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Membership. The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL), founded in 1970, is a global nonprofit trade association representing converters of metallized, laminated and coated flexible substrates and their suppliers.

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The 2021 R2R USA Technical Conference will be held October 18-22 at the Orange County Center in Orlando, Florida. AIMCAL’s R2R USA is recognized globally for multiple presentation tracks on process technology including: Vacuum Coating, Web Handling, and Web Coating. Continued partnership with the Society of Plastics Engineers –

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Business Description: American Roller designs and manufactures a full range of precision ground rubber, thermoplastic and thermoset composite coverings; thermally sprayed ceramic, alloy and metal-matrix composite products; and lightweight carbon and glass fiber

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Email: ejl@TedLightfoot.com. Website: www.TedLightfoot.com. In thirty-five years with DuPont, Ted worked with photographic film, fluoropolymer films, display films and coatings, as well as products that remain proprietary. His experience in R&D, plant support, as a Six Sigma Black Belt for Growth, and application development (helping

customers

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Membership. The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL), founded in 1970, is a global nonprofit trade association representing converters of metallized, laminated and coated flexible substrates and their suppliers.

R2R CONFERENCE

The 2021 R2R USA Technical Conference will be held October 18-22 at the Orange County Center in Orlando, Florida. AIMCAL’s R2R USA is recognized globally for multiple presentation tracks on process technology including: Vacuum Coating, Web Handling, and Web Coating. Continued partnership with the Society of Plastics Engineers –

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2021 BUSINESS WEBINAR SERIES & AIMCAL AWARDS PRESENTATION To Register: 1) Click "Sign In" or "Create an Account" below the "Register Someone Else" Button (if not signed in). 2) Click "Register Myself" or "Register Someone Else" Button below. 3) Click one of the Registration Options (member or non-member). Not sure if you're a member?View AIMCAL Member List 5) Go to the top of the page to click on your Shopping Cart to check out. AIMCAL SEEKS PRESENTERS FOR CO-LOCATED R2R USA CONFERENCE 2021 AIMCAL seeks presenters for co-located R2R USA Conference 2021. The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) has issued a Call for Papers for its 2021 AIMCAL R2R (roll-to-roll) USA Conference. The multi-track conference will be held in-person Oct. 17-21, 2021, in conjunction with the ICEC (International Converting Exhibition and Conference USA (www

AMERICAN ROLLER

Business Description: American Roller designs and manufactures a full range of precision ground rubber, thermoplastic and thermoset composite coverings; thermally sprayed ceramic, alloy and metal-matrix composite products; and lightweight carbon and glass fiber

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This year's Annual Conference is approaching fast! Register today! Use promo code BookSavings at checkout for 5% off all publications. Meet Liam Duffield – Versaton Australia's IT Team Leader by day, adventurer by night. Take your association with you on the go using our mobile-friendly website. ADHESIVES, COATINGS AND SUBSTRATES Adhesives, Coatings & Substrates. Your one stop-shop for technical content related to adhesives, coatings & substrates. More videos are being added constantly to provide the best and most up-to-date information for AIMCAL members. If you are interested in creating video content for AIMCAL TV or have a request for content that you do

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TED LIGHTFOOT

Email: ejl@TedLightfoot.com. Website: www.TedLightfoot.com. In thirty-five years with DuPont, Ted worked with photographic film, fluoropolymer films, display films and coatings, as well as products that remain proprietary. His experience in R&D, plant support, as a Six Sigma Black Belt for Growth, and application development (helping

customers

MEMBERSHIP OVERVIEW

Membership in AIMCAL has always represented an excellent value for your company or university. With unmatched benefits in marketing, technical training, research and networking opportunities, membership in AIMCAL provides you with all the tools you need to be successful in your focus area. Growing the industry is our focus, so let's build it

