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Three Ways Water-Based Primers are Advancing Extrusion Coating Trends in the Flexible Packaging Industry

(Bag Pouch)

January 15, 2023, ... and successfully navigate through this disruption, they will need to be creative and collaborate with companies at every step in the supply chain. Even smaller components of the package, such as water-based ...

Acucote introduces recycled content for Direct Thermal printers

(News | New Products)

April 05, 2022, ... Matte White Recycled DT Polypropylene containing 30 percent recycled PP core. This solution is available as a custom coat at 60" x 5,000'. It supports high definition imaging and features excellent water, ...

A Guide to Selecting the Optimal Water-Based Primer for Extrusion Coating and Extrusion Lamination Applications

(Surface Prep)

November 28, 2021, ... also help to enhance barrier properties, aesthetics, and overall performance of the finished structure. Water-based primers are a common choice because they provide superior performance on a vast array ...

Siegwerk Unveils Next Generation of Sustainable Water-Based Inks for Paper and Board Applications

(News | New Products)

June 23, 2021, ... applications and labels, is now offering a new generation of sustainable water-based inks for paper and board applications: UniNATURE. The new product range is formulated with renewable and natural components, ...

Mondi Announces Water-Soluble Film

(Flexpack)

October 16, 2017, Film, which is said to dissolve completely in water, reportedly reduces packaging waste and improve customer safety VIENNA, AUSTRIA | Mondi reports its technical films business has created and introduced ...

Sustainable Packaging | Use Newspaper & Water

(Carton Box)

August 20, 2012, ... mobile phones. Newspaper and Water Molded fiber packaging is made from 100% recycled newspaper, made into a slurry with water, and converted into custom packaging after it is vacuum formed on screened ...

US Bottled Water Volume Grows 3.5% in 2010

(Trends/Management News)

May 30, 2011, The International Bottled Water Assn. (IBWA), in conjunction with Beverage Marketing Corp. (BMC) releases 2010 bottled water statistics, compiled by BMC, a research, consulting, and financial services ...

Post Consumer Resin Gets New Life from Milk Jugs and Water Bottles

(Flexpack News)

May 18, 2011, Consumer demands for preserving the environment is a trend leading converters like Hood Packaging are seriously confronting head on. The biggest challenge is simultaneously keeping upcharges for more sustainable ...

Enhancing Sustainability in Flexible Packaging through Latex Binders

(Coating/Laminating)

March 08, 2025, ... improper storage. The emulsions can also impart barrier properties onto the packaging materials, such as moisture resistance and water vapor barrier, ensuring the safety and integrity of the packaged contents. ...

Sun Chemical to Showcase Latest Innovations at European Coatings Show 2025

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2025, ... accomplish customer goals to achieve high performance and sustainability.” Advanced materials solutions on display will include: WATERSOL AC: This line of water-based emulsions and dispersions meets ...

CT Manufacturer Leads the Charge at Annual International Battery Forum in Orlando, FL

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2025, ... TM Fire Extinguisher, which is still undergoing testing requirements but is targeted to be available by end of the year.  The pre-mixed, water-based solution quenches lithium battery fires upwards of 1,600 ...

Paper — Still The Foundation of Substrates

(Print)

February 22, 2025, ... in water and soil, microplastics can enter the food chain — and our bodies." The U.S. Composting Council is also advocating for a global standard that would require companies everywhere to switch to ...

Applying Barriers to Flexible

(Bag Pouch)

January 29, 2025, ... an efficient closed loop control of waste. PLA is prone toward being brittle. Oxygen and water permeability may be an issue. On the plus side, PLA is resistant to oils, an important requirement for many ...

Delivering Packaging Sustainability Through Pigment, Ink, Coating and Adhesive Technologies

(Coating/Laminating)

January 16, 2025, ... eco-friendly pigmentation with no loss in on-press handling or application properties. One specific class of biorenewable inks is water-based product technology. These inks are formulated with high levels ...

Cortec®: A Continuing Leader in Sustainable Corrosion Control

(News | New Products)

December 28, 2024, ...  Water Treatment S-8 (corrosion inhibitor for rinsing packed food cans) S-10 F Boiler Additive (filming inhibitor for boiler condensate) EcoLine® AL-Corr™ (corrosion inhibitor for irrigation ...

Flexible Packaging for a Convenience-Driven Society

(Coating/Laminating)

November 30, 2024, ... to replace solvent-based and water-based adhesives with solventless adhesives in specific regions. Also affecting adhesive selection are increasing line speeds. In addition, converters are opting for adhesives ...

ARC Honors Award Winners at R2R Conference USA

(News | New Products)

November 12, 2024, ... multilayer materials based on metallized polyethylene terephthalate substrates. The mono-material, paper-based flexible packaging offers an oxygen transmission rate of < 1 cm³/(m² d) and a water vapor ...

Reducing Energy Use and Optimizing Performance Through UV LED Printing

(White Paper)

September 29, 2024, ... application requirements. Washable inks contribute impactfully toward effective recycling, as they are formulated to enable rapid and effective filtration during wastewater processing to afford clear ...

Converter Requirements Toward Inks and Printability

(Bag Pouch)

September 22, 2024, ... carton board, flexible pouches and mono bio-based or laminate constructs. They'd like to be able to use inks that run at varying speeds without losing color strength; they may require inks that are water ...

A Deeper Look at UV Inks in Label Production

(Surface Prep)

August 16, 2024, ... can be time consuming. An alternative is to coat the substrate with a water-based, or more typically, UV primer. Regardless of the preferred method, this adds a step to the printing process, necessitating ...