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For many years, most of the general population of the United States has had a ­domestic focus and perspective. We are surprised, and to some extent hurt, when other nations do not go along with our view of the world. Whether our international policies are right or wrong is not the point of this column; it is the fact that we no more control global development than we control the Internet. Take money matters. Americans traditionally look at the U.S. dollar as the basis for all other currencies. The traditional media reinforces that perspective; when we watch the Today Show or even the

MILAN, Italy—Nineteen leading companies have decided to join forces and resources to set up a partnership under the name “Flexo4All,” which is an evolution of “Flexo the Alternative,” an agreement between independent businesses initiated by DuPont Packaging Graphics (DuPont™ Cyrel®) more than 20 years ago. It is a strategic cooperation which combines worldwide expertise from independent companies—suppliers of the graphic arts and package printing industry. The members work together in partnership, sharing their experience and knowledge to perfect flexographic package printing while also promoting advantages and innovation. “Flexo is no longer just an alternative to other printing processes and ‘Flexo4All’ was chosen to suggest

Thinking ‘inline the box’ in Charlotte Inline was the word of the day at the Gallus/BHS Folding Carton Technology Seminar in Charlotte, N.C, in November. About 50 attendees, including North and South American folding carton manufacturers and paperboard converters, learned “How to add value to the box while improving efficency.” Klaus Bachstein, CEO, Gallus Group, kicked off the afternoon with a presentation on the Gallus/BHS inline philosophy. He explained that creating finished diecut blanks with a web-based system in a single pass optimizes workflow, simplifies handling, saves time, and boosts cost-effectiveness. He said it also allows for improved effeciency and process flexibility. Speakers included

PHILADELPHIA—Inline was the word of the day at the Gallus/BHS Folding Carton Technology Seminar in Charlotte, N.C, Nov. 1. Johannes Stickling, president, BHS Printing Machinery, and Uli Kretzschmar, business development manager, folding carton, Gallus, Inc. welcomed about 50 attendees, including North and South American folding carton manufacturers and paperboard converters to learn “How to add value to the box while improving efficency.” The companies hosted an afternoon of presentations from key players in the industry. Klaus Bachstein, CEO, Gallus Group, kicked off the afternoon with a presentation on the Gallus/BHS inline philosophy. He explained that creating finished diecut blanks with a web-based system in

PHILADELPHIA—Gallus and BHS are inviting folding carton manufacturers and paperboard converters from both North and South America to attend a technology seminar Nov. 1 that is now being held at Cadmus’ production facility in Charlotte, N.C. Cadmus has installed multiple press systems from Gallus/BHS for inline production of high-end folding cartons and has agreed to open its doors for this day only to host the event at its Whitehall production facility. Specialists from across the industry will focus on one key topic: “How to add value to the box while improving the efficiency.” Attendees will take in a dynamic mix of presentations and action,

The use of combination printing/processing is not a rarity in package printing—not by a long shot. A printer that has the need could combine any of the printing processes, in addition to converting operations such as foil stamping and embossing. The value provided by combination printing is that each printing process can bring its own specific attributes to the party, says Andy Colletta, president/CEO of Nilpeter USA. “Flexography and offset printing provide the lion’s share of the coverage on a signature, including the text and four-color images,” he explains. “Rotary screen is often used to provide an opaque background prior to printing, while

The use of combination printing/processing is not a rarity in package printing—not by a long shot. A printer that has the need could combine any of the printing processes, in addition to converting operations such as foil stamping and embossing. The value provided by combination printing is that each printing process can bring its own specific attributes to the party, says Andy Colletta, president/CEO of Nilpeter USA. “Flexography and offset printing provide the lion’s share of the coverage on a signature, including the text and four-color images,” he explains. “Rotary screen is often used to provide an opaque background prior to printing, while

PHILADELPHIA—Gallus and BHS are inviting folding carton manufacturers and paperboard converters from both North and South America to attend a technology seminar and customer event scheduled for Nov. 1, 2007 in Philadelphia. Specialists from across the industry will focus on one key topic: “How to add value to the box, while improving the efficiency.” Attendees will experience a mix of presentations and activities, including the live demonstration of Gallus’s newest inline paperboard converting machine system, shown for the first time in the Americas. For more information and to register, visit www.gallus-packaging.com or contact Uli Kretzschmar at uli.kretzschmar@gallus.org or 215-677-9600 ext. 707.

PHILADELPHIA—Gallus and BHS are inviting folding carton manufacturers and paperboard converters from both North and South America to attend a technology seminar and customer event scheduled for Nov. 1, 2007 in Philadelphia. Specialists from across the industry will focus on one key topic: “How to add value to the box, while improving the efficiency.” Attendees will experience a mix of presentations and activities, including the live demonstration of Gallus’s newest inline paperboard converting machine system, shown for the first time in the Americas. For more information and to register, visit www.gallus-packaging.com or contact Uli Kretzschmar at uli.kretzschmar@gallus.org or 215-677-9600 ext. 707.

It happens over and over again to packaging converters and printers—customers walk into their shops asking for a packaging solution that incorporates effects the converters can’t accommodate because their press capabilities do not allow for them. Eventually these converters must decide whether to diversify their offerings or continue to turn business away. Some might be able to afford to let business walk, but for others, the extra business may make or break their year. For the latter, a major business decision is at hand. A converter can take any number of approaches to provide solutions for its customers, but two options quickly emerge at