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New Legislation To Reduce Injuries For 3.5 Million

20 Apr 2010
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New legislation to reduce injuries for 3.5 million healthcare workers in europe eu employment and social affairs ministers have today adopted a directive to prevent injuries and infections to healthcare workers from sharp objects such as needle sticks &ndash one of the most serious health and safety threats in european workplaces and estimated to cause 1 million injuries each year. The directive translates into community law an agreement negotiated by the european social partner organisations in the sector, which employs around 3.5 million people.

Converting Of Metallized Films

15 Apr 2010
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We are often asked to consult on applications involving the converting of metallized film. This technical bulletin will review some of the most common questions and misconceptions regarding this application. Most application questions involving the converting of metallized films concern the dyne level required to convert. It is extremely important for both the film manufacturer and the converter to recognize that achieving a specific dyne level does not guarantee printing, coating or laminating adhesion.

Application Of Eb Curing In Flexible Packaging

28 Mar 2010
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Printing is widely used in our society to pass on information and to decorate objects. This has resulted in printing being used on many different packaging surfaces. Special inks have been developed to provide quality print on all of these surfaces. In this time of rapid change in technology, and cautiousness about the environmental laws manufacturers are examining processes which are environmental friendly, cost effective and energy efficient. One such technology that has become more popular and more economically feasible around the world is electron beam eb curing technology.

Packaging For Emerging Markets 19th March 2010 New Delhi

03 Mar 2010
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Indian institute of packaging is a national apex body setup in 1966 by the packaging and allied industries, working under the administrative control of ministry of commerce & industry, govt. Of india. The importance of packaging for export was given due recognition in early 1960&39s, when the government and industry joined hands to create the indian institute of packaging in 1966 with the specific objective of improving packaging standards. Activities of the institute today cover training & education, consultancy & projects, laboratory testing, q.c.