course in best practices. It could also mean physically expanding the business to other hot areas, filling a geographical void with your company’s products and services. Flexible Packaging’s cover story, penned by Executive Editor Rick Lingle, highlights the expansion of one Canadian company into both the United States and China. St Johns Packaging is a vertically integrated converter that found both opportunity and need in these two packaging hotspots. As Lingle writes, “[St Johns Packaging’s] moves represent a cohesive, proactive response to an evolving market.” Be sure to read about this company’s journey, both figurative and literal, on page 20.

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Extending the business means more hard work and dedication; I have noticed that both of those qualities run a-plenty in this industry. Our issue is chock full of information on making the right moves in business. We’ve published an informative technical piece on Drying for printers of flexible packaging materials on page 26. Ensuring proper web guiding and what to look for is highlighted on page 32. Even our Special Advertisers Section includes information on MIS/ERP software. To find out what that is and how it can create a better production flow, turn to page 36. And of course, our Converter News and Supplier News sections will get you up-to-date on industry movers, shakers and money makers (pages 16 and 40, respectively). Be sure to read this month’s issue to bolster your own decision-making process. Taking your company to new heights can allow for more opportunities. And it also means more hard work and dedication; I have noticed that both of those qualities run a-plenty in this industry. Perhaps it’s time for introspection if you feel your company is not making the right moves. FP

Sincerely, ERIN J. WOLFORD (847) 405-4042 [email protected]

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FPA Update | F LE X I B LE PACK AG I N G AS S O CIATION

ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES UPDATE The Flexible Packaging Association provides informational updates on the activities and accomplishments of the Association. Following are updates on new FPA members, and the recently held 2011 FPA Annual Meeting and the 2011 EHS Summit.

2011 FPA ANNUAL MEETING: STEVE FORBES DELIVERS KEYNOTE ADDRESS

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he Flexible Packaging Association’s 61st Annual Meeting was recently held at The Ritz Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Florida. Steve Forbes, chairman and CEO of Forbes Inc. and editor-in-chief of Forbes magazine delivered the keynote address during the Annual Meeting Luncheon and shared his insight on "Navigating the Current Economy for Business Growth and Success." The Meeting also featured Jeffery Ma, former member of the MIT Blackjack Team and subject of the hit movie 21. Ma discussed "The $100,000 Lesson: Business Lessons from the World of Blackjack." The 2011 FPA Annual Meeting focused on key industry topics including open innovation, private equity, M&A activity, and flexible packaging material availability. Meeting presenters and panel discussion included: • William Burke, president and COO of Nordenia USA and Flexible Packaging Association chairman, who provided the 2011 Annual Meeting opening remarks and preview of the 2011 State of the Flexible Packaging Industry Report.

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• Gregory Myers, managing director for Mason Wells, who discussed the "Impact and Role of Private Equity on the Flexible Packaging Industry." • Jon Ewing, managing director for Bank of America Merrill Lynch, who examined "Merger and Acquisition Activity in the Flexible Packaging Industry." • Jan Homan, CEO of Constantia Flexibles and Flexible Packaging Europe chairman, who provided an update on the European Flexible Packaging Market. • Nick Vafiadis, polyolefins business director for CMAI, who reviewed current "Trends and Opportunities in the Flexible Packaging Materials Market." • Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturers panel discussion on Open Innovation, which included panelists Michael Okoroafor, Vice President, Packaging R&D/Innovation, Heinz; Asad Hamid, Vice President, Global Packaging, Campbell Soup Company; and Denise Lefebvre, Director, Packaging Innovation, PepsiCo. The panel discussion was moderated by Brian Wagner, PTIS co-founder of Packaging and Technology Integrated Solutions, LLC. The 2011 FPA Annual Meeting also provide attendees with great opportunities to interact with industry leaders and peers during several networking events including the 2011 Welcome & Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Dinner, and the Annual Meeting Networking Luncheon with keynote speaker Steve Forbes. Special thanks are given to FPA members including Berry Plastics Corporation, Bobst Group North America, Exopack, LLC, Flint Group, Hosokawa Alpine American, NEX Performance Films, Nordmecannica, NA, NOVA Chemicals, Incorporated, P&O Packaging, LLC, and Siegwerk for their generous support of the 2011 FPA Annual Meeting Networking Events. For more information, visit FPA at www.flexpack.org. FP

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2011 FPA ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SUMMIT ocusing on environmental and safety issues specific to flexible packaging converters and suppliers, the 2011 EHS Summit was recently held at the TradeWinds Island Grand Resort in St. Petersburg Beach, FL. Presented by the Flexible Packaging Association, the three-day EHS Summit provided regulatory updates, guidance on complying with industry-specific environmental and safety regulations, and presentations from industry experts and government officials. The EHS Summit opened with the Safety Session, which included a review of OSHA’s 2011 priorities and enforcement focus, and Voluntary Protection Program and certification process. The Safety Session also included presentations on Investigating and Managing a Fatality Incidence; Combustible Dust: Fire and Mitigation Strategy; Workplace Safety & Financial Rewards; Flexo Press

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Safety: Features and Considerations; and Developing & Implementing a Medical Surveillance Program. The EHS Summit continued with the Environmental Sessions, which examined the Economic Impact of EPA Regulatory and Enforcement Priorities; Web Based Training; Chemical Classification and Labeling; Energy Management and Recovery Options; TSCA Modernization; and, the DOW Jones Sustainability Index. The Environmental Sessions also included an update on FTC “Green Guides” Revisions and Industry Impact; DOT Security Plans and Training Requirements; R22 Refrigerant Phase-Out, Replacement Options & Compliance; and a panel discussion on Subparts AA, BB, CC and Industry Applicability. Special thanks are given to FPA members Exopack, LLC, Flint Group, and Sun Chemical Corporation for their generous sponsorship of the EHS Summit Networking Events. Presentations from the 2011 FPA EHS Summit are available on the FPA Website, www. flexpack.org. For more information, contact FPA at (410) 694-0800 or fpa@flexpack.org. FP

FPA WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS The Flexible Packaging Association is pleased to announce that Advanced Barrier Extrusions LLC; Automated Packaging Systems, Incorporated; Chevron Phillips Chemical Company; Emerald Packaging, Incorporated; Extrusion Dies Industries, LLC; Flexo Wash LLC; Hilex Poly Company, Plastic Packaging Technologies; and, Prairie State Group, have joined the Association. Following are descriptions of the new FPA members.

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ADVANCED BARRIER EXTRUSIONS LLC Advanced Barrier Extrusions is a privately held manufacturer of multi-layer cast film. Their primary market is barrier film for food packaging, using nylon, EVOH, polyethylene and polypropylene resins in co-extrusions. The company’s FPA official representative is Tony Haug, president; and the FPA alternate representatives are Kevin Kopplin, vice president, Finance, and Steve Pawelko, vice president, Operations. For more information, visit www.abx-films.com.

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EMERALD PACKAGING, INCORPORATED Emerald Packaging is a printer/converter of flexible packaging for the produce industry. The company’s FPA official representative is Kevin Kelly, CEO; and, the FPA alternate representative is Todd Somers, Director of Sales and Marketing. For more information visit www.empack.com.

HILEX POLY COMPANY Hilex is the nation’s largest manufacturer and closed loop recycler of plastic bags. The company is also a leading supplier of environmental packaging solutions that create value, quality and service. The company’s FPA official representatives are Stan Bikulege, president and CEO, and New Members continues on page 14 >>

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Ben Mascarello, senior vice president, Sales & Business Development. Hilex’s FPA alternate representative is Mark Daniels, vice president, Sustainability & Environmental Policy. For more information visit, www.hilexpoly.com.

bags. The company’s FPA official representative is Cliff Brehm, president, and the FPA alternate representative is Tim Braithwaite, vice president, Plastic Operations. For more information, visit www.autobag.com.

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PLASTIC PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIES Plastic Packaging Technologies is the manufacturer of printed, laminated and converted flexible packaging materials, including film, rollstock, bags and pouches for a variety of markets including food, pet care, specialty consumer, industrial and health care. Plastic Packaging Technologies’ FPA official representative is David Staker, president and CEO; and, the FPA alternate representative is Daniel Staker, executive vice president. For more information visit www.plaspack.com.

PRAIRIE STATE GROUP Prairie State Group is a printer and laminator of flexible packaging and pressure sensitive labels. The company specializes in narrow and mid-web flexible packaging and other high end graphics. Prairie State Group’s FPA official representative is Daniel Doherty, Executive Vice President of Operations. For more information visit www. psglabels.com.

CHEVRON PHILLIPS CHEMICAL COMPANY Chevron Phillips Chemical Company is a worldwide manufacturer of polyethylene and polypropylene polymers for the flexible packaging industry. The company’s FPA official representative is Joseph Locke, sales manager, The Americas, and the FPA alternate representative is David Smith, vice president, Polyethylene. For more information, visit www.cpchem.com.

EXTRUSION DIES INDUSTRIES, LLC Extrusion Dies Industries, LLC is an international supplier of flat extrusion and coextrusion die systems for film, sheet, extrusion coating, fluid coating, and strand pelletizing applications. Extrusion Dies Industries’ FPA official representative is Robert Deitrick, Sales Director – Americas; and the company’s FPA alternate representative is Dennis Paradise, Vice President – Sales & Marketing. For more information visit www. extrusiondies.com.

