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The Converting Curmudgeon Top 10 Hits

Posted on May 13, 2011 by

Well, a whole year has gone by already, and “The Converting Curmudgeon” Blog is celebrating its First Anniversary as an independent news source. In recognition of this industry-shattering event, I introduce both my new logo* (above) and present the “Top … Continue reading →

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Top five opportunities in paper-based packaging

Posted on April 14, 2011 by

Plastics are the future, right? We all know that’s the advice Dustin Hoffman got in “The Graduate.” But when it comes to packaging, the time’s they are a-changing. In particular, paper-based materials are warranting a second look today. Here are … Continue reading →

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Converter survey points to better times in 2011-12

Posted on April 10, 2011 by

For North American decision-makers in the paper, film and foil converting industries, business in 2011-12 looks to be a damn sight better than the bad times of The Great Recession. An online survey conducted earlier this year by ICE USA … Continue reading →

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