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Innovation in Extrusion Barriers Can Reduce Brand Owners’ Dependence on Plastic
According to the most recent statistics from the Environmental Protection Agency1, in 2018 the U.S. produced 35 million tons of plastics, while... -
Tension: The First Thing We Must Get Right
Web tension is arguably the most important parameter for any web process. Tension is the first thing we must get right. -
Principles of Narrow Web Slitting
For those veterans in the slitting-winding community, this commentary is not necessarily new information, but reviews are always good too.
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TIPA Compostable Packaging Appoints John Wilson as Commercial Director for North America
Packaging and sustainability industry veteran joins TIPA, to drive US adoption of compostable packaging to curb plastic waste
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INX promotes three to Vice President positions
The Board of Directors at INX International Ink Co. have approved the promotions of three key executive managers to vice president positions.
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Rogelio Barba Villagran Named Business Development Director for AGH Labels North America
AGH Labels, headquartered in Leon, Mexico, is excited to announce long-time executive, Rogelio Barba Villagran, as its business development director for AGH Labels North America.
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Hong Kong PrintPack Fairs Open in April
Jointly organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and CIEC Exhibition Company (HK) Limited, the two PrintPack Fairs will be April 27-30, 2024 at AsiaWorld-Expo
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BioEmitter®- Keeping Corrosion and Rust at Bay in Enclosed Spaces
One of the most important missions of Cortec® Corporation, a global leader in the corrosion protection industry, is environmental responsibility.
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Fedrigoni Names New Commercial Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer
Fedrigoni — the world’s leading manufacturer of specialty papers, premium self-adhesive materials, RFID and connected solutions
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SEI integrates Vetaphone on new Labelmaster KyoJet
SEI Laser Converting is based in Buja in the northeast corner of Italy.
Expert Advice
What's New in Narrow Web
- Published: February 01, 2002
Machinery, Accessories, Services
Holographic Technology Is Seamless
Holman Technology, Hamilton, NJ; 609/890-4320;
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Totally Seamless Technology (TST) was designed to assist companies that have to contend with shim lines in converting holographic film. TST is shim-driven rather than roll-based, thus it is more conducive to large-scale production, says mfr. Can be used for security and packaging applications. Also said to minimize film scrap.
Free-Standing Unwind Slitter Offered
CTC International Inc., West Caldwell, NJ; 973/228-2300; ctcint.com
Free-standing unwind slitter for use with co.'s line of turret rewinders is said to allow easy running of turrets in off-line mode. Features 42-in.-dia unwind roll capacity, precision tension control, low roll warning system, automatic web guiding, splicing table, and precision slitter. Available in web widths to 20 in.
Introductions Expand Rapid-Roll Line
Avery Dennison Corp., Painesville, 800/944-8511; fasson.com
New substrates have been added to the Fasson Rapid-Roll line. Domestic wet strength labels, available in 40# and 55# C1S, are said to provide outstanding durability in high-moisture envelopes and an exceptionally smooth printing surface. These new grades are FDA-compliant for food contact and complement co.'s substrate offerings for glue-applied beverage labeling applications.
Flexo Press Offers Screen Capabilities
Multi Print Systems (MPS) bv, Lichtenhorststraat, the Netherlands; +31 (0) 316 22 56 66; mps4u.com
The EF (Effective Flexo) dedicated UV flexo press is driven by digitally controlled, servo drive technology. EF printing and converting systems are used for rotary screen combination printing with Stork RSI Rotamesh technology. Features includes Crisp.Dot technology said to result in minimal dot gain, a full round dot, good ink coverage of solid areas, and sharper printing of smaller fonts. Multi-drive technology adds what co. calls extremely accurate web velocity and constant web tension across entire speed range. Available in widths of 10 in. (250 mm) and 13 in. (330 mm).