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AUTOMATED PACKAGING SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED Automated Packaging Systems, Incorporated designs and manufacturers flexible bag packaging systems and is the inventor of Autobag® bagging machines and pre-opened

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FLEXO WASH LLC Flexo Wash provides user-friendly cleaning systems for anilox and gravure cylinders and sleeves, plates and plate sleeves, removable press parts, rotary screens and many custom applications. Flexo Wash’s FPA official representative is Michael Potter, CEO; and the FPA alternate representative is Ryan Potter, vice president of Sales. For more information, visit www.flexowashus.com. FP

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CONGRATULATIONS!

The FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Winners - 2011 BEACON CONVERTERS, INCORPORATED ConforMIS Drill & Pin Kit Wallet: Highest Achievement Award (Institutional); Gold Award Packaging Excellence; Silver Award - Environmental & Sustainability Achievement

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Fresh N Tasty Produce Pouch: Highest Achievement Award (Retail); Gold Award - Packaging Excellence

AMERICAN PACKAGING CORPORATION John Soules Rotisserie Chicken: Silver Award - Printing Achievement

AMPAC FLEXIBLES, A DIVISION OF AMPAC PACKAGING, LLC 2011 Highest Achievement Award Winners

Sprout Zippered Retort Pouch: Gold Award - Environmental & Sustainablity Achievement Hormel® E-Z® Pouch: Silver Award - Packaging Excellence

BEMIS FLEXIBLE PACKAGING - MILPRINT DIVISION WellPet Package with KromaSilk Print: Gold Award - Printing Achievement Kaytee Flat Bottom Package: Silver Award - Printing Achievement

BERRY PLASTICS CORPORATION Safeway Frozen Pasta Quad Seal Package: Silver Award - Printing Achievement

CL&D GRAPHICS, INCORPORATED Australian Gold Tanning Set: Gold Award - Printing Achievement

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CURWOOD, INCORPORATED - A BEMIS COMPANY TM

Liquiflex® Advance Films for Bulk Liquids: Gold Award - Packaging Excellence

DANAFILMS, INCORPORATED & PLASTIC PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Trail’s End Classic Caramel Popcorn: Silver Award Environmental & Sustainability Achievement

NORDENIA USA Fresh Step Cat Litter: Gold Award - Packaging Excellence, Environmental & Sustainability Achievement; Nestle ONE Dog: Gold Award - Printing Achievement TM

OLIVER- TOLAS HEALTHCARE PACKAGING Zone Coated Rollstock: Silver Award - Technical Innovation

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Masa PrePizza: Silver Award - Printing Achievement ConforMIS Drill & Pin Kit Wallet

PRINTPACK, INCORPORATED Wyman’s of Maine Wild Blueberry Juice: Silver Award - Printing Achievement

SEALED AIR CORPORATION - CRYOVAC FOOD PACKAGING Cryovac® Oven Ease TM Bags: Silver Award - Technical Innovation 971 Corporate Boulevard • Suite 403 • Linthicum, MD 21090 • 410.694.0800 [phone] • 410.694.0900 [fax] • www.flexpack.org

Converter News

SELIG SEALING PRODUCTS ACQUIRES ISCO, ESTABLISHING A FLEXIBLE PACKAGING PRESENCE elig Sealing Products, a leading manufacturer of tamperevident closure lining material, announced that it has acquired ISCO Jacques Schindler & Co. AG., a privately held business based in Niederglatt, Switzerland. This is Selig’s second strategic acquisition in the specialty packaging sector after its acquisition of Unipac in 2008. Selig Sealing Products is a portfolio company of Behrman Capital, a New York and San Francisco based private equity firm. Together with ISCO, Selig now offers a complete range of lamination technologies from solvent based, solvent free, extrusion and hot-melt systems and a broad range of print solutions including water based and solvent based, flexographic and rotogravure and a capability to employ 10 color gravure print to match the most demanding graphics needs in all of our markets. “ISCO’s product lines will augment Selig’s product and technology offering, resulting in a combined company able to offer customers a broad range of innovative, high quality solutions and allows Selig to offer flexible packaging

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products,” says Steve Cassidy, president and CEO of Selig Sealing Products. "We are delighted to welcome the ISCO team to Selig, and look forward to working with them to increase sales of current product offerings and develop new technologies.” “We look forward to our new relationship with Selig and to beginning a new chapter on ISCO’s history of innovation and accomplishment,” says Jacques H. Schindler, who is continuing as the vice president and general manager of ISCO. FP Selig Sealing Products (815) 657-8233; www.seligsealing.com

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ONE GALLON STAND-UP POUCHES NOW AVAILABLE res-Co Systems USA Inc and International Dispensing Corporation (IDC) recently announced the worldwide debut of its newest collective package: A one-gallon stand-up pouch featuring Fres-Co’s large pouch and The Answer, IDC’s patented, proprietary dispensing technology. This novel Multiserve SafePak will contain 48 liquid servings of nutritional protein shots from Sunkist. Produced by Fres-Co, the innovative large-format pouches, are easy to carry, collapse with use, and can be stored anywhere even after dispensing has commenced, giving them the mobility and convenience of single-serve packages. Moreover, they bring all the advantages of bulk packages, costing the consumer significantly less

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per serving and having a vastly reduced environmental footprint compared to single-serve packages. Because the pouch is flexible, and because the patented tap maintains the freshness of the protein shots without need for refrigeration, the new package brings unprecedented versatility and benefits. “Through our partnership with Sunkist, BioBev, IDC, and Fres-co, we are now able to make protein supplements available in bulk,” says Jim Duffy, founder and president of Protica. “Bulk packaging offers consumers a new level of flexibility in their buying decision. The unique one gallon pouch saves consumers approximately 30 percent per serving, while in-depth life-cycle analyses indicate that large-format packaging with The Answer dramatically reduces the amount of energy, greenhouse gas emissions, and landfill waste compared to single-serve packaging. It is an economical and environmentally responsible option for consumers to get the protein supplements they need for their active lifestyles.” FP

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UFLEX GROUP TO INVEST IN POLAND

s one of the world’s 5 largest manufacturers of flexible packaging films, India’s UFlex Group has decided to open its first European manufacturing project in Poland. Manufacturer of flexible laminates and pouches, and plain and metalized BOPET/BOPP/CPP/coextruded films, UFlex is keeping with its core policy of being as close as possible to its customers with its first European facilty. The first phase of this operation will be the setting up of an 8.7 meter wide/500 meters per minute biaxially oriented polyester (BOPET) film line and a high-barrier plasma enhanced vacuum metalizing plant near Poznan in central Poland. The plant is being set up under the aegis of Flex Film Europa Sp.z.o.o. The state-of-the-art BOPET Film plant will be one of the world’s largest film lines and will be capable of turning out about 80 million pounds of film annually. The total investment in the first phase will be $90 million and the plant is due to start commercial production in mid2012. This facility will enable European users of BOPET films to obtain their requirements at short call. Poznan is considered Poland’s second most prosperous city after Warsaw. It is a well-known centre for trade, industry, education and culture. Many leading multinational corporations have manufacturing plants located in the Poznan area. The UFlex Group is India’s largest flexible packaging conglomerate and is the world’s only fully vertically integrated company in this business. Its products include plain and metalized films, flexible packaging laminates, bags and pouches, PET resins, holographic materials, printing inks and coatings, adhesives, rotogravure cylinders, flexographic plates, packaging machinery and converting machinery. All these products are manufactured in-house in state-of-the-art global scale facilities and present annual revenues are about $870 million. It has manufacturing plants located in India, Dubai, Mexico and Egypt. FP

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LUMINER CONVERTING PURCHASES AQUAFLEX ELS PRESS Luminer Converting Group of Lakewood, New Jersey, has purchased its first Aquaflex ELS 13 inch 9-color stateof-the-art Servo printing press. “We needed to purchase a press that not only gave us superior printing and registration capabilities, but also a press that we could customize to allow us the ability to run a variety of different applications,” states John Borrelli, partner and general manager of Luminer Converting. “We were able to get everything we required by working with the PCMC staff on configuring the ELS press for all our needs.” Tim Fox, regional sales manager for Aquaflex, states, “Customers such as Luminer Converting are excellent relationships for PCMC-Aquaflex as they recognize our technology and engineering capability are assets to grow their businesses. Both PCMC-Aquaflex and Luminer are aligned together for long-term success and growth.” The Aquaflex ELS affords label converters the ultimate ROI value and maximum performance needed in today’s competitive narrow web label and flexible packaging

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PACKAGING CHARTS A GLOBAL COURSE Recent expansion into China and the United States reposition this Canada-based, vertically integrated manufacturer of flexible packaging for growth as a global player. By Rick Lingle, Executive Editor

hen a vertically integrated converter of Æexible packaging wants to expand in a new direction, there’s only one way to grow, at least geographically speaking: horizontally. That’s what St. Johns Packaging Ltd. (SJP), Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada, near Montreal, has done the last several years in gaining solid footholds in two key, diverse global market regions: China and, more recently, the United States. A wholly owned SJP converting plant in Kunshan, China, was started up in 2007(see sidebar opposite page). In November 2010, SJP announced its acquisition of North State Flexibles (NSF), Greensboro, N.C. These moves represent a cohesive, proactive response to an evolving market. “With all the consolidation within the food and personal care industries,

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there are fewer and fewer customers, but they are larger companies,” explains Marc Leclair, SJP vice president and managing director. “Customers appear to rationalize their supplier base by relying on no more than two or three key suppliers. It is necessary for a company of our size to rationalize on supplying a limited range of products to a limited number of very large customers. “Quality and competitive prices are pretty much taken for granted by our customers and target customers,” he continues. “The only way we can truly distinguish our North American plants from those of our competitor’s is by being more Æexible and responsive.

