The CTL 4640 runs at line speeds of up to 600 meters per minute and offers coating widths of
up to 350 millimeters. Features include: modular back plates and rollers that may be adjusted
according to substrate and web-path routing specifications; a graphical user interface that
replicates manufacturing conditions; and a state-of-the-art tension control system that allows
adjustment at any speed.

The coater is compatible with a number of Nordson’s contact and non-contact hot-melt
adhesive dispensing technologies including Speed-Coat® high-speed intermittent slot applicator;
EP51 slot applicator; and Universal™ applicators equipped with CF®, Control Coat®, Summit™,
SureWrap™, meltblown spray or bead nozzles.

Biofilms — bacterial colonies on a solid surface — can cause corrosion, material
degradation, contamination and fouling in industrial environments. Biosignal reports its
anti-biofilm technology interferes with bacteria’s signaling systems, which are used to create and
maintain biofilms. When used on a targeted surface, the anti-biofilm does not impact the
surrounding area; and since it does not kill the bacteria, bacterial resistance can be avoided,
according to the company. Biosignal based its protective, man-made coatings on a discovery that
eastern Australian seaweed Delicia pulchra uses natural chemicals called furanones to keep it
biofilm-free.

Ciba and Biosignal expected to begin development in May, and reported testing would occur at
both companies’ laboratories.

“In recent years, we have been able to strengthen our global market position as a specialty
glass-fiber-tissue supplier, especially for the building- and composite-materials industries,” said
Jukka Moisio, president and CEO. “The building materials market in Russia is growing rapidly. To
further support the growth of our customers, we have now decided to invest in Russia.”

Operating under Ahlstrom’s Glass Nonwovens business unit of its FiberComposites division,
the new plant will be located approximately 120 kilometers northwest of Moscow. In its initial
phase, it will focus on specialty glass-fiber-tissue production using a new, state-of-the-art
production line. While it will serve primarily local markets, according to Tommi Björnman, senior
vice president, Glass Nonwovens, the plant also will accommodate other European and emerging
markets. It also will allow the company to ramp up its innovation program and support its
production base in Karhula, Finland.

The kit’s Avery Dennison AP 5.4™ RFID Printer, which encodes and verifies RFID Gen 1 and Gen
2 chips, prints bar codes, copy and graphics on label surfaces, and detects nonconforming labels.
The included Windows®-compliant Label Management System software, featuring wizard-driven screens
and design tools, allows users to create or use preformatted RFID labels. A starter roll of RFID
carton/pallet labels, and technical support and on-site installation assistance from Avery Dennison
Printer Systems also are kit elements.

“The Basic Gen 2 Starter Kit is an economical solution for companies that must meet Gen 2
compliance mandates and have medium-duty label production requirements,” said Dan Williams,
marketing manager. “With the Gen 2 starter kit, even companies having little or no RFID labeling
experience can quickly get up to speed and initiate RFID Gen 2 labeling activities.”