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The Balancing Act of Equipment, Labor and Raw Materials

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

October 13, 2024, ... in plans for products where labor and raw materials are major in-puts. Whether the producer is in commodity or specialty markets, these factors are sorted. In talking with industry leaders, I heard these ...

Detroit Hosts The Battery Show: A New Era for EV and Battery Tech

(News | New Products)

September 25, 2024, ... Leaders' Roundtable discussions will address critical issues ranging from the transition of lithium as a specialty chemical, now a global commodity, to the implications of the upcoming presidential election ...

NIRI Strengthens Fiber, Filament, Fabric Extrusion Capabilities with Appointment of Dr. Javier Vera Sorroche

(Coating/Laminating)

July 11, 2024, ... to refine processes and develop products for both high-value and commodity-based industries.  Javier’s work will focus on sustainable textile processes, including developing new methodologies for circular ...

IMS TECHNOLOGIES Slitting and Winding Solutions

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

March 06, 2024, ... when the IMS Deltamatic company was acquired by the Coeclerici Group – a global leader in commodity supplies for the steel and chemical industries – and is aimed at emphasizing the important technical ...

Productivity Gains Hiding in Plain Sight

(Flexpack)

January 07, 2024, ... provide strong performance for flexible industrial packaging. I’ve seen it time and time again in the field. These adhesive products are thought of as a commodity, and have become almost an afterthought ...

INX Earns Prestigious Great Place to Work Certification

(News | New Products)

October 17, 2023, ... organization uses a proprietary platform with groundbreaking research data to help companies evaluate employee experiences. Human capital is a highly valued commodity in today’s business world, and the ...

The Importance of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 23, 2023, ... ratio. As machine designers and builders, we work closely with our customers to reduce bottlenecks in their process, improve quality, get cost out of commodity products and improve employee satisfaction. ...

Global Aluminum Market Unlikely to See Significant Volatility This Year

(News | New Products)

May 22, 2023, ... prices for various commodities, but our commodity specialists believe the impact of this action against Russia won’t cause significant volatility due to decreased reliance on Russian aluminum; oversupply ...

HERMA on Course for Further Growth in 2023

(News | New Products)

April 21, 2023, ... worldwide, the availability of this crucial commodity was subject to enormous delays on some occasions. “We were compelled repeatedly to engage in price negotiations with our customers and sometimes to ...

Discovering the Correct Covering and Coating

(News | New Products)

October 30, 2022, ... roll covering supplier on what new solutions do they have to offer? Do they formulate the coverings they supply in-house, or do they rely on an outsourced vendor for an off the shelf commodity product? ...

The Discovery, Development of Glitter

(Roll Handling)

December 12, 2021, ... commodity product with boundless applications.  Over 20,000 varieties are manufactured by multiple firms worldwide in different colors, sizes, and materials. One estimate suggests that 10 million pounds ...

The Discovery, Development of Glitter

(News | New Products)

November 28, 2021, ... commodity product with boundless applications.  Over 20,000 varieties are manufactured by multiple firms worldwide in different colors, sizes, and materials. One estimate suggests that 10 million pounds ...

Troubleshooting Defects in Extrusion Coating

(Coating)

March 07, 2021, Extrusion coating is typically the most cost effective coating method for long runs of melt processable material and tends to be used for commodity applications. By E. J. (Ted) Lightfoot, Ph.D. ...

Production Value Left on the Surface of the Roller

(Coatings)

November 29, 2020, ... not have the baseline data from which to work from. Unit Price vs. Value Delivered – Within the industries there is a mix of business; about 50 percent commodity oriented and 50 percent high value-add ...

Monadnock Announces the New Face of Premium Packaging

(News | New Products)

August 23, 2020, ... a premium alternative to run-of-the-mill and unsustainable commodity board.” The high-caliper board’s environmental profile is matched with high-caliber performance. Envi PC 100 Performance Board is ...

Dare to be Different!

(News | New Products)

July 09, 2019, ... with offset printing fleets, small and large format digital printers (e.g. Onlineprinters, Pixartprinting) will remain and will further grow, having conquered the various sectors of commodity printing. ...

Westkey Graphics Invests in an SEI Labelmaster

(News | New Products)

October 08, 2018, ... as everyone else, we are competing as a commodity. Now, we can produce different labels for our customers—something no one else can offer. “Digital finishing has been huge for us. With many major investments, ...

IMDA Awards | In-Mold Innovation & Sophistication Lead the Way

(IML/IMD)

June 13, 2018, ... further emphasized by a “one-step” IML process which reduces labor, machinery, and electricity. Judges Observations: The metallized film and graphic design of this label elevate a commodity product above ...

Mondi Expands Bagmaking Capabilities

(Bag Pouch)

June 06, 2018, ... pet food manufacturers and brands are turning to packaging suppliers for innovative solutions that differentiate their premium offerings from commodity brands. Sought-after features include clear windows ...

PPC Meeting Advises on Adding Value

(Carton Box)

May 15, 2018, An impressive range of speakers offered advice on how paperboard packaging manufacturers can avoid the commodity business SPRINGFIELD, MA | The Paperboard Packaging Council reports that its Spring ...