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AIMCAL Jobs. As part of AIMCAL's dedication to the industry, we strive to provide opportunities to both individuals and companies. To help achieve that goal, AIMCAL allows individuals to post their resumes and companies to post available job listings. As an AIMCAL member, we hope you will take advantage of this opportunity and let AIMCAL do the MICHELMAN ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION Michelman Announces Leadership Transition: Steve Shifman to Become Executive Chair, Dr. Rick Michelman to Become President & CEO. Cincinnati-based Michelman announces Dr. Richard (Rick) I. Michelman (right) will become the organization’s next President & CEO, effective January 1, 2022.At that time, longtime leader Steven J. Shifman (left), President & CEO since 2003, will assume the role of ADHESIVES, COATINGS AND SUBSTRATES Adhesives, Coatings & Substrates. Your one stop-shop for technical content related to adhesives, coatings & substrates. More videos are being added constantly to provide the best and most up-to-date information for AIMCAL members. If you are interested in creating video content for AIMCAL TV or have a request for content that you do

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KARL REID, FOUNDER OF OSU WEB HANDLING RESEARCH CENTER Dr. Karl Reid (86), founder of the Web Handling Research Center at Oklahoma State University located in Stillwater, passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2021. Karl was born in Bethel, OK, and was raised in Tulsa. His father, a civil engineer, and his mother taught him the importance of faith, family, hard work, and integrity. ADHESION AND ADHESIVES FOR CONVERTERS Adhesion is a word that covers many issues that are central to converters. At one extreme is the level of adhesion of an easily removable laminate. At the other is the need to ensure that a coating will remain stuck to the substrate during an aggressive tape adhesion test. In between there are pressure-sensitive adhesives, hot melt

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Membership. The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL), founded in 1970, is a global nonprofit trade association representing converters of metallized, laminated and coated flexible substrates and their suppliers.

R2R CONFERENCE

The 2021 R2R USA Technical Conference will be held October 18-22 at the Orange County Center in Orlando, Florida. AIMCAL’s R2R USA is recognized globally for multiple presentation tracks on process technology including: Vacuum Coating, Web Handling, and Web Coating. Continued partnership with the Society of Plastics Engineers –

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2021 BUSINESS WEBINAR SERIES & AIMCAL AWARDS PRESENTATION To Register: 1) Click "Sign In" or "Create an Account" below the "Register Someone Else" Button (if not signed in). 2) Click "Register Myself" or "Register Someone Else" Button below. 3) Click one of the Registration Options (member or non-member). Not sure if you're a member?View AIMCAL Member List 5) Go to the top of the page to click on your Shopping Cart to check out. AIMCAL SEEKS PRESENTERS FOR CO-LOCATED R2R USA CONFERENCE 2021 AIMCAL seeks presenters for co-located R2R USA Conference 2021. The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) has issued a Call for Papers for its 2021 AIMCAL R2R (roll-to-roll) USA Conference. The multi-track conference will be held in-person Oct. 17-21, 2021, in conjunction with the ICEC (International Converting Exhibition and Conference USA (www

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Business Description: American Roller designs and manufactures a full range of precision ground rubber, thermoplastic and thermoset composite coverings; thermally sprayed ceramic, alloy and metal-matrix composite products; and lightweight carbon and glass fiber ADHESIVES, COATINGS AND SUBSTRATES Adhesives, Coatings & Substrates. Your one stop-shop for technical content related to adhesives, coatings & substrates. More videos are being added constantly to provide the best and most up-to-date information for AIMCAL members. If you are interested in creating video content for AIMCAL TV or have a request for content that you do

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TED LIGHTFOOT

Email: ejl@TedLightfoot.com. Website: www.TedLightfoot.com. In thirty-five years with DuPont, Ted worked with photographic film, fluoropolymer films, display films and coatings, as well as products that remain proprietary. His experience in R&D, plant support, as a Six Sigma Black Belt for Growth, and application development (helping

customers

AN INSIDE LOOK AT NATURE VALLEY’S NEW “STORE DROP-OFF An inside look at Nature Valley’s new “store drop-off recyclable” wrappers. By Mark A. Spaulding. With Nature Valley™ Crunchy Granola Bars packaged in new “Store Drop-Off Recyclable” wrappers now hitting store shelves, the Converting Curmudgeon took the opportunity to speak with Printpack to learn more about the converter’s work on this breakthrough development.

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Membership. The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL), founded in 1970, is a global nonprofit trade association representing converters of metallized, laminated and coated flexible substrates and their suppliers.

