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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 show. Lining the a...

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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 of specialized flex...

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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 value of about $90 m...

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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 innovative, comprehe...

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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 European market segme...

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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 and in Europe - In 20...

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The global market for nanophotonic devices is projected to grow from more than $1.8 billion in 2010 and nearly $2.5 billion in 2011 to $10.9 billion in 2016, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34.8% between 2011 and 2016, says a new report by BCC Research. Nanophotonic light-emitting diodes ...

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Polyera has achieved a certified world-record 9.1% efficient polymer/fullerene organic solar cell in an inverted bulk heterojunction architecture using its newest proprietary ActivInk® PV2000 semiconductor material. The high efficiency of this material in an inverted architecture, in combinat...

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Catbridge 324FP Turret Provides Simpler, More Efficient Process   Catbridge's new 324FP turret takes a completely new approach to flexible packaging converting. Instead of offering conventional duplex winding for flexpack, this new turret winds on a single shaft, saving time and greatly simpl...

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In an effort to support educational flexographic initiatives, global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation has announced the donation of 10 anilox rolls to Fox Valley Technical College. Located in Appleton, Wisconsin, Fox Valley Technical College offers a program in package and label printing....

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