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NEWS CLIPS Food Packaging Boosts Demand for Plastic Sheet Demand for plastic sheet in the US is projected to grow almost 3%/yr to 7.7 billion lbs in 2011, valued at $7.2 billion (resin content only). This is the conclusion of a new study from The Freedonia Group. Demand will be bolstered by opportunities in food packaging, as well as sheet’s versatility, good esthetics, material-combining capabilities, and resin and technology improvements. The study says further growth will be constrained by the maturity of many applications as well as by efforts to reduce the packaging waste stream. Aggregate sheet prices will stay relatively stable through 2011. PS is the leading resin, with best advances seen for PP and polyester sheet. PS sheet is projected to exhibit good opportunities and will account for nearly half of all CLEVELAND, OH | applications in 2011, according to the report. PP and polyester sheet advances will reflect opportunities in areas such as tubs, cups, trays, blister packs, and clamshells. Food packaging markets will present the best opportunities, increasing 3.6%/yr to 3.8 billion lbs in 2011 and accounting for nearly half of all sheet applications. Advances are expected to be driven by above-average growth in foodservice applications and the packaging of such foods as baked goods, frozen foods, fresh produce, and meat and dairy products. Advances for pharmaceutical/medical packaging, the next largest packaging market, will be stimulated by opportunities in pharmaceutical blister packs. For more information on Plastic Sheet, visit www.freedoniagroup.com. # Automation in Core Cutting Don’t waste time handling cores. Our automated solutions provide perfect cut-to-length cores, freeing operators to perform other important tasks. � Automated core loading reduces labor costs and safety risks � Batch or set cutting � Automatically delivers cut cores to next operation � Notch, crimp, cap or plug cores � Network interface capability � Manual or automated core feeds Plastic Sheet Demand (million pounds) % Annual Growth Item Plastic Sheet Demand Total Packaging Construction Consumer Other ©2007 The Freedonia Group 2001 5,670 2,990 1,245 570 865 2006 6,680 3,690 1,360 660 970 2011 7,720 4,370 1,485 758 1,107 2001–2006 3.3 4.3 1.8 3.8 2.3 2006–2011 2.9 3.4 1.8 2.8 2.7 Fujifilm will expand its plate manufacturing facility in Tilburg, Netherlands, to meet the demand for Brillia HD CTP plates. The company will invest approximately 15 billion yen ($154.5 million) to construct a new line for the plates. Construction of the line will begin in October 2008, with plate manufacturing expected to start in January 2010. The new line will enable the company to produce both the Brillia HD processless thermal plates as well as the new Brillia HD chemistry-free violet plate. VALHALLA, NY | Plate Demand Leads To Expansion Don’t cut corners. Improve safety while reducing production costs. Cut cores cleaner, faster, and with less labor. Coater Gets Battery Business MATTHEWS, NC | Exopack Advanced Coatings has been awarded the business to supply critical current collectors for batteries designed to power a 100% electric car under development by a European partnership. Made from very thin foil with proprietary coatings on one or both sides, the current collector design provides a conduit for the electricity while protecting the oil from battery chemistries. Chuck Quinby, global business development manager at Exopack, says this product will assist in advancing the market for green, environmentally friendly transportation options. www.appletonmfg.com/p28 Neenah, Wisconsin 800-531-2002 24/7 Product Support PFFC-ASAP 112 JULY 2008 | 17 WWW.PFFC-ONLINE.COM http://www.freedoniagroup.com http://WWW.PFFC-ONLINE.COM

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PFFC - July 2008 Contents First Glance Calendar of Events From the Editor Web Lines Process Management News Clips Narrow Web & Label Reporter Narrow Web & Label What’s New Products Cover: Special Report Start with Security 2008 TAPPI PLACE Conference Printing Partnerships Paper’s Pledge Edible Markers Flexography Exclusive Research: Critical Trends What’s New Products Services Directory Classified Marketplace Advertisers Index Experience Speaks

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