Materials
Charter NEX Films Wins NASA Awards
- Published: June 20, 2014
Company wins Group Achievement Award and Silver Achievement Medal in recognition of involvement with NASA's Balloon Program
Jindal Films Launches Three Films
- Published: June 12, 2014
Films are suited for packaging and label applications and are said to offer both performance and sustainability features
Avery Dennison Shows Off Graphic Solutions
- Published: June 11, 2014
A wide range of self-adhesive graphic solutions were featured at FESPA Digital 2014, including applications for automotive and architectural segments
AmeriLam Supply Group Material Feels Like Leather
- Published: May 28, 2014
LuxeFilms FineLeather tactile thermal finishing film adds cowhide-like finish suited for high-end folding cartons and more
Allied Development Releases Study on Biopolymers
- Published: May 07, 2014
Global markets, environmental Impact, and technology are covered in study that looks at biopolymers in the packaging industry
OMNOVA Announces Price Increases
- Published: April 15, 2014
Increases cover polyvinyl acetate homopolymer, vinyl acetate, and vinyl acrylic-based emulsions
Derprosa BOPP Film Made to Fight Bacteria
- Published: April 14, 2014
BACTERSTOP reportedly kills 99.9% of bacteria and is recommended for fresh fruit and vegetable packaging
Toray Pledges $2 Million to University Engineering Project
- Published: April 04, 2014
Company pledges money to University of Rhode Island’s Engineering Department to help school produce top engineering prospects
Freedonia Group Issues Study of Bioplastics
- Published: December 12, 2013
Growth is expected in almost all geographic markets, but the success of bioplastics will ultimately depend on price and performance, study says
Kuraray to Acquire DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions/Vinyls
- Published: December 11, 2013
Kuraray expects to benefit from the technology, R&D, manufacturing, and sales network of DuPont’s GLS//Vinyls team
CCL Industries Acquires Advanced Packaging Films
- Published: November 19, 2013
The acquired company, which becomes part of the CCL Label global Food & Beverage business, adds capability for sleeve and p-s label applications
Derprosa Shows Off New Films at Luxe Pack Monaco
- Published: November 15, 2013
Elegance Gold and Silver Matt BOPP films were among those featured as company confirmed its commitment to high-end packaging
Kodak and Xymox Report Agreement on Conductive Films
- Published: November 12, 2013
Xymox’s multi-touch sensor technology will feature Kodak’s HCF Film in a variety of industrial sensors
Acucote Adds Thinner Films to BOPP LIne
- Published: November 04, 2013
Three new PP films for prime label offerings and the variable print market are offered through the AcuChoice program with GPX adhesive
Gauge Blown Film Configurations with NDC Systems
- Published: October 25, 2013
The 8110-BF system for single-layer film and the 8000 system for more complex films are available in various configurations
Plastic Technologies Offers PET Recycling Calculator
- Published: October 21, 2013
Product helps users determine how compatible a specific package is with today’s recycling systems and its impact on recycled PET production
Romeo RIM Wins Polyurethane Award
- Published: October 17, 2013
The American Chemistry Council honors company for its innovative in-mold decorated long fiber injection
PCI Reports BOPP Demand Is Returning to the West
- Published: October 16, 2013
After struggling for several years due to the economy and other factors, the Western European BOPP film market is making a comeback
Scodix Names Derprosa Supplier for Lamination Films
- Published: October 04, 2013
Derprosa films are said to offer many effects, both optical and tactile, that can be used in Scodix Sense, a premium printing process
ExxonMobil Launches OPP Films at Labelexpo Europe
- Published: September 30, 2013
Three new high-yield Label-Lyte films for p-s labels and roll-fed applications made their debut in Europe
John P. Felinski Shares Background on PET Levels and Pricing
- Published: September 23, 2013
John P. Felinski shares some background on PET levels and pricing
Dura-Fibre Offers 100% Recycled Folding Carton Material
- Published: September 19, 2013
EcoEarth is FSC certified and reportedly offers an excellent printing surface for many markets along with environmental benefits
GPA Announces Digital Catalog with New Substrates
- Published: September 10, 2013
Papers, synthetic films, and p-s papers are among the many new offerings for toner digital and HP Indigo presses
Newark Receives Incentive for Energy Efficiency
- Published: September 05, 2013
Company‘s Wisconsin Paperboard Mill is awarded for improving quality and formation of product and improving tons per day, all at current energy levels
Avery Dennison Announces Security Materials
- Published: September 03, 2013
The Select Solutions Security portfolio includes products that add counterfeiting protection and tamper evidence to a broad range of products
FiberMark Announces Folding Carton Materials for Spirits
- Published: August 23, 2013
Aimed at premium products, new portfolio features a variety of colors and embossed patterns, and all boards are FSC certified
AWA Conference Will Focus on Specialty Papers
- Published: August 16, 2013
Program will cover all market segments using specialty paper, an area said to be growing due to interest in renewable-source/recyclable materials
Derprosa Announces BOPP Lamination Film
- Published: August 08, 2013
SoFT TOUcH film, said to resist water and alcohol and protect print, can be applied hot or cold for boxes and cases
PCI Reports European BOPET Film Prices Are Stable
- Published: July 26, 2013
Already squeezed film producer margins, excess film extrusion capacity, and stable raw material costs are among the reasons prices have stabilized
Heraeus Material Has Low Surface Resistance
- Published: June 28, 2013
Clevios HY1 is highly conductive and said to be well suited for printed and touch electronics
