Bar Coding

Striving to Improve

(Static-Beat)

July 17, 2014, ... Coldren and Jay Perry from Simco-Ion showed some of the latest technologies in active static bars. Duke Davis from Wabash Instruments used induced charge from a Van der Graaff generator to drive “bobble ...

CV Labels Invests in Second Nilpeter Press

(News | New Products)

July 15, 2014, ... industry. The configuration of the new press includes six UV–flexo units, hot air dryers, a die-cutting module, a laminating unit, and a turn bar to facilitate reverse-side cutting. The Nilpeter has ...

Ideal Labels Delivering Complete Digital Flexo Solution

(News | New Products)

July 15, 2014, ... at used to take us up to six hours from start to finish for four or five complex jobs now barely takes any time at all," says Kailas. "Now, we are more capable of meeting the quick turnaround times of ...

Converting Headaches? Get Relief at CPP EXPO's PFFC-Sponsored Technical Sessions

(Trade Shows)

July 13, 2014, ... rol systems? 2. How can a fault tolerant static control system be applied to printing and converting? 3. What's the role of a static bar that fails? 4. What are specific implications for gravure coating a ...

Badger Plug Spool Kits Allow On-Site Assembly

(News | New Products)

July 12, 2014, ... bolt holes, hand holes, and barrel grooves. Other custom configurations are available. CONTACT COMPANY  ...

Clifton Packaging Installs AVT PrintVision/Argus

(News | New Products)

July 08, 2014, ...  or at Color Bar area. The decision to install AVT’s PrintVision/Argus is based, in part, on the two companies’ longstanding relationship: Clifton Packaging utilizes AVT’s PrintVision/Jupiter automati ...

MarquipWardUnited Establishes BW Papersystems

(News | New Products)

July 06, 2014, With the acquisition of Körber AG’s Papersystems completed, the Körber companies become part of the newly formed BW Papersystems   PHILLIPS, WI | MarquipWardUnited, a Barry-Wehmiller company, has c ...

LabelsOnTime Launched for Thermal Labels

(Label/Tape)

June 30, 2014, ... labels offline by developing a sales organization and finding customers in traditional way. Thermal printer labels for barcode printing are now available on the website for ordering. More than 150 sizes ...

MAXStick Announces Printer for Liner-Free Labels

(News | New Products)

June 29, 2014, ... Bluetooth capabilities, numerous international character sets, barcodes, and several different modes of operation. It is designed to handle 58-mm label media and can accommodate MAXStick liner-free rolls ...

Mondi Americas Introduces Square Bag

(Bag Pouch)

June 29, 2014, ... of food, wine, laundry detergent, pet food, and motor oil. The Square Bag, which is constructed of advanced barrier films in multiple layers, offers exceptional product protection. It securely packages ...

Clondalkin Rebrands Two UK Businesses

(Flexpack)

June 29, 2014, ... bakery and fast food chains sandwich bars, coffee houses, chemists, and gift shops. Malcolm Farnan, Clondalkin Group sales and marketing director, says, “We started out on a rebranding program three ...

Nampak South Africa Adds Titan Slitter Rewinders

(News | New Products)

June 25, 2014, ... solutions in paper, board and glass packaging, rigid plastics, metal containers, bar coding & labeling solutions, as well as extensive recycling operations and research & development in packaging. The ...

Ampac Introduces E-Z SnackPak Pouch

(Bag Pouch)

June 24, 2014, ... unique E-Z SnackPak is one of the first flexible packaging formats that transforms from a package into a convenient tray to eat from. It is great for lunches, fast food restaurants, bars, and even sharing ...

Toray Plastics (America) Announces BOPP Film

(Flexpack)

June 23, 2014, Said to have environmental benefits and excellent barrier properties, CBS2 is suited as inside sealant layer for many food and non-food items   NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) introduces ...

On Print | Are You Cured? Proper Cure Is Up to You

(On Print)

June 22, 2014, ... avoiding compounds that can migrate is the best solution. The next best is curing or binding all components so that they cannot migrate. Another approach is to use barrier layers to separate the ink, adhesive, ...

