Bar Coding

Uflex Film Said to Offer High Barrier

(Flexpack)

January 31, 2017, FLEXPET F-PGB-12 BOPET film reportedly has good optical properties and machinability as well as very high barrier NOIDA, INDIA | Uflex, a flexible packaging materials and solutions company, has launched ...

Chocolate Bar Wrapper Wins Global Bioplastics Award

(Flexpack)

January 19, 2017, Mondi Solec converts the bio-based film used for Mars and Snickers bars VEGHEL, THE NETHERLANDS | Mars, Rodenburg Biopolymers, and Taghleef Industries have been announced as winners of the 2016 ‘Oscar’ ...

AMI Issues Study of High Barrier Films

(Flexpack)

October 03, 2016, The new study from Applied Market Information offers detailed information on trends and markets for high barrier films in food packaging BRISTOL, UK | Applied Market Information (AMI) announces a new ...

Bar Graphic Offers Array of Slitters, Die-Cutters

(Die-Cutting)

October 02, 2016, The range includes tabletop, servo, and high-speed versions WEST YORKSHIRE, UK | Bar Graphic Machinery offers a number of finishing solutions for label and flexible packaging converters, including ...

acpo Launches Line of Barrier Films

(Flexpack)

September 26, 2016, Films are said to provide security features, high-end looks, and high levels of resistance on packaging lines OAK HARBOR, OH | acpo unveiled its new line of barrier films and security technologies ...

Goss Offers Embedded Color Bar Control Technology

(Print)

August 01, 2016, The technology allows converters to embed color bar into label or packaging design, reportedly saving a step and improving the design DURHAM, NH | Goss announces the launch of the Embedded Color Bar ...

INEOS & MSM Poly Announce MOU for Barex Production Support

(Coating/Laminating)

July 18, 2016, INEOS' planned sale of Barex IP to MSM Poly in a Memorandum of Understanding means good news for the high barrier industry Rolle, Switzerland | INEOS Barex AG, INEOS Barex USA LLC, and MSM Poly LLC ...

Ampac Offers New Barrier Lamination

(Coating/Laminating)

June 20, 2016, PRO FlexiPURE low extractable barrier lamination addresses the amount of trace contaminants found in film structures in drug and medical uses CINCINNATI, OH | Ampac, a division of ProAmpac, announces ...

Dow Adds Barrier to Recycling Technology

(Bag Pouch)

June 18, 2016, RecycleReady Technology now can incorporate barrier film technology for flexible stand-up pouches MIDLAND, MI | The Dow Chemical Company is introducing a new member of the recently launched RecycleReady ...

Common Barrier Packaging Polymers—Their Functions & Applications

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

June 05, 2016, Plastics for use in barrier packaging is commonplace today. A list of common barrier polymers identifies their functions and aplications in an easy-to-read table. Plastics for use in barrier packaging ...

Bar Code Labels | Addressing Variability With Enterprise Labeling

(Label/Tape)

March 31, 2016, Centralized label management helps ensure consistency and adherence to regulatory guidelines throughout the global supply chain Centralized label management helps ensure consistency and adherence to ...

Uflex Reports Film with Water and Oxygen Barriers

(Flexpack)

March 13, 2016, Flexfresh film EMAP technology is said to extend the shelf life for fresh produce by offering barriers to both oxygen and water NOIDA, INDIA | Uflex, a global flexible packaging company, announces ...

Xaar Launches Printheads for Coding and Marking

(News | New Products)

December 05, 2015, ... in late 2016, will all have a 17-mm print swathe, said to be ideal width for high-resolution coding and marking applications such as printing barcodes, best-before dates, and other product identification ...

Barry-Wehmiller Acquires Bielomatik

(News | New Products)

October 28, 2015, The Bielomatik paper processing line is now integrated into the BW Papersystems operation of Barry-Wehmiller ST. LOUIS, MO | Barry-Wehmiller Cos., capital equipment and engineering solutions provider, ...

Amcor AmLite Gives High Barrier Packaging a Fresh Look

(Flexpack)

October 19, 2015, ... extensive experience in high barrier coating and film extrusion to create a lightweight, transparent material that offers excellent product protection, a strong seal, and improved packaging appearance. ...

