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Coating Matters | Dispersions in Liquid Coating

Unlike non-functional particles that typically are filtered out, functional particles need to be included in the coated product, so special care must be taken to make sure the process is successful.

Breit Announces Textured Finishes

The finishes, which use company’s Cast & Cure technology, can be used with narrow, wide, or sheet-fed machines

Mactac Debuts All-Temperature Adhesive

CHILL AT adhesive products are said to adhere quickly at virtually any temperature in a wide variety of label applications

Smithers Pira Reports on Functional & Barrier Coatings

The study says the packaging industry continues to demand new solutions from functional and barrier coating suppliers, leading to innovations

Sun Chemical Coatings Offer Barrier Advantages

SunBar (Aerobloc) oxygen barrier coatings are said to be cost-effective and to support packaging with lighter weight

Coating Matters | The Critical Variable—Slot Die Lip Gap

The key to uniform flow is distribution and stable pressure, velocity, and volumetric flow at exit.

Sun Chemical & HP Indigo to Develop Digital Coatings

The agreement is expected to lead to the development of coatings, including overprint varnishes and adhesives, to complement digital solutions

Mica Adds Photovoltaic Array for Clean Energy

The company continues its history of sustainable practices with the solar panel system, expected to generate up to 65 kWh of clean energy per day

Dow Binders Offer Oil and Grease Resistance

RHOBARR Binders are said to offer fluorocarbon-free* alternatives to existing food contact compliant coatings for paper and paperboard packaging

Tosaf Product Aids Extrusion Coating

The ME800047 white masterbatch is said to boost efficiency and reduce smoke and odor in extrusion coating

AIMCAL Awards | Film's Sharkskin-Like Properties Control Bacteria

Sharklet microbe-resistant embossed vinyl overlaminate from FLEXcon wins AIMCAL's Product of the Year Award.

Ashland Announces Price Increases

Company will increase prices on both Arofene and Isogrip adhesives in the Americas

Mactac Reports Clean Adhesive Technology

LV820 solvent-free, low-VOC acrylic adhesive is part of company’s CleanTape industrial tapes product line

Celplast Offers Topcoated Metallized Film

DURAMET PET metallized film reportedly provides high bond and barrier with a carbon footprint lower than foil

Show Preview | SVC Techcon 2017 Marks 60th Anniversary

Conference puts spotlight on vacuum coating for healthcare applications and more.

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