R2R CONFERENCE

The 2021 R2R USA Technical Conference will be held October 18-22 at the Orange County Center in Orlando, Florida. AIMCAL’s R2R USA is recognized globally for multiple presentation tracks on process technology including: Vacuum Coating, Web Handling, and Web Coating. Continued partnership with the Society of Plastics Engineers –

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2021 BUSINESS WEBINAR SERIES & AIMCAL AWARDS PRESENTATION To Register: 1) Click "Sign In" or "Create an Account" below the "Register Someone Else" Button (if not signed in). 2) Click "Register Myself" or "Register Someone Else" Button below. 3) Click one of the Registration Options (member or non-member). Not sure if you're a member?View AIMCAL Member List 5) Go to the top of the page to click on your Shopping Cart to check out. AIMCAL SEEKS PRESENTERS FOR CO-LOCATED R2R USA CONFERENCE 2021 AIMCAL seeks presenters for co-located R2R USA Conference 2021. The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) has issued a Call for Papers for its 2021 AIMCAL R2R (roll-to-roll) USA Conference. The multi-track conference will be held in-person Oct. 17-21, 2021, in conjunction with the ICEC (International Converting Exhibition and Conference USA (www

AMERICAN ROLLER

Business Description: American Roller designs and manufactures a full range of precision ground rubber, thermoplastic and thermoset composite coverings; thermally sprayed ceramic, alloy and metal-matrix composite products; and lightweight carbon and glass fiber ADHESIVES, COATINGS AND SUBSTRATES Adhesives, Coatings & Substrates. Your one stop-shop for technical content related to adhesives, coatings & substrates. More videos are being added constantly to provide the best and most up-to-date information for AIMCAL members. If you are interested in creating video content for AIMCAL TV or have a request for content that you do

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TED LIGHTFOOT

Email: ejl@TedLightfoot.com. Website: www.TedLightfoot.com. In thirty-five years with DuPont, Ted worked with photographic film, fluoropolymer films, display films and coatings, as well as products that remain proprietary. His experience in R&D, plant support, as a Six Sigma Black Belt for Growth, and application development (helping

customers

AN INSIDE LOOK AT NATURE VALLEY’S NEW “STORE DROP-OFF An inside look at Nature Valley’s new “store drop-off recyclable” wrappers. By Mark A. Spaulding. With Nature Valley™ Crunchy Granola Bars packaged in new “Store Drop-Off Recyclable” wrappers now hitting store shelves, the Converting Curmudgeon took the opportunity to speak with Printpack to learn more about the converter’s work on this breakthrough development.

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METALLIZED BARRIER FILMS TAKE 2021 AIMCAL TECHNOLOGY OF Metallized barrier films take 2021 AIMCAL Technology of the Year. Max Specialty Films India recognized for source-reduced, coated BOPP films that replace common but less-recyclable, three-layer structures. KARL REID, FOUNDER OF OSU WEB HANDLING RESEARCH CENTER Dr. Karl Reid (86), founder of the Web Handling Research Center at Oklahoma State University located in Stillwater, passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2021. Karl was born in Bethel, OK, and was raised in Tulsa. His father, a civil engineer, and his mother taught him the importance of faith, family, hard work, and integrity. ADHESIVES, COATINGS AND SUBSTRATES Adhesives, Coatings & Substrates. Your one stop-shop for technical content related to adhesives, coatings & substrates. More videos are being added constantly to provide the best and most up-to-date information for AIMCAL members. If you are interested in creating video content for AIMCAL TV or have a request for content that you do

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ADHESION AND ADHESIVES FOR CONVERTERS Adhesion is a word that covers many issues that are central to converters. At one extreme is the level of adhesion of an easily removable laminate. At the other is the need to ensure that a coating will remain stuck to the substrate during an aggressive tape adhesion test. In between there are pressure-sensitive adhesives, hot melt

adhesives

ISRA VISION FOUNDER AND CEO ENIS ERSÜ TO RETIRE FROM ISRA VISION founder and CEO Enis Ersü to retire from active professional life on June 30, 2021. One of the founding fathers of the German machine vision industry will enter a new stage of life as he is set to retire from his position as CEO of ISRA VISION AG by the end of June 2021 after 36 years.

