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Close to Perfection
August 2009
From packagePRINTING
Judgement Day for the Excellence Awards contest is a special day at the offices of packagePRINTING. This year's contest brought in a total of 82 awards, including 28 first-place awards and the Best of Show. packagePRINTING's 2009 Best of Show honors went to All Stick Label's (ASL, www.allsticklabel.com) "Panama Jack's French Vanilla Cream" entry.
ALTANA acquires Water Ink Technologies
July 24, 2009
From pP inBox
WESEL, Germany—The specialty chemicals Group ALTANA has entered into an agreement to acquire the business of the North American company
Water Ink Technologies, Inc. The company produces primarily water-based and UV inks, coatings and varnishes for narrow-web applications at three sites in North Carolina.
ALTANA acquires Water Ink Technologies
July 17, 2009
From Industry Headlines
Wesel, Germany—The specialty chemicals Group ALTANA has entered into an agreement to acquire the business of the North American company
Water Ink Technologies, Inc.
Time To Shine...
April 2009
From packagePRINTING
Round up of the latest offerings in UV inks and coatings for enhancing durability and high-end graphics.
2009 Phoenix Challenges Competition

March 6, 2009
From Industry Headlines
The Phoenix Challenge Foundation is pleased to announce the dates of 12th annual High School Phoenix Challenge. The 2009 Phoenix Challenge Competition will take place April 1 - 3 at the Harper National Flexographic Center (HNFC). The HNFC is located on the campus of Central Piedmont Community college in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Bridging the Gap
November 2008
From packagePRINTING
These days, the more you can offer your customers in house the better. By not outsourcing certain phases of the label printing process, such as foil stamping or embossing, you can reduce the time it takes to get your order to your customer. It also allows for some cost cutting, the savings from which you could pass onto your customer.
Phoenix Challenge Foundation Recognizes 2007-2008 Sponsors
March 2008
From pP inBox
CHARLOTTE, NC.—With its annual high school event approaching, the Phoenix Challenge Foundation recognized the sponsors that will make this year’s Annual International High School Flexographic Skills Competition possible. This year’s 11 new sponsors include: Applied Laser Engineering Ltd. Bryce Corporation Design Label Systems Inc. Eastman Kodak Co. ECP, Engineered Coated Products Huggins & Company North State Flexibles LLC Nu Tech Coatings The Provident Group Van Hoy, Reutlinger, Adams & Dunn The Phoenix Challenge Foundation also recognizes the returning sponsors whose loyalty makes the high school competition bigger and better each year: 3M All Printing Resources, Inc. Anderson & Vreeland Inc. Appalachian State University BB&T
Phoenix Challenge Foundation Recognizes 2007-2008 Sponsors
March 2008
From Industry Headlines
CHARLOTTE, NC.—With its annual high school event approaching, the Phoenix Challenge Foundation recognized the sponsors that will make this year’s Annual International High School Flexographic Skills Competition possible. This year’s 11 new sponsors include: Applied Laser Engineering Ltd. Bryce Corporation Design Label Systems Inc. Eastman Kodak Co. ECP, Engineered Coated Products Huggins & Company North State Flexibles LLC Nu Tech Coatings The Provident Group Van Hoy, Reutlinger, Adams & Dunn The Phoenix Challenge Foundation also recognizes the returning sponsors whose loyalty makes the high school competition bigger and better each year: 3M All Printing Resources, Inc. Anderson & Vreeland Inc. Appalachian State University BB&T
A Familiar Hurdle
October 2007
From packagePRINTING
What can’t UV and EB (electron beam) inks do? They cure fast. They allow for high print quality. They’re nice to look at. And, they’re kind to Mother Nature. No wonder they are becoming common in the package-printing industry. According to Don Duncan, director of research, Wikoff Color Corporation, more than 90 percent of all EB inks and at least half of all UV inks are used in packaging. “As it relates to UV offset inks, the newer ink technologies have a wider operating window, which allows UV offset printers to print using very high screens without having issues relative to water-balance. New UV