Polysack Films Suited for Food Wrapping Solutions

(Flexpack)

June 22, 2014, ... barrier properties compared to thicker films. Manufactured with mono-oriented, multilayer polyolefins, film is said to be enhanced by special characteristics such as deadfold and easy tearing in one direction ...

Label Cap Combination Provides Counterfeit Protection

(Flexpack)

June 18, 2014, ... n remain unchanged, due to the combination of label and cap. In addition, the top of the cap allows space for bar code printing or NFC chip integration for electronic tracking. “Flexi-Cap’s innovati ...

Clear Lam Packaging Picks EFI Radius ERP

(News | New Products)

June 18, 2014, ... help raise the bar in efficiency, flexibility and productivity,” said David Taylor, general manager, EFI Radius. “As a company that is committed to leading-edge design, environmental stewardship and overall ...

Bemis Earns Two Awards for Packaging Innovation

(Flexpack)

June 16, 2014, ...  Standup Retort Pouch Transforms Latin American Food-Service Industry The Fugini standup pouch for vegetables uses Bemis’ unique barrier films in South America to provide a light, strong, and flexible ...

Charter NEX Films Wins NASA Awards

(Materials)

June 15, 2014, Company wins Group Achievement Award and Silver Achievement Medal in recognition of involvement with NASA's Balloon Program   SUPERIOR, WI | Charter NEX Films, a manufacturer of coextruded, barrier ...

Jindal Films Launches Three Films

(Materials)

June 09, 2014, ... stand-up display, high transparency for optimum visibility, and outstanding moisture barrier, while providing opportunities for downgauging compared to blown LLDPE or CPP alternatives. • Metallyte MM688 ...

PCI Issues Reports on Stand-Up Pouches

(Bag Pouch)

June 06, 2014, ... times for retort applications and better taste compared with cans; • Improvements in barrier film substrates such as coatings with increased heat tolerance and strength; developments in EVOH, which is ...

Nordmeccanica Vacuum Celebrates Grand Opening

(Coating/Laminating)

May 24, 2014, ... ceremony and banquette, the company presented a Flexible Packaging summit on innovation in packaging. The summit included presentations by Dow, on innovations in adhesive technology; Barilla on innovations ...

Emerald Packaging Enters Digital Print Market

(News | New Products)

May 19, 2014, ... market steadily grows, so does the demand for shorter run lengths, shorter lead times and higher print quality,” said Alon Bar-Shany, VP and general manager, Indigo Div., HP. “The HP Indigo 20000 will ...

Fibrafil S.A. Invests in Mark Andy Press

(News | New Products)

May 19, 2014, ... include a web turnbar, cold foil, and CT lamination capabilities. Intended to primarily support pressure-sensitive label production, the machine is also capable of running PET materials at speeds up to ...

T.H.E.M. Reports Availability of High-Speed Cartoner for Zipbox Package

(Carton Box)

May 15, 2014, ...  cartons are filled at rates of 100+ per minute, and then ultrasonically sealed. Working in conjunction with brand owners, carton and film specifications are designed to meet the barrier needs of the product ...

Processing Tips to Prevent Gauge Bands - Part 4

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 12, 2014, ... concentrate in the barrel.  That is, the very last thing introduced into the hopper and purged through the extruder would be a pure anti-oxidant concentrate.  Add enough concentrate to be 100% ensure that ...

DuPont Awards | Consumer Convenience Rates High Marks

(Flexpack)

May 12, 2014, ...  two minutes later, the fresh pasta can be served. Cardboard provides the stability needed to withstand the pressure of squeezing the pasta through the dosing cuts. An inner layer of film acts as a barrie ...

Sun Chemical Showing Broad Line at Interpack

(Coating/Laminating)

May 10, 2014, ... ygen barrier adhesive technology that is compatible with the current range of SunBar coating products. Combined or used independently, reportedly this will allow brand owners the opportunity to lightweight w ...

Processing Tips to Prevent Gauge Bands - Part 1

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 08, 2014, ... vel such that polymer degradation is inevitable.  Not only do gauge bands result, but heat seal strength, hot tack, barrier properties, color, odor, taste and a whole host of other problems ensure.  30 ...