News  »  2006

December 2006

Lightning Labels orders new HP digital press

Raflatac launches label design contest in China

Water Ink Technologies signs new distributor in Mexico

Plastic Suppliers’ PLA film wraps environmental documentary

Enercon launches multi-language web site

York continues acquisitions with QAL division

Raflatac completes Europe line, plans Indian facility

Mark Andy renovates the Model 2200 flexo press

Loparex expands with extrusion line in China

J&J Converting Machinery relocates to Missouri

GEW strengthens Italian and Swiss UV force

Connemara Converting adds space and equipment

IoPP forms Sustainable Packaging Task Group

November 2006

ProLabel advances its workflow, proofing and CTP systems

acpo is recertified for ISO 9001:2000

MPS celebrates a decade of manufacturing

Mühlbauer systems active in Slovenian passports

Domino acquires Danish thermal transfer company

Metro Label acquires Gordon Graphics, Aluglass

Chemsultants reorganizes, names Avalon COO

Masterpiece Graphix receives HP treatment status

Variable data study now available

York acquires LSK Label

Allen-Bailey CEO George Phelps dies

GM Nameplate wins flexo achievement award

Students test new coated flexo cylinder

Esko records another profitable quarter

Wal-Mart speaks: Reduce packaging

GRE moves Asia operation to Kowloon

Esko reports 11 percent increase in 3rd quarter

October 2006

Brady Corporation receives NASPO certification

New dates for 2007 INFO*FLEX Exhibition

MACtac materials accessible via Label Traxx

French label printer adds Codimag servo press

DuPont sues MacDermid over plate technology

US Government ends labelstock investigation

Gallus acquires folding carton equipment company

Kelva announces OEM cooperation with Nilpeter

Mark Andy celebrates its 60th year

KPG to represent GIDUE in USA and UK

UPM Raflatac launches enhanced web site

Green Bay Packaging opens western distribution site

Pitman to distribute Rad-Cure products

Flexo school claims perfect placement record

G-3 wins Best of Show in TLMI Label Awards

RotoMetrics’ new logo wins top prize

HP Indigo users to meet in Florida in February

GRE Americas office opens in Philadelphia

Mühlbauer security aids Portugal’s passports

Acucote expands its capabilities, distribution

National Starch raises production of adhesives, polymers, electronics

Nanotechnology comes to film packaging

September 2006

EFI acquires Jetrion from Flint

Mark Andy managers remain after acquisition

CTC has new demo center at DiTrolio Flexo School

Yupo plans capacity increase for synthetic paper

Maxcess launches web handling education program

Frost, Esko, DuPont, Graphic Solutions win global label awards

Esko enjoys strong business performance

Tailored Solutions opens Europe office

Avery Dennison acquires RFID start-up company

BASF to expand PSA capability at Pennsylvania plant

AVT enters sheet-fed market

Comco wins Russian packaging award

UPM Raflatac updates Raflink Business Line

August 2006

Free e-seminar for taper tension

Gallus joins Brand Protection Alliance

Kodak launches podcasts on enhancing growth and profitability

Avery Dennison RFID introduces new multimedia training tool

Mark Andy to launch new Comco C2 servo press

Printed electronics is focus of Arizona conference

AB Graphic expands, invites industry to visit

Laser cutting service launched by Spartanics

Logotech installs HP Indigo digital press

XericWeb and UV Ray form alliance

MKS, Ion Industrial expands static control product line

Tailored Solutions Joins CIP4 Consortium

New US converter installs Chinese flexo label press

Ciba Specialty Chemicals acquires MetalFX

TLMI to preview label study at Labelexpo

Flint opens new flexo plate plant in Germany

Atlantic Packaging buys Prestige Label

UPM Raflatac to build new plant in US

Stork Prints opens tech center in Netherlands

Nashua ramps up RFID production with Omega unit

July 2006

Nashua Corporation invests in Tec Print

Multi-Color, United Silicone combine label technologies

PS materials sales rise at Avery Dennison

DiTrolio Institute offers three student scholarships

bielomatik celebrates 60th anniversary

Sonoco gift to launch new Clemson institute

Cenveo buys Rx Label Technology

Chemsultants opens new HQ in 20th year

Prairie State buys R/evolution press from PCMC

Swedish converter making major equipment upgrade

Lightning Labels has fifth record quarter

Smyth expands with Omet, Mitsubishi presses

Multi-Color named to Fortune 100 small companies list

Plastic Suppliers recognized for exports, job growth

TLMI revamps its web site

Allen Datagraph moves to new plant in New Hampshire

Loparex Group acquires Douglas-Hanson

Treofan to double capacity at Mexico plant

Pitman Company acquires Charrette

Roy Webb named VP at Mark Andy

Label Traxx now links to Green Bay Packaging

June 2006

Genstar Capital acquires Fort Dearborn Company

