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CALENDAR OF EVENTS PLGA Tech Conference The Packaging & Label Gravure Assn. announces the Fifth Annual Technical Conference, “Get Set for Success,” October 3–5 at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, KY. Sessions include An Introduction to Rotogravure Standard Specifications—Image Carrier Alternatives; Prepress; and Rotogravure Standard Specification Project. For more information visit www.plga.com. Send your event information to yolanda.simonsis@penton.com. For a complete industry calendar, visit www.pffc-online.com. uSEPTEMBERt 16–19 | PLACE Conference, TAPPI, Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark, St. Louis, MO (404-760-8177; www.tappi.org). 26–29 | Labelexpo Europe 2007, Tarsus, Brussels Exhibition Ctr., Brussels, Belgium (+44 0 20 8846 2700; www.labelexpo-europe.com). 18–20 | FFTA/RIT Flexographic Relationships & Variables, Foundation of the Flexographic Technical Foundation/Rochester Inst. of Technology, Printing Industry Ctr., Rochester, NY (631-737-6020; www.flexography.org). uOCTOBERt 1–2 | RadTech Fall Membership Meeting, Sheraton Gateway Hotel, LAX Airport, Los Angeles, CA (240-497-1242; www.radtech.org). 2–3 | Basic Extrusion Seminar, Davis-Standard, Pawcatuck, CT (860-599-6119; www.davis-standard.com). 19–21 | Annual Film & Packaging Technology Seminar, Appleton Performance Packaging Div., Turners Falls, MA (800-537-3180; www.appletonideas.com). AIMCAL Targets Techies The Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators shoots for another successful technical conference on vacuum web coating at the Radisson Ft. McDowell Resort, Scottsdale, AZ, October 7–10. Aimed to enhance technical and marketing knowledge, the conference covers new research and innovations, materials, web handling, barrier technology, and more. Sonoran Desert entertainment includes golf, jeep rides, and target shooting. For more information visit www.aimcal.org. 20 | Closed-Loop Tension Control E-Seminar, Maxcess Univ., 2 P.M. EST (800-639-3433; www.maxcessu.com). 4–5 | PABS Product Authentication & Brand Security Conference North America, AWA Alexander Watson & Assoc., Holiday Inn on the Hill, Washington, DC (+31 0 20 5564 887; www.awa-bv.com). 10–12 | AICC Annual Meeting, Assn. of Independent Corrugated Converters, Hilton Hotel, Minneapolis, MN (703-835-2422; www.aiccbox.org). 20 | Minding Your P’s & Q’s Productivity & Quality Improvements Workshop, Flexographic Technical Assn., Park Plaza Hotel, Minneapolis, MN (631-737-6020; www.flexography.org). 24–27 | Intl. Nonwovens Technical Conference, TAPPI, Renaissance Waverly Hotel, Atlanta, GA (404-760-8177; www.tappi.org). 10–12 | IMLCON 07 Intl. In-Mold Labeling Conference, Radisson Ft. McDowell Hotel, Scottsdale, AZ (+31 0 20 5564 887; www.awa-bv.com). 25 –27 | Sustainable Packaging Forum, Packaging Strategies, Sheraton Station Sq. Hotel, Pittsburgh, PA (610-935-2183; www.packstrat.com). 15–17 | Converting & Package Printing CPP Expo, H.A. Bruno, Las Vegas Convention Ctr., Las Vegas, NV (201-543-5060; www.cppexpo.com). DO YOUR PROFITS NEED A LIFT? DALMEC, INC. is the world leader with over 35,000 pneumatic manipulators used in every major industrialized area of the world. ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE. We offer solutions from 40 years of technical experience, and the finest quality equipment. SOUND ERGONOMICS. Our manipulators are ergonomically designed to provide efficient repetitive handling with maximum safety and reliability. BETTER ECONOMICS. Sound ergonomics means better economics. Reduce down time and workers’ compensation claims due to injuries. TALK TO THE LEADER. PHONE: 800-935-8686 Improve Productivity Improve Profitability Certified PFFC-ASAP 108 10 | SEPTEMBER 2007 Safe Lifting, Smart Business Pneumatic Industrial Manipulators 469 Fox Court • Bloomingdale, IL 60108 www.dalmec.com • Fax: 630-307-8436 WWW.PFFC-ONLINE.COM http://www.pffc-online.com http://www.labelexpo-europe.com http://www.tappi.org http://www.radtech.org http://www.flexography.org http://www.davis-standard.com http://www.plga.com http://www.appletonideas.com http://www.awa-bv.com http://www.maxcessu.com http://www.aiccbox.org http://www.flexography.org http://www.tappi.org http://www.awa-bv.com http://www.aimcal.org http://www.packstrat.com http://www.cppexpo.com http://www.pffc-online.com

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Table of Contents First Glance From the Editor Calendar of Events Web Lines Process Management News Clips Narrow Web & Label Reporter Narrow Web & Label What’s New Products Narrow Web Sustainability: Going Green? What's the Score with Wal-Mart's Scorecard? Straight Talk From Your Trade Associations Learn 5 Key Elements to Creating Cost-Effective and Eco-Conscious Packaging Install Energy-Efficient Light Fixtures and Reap the Environmental Benefits People, Profit, Planet: How to Balance the Impact of a Triple-bottom-line Philosophy Show Preview What’s New Products Services Directory Classified Marketplace Equipment Buyers & Sellers Advertisers Index Experience Speaks

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