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The password must be at least 7 characters long and contain both letters and numbers. MICHELMAN ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION Michelman Announces Leadership Transition: Steve Shifman to Become Executive Chair, Dr. Rick Michelman to Become President & CEO. Cincinnati-based Michelman announces Dr. Richard (Rick) I. Michelman (right) will become the organization’s next President & CEO, effective January 1, 2022.At that time, longtime leader Steven J. Shifman (left), President & CEO since 2003, will assume the role of TOKUDEN DEVELOPS INDUCTION-HEATED JACKET ROLL THAT Tokuden develops induction-heated jacket roll that withstands 800° C. Tokuden is pleased to announce their latest development—an Induction-Heated Jacket Roll with maximum temperature of 800° C and a remarkable temperature profile of +/- 5° C in the range of 600~800° C. This is a major development, since until recently, the company's Jacket Rolls had a maximum temperature of 400° C.

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Membership. The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL), founded in 1970, is a global nonprofit trade association representing converters of metallized, laminated and coated flexible substrates and their suppliers.

R2R CONFERENCE

The 2021 R2R USA Technical Conference will be held October 18-22 at the Orange County Center in Orlando, Florida. AIMCAL’s R2R USA is recognized globally for multiple presentation tracks on process technology including: Vacuum Coating, Web Handling, and Web Coating. Continued partnership with the Society of Plastics Engineers –

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2021 BUSINESS WEBINAR SERIES & AIMCAL AWARDS PRESENTATION To Register: 1) Click "Sign In" or "Create an Account" below the "Register Someone Else" Button (if not signed in). 2) Click "Register Myself" or "Register Someone Else" Button below. 3) Click one of the Registration Options (member or non-member). Not sure if you're a member?View AIMCAL Member List 5) Go to the top of the page to click on your Shopping Cart to check out. AIMCAL SEEKS PRESENTERS FOR CO-LOCATED R2R USA CONFERENCE 2021 AIMCAL seeks presenters for co-located R2R USA Conference 2021. The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) has issued a Call for Papers for its 2021 AIMCAL R2R (roll-to-roll) USA Conference. The multi-track conference will be held in-person Oct. 17-21, 2021, in conjunction with the ICEC (International Converting Exhibition and Conference USA (www

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Business Description: American Roller designs and manufactures a full range of precision ground rubber, thermoplastic and thermoset composite coverings; thermally sprayed ceramic, alloy and metal-matrix composite products; and lightweight carbon and glass fiber ADHESION AND ADHESIVES FOR CONVERTERS Adhesion is a word that covers many issues that are central to converters. At one extreme is the level of adhesion of an easily removable laminate. At the other is the need to ensure that a coating will remain stuck to the substrate during an aggressive tape adhesion test. In between there are pressure-sensitive adhesives, hot melt

adhesives

TED LIGHTFOOT

Email: ejl@TedLightfoot.com. Website: www.TedLightfoot.com. In thirty-five years with DuPont, Ted worked with photographic film, fluoropolymer films, display films and coatings, as well as products that remain proprietary. His experience in R&D, plant support, as a Six Sigma Black Belt for Growth, and application development (helping

customers

LLFLEX HIRES JOHN KAY AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER LLFlex Hires John Kay as Chief Operating Officer. LLFlex – a global leader in packaging materials and industrial laminate solutions for the consumer packaging, building & construction, and wire & cable industries, has hired John Kay as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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Membership. The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL), founded in 1970, is a global nonprofit trade association representing converters of metallized, laminated and coated flexible substrates and their suppliers.

R2R CONFERENCE

The 2021 R2R USA Technical Conference will be held October 18-22 at the Orange County Center in Orlando, Florida. AIMCAL’s R2R USA is recognized globally for multiple presentation tracks on process technology including: Vacuum Coating, Web Handling, and Web Coating. Continued partnership with the Society of Plastics Engineers –

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2021 BUSINESS WEBINAR SERIES & AIMCAL AWARDS PRESENTATION To Register: 1) Click "Sign In" or "Create an Account" below the "Register Someone Else" Button (if not signed in). 2) Click "Register Myself" or "Register Someone Else" Button below. 3) Click one of the Registration Options (member or non-member). Not sure if you're a member?View AIMCAL Member List 5) Go to the top of the page to click on your Shopping Cart to check out. AIMCAL SEEKS PRESENTERS FOR CO-LOCATED R2R USA CONFERENCE 2021 AIMCAL seeks presenters for co-located R2R USA Conference 2021. The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) has issued a Call for Papers for its 2021 AIMCAL R2R (roll-to-roll) USA Conference. The multi-track conference will be held in-person Oct. 17-21, 2021, in conjunction with the ICEC (International Converting Exhibition and Conference USA (www

