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Converting School Europe:
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October 5 - 6 | Brussels, Belgium

Converting School Europe:
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October 7 - 8 | Brussels, Belgium

AIMCAL Converting School:
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October 5 - 6 | Philadelphia, PA

AIMCAL Converting School:
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October 7 - 8 | Philadelphia, PA

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Fall Technical Conference 2010
October 17 - 20 | Myrtle Beach, South Carolina USA

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AIMCAL Launches CONVERTING QUARTERLY
The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) today officially launches CONVERTING QUARTERLY, a new technical publication and Website for the web-processing, converting and finishing industry. The first print issue of CONVERTING QUARTERLY, scheduled to mail in February 2011, will have a circulation of 15,000.

As the official magazine of AIMCAL, CONVERTING QUARTERLY will be distributed to converting ...
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Davis-Standard to Promote New Converting Technology at CPP Expo
Several new technologies will be promoted by Davis-Standard, LLC, booth #E-9109, at the upcoming CPP Expo, October 31 - November 3 in Chicago, Illinois. These innovations include a new coater design, ProCone die and a range of control systems. Davis-Standard has further developed technology to support a variety of processes involving fluoropolymers, biopolymers, and formulations for end market applications in ...
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Interfilm Continues Growth and Success
It has been a busy summer at Interfilm's facility in Southern California as the company's Operations Team successfully completed two major initiatives: the installation of a new high-speed 80" Kampf Conslit II slitter followed by the plant receiving a 'Superior' rating in an audit by AIB International of Manhattan, Kan.

Kampf Conslit II
The new slitter continues Interfilm's strategy of continuous improvement ...
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Davis-Standard Introduces New Coater at Labelexpo Americas
Davis-Standard, LLC will promote a new coater design and other innovative coating technologies at booth #1525 during Labelexpo Americas, September 14-16 in Rosemont, Illinois. These versatile technologies support demanding processes involving fluoropolymers, biopolymers, and formulations for end market applications in photovoltaics, aerospace, biodegradable packaging and surface protecting films.

New Coater Design
Davis-Standard's new coater features a modular design that incorporates a floor ...
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Biodegradable Film NATIVIA™ Taghleef Has Successfully Started its New Production Line
Over a month earlier than planned, Taghleef Industries has successfully started the production of the new NATIVIA™ film from its plant in San Giorgio di Nogaro, Italy.

NATIVIA™ is based on NatureWorks® PLA biopolymers, marketed under the brand name Ingeo™, 100% made from renewable resources.

NATIVIA™ is a biodegradable and compostable film complying with the European standard EN13432.

The start-up of the new ...
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Davis-Standard Promotes Green Initiatives at K 2010
Equipment that supports energy efficiency and cost reduction will be the focus of Davis-Standard, LLC during the K Show, October 27 - November 3 in D�sseldorf, Germany. Davis-Standard, Hall 16, booth #A43, will highlight green technologies that offer greater energy savings, reduced scrap and improved processing for both extrusion and converting operations. This includes the display of a 2 1/2-inch ...
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Interfilm Continues Growth and Success

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The AIMCAL Blogs serve as an interactive home AIMCAL Technical Q&As, where readers pose questions related to metallizing, coating or laminating and experts in the technology provide answers

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Web Coating Blog
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Extrusion Coating Blog
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