We have very few customers and can therefore adapt to their every need. Whereas it wouldn’t be possible for a company our size to deliver optimal value to 100 different customers, we do think it is realistic with 15 to 20.” It’s this kind of vision that has led the company to dramatic growth. SJP’s 2010 sales were $80 million, doubling over the last Åve years. Adding two operations outside of Canada to its three manufacturing facilities within pushes 2011 sales projections to around $100 million USD, Leclair says. The acquisition of NSF unlocks opportunities in the U.S. “We are a Canadian company, but over about the

The recent acquisition of North State Flexibles in North Carolina gave SJP a strong foothold in the United States and helped diversify the company’s packaging portfolio into pouches and end-use markets such as pet food, lawn and garden, textile and apparel.

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‘MADE IN CHINA’ Translates into Quality, Savings for Customers past 10 years we have been targeting the U.S. market more and more,” explains Leclair. “We now export 50 percent of our Canadian production to the U.S. To further develop that market and gain a better competitive advantage, we sought to acquire a U.S. converter.” What’s a good Åt for SJP is also good for NSF, according to NSF’s former owner Battle Wall, who will join St. Johns Packaging (USA) Ltd.’s board of directors. “We are excited about joining the St. Johns Packaging Group,” says Wall. “Although we are very proud of the success we have enjoyed as NSF during the past 13 years, I am convinced that our suppliers, associates and customers t. will beneÅt from our integration into St. he Johns’ North American operations. The combined group will be bigger and stronger, capable of supplying more products, services and value to the world’s two biggest Æexible packaging markets (North America and China).” Leclair feels NSF was a custom Åt for SJP in several ways including its personnel and solid production capability. “NSF has very good capabilities including prepress, or printing, laminating and converting for ng bags and pouches,” he says. “It is strong in markets that we are interested in rs developing. We have a lot of customers with operations east of the Mississippii on River and are in a much better position to supply more value to them.” The NSF acquisition brings both complimentary and new capabilities under the SJP banner. For one thing, NSF’s printing and bag making operations match up perfectly with SJP’s. “We have identical printing presses and same bag making machines so from that aspect we’re getting bigger at what we already do,” says Leclair. The pairing also brings SJP new technologies and methodologies it did not have before, in prepress, Æexographic plate-making and lamination via Comexi Nexus solventless laminators. Finally, NSF adds pouch-making capability. “Stand-up pouches and

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In 2007, St. Johns Packaging established a wholly owned operation in Kunshan, China, located outside of Shanghai. SJP bought the land, built a 54,000-square foot plant, and installed extrusion, printing, and bag-making machinery to supply wicket bags for bread and personal care products. The biggest reason for doing this is one of the oldest: cost savings. For predictable volume SKUs and long lead-time orders (8 to 12 weeks), SJP can source the materials from the China facility at a cost savings for customers, according to Marc Leclair, vice president and managing director. For shorter lead time and just-in-time orders, the company can produce the packaging from its four U.S. and Canada plants. “It’s a business model to develop the North American market even more,” summarizes Leclair. The solution also answers concerns over overseas product quality. The plant offers the same level of vendors and materials as its North p America operations and the p plant meets Food and Drug Administration and Am American Institute of Baking (AIB) standards for food co contact packaging. Also, 2 25 Kunshan managers and to top operators were trained for a year in St. Johns North America plants, and those domestically trained perso personnel instruct new hires in Ch China. “W “We have the same capa capabilities in China as we do h here, so this is basically ‘tran ‘transplanting’ an audited and certified U.S. operation into China,” offered Leclair. “It aall comes down to lead tim time—if it’s long enough, the then it’s pretty much a nobra brainer for customers to ha have the packaging made in China.” While the U.S. remains its most Artists rendition of the plant in Kunshan, where packaging i market, k Leclair feels that attractive ‘made in China’ cuts the cost, China, with around 1.4 billion people, but not the quality, of flexible packaging for SJP’s North presents an emerging market for flexible American customers. packaging. “We established this presence as a leadership role because in all of China there are only 10 flexo presses,” states Leclair. “We are confident in our ability to establish our operation as China’s most reliable printer of flexible packaging products.” This approach in the expanding world of flexible packaging means materials “made in China” can translate to mean cheap, not cheaply made. FP

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Cover Feature: Converter Profile This W&H Novoflex printing press at the St. Johns Packaging plant in Pointe-aux-Trembles, QC, Canada, is one of four 10-color plan flexographic exo presses that the company operates.

side-gusset pouches are the future of Æexible packaging,” observes Leclair. “NSF’s three pouch-making machines are very interesting to us.” NSF operates pouch-making machinery from Karlville and Totani America.

A Mix of Markets and Packaging Styles The acquisition of NSF changes the breadth and mix of SJP’s packaging portfolio both for its packaging repertoire and end-use markets. Leclair notes that its plants in Canada and China have a mix of 75 percent food packaging and 25 percent personal care packaging while half of NSF’s output is for personal care markets. “NSF is more diversiÅed and brings other product markets,” adds Leclair. “For example, pet food, lawn and garden, textile and apparel. This creates more overall opportunities for us.” With a portfolio rebalanced with NSF, now about half of SJP’s overall output targets food and lawn and garden end markets. The other half comprises packaging for personal care products that include diapers, feminine hygiene, and wet wipes. “We basically supply the leading North American baking companies as well as some of the top personal care companies,” says Leclair, who sees a common thread in these diverse markets.

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“All these customers are seeking to capitalize in improved Æexographic technology to develop designs that make their product stand out on the supermarket shelves. Companies are investing more in packaging, printing and graphics.” For example, one of the food segments for SJP is in the baking industry, where 9and 10-color printing and metallized bags are used for fresh sliced bread in Canada.

A Wicked Amount of Wicket Bags It’s for fresh sliced bread and a range of personal care products that one Ånds SJP’s most popular packaging format: wicket bags, a format the company has produced for more than 40 years. Representing about 75 percent of the company’s output, wicket bags are manufactured in every one of SJP’s Åve converting plants.

The converted bags are mounted onto 200- to 400-count wickets—U-shaped metal or plastic spools—and are boxed, and shipped to customers. The wicket

NSF has very good capabilities including prepress, printing, laminating and converting for bags and pouches

bags are typically placed by customers onto automatic Ållers that use air to open up the bags and insert the product before the bag is closed. The substrates used are mono- or tri-layer low-density and linear low-

density PE blends followed by eight or 10-color printing. That’s followed by application to the wickets using equipment from Hudson-Sharp Machine Co., a supplier of servodriven wicketers. SJP operates more than 50 wicket machines. Speeds range from longer-run orders produced at 400 bags per minute and short runs for promotions or special requirements at rates down to 150 bags per minute. Other than the increasing use of reclosure features, Leclair says there have been little structural changes to wicket bags over the years. “It’s a mature product in a mature market,” he opines. After wicket bags, the other 25 percent of SJP’s output consists of laminated pouches, stand-up pouches, side-gusset pouches and roll stock. End-use applications include wet wipes, food such as cookies and snacks, pet food, and agri-chem products.

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Cover Feature: Converter Profile

About half of St. Johns Packaging’s output from five worldwide converting plants is for food packaging and about 75 percent of its output is for wicket bags, both of which are represented in packaged bread as seen in this Canadian market.

New All ‘Everything’ Extruder SJP has made investments in each of the major converting steps starting with extrusion. System wide, SJP operates 9 blown extrusion lines with a total capability of 40 million pounds per year. One of the newest is a Windmoeller & Hoelscher (W&H) Varex 3-layer extrusion line started up in December 2010 at the company’s St-Jean-sur-Richelieu plant near Montreal.

All these customers are seeking to capitalize in improved flexographic technology to develop designs that make their product stand out on the supermarket shelves. Companies are investing more in packaging, printing and graphics. It offers a throughput of 1,800 pounds of resin per hour and is initially producing low-density polyethylene and linear lowdensity polyethylene Ålms used mainly for personal care markets. “This state-of-the-art technology allows us to manufacture advanced Ålms with unprecedented versatility, precision and consistency,” says Leclair. “It has automated, menu-driven changeovers. Quality, gauge control, everything is a lot better with the newer extruders.” It also permits SJP to go after more sophisticated, customized applications. “This allows us to get much better output in productivity or to go after more sophisticated products: we can manipulate the texture of the Ålm, give the outer layer more slip and the inner

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layer less slip,” says Leclair. “Customers want to have their products stand out on the supermarket shelves and are always looking for glossier or textured Ålm. With this extruder, we can do just about anything. There is a lot of testing being done with our customers to develop innovative new products with that extruder.” Flexographic printing is one of SJP’s basic strengths: It currently operates 15 Æexographic printing presses, including three 10-color NovoÆex gearless presses from W&H and one 10-color gearless Fischer & Krecke Flexpress from Bobst. Another technology that SJP is developing is High DeÅnition Æexoprinting where it is pushing Æexoprinting from the current industry standard of 100-133 lines per inch to the 175-200 lines per inch range. “That would match the resolution of gravure print,” Leclair says. He also points out the crucial role of all aspects for HD printing including separation software, printing plates, and inks.

