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CALENDAR OF EVENTS uSEPTEMBERt 14–17 | TAPPI PLACE Conference, Polymers, Laminations, Adhesives, Coatings, Extrusions Div., Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel, Portsmouth, VA (770-209-7221; www.tappi.org). Send your event information to yolanda.simonsis@penton.com. For a complete industry calendar, visit www.pffc-online.com. 15–16 | Understanding Web Handling Systems (Web Handling I), Seminars for Engineers, Hilton Garden Inn, RaleighDurham Airport, NC (877-755-2272; http://seminarsforengineers.com). 16–17 | Web Handling Course, AIMCAL Converting School, Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators, Hyatt Pl. Mt. Laurel, Philadelphia PA (803-8027820; www.convertingschool.com). Sun Chemical will stage a webinar on October 9 at 3 P.M. (EST), entitled “Color Apps: Visual Effects That Draw Attention to Shelf,” geared toward brand owners, designers, and R&D. Participants will explore strategic packaging solutions and brand impact. To register, visit: www.brand-image.com. Architecture & Technology, Stillwater, OK (405-744-9217; www.engext.okstate.edu). 22–26 | SuperCorr Expo, Assn. of Independent Corrugated Converters/TAPPI, Georgia World Congress Ctr., Atlanta, GA (770-456-1400; www.SuperCorrExpo.org). Visual Effects Draw Shelf Attention uOCTOBERt 7–8 | Optimizing Extrusion-Based Lamination & Coating Technology Course, AIMCAL Converting School, Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators, Sheraton Hotel, Cleveland Airport, OH (803802-7820; www.convertingschool.com). 23 | Fundamentals of Color & Appearance, X-Rite Color Services, Holiday Inn Atlanta Airport No., Atlanta, GA (616-803-2512; www.xrite.com). 23–25 | Green Mfg. Expo, Canon Communications, Donald E. Stephens Convention Ctr., Rosemont (Chicago), IL (310-445-4200; www.devicelink.com). 24–28 | AICC Annual Fall Meeting, Assn. of Independent Corrugated Converters, Omni Hotel, Atlanta, GA (703-836-2422; www.aiccbox.org). 18 | Fundamentals of Color & Appearance, X-Rite Color Services, Hilton Garden Inn Denver So., Englewood, CO (616-803-2512; www.xrite.com). 18–19 | Winding Machines, Mechanics & Measurements Course, AIMCAL Converting School, Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators, Hyatt Pl. Mt. Laurel, Philadelphia, PA (803-802-7820; www.convertingschool.com). 8–10 | PLGA Annual Technical Conference, Packaging & Label Gravure Assn., The Galt House Hotel, Louisville, KY (920-217-6059; www.plga.com). 9–10 | Web Processing for Barrier Course, AIMCAL Converting School, Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators, Sheraton Hotel, Cleveland Airport, OH (803802-7820; www.convertingschool.com). 14 | Flexo Solutions Tour, Harper Graphics Solutions Div., Embassy Suites, Fayetteville, AR (800-438-3111; www.harperimage.com). 25 | Fundamentals of Color & Appearance, X-Rite Color Services, X-Rite Hdqrtrs., Grand Rapids, MI (616-803-2512; www.xrite.com). 21–24 | Web Handling Seminar, Oklahoma State Univ., College of Engineering, “Harnessing the Power of Lasers” Easy to use Software Superior Laser Beam Control to avoid corner burnouts Seamless stitching of images for unlimited horizontal part dimensions High speed single laser cutting system that surpasses the quality and speed of double laser unit systems New Finecut Narrow Web Laser Cutter Spartanics is now offering a new Narrow Web Laser Cutting System with a small footprint that works especially well for label manufacturers Includes many standard system features like automatic production rate optimizer and forecasting tool Configured to work in-line with digital printers Spartanics is capable of wide rage of cutting and marking jobs including kiss cutting, throughcutting consecutive numbering, personalizing, perforating, creasing - all in one cycle, with both web and sheet. Harnessing the power of lasers, Spartanics Laser Cutting makes the dream of prototypesin-demand a reality. By combining Spartanics Laser Cutting capabilities with digital printing, digital artwork is transformed to completely finished die cut products in hours! 3605 Edison Place Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 spartanics.com 847-394-5700 European Sales/Demo Office +49 (0) 521 3295 035 PFFC-ASAP 107 8 | SEPTEMBER 2008 WWW.PFFC-ONLINE.COM http://www.pffc-online.com http://www.tappi.org http://www.brand-image.com http://www.engext.okstate.edu http://seminarsforengineers.com http://www.SuperCorrExpo.org http://www.convertingschool.com http://www.convertingschool.com http://www.xrite.com http://www.plga.com http://www.xrite.com http://www.devicelink.com http://www.aiccbox.org http://www.convertingschool.com http://www.convertingschool.com http://www.xrite.com http://www.harperimage.com 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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