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Converting Quarterly, the official technical magazine of AIMCAL,
covers the web-processing technologies of solution, extrusion and vacuum coating; laminating; film manufacturing; flexographic and gravure printing; slitting, sheeting and other finishing methods.
Each issue features expert technical content, including insights from industry consultants David Roisum, Edward Cohen, Charles Bishop, David Rumson and Eldridge Mount.

In the 2012 Quarter 1 Issue

  • Thin-Film Photovoltaics Market Report
  • Roll-to-roll manufacturing of thin-film batteries
  • Spring 2012 Show Previews
  • AIMCAL Matteucci Award technical papers
  • Three web-coating technology papers
  • Seamless roll coverings, UV monitoring, boosting color gamut

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Industry News

INFO*FLEX 2012 to feature 23 flexo, digital pressmakers INFO*FLEX 2012 to feature 23 flexo, digital pressmakers

The press—it’s the backbone of every packaging, printing and converting operation; and at INFO*FLEX 2012 it stands at the heart of the exhibition. With the event set to open March 19 in San Antonio, TX, 23 press/digital manufacturers have signed up to exhibit at the s...

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Colbert Packaging installs 9-color mid-web flexo press Colbert Packaging installs 9-color mid-web flexo press

IL-based Colbert Packaging Corp., a converter of folding cartons, rigid paper boxes and paperboard specialty products, has installed a new 9-color, 23-in.-wide Primographic printing press, custom-built by CPS Canadian Primoflex Systems. The CPS CP 585 joins Colbert’s stable...

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OPV transparent-conductor market to hit $300 million in 2016 OPV transparent-conductor market to hit $300 million in 2016

Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets says in its latest report on materials for the photovoltaics (PV) industry, “Transparent Conductors in Thin-Film and Organic PV Applications 2012," that the total market for transparent conductors (TCs) in PV will grow at 30% a year from a ...

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The Montalvo Corp. celebrates 65 years serving converting industry worldwide The Montalvo Corp. celebrates 65 years serving converting industry worldwide

This year the Montalvo Corporation celebrates 65 successful years of providing industry leading electronic web control equipment, brakes, clutches, and other control devices to the converting industry worldwide. President Edwin Montalvo says, “Our focus is on providing ...

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Global use of bioplastics up 34% a year to 2016 Global use of bioplastics up 34% a year to 2016

The global use of bioplastics was 640,000 metric tons in 2010 and 850,000 metric tons in 2011, says a new study by BCC Research. The use of bioplastics will increase up to 3.7 million metric tons by 2016, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34.3%, the study predicts. The E...

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Huhtamaki reports 2011 sales up 4.7% on strength of flexible packaging segment in Asia, Europe Huhtamaki reports 2011 sales up 4.7% on strength of flexible packaging segment in Asia, Europe

Huhtamäki Oyj's Results Jan. 1-Dec.31, 2011: Foundation for quality growth established - Solid organic net sales growth throughout the year - Three strategic, growth enhancing acquisitions completed - Strong performance of the Flexible Packaging segment, both in Asia an...

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Industry Events

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Feb 20 - Feb 22 | Bordini Ctr., Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, WI
Fundamentals of Wide-Web Press Operation
Feb 22 - Feb 24 | Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, AZ
FPA 2012 Annual Meeting
Feb 22 - Feb 23 | Novotel City Hotel, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Global Release Liner Industry Conference & Exhibition 2012
Feb 29 - Mar 01 | Marriott Biscayne Bay, Miami, FL
2012 PLGA Global Operational Conference
Mar 01 - Mar 01 | Lambeau Atrium, Green Bay, WI
2012 Converters Expo
Mar 04 - Mar 07 | Royal Palms Resort & Spa, Phoenix, AZ
TLMI 2012 Converters Meeting

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Thursday, March 22, 2012, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

Coating Process Success Principles

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In this one-hour webinar we will look at basic principles that can be used to guide the overall coater operation.

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