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St. Johns Packaging Ltd. (450) 349-5871; www.sjpack.com Bobst Group North America (973) 226-8000; www.bobstgroup.com Comexi Group 011-34-972-477-744; www.comexigroup.com Hudson-Sharp Machine Co. (920) 494-4571; www.hudsonsharp.com

Ongoing trialing involves three customers. Leclair expects commercial introductions of HD Æexo-printing the Årst half of this year followed by commercial production the second half of the year. “Everything in Æexible packaging is evolving very fast, it’s an exciting time where customers are keen to capitalize on new technologies,” he says. Leclair believes that the company’s business model is unique. “There are more Asian companies trying to export to North America, but as of yet they do not have operations in North America,” he says. “Obviously we have a lot of competition from North American competitors, but most do not have the low-cost offshore operations as we do. In our target market, we do not know any company capable of offering the best of both worlds like we do.” As a company on a mission centering on customers, St. Johns Packaging will continue to explore new opportunities to bring value and cost savings wherever that leads. FP

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Printing: Drying

SUCCESSFUL INK DRYING IN FLEXO: A FINELY TUNED PROCESS Kurt Flathmann speaks to the industry about what to figure out for proper drying while printing.

By Kurt Flathmann, Contributing writer

Turbulence: Air Velocity rying ink is an extremely important element of Æexible package printing with a central impression Æexographic press. It affects print and package quality, production speed, pollution control and energy operational costs. In very simple terms, when ink is applied on a substrate, it is comprised of solids and liquids. The effectiveness of how drying is accomplished determines whether solvents are retained in the ink, contributing signiÅcantly to package quality.

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One component of the turbulence element is the velocity of the impingement air against the ink and substrate. As the material to be printed moves more and more rapidly though the press, there is a thin layer of air that clings to the surface of the substrate. This laminar layer of air moves along at exactly the same speed as the web. When ink is applied to the web and the molecules of solvent try to leave the ink they migrate into the laminar layer of air. As this thin layer of air becomes saturated with solvent molecules, the solvent will no longer migrate into it. The way to overcome the impact of saturation is to “cut” through this laminar layer of air and remove it using high velocity air, like an air knife.

Turbulence: Air Volume The second component of the turbulence element is air volume. Air volume is the amount of fresh air used in the drying process. It is valuable and contributes to the drying process. When an area of ink has a high concentration of solvents, and another area of air has a very low volume of solvents, the solvents try to establish equilibrium or an equal amount of solvents in both areas. Therefore, a high volume of fresh air attracts the solvent molecules, making the drying process more efÅcient. The Three "T's" -- time, temperature and turbulence -- are integral in drying a printed material.

A number of elements are used in conventional hot air drying to accomplish solvent extraction. These are air velocity, air volume, dwell time, and temperature. Often, these elements are divided into what printers call the three “T’s”; time, temperature and turbulence. The last item is composed of both air volume and velocity.

Dwell Time The element that has the least negative effect on the substrate and process is dwell time. If you could apply ink to the substrate and simply leave it stationary and alone, as you would allow paint to dry, the process would be simple and have little impact on substrate and the quality of the Ånished package. We know that unfortunately, this process would destroy the press productivity and proÅtability. The way that dwell time is actually achieved in a press is to increase the length of time that the web is in the dryer by controlling the length of the dryer itself

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Air Temperature The last element of drying is temperature. This is about the only thing that the press operator has control over, but it is also the element that has the highest number of negatives associated with it. The amount of heat used must be restricted to the least amount required to get the job done. Heat applied at the end of the drying process makes the ink dry to its optimum. Too much heat applied too soon causes solvent retention, a customer negative affecting package quality. Proper dryer design requires designing engineers to Ånd the correct balance between the positives and the negatives of all the elements that contribute to the drying process. FP About the Author Kurt Flathmann is product manager, North America for Fischer & Krecke, Kochsiek, Products, Bobst Group North America. See the full article online at Flexpackmag.com Bobst Group North America (888) 226-8800; www.bobstgroup.com

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Technology: Films & Substrates

ALTOGETHER BETTER: FLEXIBLE LAMINATIONS IN FOOD PACKAGING Processing efficiencies, sustainability and solventless adhesives are top-of-mind for experts in adhesive-laminated flexible packaging. By Rick Lingle, Executive Editor t’s all about togetherness. Many of the high-performance, multilayer packaging structures found in Æexible food and beverage packaging rely on adhesives to keep them together. The adhesive bond is a way to combine otherwise incompatible materials like Ålm, foil, and/or paper into an integrated, multilayer structure that is greater than the sum of its parts. The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) pegs the “value-added” segment of the industry, including extrusion, laminating and printing, at $20.3 billion in sales for 2009. One of the major trends in laminated Æexible packaging is increased use of solventless adhesives. Brian Glasbrenner, sales manager, Æexible packaging North America for adhesives provider H.B. Fuller, says that water- and solventbased adhesives make up the bulk of the business in these markets, but that solventless is “gaining traction, making up a lot of ground.” He explains that for demanding applications, solvent based adhesives are the primary adhesive. Waterbased formulations are used for low to medium performance. “Solventless is used for low, medium and now we are seeing performance push to the higher demanding applications,” Glasbrenner says. The advantage of solventless adhesives is a rapid-cure process that cuts production time. This helps meet market pressures for shorter runs and shrinking lead times.

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As importantly, Glasbrenner adds, the rapid-cure process also delivers highperformance materials. “We see that a lot of food and beverage applications are moving to solventless,” he emphasizes, noting that some solventless structures can withstand hot Ålling or product steaming inside the bag. Another major player in this market is Henkel Corp., the largest adhesive manufacturer in the world, with sales near $8 billion. Guenther Hering, vice president, Æexible packaging North America, agrees about the potential for solventless adhesives: “The growing popularity of solventless adhesives is due to the faster line speeds, the fact that there are large savings in

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energy cost not having to dry water or solvents, and Ånally from the reduction in emissions.” As a result, “most of the new laminating equipment is solventless,” he adds. According to Gering, the most popular packaging Ålms that are laminated using Henkel’s adhesives remain polyethylene and polypropylene. “PP is fairly inexpensive and appropriate for applications including snacks and confections,” he says. Another workhorse is polyester Ålm, which Gering characterizes as particularly appropriate for higherheat requirements such as hot Åll and retort applications.

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Even though Æexible packaging remains a highly efÅcient packaging format, sustainability improvements continue. These include the use of recyclable materials to replace traditional PE Ålms—for example, Ålms made of renewable resources such as polylactic acid (PLA) or cellophane. These materials bring sustainable improvements but also have performance limitations, Gering points out. In response, companies may lower their existing speciÅcations, he suggests, or Ålm providers may be able to increase the performance of these Ålms without Nothing beats the accuracy and consistency of the sacriÅcing the sustainable aspect. Phantom QD™ Proofing System. Snap the handle UÊ SÊ tacked anilox UÊ œ˜ÃÌ>˜ÌÊ«ÀœœviÀʏœ>`ˆ˜} There has also been some demand into the carriage and the Phantom takes control, to rubber roller UÊ Ê*œÀÌ>Li\Ê œÊṎˆÌˆiÃÊʘii`i` to eliminate a laminated layer in the keeping pressure even and constant. Changing UÊÊ Magnetic loaded doctor blade UÊ Ê-œˆ`ʅ>˜`iÊ name of efÅciency and sustainability. anilox rollers is quick and easy. The QD™ is utility without spring UÊ >À`ÊVœ>̈˜}ʜ˜Ê>ÊÃÕÀv>Vià “Doing that without sacriÅcing the free, lightweight, and can be taken press side. UÊ -˜>«‡ˆ˜ÊL>`iʅœ`iÀ UÊ +ՈVŽÊV…>˜}iÊ>˜ˆœÝÊÀœiÀà performance of the package is a To learn more, call 
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Industry Q&A: Web Guiding

THE INTEGRAL POINTS OF WEB GUIDING Thomas J. Jonozzo’s 9 years as general manager of guiding systems at Fives North American helps contribute to his knowledge and insight.

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By Erin J. Wolford, Editor-in-chief

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What can be improved upon when a converter is looking for better web guiding?

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It is of utmost importance for converters to recognize that optimal web guiding is inexorably dependent upon and directly related to proper tension control, machine alignment, web path layout, and equipment maintenance. For a typical two roll displacement-type web guide commonly found on Æexible packaging lines, proper web guiding control assumes there is frictional contact between the web and the guide roll, and it is maintained. With poor tension control, the material may not be consistently held in contact with the guide roll resulting in little or no correction or even erratic web guide behavior. A key point of understanding web guiding is that it is the interaction of these four factors that enable a converter to reliably and optimally process their substrates.

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Once these factors are known, a web guiding professional can begin to offer assistance and explore other aspects of the converter’s application and needs. A converter should never underestimate the value in applying the correct type of web guide control and how it specifically fits within their overall process. FP

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Smarter, faster, and more compact. As industrial computing, basic sensor research, and linear motion control technology progress, this trend will continue as it has historically. Web guiding will continue to become more seamlessly integrated in a process line’s machine design and automation. Sensor technology will expand to handle a broader array of materials and with greater precision.

Q: Converters are extremely fortunate to have a number of very reputable, well respected, and established companies supplying web guiding products to them.

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What are Fives North American’s customers requesting?

