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NEWS CLIPS Report Covers Brand Protection Opportunities MID-GLAMORGAN, WALES | Vandagraf Intl., in association with the Product & Image Security Foundation, has completed a market report entitled “The International Market for Brand Protection Solutions,” the 2nd edition of a report originally published in May 2004. The report analyzes and evaluates product-related crime in 2006, concluding this type of crime continues to grow significantly year on year, fueled mainly by trade with China and enabled by the Internet, among other factors. Financial losses due to counterfeiting, piracy, tampering, and theft amounted to an estimated $610 billion in 2006, says the study. However, the study notes, the market for brand protection solutions amounts to only $3.7 billion, equal to about 0.6% of the worldwide cost of product-related crime. Segments of the brand protection business look poised for significant growth. The report details more than 20 end-use sectors including about 100 individual product categories. Market estimates and forecasts to 2011 are featured. For more information contact info@vandagraf.com. Growth of SuperCorrExpo Driven By Need For Industry Improvements NORCROSS, GA | SuperCorrExpo, the � � �� largest trade show in the Western Hemisphere catering to the corrugated industry, will be held September 2226, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The show, held every four years, has grown beyond its 2004 size and is expected to attract more than 8,000 industry visitors from all parts of the world. For many potential attendees, as well as exhibitors, the focus is on new ways to achieve cost reduction and improve efficiencies, according to Kristi Ledbetter, corrugated division manager for TAPPI. The exposition will be complemented by the TAPPI and AICC sessions with lean manufacturing, sustainability, ROI, and related topics at the top of agendas. Visit SuperCorrExpo.org for complete information including a full list of exhibitors, detailed programs for both the TAPPI and AICC meetings, as well as airfare and hotel discounts. Flexography Brings Companies Together As the demands of the global pressuresensitive marketplace continue to evolve, isn’t it reassuring to know that, no matter where in the world you do business, selecting a release liner is only a quick phone call away? Whether you’re in Shanghai or Chicago, Loparex’s technical experts focus on your speciﬁc requirements, and work with you step-by-step to determine the right liner for your product. We can help you select from hundreds of proven release liner products already available, or initiate the development of a new product to match your speciﬁc needs. Once you have selected your release liner, our skilled Sales and Customer Service teams will ensure you get the resources you need, when you need them. No other release liner manufacturer can match the global presence and localized service of Loparex. When choosing a release liner supplier for your domestic or international markets, make the right call make it Loparex. �� MILAN, ITALY | Nineteen companies have formed a strategic alliance called Flexo4all to promote flexographic package printing “before, during, and after Drupa 2008.” The goals of the alliance, which is not a commercial venture, include encouraging networking; connecting the competence of members; promoting the value of flexo; and achieving improved and sustainable service for the flexo package printing industry. Reportedly, the alliance was a natural evolution of Flexo the Alternative, an agreement between independent businesses initiated by DuPont Packaging Graphics (DuPont Cyrel) more than 20 years ago. Training Offered On-Site MADISON, NJ | � � �� Sensor Products is now offering its Seminars for Engineers web handling and converting training services on-site at any company location. Areas of expertise include heating and cooling the web, coating, drying, laminating, slitting, winding, tension control, and alignment. The company says instructors are active consultants and authors who bring current, realworld experience and problem-solving know-how to course content. WWW.PFFC-ONLINE.COM PFFC-ASAP 117 22 | SEPTEMBER 2008 http://www.loparex.com http://SuperCorrExpo.org http://WWW.PFFC-ONLINE.COM

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PFFC - September 2008 Contents First Glance Calendar of Events From the Editor Web Lines Process Management News Clips Narrow Web & Label Reporter Flexo Printing Cover: Green Converting Green Printing Labelexpo New Product Digest Focus: Ink What’s New Products Services Directory Classified Marketplace Equipment Buyers & Sellers Advertisers Index Experience Speaks

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