Revised FEFCO standards library will become available digitally, with 2D and 3D visual elements created in ArtiosCAD from Esko

FEFCO, the Brussels-based European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers, announces it will introduce a new, updated version of the commonly called FEFCO standard (officially the FEFCO - ESBO Standard) in September 2006. The FEFCO Library is used as the standard guide and reference work by all converters active in the corrugated and solid board packaging industries. FEFCO standards are recognized in Europe-and throughout the world-by board manufacturers. Esko and Arjuna have invested their time and expertise to support FEFCO in this undertaking.

``The standard reference guide for the corrugated packaging industry became the worldwide reference for our industry. This new version of the FEFCO standards, in electronic format and with an innovative visualization tool utilizing 3D drawings with a folding sequence, will provide a tremendous added value to the corrugated packaging industry. Furthermore, we also see it as a communications tool that will help to demonstrate the adaptability, creativity, and versatility of corrugated and solid board`` comments Mr. Ludwig Anckaert, Technical Director at FEFCO. Mr. Anckaert, following an industry request, initiated the project with the help of the FEFCO standards committee, developer and ``guardian`` of the standard. ``Esko, one of our sympathizer members, supplied us with ArtiosCAD, the ideal tool and industry standard software to create animated visuals to build our standards for use in a more technologically advanced format.``

Arjuna, a web development company contracted by FEFCO, has been responsible for converting the standards created with ArtiosCAD into a user-friendly tool and interface. The new library will become available as a CDROM, subject to use dictated by FEFCO copyrights. Regular updates will be available on the FEFCO website. The developers have made sure that the CDROM will run on any standard PC.

About FEFCO

FEFCO (European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers) was established in 1952 and represents the interests of the European Corrugated Board Manufacturers. Headquartered in Brussels, FEFCO has 25 active members, all European national corrugated packaging organizations. The role of the Federation is to investigate economic, financial, technical and marketing issues of interest to the corrugated packaging industry, to analyze all factors that may influence the industry, and to promote and develop its image.

For updated information please visit www.fefco.org
 
About Esko

Esko is the world leader of packaging pre-production solutions. Key product lines include a range of workflow software modules covering the entire supply chain and integrating graphics, structure and project management; flexo Computer-to-Plate systems; cutting & creasing tables for short-run production and sample making in packaging and sign & display markets.

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