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Industry Q&A: Web Guiding

After assessing a new line layout, control scheme and understanding a customer’s product specifications, Fives NA designed a custom mounting stand with two web guide assemblies, shown here.

Converters are extremely fortunate to have a number of very reputable, well respected, and established companies supplying web guiding products to them. Certainly there are differences among suppliers, but by-and-large, converters’ can be assured their web handling concerns can be resolved.

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Actually, becoming part of the Fives Group team has yielded some synergies globally and FivesNA Guiding Systems has some great products in the pipeline – stay tuned! FP Fives North American (216) 271-6000; www.fivesna.com

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manufacturer came to Fives North American with the desire to increase the throughput of a slitter/ sheeter by running two rolls of stock simultaneously. After assessing a new line layout, control scheme and understanding the customer’s product specifications, Fives North American designed a custom mounting stand with two web guide assemblies utilizing SimPlex web guide. The fully integrated assembly was delivered site-ready and featured independent center guide control for each roll of board material prior to the entry feed roll. A main control panel (MCP) was provided that consolidated all SimPlex control elements into one location and minimized on-site wiring. The customer simply provided 11 volt AC power to the MCP for start-up. To facilitate width changeovers, individual motorized positioners for each guide’s detectors were provided. Operators monitored a digital width readout to move the detectors to the desired widths. To accommodate material width variation, individual remote offsets enabled operators to finely adjust the positioning of either board stock prior to the slitter knives. Due to the advanced planning and design incorporated in the assembly, the customer was able to install, startup and commission the web guides within an eight-hour planned facility shut-down. The customer was able to double the slitter/ sheeter’s productivity and improve slit edge accuracy to +/- 1/32 inch, thereby reducing waste. As a result, operator overtime was eliminated. FP

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Seeing Seeing Savings Savings from your your Tension Tension Equipment? You should be. For defect-free converting install DFE web tension solutions. WebHandler™3 Tension Controller PM Digital closed-loop tension control in an affordable, compact package. Now available in a Panel Mount option for easy installation into your control panel. The WebHandler 3 brings your web process automatic, full-featured control with a simple and stylish touchpanel interface.

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Each of these durably constructed tension transducers combines an idler roll and two tension sensors in one unit—for fast, easy installation and high accuracy. No assembly required. Now available in 3 roll diameters, and widths to accommodate webs from 6” wide on up. Choose from several mounting options. ! Narrow web transducers for cantilevered installation on single-frame machines. ! Tension Roll transducers install easily between the sides of a standard machine frame. ! Load ratings from 12 lbs and up, with a wide 50:1 operating range

The TwinAmp Tension Amplifier is a rack-mount transducer interface for monitoring tension in any two tensionsensing zones simultaneously. Two independent, isolated amplifier circuits are included on one card saving you space and money. Each amplifier includes an additional signal output for a tension meter. From transducers in the web path, take both 0-to-10V tension output signals to a PLC, drives or control devices. ! Two separate 0-10VDC isolated tension outputs. ! Quik-Cal™ push-button zero and calibration. ! Choice of 24 Vdc, 115 Vac or 230 Vac power inputs. DFE delivers the most reliable tension control equipment in the industry….. and the fastest turnaround.

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Q&A: Workflow & Enterprise Management

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David Taylor

THE PRODUCTION PROCESS

Taylor brings nearly 20 years of management experience in providing software solutions to printing and packaging organizations.

Software Can Produce More Thorough Management Practices

General manager EFI Radius

By Erin J. Wolford, Editor-in-Chief

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What exactly is MIS/ERP software?

Taylor: Management Information Systems

(MIS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are software applications that tie together all parts of your organization, helping to integrate and automate processes and gain complete visibility into all areas of the business. These systems allow users to enter information, such as details for an estimate, and the data will be captured in a central repository or single database, allowing it to automatically Æow through your organization. This automation typically eliminates redundant work, such as the rekeying of data, while reducing errors. It also improves access to information, enabling better measurement of performance, increased employee productivity through access to the information needed to perform the jobs and improved customer service through information access. There are basically two types of ERP software systems – industry-speciÅc solutions, such as EFI’s Radius and Monarch solutions, or generic systems that lack industry-speciÅc functionality, such as SAP or Oracle. In our experience, the requirements of packaging and printing operations are so speciÅc that industry speciÅc solutions produce better results. Based on a recent ERP in Packaging study, conducted via a bonded third party technology research

An ERP/MIS system can improve business workflow, helping to produce a better end result. Software features includes scheduling, which is compiled and managed automatically, with an electronic planning board.

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be able to compete with other packaging companies and still maintain a healthy proÅt margin. In our recent survey of packaging companies, we found that packaging organizations that have a stateof-the-art ERP/MIS application and fully leverage it achieve higher proÅt margins. Over forty percent of them in our survey actually improved proÅt margins in 2010, even when cost of materials rose. Without a fully integrated system, it is nearly impossible to understand actual production costs versus estimated costs for every job, making it nearly impossible to understand exactly which areas and jobs are proÅtable organization and which ones are not. FP

EFI www.efi.com; (312) 648–0800

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Industry Insight

SLITTER-REWINDER EXPERTS TACKLE FLEXIBLE PACKAGING CHALLENGES

Dedicated slitting-rewinding converters are aware of the capital investment required to stay out front, and their employees are steeped in efficient application of everything the processes offer, according to Bob Saari.

Industrial needs include automotive specialties from tapes and interior application materials, to wall coverings, ream wraps, moisture-resistant laminates and slick silicone-coated stocks. Winding for intermediate converting needs amounts to much more than simple slitting of jumbo rolls. Intermediate slitting requirements are a part of the steps in the laminating process, both before and after laminating occurs. Postprinted rolls comprise another segment where multiple steps to product completion occur.

Focusing on slittingrewinding for flexible packaging starts with consideration of the several markets served.

By Bob Saari, Contributing columnist Slitting and rewinding are core competencies in converting materials for flexible packaging. This proficiency needs to span both commodity and specialty needs. In fact, in today's competitive manufacturing world, the commodity side is a given – suppliers have to deliver quality to survive. On the other hand, companies that have high levels of multiple skills set themselves apart.

Films can be demanding substrates, with specifications based on product category. Challenges to rewinding films range from lightweights such as fortyeight gauge to heavy polystyrenes; from temperature resistant polyester to heat sealable polyethylene materials.

Flexible Packaging Markets Focusing on slitting-rewinding for flexible packaging starts with consideration of the several markets served. Specialty labels are everywhere on flexible packages. This includes increasingly sophisticated bottle segments that feature "no look" transparent labels, as well as pressuresensitive as well as a host of film and laminate labels. Bags and pouches used for everything from retail packaging, to food service and medial product containment, to personal care wet wipes pouch packs. Transparent materials and multi-laminates are included in these segments, and metalized substrates also play a role.

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Arsenal of Techniques Setup techniques form the basis for quality results. The choice of equipment and setup make everything that happens next easier. For example, we choose from a diversified machine base suited to each substrate challenge, from lightweight to heavyweight and all the material specifications that must be reviewed. Choices of proper web braking and controlling, to knife depth and positioning, to proper registration and edge guide adjustments, along with pre-determined speeds, will impact subsequent processing outcomes. Selection of a particular slitting method is part of the pre-planning based on films, speeds, diameters and widths required.

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Thick and narrow polyesters will most likely lead to different machine decisions and techniques. Converters must be conscious of wound-in tension and the unique characteristics each substrate poses. A converter may choose two drum surface or duplex winders, specialized flexible packaging machines, razor or shear slit configurations. There are a number of diversified production avenues. In many cases, expertise allows the industry to get the most out of each production line. Customers realize that effective outsourcing of critical slitting programs can be successful if aligned with the right partner. Converters should work closely with the customer to achieve slit products that mirror the customer’s own in-house slitting operations. What makes us an asset to our client base and generates repeat business is the emphasis on effectiveness. Converters must recognize the need to help solve problems, not add to them. Fortunately, there is a niche for specialized slitting-rewinding converters with top notch expertise. Dedicated slitting-rewinding converters are aware of the capital investment required to stay out front, and their employees are steeped in efficient application of everything the processes offer. Converters know this dedication provides mutual benefits to customers and allows for additional services, such as warehousing and logistics support. After all, it's our bread and butter. FP

About the Columnist: Bob Saari is the vice president of business development for Contract Converting LLC. Contact Bob directly via email at [email protected] Contract Converting, LLC (800) 734-0990; www.contractconverting.com

MARCH 2011

The Robinette Company Choosing the Greener Path

The Robinette Company, based in Bristol, ol, TN, made a commitment to use environmentally responsible esponsible processes for production. This goal brought them down a greener path and to leading-edge capabilities. Today,, the company is one of the few that prints wateraterbased inks on film and uses solvent-freee adhesives for lamination. “High performance equipment is a must for these applications. At Robinette, we’ve worked for years with W&H machinery and knew we could expect not only the best equipment performance, but also exceptional customer service,” said President, George Thomas. The Robinette Company operates one MIRAFLEX and two NOVOFLEX presses. At W&H, we are proud to be partnered with the Robinette Company.