Barex Replacement Developed for Single Dose Application

(Flexpack)

October 18, 2015, Peelable Exponent is latest addition to Rollprint Packaging Products' product line ADDISON, IL | Rollprint Packaging Products Inc. has developed a peelable Barex replacement structure targeting pharmaceutical ...

3D Barrier Bags Opens New Florida Facility

(Bag Pouch)

August 05, 2015, Orlando plant will dispatch custom made bags within 24 hours ORLANDO, FL | 3D Barrier Bags Inc., manufacturers of Mil-Spec Barrier Bags, has opened a new facility in Orlando. With over 26 years experience, ...

Clondalkin Develops Unique Coding for Dairy Lids

(Flexpack)

June 30, 2015, Code is only revealed when polyester lid is peeled back BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, UK | Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury has developed unique coded lids for an extensive points-based loyalty scheme ...

Chocolates Packed in BOPP Film with Mineral Oil Barrier

(Flexpack)

June 02, 2015, ... an appropriate packaging complement for Halloren’s new Oh là là chocolates. The BOPP film provides protection from mineral oil migration and in addition offers barrier to water vapor, flavors, and aromas; ...

Clondalkin Barrier Film Is Suited for Dry Foods

(Materials)

May 19, 2015, WENTOPRO barrier film is said to eliminate the migration of harmful mineral oils from the outer packaging of dry foods   HÖXTER, GERMANY | Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Wentus has developed WENTOPRO ...

Innovia Films Offers BOPP with Barrier

(Materials)

May 10, 2015, Propafilm RCU acrylic coated BOPP film is said to offer barrier to mineral oil migration, and a white version is on the way   CUMBRIA, UK | Innovia Films recently launched Propafilm RCU, its first ...

Barrier Resins | Properties, Processing & Handling of EVOH, Pt. 2

(Flexpack)

March 23, 2015, EVOH allows for conversion from foil and metallized film laminations to co-extruded barrier films, but some applications require better flex crack than conventional EVOH alone can provide Read Part ...

DMS Offers New Air Bar & Turn Bar Systems

(News | New Products)

February 08, 2015, Technology is said to reduce press air consumption and noise levels, as well s improve registration   LAKE ZURICH, IL | DMS has recently introduced the Web-On-Air advanced air bar and turn bar systems. ...

Barrier Resins | Properties, Processing & Handling of EVOH, Pt. 1

(Flexpack)

February 01, 2015, EVOH, even after abuse, has allowed for conversion from foil and metallized film laminations to co-extruded barrier films Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol copolymer (EVOH), a semi crystalline random copolymer ...

Barton Group Nominated for Edison Award

(Flexpack)

December 07, 2014, Squeezy Straw packaging recognized for innovation NEW YORK, NY | Barton Group Inc. of New York has been nominated for an Edison Award for its innovative “Squeezy Straw” packaging. For more than a ...

Tekni-Films Offers High-Barrier Films

(Materials)

November 16, 2014, Company says specialty films are an alternative to Barex for thermoformable, heat-sealable packaging applications   KING OF PRUSSIA, PA | Tekni-Films, a division of Tekni-Plex, has developed what ...

Rollprint Adds to High-Barrier Line

(Materials)

November 09, 2014, Exponent 2 coextruded, clear flexible film is said to be suited for high-barrier pharmaceutical applications and more   ADDISON, IL | Rollprint Packaging Products announces the addition of a second ...

Ampac Announces Ultra-High-Barrier Film

(Materials)

October 25, 2014, ... ultra-high-barrier film technology that company says can achieve moisture, oxygen, and vapor barrier properties approaching aluminum foil laminates without the use of foil when incorporated in a laminate.  ...

Rollprint Combines Two Films for Barrier

(Flexpack)

October 19, 2014, Exponent combines company’s ClearFoil with Barex from Ineos to target high-barrier pharma and other chemically sensitive applications   ADDISON, IL | Rollprint Packaging Products announces high-barrier ...

Label Vision Systems Offers New Bar Code Verifier

(Label/Tape)

June 29, 2014, The INTEGRA 9580 handheld bar code verifier reads both 1D and 2D codes on many different surfaces   PEACHTREE CITY, GA | Label Vision Systems (LVS), supplier of print quality vision inspection systems, ...