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Business Description: American Roller designs and manufactures a full range of precision ground rubber, thermoplastic and thermoset composite coverings; thermally sprayed ceramic, alloy and metal-matrix composite products; and lightweight carbon and glass fiber ADHESION AND ADHESIVES FOR CONVERTERS Adhesion is a word that covers many issues that are central to converters. At one extreme is the level of adhesion of an easily removable laminate. At the other is the need to ensure that a coating will remain stuck to the substrate during an aggressive tape adhesion test. In between there are pressure-sensitive adhesives, hot melt

adhesives

TED LIGHTFOOT

Email: ejl@TedLightfoot.com. Website: www.TedLightfoot.com. In thirty-five years with DuPont, Ted worked with photographic film, fluoropolymer films, display films and coatings, as well as products that remain proprietary. His experience in R&D, plant support, as a Six Sigma Black Belt for Growth, and application development (helping

customers

LLFLEX HIRES JOHN KAY AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER LLFlex Hires John Kay as Chief Operating Officer. LLFlex – a global leader in packaging materials and industrial laminate solutions for the consumer packaging, building & construction, and wire & cable industries, has hired John Kay as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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AIMCAL Jobs. As part of AIMCAL's dedication to the industry, we strive to provide opportunities to both individuals and companies. To help achieve that goal, AIMCAL allows individuals to post their resumes and companies to post available job listings. As an AIMCAL member, we hope you will take advantage of this opportunity and let AIMCAL do the

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KARL REID, FOUNDER OF OSU WEB HANDLING RESEARCH CENTER Dr. Karl Reid (86), founder of the Web Handling Research Center at Oklahoma State University located in Stillwater, passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2021. Karl was born in Bethel, OK, and was raised in Tulsa. His father, a civil engineer, and his mother taught him the importance of faith, family, hard work, and integrity.

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Web Handling. Your one stop-shop for technical content related to adhesives, coatings & substrates. More videos are being added constantly to provide the best and ADHESION AND ADHESIVES FOR CONVERTERS Adhesion is a word that covers many issues that are central to converters. At one extreme is the level of adhesion of an easily removable laminate. At the other is the need to ensure that a coating will remain stuck to the substrate during an aggressive tape adhesion test. In between there are pressure-sensitive adhesives, hot melt

adhesives

ISRA VISION FOUNDER AND CEO ENIS ERSÜ TO RETIRE FROM ISRA VISION founder and CEO Enis Ersü to retire from active professional life on June 30, 2021. One of the founding fathers of the German machine vision industry will enter a new stage of life as he is set to retire from his position as CEO of ISRA VISION AG by the end of June 2021 after 36 years.

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Membership. The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL), founded in 1970, is a global nonprofit trade association representing converters of metallized, laminated and coated flexible substrates and their suppliers.

R2R CONFERENCE

The 2021 R2R USA Technical Conference will be held October 18-22 at the Orange County Center in Orlando, Florida. AIMCAL’s R2R USA is recognized globally for multiple presentation tracks on process technology including: Vacuum Coating, Web Handling, and Web Coating. Continued partnership with the Society of Plastics Engineers –

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2021 BUSINESS WEBINAR SERIES & AIMCAL AWARDS PRESENTATION To Register: 1) Click "Sign In" or "Create an Account" below the "Register Someone Else" Button (if not signed in). 2) Click "Register Myself" or "Register Someone Else" Button below. 3) Click one of the Registration Options (member or non-member). Not sure if you're a member?View AIMCAL Member List 5) Go to the top of the page to click on your Shopping Cart to check out. AIMCAL SEEKS PRESENTERS FOR CO-LOCATED R2R USA CONFERENCE 2021 AIMCAL seeks presenters for co-located R2R USA Conference 2021. The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) has issued a Call for Papers for its 2021 AIMCAL R2R (roll-to-roll) USA Conference. The multi-track conference will be held in-person Oct. 17-21, 2021, in conjunction with the ICEC (International Converting Exhibition and Conference USA (www