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Supplier News

MACARAN PRINTED PRODUCTS INVESTS IN MARK ANDY PERFORMANCE SERIES PRESS AND ROTOFLEX REWINDER ark Andy, the market leader in narrow-web printing press solutions, announces that Macaran Printed Products has purchased a Mark Andy Performance Series P7 in-line flexographic press. This is the first Performance Series press purchased by the Cohoes, N.Y., company that has been delivering high-quality printed film and film labels since the 1970s. Selected to support Macaran in its high-volume, highimpact pressure-sensitive and film work, the P7 was an attractive solution because of its quick changeovers and superior quality output. As the company adds to its pharmaceutical and consumer goods offering and further expands into unsupported film and flexible packaging, the P7 resolves a need for additional capacity while also providing Macaran with increased capability. The combination hot air/UV, eight-color, 17 inch (430 mm) press includes a film package, multiple die stations, delam/relam, and rail-mounted web turnbar and constant tension laminator. This Performance Series press, scheduled for delivery this month, complements the existing Mark Andy LP3000 purchased in 2007, currently being upgraded with screen capability. In addition to the P7, the company has also invested in a Rotoflex VLI440 finishing solution, ideal for precise inspection

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UTECO NORTH AMERICA WELCOMES CONVERTERS, VENDORS TO OPEN HOUSE ore than 200 converters and vendors were invited to attend a three-day open house event at Uteco North America’s headquarters in Kennesaw, Ga. “This event was intended to show the U.S. marketplace that we have a broad array of products that are capable

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Macaran Printed Products has recently purchased a Mark Andy flexo press to accommodate its high-volume, high-impact pressure-sensitive and film production.

of filmic substrates. The Rotoflex VLI is equipped with the recently launched Genesis advanced control system, providing increased accuracy and processing speeds. The advanced system can not only identify defects within a stream of a single label or image shape, but independent lane configuration provides the converter the ability to run multiple sizes and shapes of labels on one roll, detecting defects regardless of label contour, size or color. FP Rotoflex (636) 532-4433; www.markandy.com/rotoflex Macaran Printed Products (800) 752-2800; www.macaran.com

of meeting the manufacturing needs of every type of converting operation. During the open house, we ran our high-end Diamond HP 808 GL press. Built for high volumes, the press was demonstrated running a six-color job with two full coverages at 2,000 feet per minute,” says Mario Mucciacciaro, executive vice president of Uteco North America. “Fortunately, the press was sold during the open house to flexible packaging converter Lallypak of Hillside, New Jersey.” North America looks toward launching a new automatic impression system in 2011 called Kiss and Go, as well as a new color matching system. In addition, Mucciacciaro stresses that the company will continue to focus on the environmental benefits of its presses, including waste reduction, energy savings and environmentally-conscious inks such as wet flex EB and water-based inks. Uteco currently has 2,340 presses installed worldwide, 70 percent of them CI flexo presses, and 350 of which are installed in North America. Uteco North America, Inc. (770) 427-4100; www.utecona.com

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Image Shown: Cantilevered Slitter Rewinder Model C610B

The Industry Leader in Slitter Rewinders. Converters who demand technology and productivity are taking advantage of Deacro’s innovative model C610B slitter rewinder. Ranging from thin gauge films to heavy laminates, the Deacro C610B easily handles today’s converter demands. Quick setup features include fully automatic knife positioning, digital knife display, laser core positioning and more. The combination of these unique setup features results in increased productivity and finished roll quality. Your slitter will be producing while your competitors attempt to catch up.

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Supplier News

PCC-PLASTICS COLOR CORPORATION OPENS STATE-OF-THE-ART CLEAN COMPOUNDING PLANT

News Briefs MOVERS, SHAKERS AND MONEY MAKERS

REIFENHÄUSER APPOINTS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Economist Bernd Reifenhäuser has taken over the chairmanship of the Management Board of Reifenhäuser GmbH & Co. KG Maschinenfabrik at the beginning of 2011. Reifenhäuser GmbH & Co. KG Maschinenfabrik (49) (0) 2241 481-0; www.reifenhauser.com

CC (Plastics Color Corporation), a leading polymer solutions provider and supplier of color concentrates, pre-colored resins and additive masterbatches for the plastics industry, has announced the opening of its new clean compounding facility in Southern California. Modeled after PCC’s successful “Plant-Within-a-Plant” concept operating at PCC’s Asheboro, North Carolina campus since 2009, the California operation was designed to address risk mitigation. The plant operates in a clean environment where special measures have been taken to guarantee clean compounding. Water curtain air filters remove particulates from the plant’s air supply. The air is cycled every four to five minutes through this system. The water for the strand cooling baths passes through a five-micron filter and ultra-violet lights that destroy 100 percent of all microbes, providing a clean product for medical and food use. According to project manager Alan Abrams, “The entire process only requires the operator to start the process at the raw material point, after that, the production line is hands-off.” “We have taken great care to provide a needed production methodology to the marketplace,” says Joe Byrne, VP of Sales and Marketing. According to Byrne, “We have identified this configuration as the best way to meet the clean compounding aspect of production along with the speed and flexibility requirements of an ever-changing market.” In keeping with PCC’s commitment to environmentally sound manufacturing, the plant uses the latest low energyconsumption machinery and a lighting system that uses daylight when available and low energy fluorescents only when necessary and when turned on by motion sensors. “The growing demands for clean compounding from the medical, pharmaceutical and food packaging industries drove our decision to build this facility,” said Byrne. “Our California plant offers state-of-the-art capabilities in an environment designed to meet the strictest requirements of these industries.” The plant will also warehouse PCC’s commodity products for rapid distribution to locations in the U.S. and Mexico. FP

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CELPLAST ANOUNCES NEW LEADER Celplast Metallized Products is proud to announce Marissa DesRochers has recently joined Celplast as a product development and process engineer. DesRochers came aboard with Celplast after gaining valuable industry experience in quality assurance and R&D at Unilever. Celplast Metallized Products (800) 866-0059; www.celplast.com

VICE PRESIDENT OF MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS APPOINTED AT HARPER Officials at global anilox supplier Harper Corporation of America have announced the promotion of Plant Manager Ronald “Lee” Harper Kluttz to vice president of manufacturing operations, and will serve on the board of directors. In his new position, Kluttz will oversee the manufacturing and production of all Harper anilox rolls at the company’s domestic facilities in Charlotte and Green Bay, Wisc. Harper Image (800) 438-3111; www.harperimage.com

MACTAC PRINTING PRODUCTS PROMOTES HENSLEY MACtac Printing Products has announced the promotion of Kim Hensley to the position of product manager, durable films, within its roll label commercial area. In her new role, Hensley will be responsible for the management of MACtac’s durable film product line in North America, including standards and regulatory planning and administration, inventory management, price strategy development, multigenerational product planning, market introduction planning and implementation, cost optimization, sales tool development, and overall customer satisfaction. MACtac (866) 262-2822; www.MACtac.com Bemis Company (920) 727-4100; www.bemis.com

Plastics Color Corporation (PCC) (800) 922-9936; www.plasticscolor.com

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Hot Products

Flexible Slot Applicator Combination Provides Complete Coating Application The new TCHP TrueCoat slot applicators from Nordson Corporation provide exceptional stripe or full coating application accuracy in continuous web coating processes. Streak-free coverage and excellent edge control make the TCHP particularly beneficial for labeling and tape applications. The compact, configurable design is ideal for coating a wide variety of substrates including papers, foils, films and nonwoven materials. TrueCoat slot applicators are a simple, V-shaped body design that provides flexible setup of web routing and guidance. Fast pattern changes are achieved with quick-change, replaceable slot nozzles. The flexibility and functionality of the TCHP slot applicator is expanded with capability to quickly, easily change between traditional slot nozzle and rotating bar nozzle technologies. Additionally, TrueCoat slot applicators are easy to maintain, featuring quick-change filters and modules as well as flangeon solenoids. A new nozzle clamping design provides quick removal of dies for servicing. Optional anti-stick surface coating eases cleaning. Nordson Corporation (800) 683-2314; www.nordson.com

MARCH 2011

Purging Compound Reduces Scrap and Speeds Purging

Perma-Bow Roll Offered with Adjustable Apex

The Dyna-Purge Division of Shuman Plastics, Inc., has introduced the company's latest technology breakthrough with the DynaPurge M. This is a versatile nonabrasive, non-chemical engineered thermoplastic purging compound, formulated to flow naturally through the barrel and hot runner system of the injection molding machine, as well as extrusion equipment. The new purging compound features enhanced cleaning power with two non-melting but softening ingredients that scrub, while a proprietary additive helps to remove contamination without leaving a residue. This purging compound is proven to reduce material and scrap by up to 64 percent and lower purging time by up to 90 percent versus competitive purging products.

The rugged Perma-Bow fixed bowed roll features an adjustable apex that helps converters achieve optimal web engagement and control over the web. NimCor’s adjustable bearing housing allows operators to rotate the roll apex while operating at full line speeds to assist in separating slit webs or eliminating slack edges, soft spots and wrinkles. Roll geometry is specified for each customer’s application upon ordering. PermaBow rolls are offered in 1-1/2 to 7-1/2 inch diameters with choice of cover compounds for a variety of applications including abrasive, caustic or tacky webs. Pedestal or flange mounts are available, as well as an optional drive pulley. NimCor also makes bowed rolls with adjustable bows.

