Materials
Tilia Labs Announces New Executive Roles
- Published: March 25, 2019
Tilia Labs has launched 2019 with two new executive roles and a new North American office to support global growth and expansion.
GPA Expands Northeast Regional Headquarters
- Published: December 05, 2018
GPA announces the relocation of their Northeast Regional Headquarters to a larger, custom-built facility.
Archroma Introduces Cartastrength® DST.03 for Packaging Papers
- Published: October 08, 2018
Bringing a solution to paper and board manufacturers combining enhanced dry strength and improved stickies management.
Filmquest Announces Price Increase
- Published: October 02, 2018
Company continues to absorb increases in material prices while managing peak demand cycle in PET industry.
DUNMORE Announces New Aerospace Division
- Published: March 14, 2016
Supplier of films and foils says DUNMORE Aerospace is dedicated to the development of materials for the specialized aircraft and spacecraft industries
Toray's New Bio-Based PET Film Is for Window Film Applications
- Published: February 19, 2016
BioView PET energy-saving, solar protection film for commercial and residential is made with sustainable feedstock
Infiana Sells Its Site in Brazil
- Published: February 18, 2016
The films manufacturer reports it will concentrate on the development of specialty solutions and expects the sale will not impact its global business
MULTI-PLASTICS Launches Lidding Films
- Published: February 12, 2016
The MULTI-Lid film line, containing five different polyester film laminations, is said to complement company’s flexible packaging and labeling films
Lamitech Acquires Signature Food Boards
- Published: February 09, 2016
With the acquisition, Lamitech broadens itself into the bakery board marketplace
Sappi Expands Line with Heavyweight Options
- Published: February 08, 2016
Company says new options in the LusterCote packaging line are suited for many applications and types of printing
Mohawk Expands Wide Format Inkjet Portfolio
- Published: January 25, 2016
Expanded portfolio now features 112 items optimized for many types of applications
DuPont Joins ADM to Offer Bio-Based Material
- Published: January 22, 2016
New technology reportedly shows promise in renewable materials for many industries with higher yields and lower energy usage
Jindal Films Invests in R&D Center
- Published: December 29, 2015
By relocating its R&D center and national headquarters, company creates 240 new jobs and positions itself for future expansion
DuPont Seeks Entries for Innovation Awards
- Published: December 08, 2015
The 28th DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation looks for winners in the areas of technology, responsible packaging, and enhanced user experience
Avery Dennison Announces Bio-Based PE Film
- Published: November 25, 2015
The polyethylene label films include more than 80% renewable content and are said to offer performance and recyclability
Jindal Offers Metallized OPP Films
- Published: November 19, 2015
Metallyte MM688 and MM648 films are said to be well suited for high-speed packaging lines
Addivant Antioxidant in Commercial Trials
- Published: November 06, 2015
WESTON 705 liquid phosphite antioxidant is engineered for optimal resin processing, and company expects PE resins with it to be launched soon
Argotec Is Being Acquired by SWM
- Published: October 27, 2015
The TPU supplier moves from the portfolio of Wind Point Partners to that of SWM, who says Argotec’s business aligns well with its core competencies
API Foils Launches Hot-Stamping Metallic Foil
- Published: October 20, 2015
The MV-Plus Series, suited for coated and uncoated substrates, is said to provide brightness, heat resistance, and good adhesion
Treofan Holds Event to Launch Plant
- Published: October 19, 2015
Company was joined by many of its business partners at the inaugural ceremony of the BOPP supplier’s new facility in Germany
Toray OPP Films Suited for Non-Retort Pouches
- Published: October 16, 2015
TreaTear LT Series is said to offer many benefits, including a low SIT, high heat-seal strength, precise linear tear, and production efficiencies
Mitsubishi Polyester Film to Expand PET Capacity
- Published: October 13, 2015
Company is investing $100 million at South Carolina plant to increase BOPET capacity
Mohawk Launches New Substrate Lines
- Published: October 02, 2015
Synthetic Performance Polyester and Pressure Sensitive Select substrates made their debut at GRAPH EXPO 2015
Sonoco Announces Price Increase
- Published: September 10, 2015
Due to increased in costs for recovered paper, the company recently raised the price for all graces of uncoated recycled paperboard
Global Paper Solutions Paperboard Boasts Benefits
- Published: September 03, 2015
Zenith Hi-Brite Premium paperboard developed with Asia Pulp & Paper is said to offer both environmental and cost benefits
iSys Label Certifies UPM Raflatac Material for Printer
- Published: August 28, 2015
GHS BS5609 polyester from UPM Raflatac has been approved for use in the iSys EDGE 850 digital label printer
Infiana Adds Extruder at Pennsylvania Plant
- Published: August 27, 2015
Company hopes to strengthen its North American Base with additional extruder capacity and grow pressure-sensitive markets as well as other segments
Iggesund Adds Services in Asia
- Published: August 26, 2015
Company establishes a distribution channel in Asia and will offer Invercote and local sheeting to reduce lead times
Cortec Adds to Biodegradable Line
- Published: August 25, 2015
EcoSol water-soluble film is said to provide resistance to both dry powders and liquids and to resist many types of oils
Jindal Films Announces Capacity Additions
- Published: August 04, 2015
New testing labs in Europe and North America are reported, including a new orientation pilot line in Virton