AMERICAN ROLLER

Business Description: American Roller designs and manufactures a full range of precision ground rubber, thermoplastic and thermoset composite coverings; thermally sprayed ceramic, alloy and metal-matrix composite products; and lightweight carbon and glass fiber ADHESION AND ADHESIVES FOR CONVERTERS Adhesion is a word that covers many issues that are central to converters. At one extreme is the level of adhesion of an easily removable laminate. At the other is the need to ensure that a coating will remain stuck to the substrate during an aggressive tape adhesion test. In between there are pressure-sensitive adhesives, hot melt

adhesives

TED LIGHTFOOT

Email: ejl@TedLightfoot.com. Website: www.TedLightfoot.com. In thirty-five years with DuPont, Ted worked with photographic film, fluoropolymer films, display films and coatings, as well as products that remain proprietary. His experience in R&D, plant support, as a Six Sigma Black Belt for Growth, and application development (helping

customers

LLFLEX HIRES JOHN KAY AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER LLFlex Hires John Kay as Chief Operating Officer. LLFlex – a global leader in packaging materials and industrial laminate solutions for the consumer packaging, building & construction, and wire & cable industries, has hired John Kay as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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Membership. The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL), founded in 1970, is a global nonprofit trade association representing converters of metallized, laminated and coated flexible substrates and their suppliers.

R2R CONFERENCE

The 2021 R2R USA Technical Conference will be held October 18-22 at the Orange County Center in Orlando, Florida. AIMCAL’s R2R USA is recognized globally for multiple presentation tracks on process technology including: Vacuum Coating, Web Handling, and Web Coating. Continued partnership with the Society of Plastics Engineers –

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2021 BUSINESS WEBINAR SERIES & AIMCAL AWARDS PRESENTATION To Register: 1) Click "Sign In" or "Create an Account" below the "Register Someone Else" Button (if not signed in). 2) Click "Register Myself" or "Register Someone Else" Button below. 3) Click one of the Registration Options (member or non-member). Not sure if you're a member?View AIMCAL Member List 5) Go to the top of the page to click on your Shopping Cart to check out. AIMCAL SEEKS PRESENTERS FOR CO-LOCATED R2R USA CONFERENCE 2021 AIMCAL seeks presenters for co-located R2R USA Conference 2021. The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) has issued a Call for Papers for its 2021 AIMCAL R2R (roll-to-roll) USA Conference. The multi-track conference will be held in-person Oct. 17-21, 2021, in conjunction with the ICEC (International Converting Exhibition and Conference USA (www

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Business Description: American Roller designs and manufactures a full range of precision ground rubber, thermoplastic and thermoset composite coverings; thermally sprayed ceramic, alloy and metal-matrix composite products; and lightweight carbon and glass fiber ADHESION AND ADHESIVES FOR CONVERTERS Adhesion is a word that covers many issues that are central to converters. At one extreme is the level of adhesion of an easily removable laminate. At the other is the need to ensure that a coating will remain stuck to the substrate during an aggressive tape adhesion test. In between there are pressure-sensitive adhesives, hot melt

adhesives

TED LIGHTFOOT

Email: ejl@TedLightfoot.com. Website: www.TedLightfoot.com. In thirty-five years with DuPont, Ted worked with photographic film, fluoropolymer films, display films and coatings, as well as products that remain proprietary. His experience in R&D, plant support, as a Six Sigma Black Belt for Growth, and application development (helping

customers

LLFLEX HIRES JOHN KAY AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER LLFlex Hires John Kay as Chief Operating Officer. LLFlex – a global leader in packaging materials and industrial laminate solutions for the consumer packaging, building & construction, and wire & cable industries, has hired John Kay as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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KARL REID, FOUNDER OF OSU WEB HANDLING RESEARCH CENTER Dr. Karl Reid (86), founder of the Web Handling Research Center at Oklahoma State University located in Stillwater, passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2021. Karl was born in Bethel, OK, and was raised in Tulsa. His father, a civil engineer, and his mother taught him the importance of faith, family, hard work, and integrity.