Dyna-Purge Division of Shuman Plastics, Inc. (716) 685-2121; www.dynapurge.com

NimCor (888) 464-6267; www.nimcor.com

Heavy-Duty Core Plugs Offered Badger Plug Company, manufacturer of a comprehensive line of core plugs and related products for the protection, suspension and handling of roll products, is now offering heavyduty core plugs. These plugs are manufactured to precise tolerances for a strong, secure fit. Large rolls often require extra protection to prevent crushed cores. Heavy-duty core plugs from Badger Plug possess outstanding strength to help prevent crushed cores on large rolls. These are available in plastic, metal and wood in sizes from 1-1/2 inches to 60 inches. Badger offers hundreds of different core plug sizes and configurations including medium- and light-duty models. Badger's plug and roll products are used extensively in packaging and paper, film and foil converting and wherever roll products are used by industry and business. Badger Plug (920) 757-7300; www.badgerplug.com

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Directional-tear Sealant Film Line Expanded Toray Plastics (America), Inc., the only United States manufacturer of precision-performance polyester, polypropylene and bio-based films, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its line of Torayfan TreaTear directional-tear polypropylene sealant films, introduced in 2010 for retort applications, to include Torayfan TreaTear LT52 and LT72 films for nonretort applications. Today CPGs and converters can manufacture attractive stand-up pouches that provide an effortless, precise straight-line tear across the package every time, as well as offer improved rigidity and clarity. In addition, the polypropylene films perform as a drop-in sealant film for LDPE sealant web applications. The new films also enable flexibility with the overall lamination design, as well as compatibility with zippers,

spouts and other reclosable features. Available as thin as 30 microns (1.2 mil), TreaTear films offer yield advantages over the traditional 60- or 70-gauge sealant films and source reduction benefits without compromise to rigidity or tactile properties. In addition, the LT52 film’s low haze provides four to five times

better clarity than the traditional LDPE sealant films, making it ideal for window applications. The LT72 film’s low seal initiation temperature (SIT) makes it suitable for pouches made with BOPP laminations. Toray Plastics (America), Inc. (401) 294-4511; www.torayfilms.com

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Hot Products New Slitter/Rewinder Available Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. offers its Atlas & Titan slitter rewinders, including the including the 1650mm (65-inch) wide Titan ER610 compact slitter. The ER610 is a twin-shaft cantilever slitter and a more environmentally friendly slitting/ rewinding solution. It has reduced power, but is all electric, oil-free operation without hydraulics, a CCD edge-guide camera for reducing waste, a running speed of 450 m/min (1500 ft/min) and an option for slit widths as narrow as 35 mm (1.37 inch). With a simple design enabling quick and easy installation, the ER610 has extended the Titan portfolio of slitter rewinders by addressing the needs of converters processing lower volumes of flexible materials. The Titan ER610 slitter will process a wide range of flexible materials including plain, printed, coated or metallized film from 20 to 200 micron, a wide range of laminates and paper from 30 to 200 gsm. Atlas Converting North America, Inc. (704) 587-2450; www.atlasconverting.com

Innovations Offer Dies for Extrusion Coating A new generation of the widely used Edge Profile Control (EPC) extrusion coating dies from Extrusion Dies Industries, LLC (EDI) increases productivity by simplifying product changes and eliminating much of the deckle disassembly. This new-generation of EPC extrusion coating dies reduces downtime by simplifying width changes and eliminating time wasted during disassembly necessary for cleaning and maintenance. Entire deckle assembly at either end of the die can be removed as a unit by unfastening four bolts. The optional complement to this line of dies is external cooling by forced air, which makes it possible to cool end seals and deckle components. Extrusion Dies Industries, LLC (715) 726-1201; www.extrusiondies.com

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American Profol, Inc. 4333 C Street SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Phone: 319-365-0599 www.profol.com

Danafilms, Inc PO Box 624 Westborough, MA 01581 Phone: 800-634-8289 www.danafilms.com

Windmoeller & Hoelscher Phone 800-854-8702 www.whcorp.com [email protected]

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Deacro Industries 135 Capital Court Mississauga, Ontario Canada, L5T 2R8 Phone: 905-564-6566 www.deacro.com

Adverson & Vreeland, Inc. Toll-free Phone: 866-282-7697 Toll-free Fax: 800-223-6969 www.AndersonVreeland.com

Dover Flexo Electronics 217 Pickering Rd., Rochester, NH 03867, USA Phone: 603-332-6150 www.dfe.com

Bobst Group North America, Inc. 146 Harrison Avenue Roseland, NJ 07068 Phone: 888-226-8800 www.bobstgroup.com

Eckart American Corporation 830 East Erie Street Painesville, OH 44077, USA Phone: 440-354-6224 www.eckart.net

Globe-Tek Corporation 1 Eva Road, Suite 406 Toronto, Ontario M9C 4Z5 Phone: 416-622-8388 www.globe-tekcorp.com

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Envision Plastics 606B Walters St. Reidsville, NC 27320 Phone: 336-342-4749 www.envisionplastics.com

Radius Solutions 303 Velocity Way Foster City, CA 94404 United States of America Phone: 650-357-3500 www.radiussolutions.com

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PPC Technologies & Solutions, LLC 1092 Riverway Court Pewaukee, WI 53072 Phone: 262-695-7536 www.ppcts.com

Hewlett-Packard 1-866-457-6356 www.hp.com/go/packaging

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Macro Engineering & Technology, Inc. 199 Traders Boulevard East Mississauga, Ontario Canada L4Z 2E5 Phone: +1-905-507-9000 www.macroeng.com

Pearl Techonlogies Inc. ph: 315-365-3742 fax: 315-365-3433 email: [email protected] website: www.pearltechinc.com

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1,238,353 Postal 965,577 Phones 410,330 Email Hosokawa Alpine America 5 Michigan Drive Natick, MA 01760 Phone: 508-655-1123 www.halpine.com

Tri-Tronics Company P.O. Box 25135 Tampa, FL 33622-5135 Phone: 813-884-8818 www.ttco.com

BNP Media’s database gives you access to over 1.2 Million business professionals. Select from high-growth key business markets: • Manufacturing • Architecture • Construction • Food • Packaging • Industrial Machinery • Service and much more!

Interfilm Holdings Phone: 800-648-4828 www.interfilm-usa.com

New Era Converting Machinery, Inc. P.O. Box 377 Hawthorne, NJ 07507 Phone: 201-670-4848 www.neweraconverting.com

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Order These Exceptional Revenue-Generating Lists to Increase the Success of Your Next Campaign! Max Daetwyler Corporation- USA 13420 Reese Blvd. West Huntersville, NC 28078 Phone: 704-948-1223 www.daetwyler-usa.com

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ONLY BRAND INNOVATORS CAN TAKE THE LEAP A DESIGN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT CPG decision-makers in peer-to-peer discussions on the business value of strategic design and the challenges and opportunities they face in their design journeys. Some of the brand leaders who have taken the LEAP

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An expanding company based in the Northeast, with multi-location facilities, is looking to establish relationships with manufacturers’ representatives, brokers and direct representatives (expense & commission) in all regions. Our focus is in developing markets for our Barrier, Thermoforming and other value added products. Our Capabilities include: • 3,5,7 Layer Co-Extruded Film • Printing (8 Color) • Lamination (Solventless, Water, Solvent) • Pouching (Stand-up, Zipper, Center, 3 Side) Please direct your inquiries and resume to: [email protected] SERVICES

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PRODUCTION MANAGER, SALES MANAGER AND SALES REPRESENTATIVE St. Johns Packaging Ltd., a vertically integrated flexible packaging manufacturer that has been supplying the food and personal care industries for more than 50 years, is seeking to hire a Production Manager, a Sales Manager and a Sales Representative for its recently acquired North State Flexibles LLC subsidiary in Greensboro, North Carolina. North State Flexibles specializes in high-impact pre-press graphic development, state-of-the-art flexographic printing, environmentally-friendly laminating and converting of various film materials into an array of pouches, bags and roll stock products.

Production Manager • At least 10 years of experience managing production for an established flexible packaging company. • Theoretical and practical knowledge of flexographic printing, solventless lamination and pouch making processes. • A Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Engineering) from a North American university.

Lotar LLC

Sales Manager • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree(s) in Business. • At least 10 years of sales experience with an upper management position, preferably focused in the printing/laminating, converting arena. • Must be a strong communicator with excellent decision and problem solving skills. • Strong strategic planning skills and market knowledge.

Tel: 920/465-6678 Fax: 920/465-7262 [email protected] www.lotarenterprises.com 1221 Bellevue St., Green Bay, WI 54302

Sales Representative • Bachelor’s degree in Business with Sales, Marketing/Communication specialization. • At least 5 years of sales experience. • Flexographic printing, lamination, pouch market sales experience.