Gerhardt cuts magnetic cylinder price in half

Enercon offers Plasma3 trial program

ID Technology adds RFID to label printer applicator system

Calvin Frost wins Label Industry Lifetime Achievement Award

Security group gives Sekuworks its top certification

Sweden’s Lexit expands with international food labels

More label awards for Multi-Color

Mark Andy seminar focuses on films

LGInternational to invest in China

Aquaflex seminar to explain flexible packaging

Avery Dennison RFID qualifies eight more converters

Loparex opens sales offices in Japan and Thailand

Dow Corning sets new price structure for PS products

ASL Group acquires Gallus RCS 330 press

Maxson Automatic acquires steel fabricator

Julie Static Controls now called Static Clean International

May 2006

Nilpeter showcases 200 line screen flexo at open house

GEW Asia opens in Mumbai

Avery Dennison ramps up RFID training

Seminar offered on digital flexo plates

AB Graphic International acquires Flytec

TLMI picks AWA for North American Label Study

GiDue introduces offset press at open house

Lightning Labels launches label printing blog

First L&NW Symposium a success

Smyth joins in development of temperature label

Comco presses penetrate Eastern Europe and Asia

Seal-It begins shrink production using PLA film

Glennon Group sold to Pro Mach’s ID Technology

FLEXcon celebrates 50 years in business

GRE forms inkjet alliance with Impika

Punch Graphix announces new CEO for North America

New trade show planner serves narrow web market

Mark Andy wins FTA Technical Innovation Award

Gallus’ sales rise 11 percent in 2005

Technicote founder Dirk Desanzo dies

Edale expands its presence in North America

April 2006

Avery Dennison introduces Tree-Free facestock

Harper donates anilox rolls to Argentinean foundation

Gallus demonstrates press at Label Summit Latin America

UVitec partners with Flexsolutions

TrendWatch mini-report reveals packaging trends

The Label Printers adds digital print capability

Esko reports 2005 growth above 15 percent

Graphic Solutions’ thin battery in new Lauder patch

FFTA and WVU Tech to sponsor educational seminars

Boise Paper to invest $72 million in PS stock production

HP donates Indigo press to Cal Poly’s graphics school

Label Industry Awards now open for voting

Omet draws US converters and suppliers to folding carton seminar

Graphic Solutions develops RFID inlay assembly system

Pitman markets DMM’s direct machine monitoring products

Growth pushes Jetrion into new, bigger headquarters

March 2006

Investment firm buys York Label, Industrial Label

Standard Register closing Indiana plant, opening in Mexico

Bill Klein saluted by PLGA, leads education forum

Nilpeter USA to hold open house in Ohio

Omet unveils technologies on two continents

Matan tours USA with SpringPro thermal printer

Harper revives its road show

Tailored Label Products wins top award in Wisconsin

PCMC parent to accelerate Lean Manufacturing process

Xerox, EFI donate equipment to Cal Poly

CPS offering fully integrated management systems

TLMI names ‘Best Managed Companies’

TimeMed acquires Automatic Business Products

Avery Dennison highlights growth at investor meeting

Plastic Suppliers wins FTA Environmental Excellence Award

Pamarco Technologies acquired by equity firm J.P. Kotts

Indigo users form Dscoop support group

February 2006

Avery Dennison unveils new range of Gen 2 RFID inlays

Simco celebrates 70th anniversary

McDowell, Dow, York win FLEXcon awards

CPFilms revamps its product web site

Paragon Data Systems launches RFID web site

Stork Prints & AKL form flexo alliance

Smart Labels conference planned for Boston

Sekuworks’ Sherwood to chair panel for security group

New Label Traxx module links customers to printers’ warehouses

Seal-It continues to win business awards

Harper’s Platinum now made and guaranteed worldwide

Matik North America to represent Senntech slitter rewinders

Esko user groups plan education and training sessions

Metro Label wins Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies award

ALTANA Chemie acquires Rad-Cure Corporation

Novamelt to expand into North America

Larson-Burton unveils automatic scrap rewind

January 2006

Topflight saluted for supplier excellence by Black & Decker

‘Esko’ updates identity, reports high revenue for 2005

AVT sales up 17.7% in 2005

Daetwyler receives award for gravure system

Pro Label acquires Xpanded Label Technology

Raflatac and UPM Rafsec merge to form UPM Raflatac

Sun Chemical becomes MetalFX supplier

L&NW launches Label Symposium

Flexo temp agency opens in Chicago area

Clemson seminars focus on color management

WS Packaging buys division from Renaissance Mark

RDP Marathon Renamed Drent Goebel North America

Chemsultants’ growth recognized for 13th straight year

Flint Group is new name for Flint Ink and XSYS Print Solutions

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