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ISRA VISION FOUNDER AND CEO ENIS ERSÜ TO RETIRE FROM ISRA VISION founder and CEO Enis Ersü to retire from active professional life on June 30, 2021. One of the founding fathers of the German machine vision industry will enter a new stage of life as he is set to retire from his position as CEO of ISRA VISION AG by the end of June 2021 after 36 years.

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Business Description: American Roller designs and manufactures a full range of precision ground rubber, thermoplastic and thermoset composite coverings; thermally sprayed ceramic, alloy and metal-matrix composite products; and lightweight carbon and glass fiber ADHESION AND ADHESIVES FOR CONVERTERS Adhesion is a word that covers many issues that are central to converters. At one extreme is the level of adhesion of an easily removable laminate. At the other is the need to ensure that a coating will remain stuck to the substrate during an aggressive tape adhesion test. In between there are pressure-sensitive adhesives, hot melt

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TED LIGHTFOOT

Email: ejl@TedLightfoot.com. Website: www.TedLightfoot.com. In thirty-five years with DuPont, Ted worked with photographic film, fluoropolymer films, display films and coatings, as well as products that remain proprietary. His experience in R&D, plant support, as a Six Sigma Black Belt for Growth, and application development (helping

customers

LLFLEX HIRES JOHN KAY AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER LLFlex Hires John Kay as Chief Operating Officer. LLFlex – a global leader in packaging materials and industrial laminate solutions for the consumer packaging, building & construction, and wire & cable industries, has hired John Kay as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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AIMCAL SEEKS PRESENTERS FOR CO-LOCATED R2R USA CONFERENCE 2021 AIMCAL seeks presenters for co-located R2R USA Conference 2021. The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) has issued a Call for Papers for its 2021 AIMCAL R2R (roll-to-roll) USA Conference. The multi-track conference will be held in-person Oct. 17-21, 2021, in conjunction with the ICEC (International Converting Exhibition and Conference USA (www THE VALUE OF SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: ASSESSING THE ROAD Currently, it accounts for less than 5% of our business and for good reason – corona treatment is still very effective. But, as new and more complex packaging materials are developed, the use of plasma treatment to replace expensive, solvent-based primers will have a major impact on the market, and Vetaphone leads the way in this

sector.

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Web Handling. Your one stop-shop for technical content related to adhesives, coatings & substrates. More videos are being added constantly to provide the best and most up-to-date information for AIMCAL members. If you are interested in creating video content for AIMCAL TV or have a request for content that you do not see, feel free

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Business Description: American Roller designs and manufactures a full range of precision ground rubber, thermoplastic and thermoset composite coverings; thermally sprayed ceramic, alloy and metal-matrix composite products; and lightweight carbon and glass fiber ADHESION AND ADHESIVES FOR CONVERTERS Adhesion is a word that covers many issues that are central to converters. At one extreme is the level of adhesion of an easily removable laminate. At the other is the need to ensure that a coating will remain stuck to the substrate during an aggressive tape adhesion test. In between there are pressure-sensitive adhesives, hot melt

adhesives

TED LIGHTFOOT

Email: ejl@TedLightfoot.com. Website: www.TedLightfoot.com. In thirty-five years with DuPont, Ted worked with photographic film, fluoropolymer films, display films and coatings, as well as products that remain proprietary. His experience in R&D, plant support, as a Six Sigma Black Belt for Growth, and application development (helping

customers

LLFLEX HIRES JOHN KAY AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER LLFlex Hires John Kay as Chief Operating Officer. LLFlex – a global leader in packaging materials and industrial laminate solutions for the consumer packaging, building & construction, and wire & cable industries, has hired John Kay as Chief Operating Officer (COO). 2021 AIMCAL BUSINESS WEBINAR SERIES Book Sale. Use promo code BookSavings at checkout for 5% off all

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KARL REID, FOUNDER OF OSU WEB HANDLING RESEARCH CENTER Dr. Karl Reid (86), founder of the Web Handling Research Center at Oklahoma State University located in Stillwater, passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2021. Karl was born in Bethel, OK, and was raised in Tulsa. His father, a civil engineer, and his mother taught him the importance of faith, family, hard work, and integrity. HALL OF HONOR SUBMISSION FORM Book Sale. Use promo code BookSavings at checkout for 5% off all

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