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Polyurethane Ink Resins for Flexible Packaging – Current and Future Needs
Current needs and trends in the ink being used in flexible packaging applications.
Combatting Static
Static control and web cleaning systems continue to play a vital role in the converting industry.
Precision Slitting Sets Converters Apart
Precision slitting specialists go beyond the basics of slitting large rolls and rewinding into smaller ones.
ICE USA – It’s All About Converting
You’re in the business of transformation. Streamlining processes. Building networks. Finishing products. Now is your time to turn challenges into opportunities. How do you prepare for what’s next?
Investors Back Grass Paper: Recycled Paper Alternative Shows Promise for Good Returns
Scheufelen increases its capital base to scale up production for food packaging.
Static Beat | Static Control for Nip Rollers
A nip roller can deposit a lot of static. Put a static dissipator exiting a nip facing the web surface that touched the polymer nip roller
Advancements of Bio-Derived and Bio-Degradable Technologies in the Flexible Packaging Market
Flexible packaging can be designed with barrier properties tailored to fit the products being packaged and their end-users
U.S. Flexible Packaging Sales Expected to Hit $31.9 Billion
According to the report, the growth of the U.S. flexible packaging industry has been steady over the past 10 years
Kinetic Labels Added a 16” Gonderflex Four-Color Line from Martin Automatic
The Martin splicer, along with an ABG turret rewinder,
Color and its Role in Defining Embossed Product Surfaces
Packaging may be the mainstay of business for the majority of converters, but there can be more to converting than packaging
High-End Paper Production: Coating System Uses Pneumatic Control
The GP Tinter SG-150 inks paper on one or two sides while pneumatics ensure perfect roller contact pressure and actuation of the ink pumps and safety controls.
Constantia Flexibles Introduces Packaging Solutions for Greater Sustainability
Several characteristics make the Mono PE laminate EcoLam more sustainable. It is lightweight and fully recycle-ready due to its mono-material structure.
Uticom Systems Finds two Colter & Peterson Paper Cutters are Better Than One Standard Machine
Both reconditioned paper cutters were installed at the beginning of summer in June and are used to cut decals and sign materials of various sizes
Prairie State Group Gets Gravure-Like Quality at Flexo Costs with Esko Full HD and Pixel+
New Esko CDI Spark 4835 flexo plate imager easily delivers solid ink densities along with smooth vignettes.
TPC Packaging Installs the First Scodix E106 in North America
The installation is planned for November 2018, replacing the UltraPro with Foil TPC Packaging installed in May 2017.