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Aluminum Foil Gauge: from 0.00022” to 0.157” Dingsheng Aluminum USA Office: Raymond Xu Tel: 804-690-3483 Email: [email protected] www.dingshenggroup.com

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ROLLERS

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WWW.PAPERTUBEANDCORE.COM PATERSON, NEW JERSEY, USA 973-977-8823 Serving the Flexible Packaging Industry In Business over 50 years • No Minimums/Pre-Cut Sizes Available • Samples upon Request • Worldwide Service

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GEAR UP FOR FORUM 2011 MAY 1–4 INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Plan now to attend the flexo industry’s premier, PACESETTING event. On the agenda: Seven TURBO-CHARGED technical sessions designed to deliver the technologies, innovations and experiences that will have you operating at PEAK PERFORMANCE in RECORD TIME. ACCELERATE your business. RAMP UP your relationships. BOOST your profits. www.flexography.org

Q&A: ICE USA Trade Show

INAUGURAL SHOW HELD IN ORLANDO Interviewed by Flexible Packaging, Michael Boyle, ICE USA show director, is the man behind the ICE success story. By Erin J. Wolford, Editor-in-chief

Michael Boyle ICE USA show director

Q:

The experience depends on the needs of the attendee. For sure, What is the ICE USA 2011 show exactly? the show Æoor is a buyer’s paradise. Two-hundred Åfty leading suppliers will be in a compact space, all strutting their stuff – presenting new products, new innovations, new developments, unique ICE stands for International Converting Exhibition services, etc. ICE got its reputation in Europe as the place to source and existed as a concept since 1997 and as a show since innovative suppliers under one roof. We got the best of the best 1999, when the very Årst ICE took place in Europe in Amsterdam. together and developed the show from there. Those suppliers who At the time there was only one ICE, over time and under my leadsat out the show in its early years have admitted to me often in perership, more recently that of Mack Brooks Exhibitions after they son that they missed some wonderful opportunities. How does the acquired ICE in 2008, ICE has developed into the global brand saying go? “Fortune favors the brave.” That certainly applies both that it is today – four shows on four continents: ICE Europe, ICE to ICE in Europe eight years ago and right now to ICE USA. Asia, ICE South America and now ICE USA.

A:

Q:

What kind of show highlights would readers of Flexible Packaging benefit from?

A:

The show in itself is a highlight, with lots of running machinery, in particular coating and laminating, drying and curing, slitting, winding, handling and Ånishing. Some other recent converting events have partnered with related events, such as packaging or printing shows, and discovered the hard way that it is not what converters want. We took over CMM and turned a struggling show into an exciting and compelling converting event, we turned it into ICE USA. One-hundred percent converting, that is what converters want, nothing more, nothing less. ICE Europe attendees watch and listen as exhibitors demonstrate their equipment’s capabilities.

Q:

What do you hope attendees will be able to extract from the show?

A:

I never had any doubt that the pioneering spirit was alive and kicking here in North America and I have not been disappointed. Take a look at the current ICE USA exhibitor list – you will see the American pioneers, all 250 of them. For those not buying and specifying machinery, materials and services there is another level – education, transferring knowledge and expertise. Whether at the AIMCAL Technical Conference, at the pre-show CEMA Technical Seminars or pre-show Flexible Packaging Symposium sponsored by TAPPI, or at the Ask the Experts booth – where four converting industry experts offer free advice – ICE USA has a lot to offer for those seeking wisdom and enlightenment rather than products and services. Depending on what they are looking for, visitors will either beneÅt from an all-around educational experience or a damn good converting shopping spree.

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Q:

Congratulations on the move into a larger hall. Knowing the show is already receiving a large welcome, what tidbits would entice readers who might be undecided about attending this year’s show?

A:

Orlando in April is quite enticing, especially after the long, hard winter most are experiencing in the USA and Canada. The sunshine and nice weather are like the “ice-ing” on the cake, a nice way to round off the ICE experience. Not the reason to come, but maybe a good excuse to stay a bit longer – as the show Ånishes on a Friday during Spring Break. By pre-registering online, attendees can save money; the cost of attending the show is just $20 instead of $40. We also have a selection of hotels located near the convention center at discounted rates, but room numbers are limited. The conference program is Årst class, combined with the exhibits on the show Æoor there is more than enough to occupy converting professionals for a couple of days. FP ICE USA 2011 (781) 791-5011; www.ice-x-usa.com

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CONFERENCES AT ICE USA WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2011 KEYNOTE: Global Consolidation in the Packaging Industry Thomas Blaige, Blaige & Company SESSION 1A - Web Coating – Process SESSION 2A - Web Handling / Winding SESSION 3A - Package Printing and Converting – Process THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011 KEYNOTE: Future Outlook, Challenges, and Opportunities in Paper Based Packaging Markets Frank Perkowski, Business Development Advisory, Inc. SESSION 1B - Web Coating Measurement / Quality SESSION 2B - Web Handling / Winding Measurement / Quality SESSION 3B - Package Printing and Converting FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2011 KEYNOTE: Overview of Global Label Markets Corey Reardon, AWA Alexander Watson Associates SESSION 1C - Web Coating – Process SESSION 2C - Web Handling / Winding – Process SESSION 3C - Package Printing and Converting Measurement / Quality – Chemistry For more detailed information on subtopics covered, visit www.ice-x-usa.com.

TAPPI’s Flexible Packaging Symposium to Precede ICE USA oin your colleagues one day prior to the start of the ICE SHOW for the 2011 TAPPI PLACE Flexible Packaging Symposium, April 5, 2011 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. This comprehensive, state-of-the-art overview of the latest biopolymer materials, additives, processing technology, applications, environmental aspects and market trends will offer a real-time dialogue with industry experts and colleagues about the collective sustainability challenge. Learn how to integrate sustainable practices throughout your manufacturing process, best practices for successfully and cost-effectively extruding biopolymers. This symposium will cover: • New Developments in Renewable Source • Resins and Films • Extrusion of Biopolymers • Employing Sustainable Flexible Packaging Practices • Progressive Sustainability - Achieving Your Goals At the end of this symposium, you will understand the latest developments in renewable source resins, films and structures, and be able to employ sustainable flexible packaging practices for resource efficiency.

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Calendar of Events

Mar. 3, 2011 Converters Expo 2011 Gren Bay, Wisc. www.convertersexpo.com/

Apr 6, 2011 to Apr 8, 2011 ICE USA 2011 International Converting Exhibition Orlando, Fla. www.ice-x-usa.com

Mar. 9, 2011 to Mar. 11, 2011 FPA 2011 Annual Meeting Naples, Fla. www.flexpack.org/

Apr 19, 2011 to Apr 21, 2011 Food Safety Summit Washington, D.C. www.foodsafetysummit.com/

Apr 5, 2011 2011 TAPPI PLACE Flexible Packaging Symposium Orlando, Fla. www.tappi.org/11place

May 12, 2011 to May 18, 2011 interpack 2011: Processes and Packaging Dusseldorf, Germany www.mdna.com

Ad Index COMPANY NAME

PAGE

WEB SITE

COMPANY NAME

PAGE

WEB SITE

American Profol, Inc.

22

www.americanprofol.com

Anderson & Vreeland Inc.

23

www.AndersonVreeland.com

Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd.

17

www.bobstgroup.com

Bobst Group USA

BC

www.bobstgroup.com

Mack Brooks Exhibitions Inc.

Gatefold, 25

www.ice-x-usa.com

9

www.charterfilms.com

Macro Engineering & Technology

30

www.macroeng.com

Max Daetwyler Corporation

18

www.daetwyler-usa.com

New Era Machinery, Inc.

45

www.neweraconverting.com

Pearl Technologies

27

www.pearltechinc.com

PPC Techonologies & Solutions

11

www.ppcts.com

Radius Solutions

29

www.radiussolutions.com www.rgegan.com

Charter Films

Hosakawa Alpine America

19

www.halpine.com

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59

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Interfilm Holdings, Inc

46

www.interfilm-usa.com

Danafilms, Inc.

7

www.danafilms.com

Deacro

41

www.deacro.com

Dover Flexo Electronics

35

www.dfe.com

Eckart American Corporation

37

www.eckart.net

Envision Plastics

63

www.envisionplastics.com

Globe-Tek Corporation

33

www.globe-tekcorp.com

RG Egan Equipment, Inc.

34

Harper Corporation of America

31

www.harperimage.com

Tri-Tronics Company, Inc.

IBC

www.ttco.com

Hewlett-Packard

5

www.hp.com/go/packaging

Windmoeller & Hoelscher

39

www.whcorp.com

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FEATURES & BENEFITS

10us Response, 5us Repeat Dynamic AUTOSET, On-The-Fly Setup N Remote Programming N Edge Accuracy; Highest Speed, Any Direction N Quick Digital Changeover N N

ng i t r a t S At $185

I Ideal for today's high higher speed printing, packaging, and converting applications.

X-tremely High Speed Photoelectric Registration Sensor www.ttco.com/xmark

It would take a LOT to justify a new press these days.

Consider it done.

The Fischer & Krecke 15-Series Flexo Press

Off-press set-up for minimal waste. Our revolutionary smartGPS™, Graphic Positioning System, establishes registration and press settings before each flexo sleeve is mounted on the press. This eliminates the ‘trial and error’ fine-tuning of each color thereby eliminating over 90% of all of the materials wasted during typical job changes.

Small footprint. Minimal operating envelope. The 15-S is ideal for modern plants where space is at a premium and efficiency is a primary concern. It's unique face-to-face design enables both the unwind & rewind to be accessed and monitored from one central position. The highly efficient web path also minimizes the height requirement.

Exceptional performance and features for a remarkable price. Every aspect of the 15-Series is state-of-the-art, except the price. From operator and maintenance accessibility, to speed and wide range of substrates, to premium F&K performance and quality — all at a highly competitive price.

Fastest changeovers in the industry. In addition to material waste, smartGPS also eliminates wasted time. When the sleeves are already set, press time is used to run jobs, not lengthy set-ups. Nobody else can do this because nobody else has anything like smartGPS.

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Today’s business environment requires solid reasons to move ahead. Examine the advances incorporated into today's Fischer & Krecke 15-Series flexo press and you'll have all the justification you’ll ever need.

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