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Mactac Adds to CHILL AT Line

(Label/Tape)

December 12, 2017, ... in shipping, cross docking, and bar code labeling, product identification, cold storage labeling, and warehouse labeling. Company says AJR7802 features a bright red fluorescent facestock and is ideal ...

Uflex Gives Makeover to UK’s Veetee Rice Packaging

(Flexpack)

December 10, 2017, ... hampering the quality or aroma. Thus the barrier properties of the bag remain intact through-out the prescribed shelf life of the product. Anup Sachdeva, Joint President Packaging (Global Exports) at ...

Shanghai Hosts World of Packaging

(News | New Products)

December 05, 2017, ... sq ft of exhibit space. They demonstrated the trend towards high barrier, lightweight, tamper resistance, environmental protection, and customization in packaging. Forums topics included food processing, ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2017

(Flexpack)

November 29, 2017, Coated films that can replace foil as a barrier layer caught the attention of converters in our annual roundup of new products. Coated films that can replace foil as a barrier layer caught the attention ...

pacprocess Tehran and IPAP Debut in Iran

(News | New Products)

November 27, 2017, ...  Organizers Messe Düsseldorf and Barsaz Rooydad Pars Company (BRP) were extremely pleased with the results of the trade fairs. “The importance of the print and packaging industries cannot be rated high ...

Klöckner Pentaplast Opens R&D Center

(Flexpack)

November 19, 2017, A new kp i.center in Spain allows company to interact with customers and share ideas to create innovative packages BARCELONA, SPAIN | Klöckner Pentaplast Group, a global supplier in the rigid, thermoform, ...

Avery Dennison Labels Designed for Tires

(Label/Tape)

November 12, 2017, ... Rubber) after the vulcanization process. “The Avery Dennison solution consists of specially designed barcode tracking labels engineered to bond with the tire during the vulcanization process and maintain ...

Static Beat | Control Static on a Winding Roll

(Static-Beat)

November 07, 2017, ... sparks. The best practice is to install a static bar on the winding roll to suppress sparks. Good static control upstream of the winder is the key to having low static when the roll is unwound. Make ...

Drug Packaging | Holography Gets in on the Act

(Carton Box)

November 06, 2017, ... chains. The Drug Quality and Security Act (DQSA3), was signed into law by President Barack Obama on Nov. 27, 2013. Title II of the DQSA, the Drug Supply Chain Security Act, outlines critical steps to ...

Transcontinental Acquires Les Industries Flexipak

(Flexpack)

November 05, 2017, Transcontinental makes its first purchase in Québec with the acquisition of the flexible packaging supplier MONTREAL, QC, CANADA | Transcontinental Inc. has acquired Les Industries Flexipak, a flexible ...

Ampacet Announces Synthetic Tissue

(Flexpack)

November 05, 2017, ... synthetic tissue that looks, feels, and tears like paper with the added benefits of moisture resistance, excellent barrier properties, and processing ease. A natural extension to company’s SynWrap synthetic ...

Epson, TEKLYNX Partner on GHS Labeling Solution

(Label/Tape)

October 31, 2017, ... developer of barcode labeling software solutions, announce a partnership to offer a turnkey solution for Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) compliant chemical ...

Oracle Packaging Offers Push-Thru Blister Lidding Foil

(Flexpack)

October 29, 2017, ... of blister lidding foil for both over-the-counter and prescription pharmaceutical products. Providing exemplary protection against moisture and oxygen infiltration, the high-barrier substrates are available ...

AIMCAL Hosts Successful R2R Conference

(Coating/Laminating)

October 27, 2017, The event featured a number of award-winning papers covering various aspects of web coating and vacuum web coating FORT MILL, SC | AIMCAL (the Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and ...

Cosmo Films Announces Overwrap Films

(Flexpack)

October 24, 2017, A range of BOPP-based overwrap films is said to offer good moisture barrier and is suited for cigarette packs, cartons, snacks, and more NEW DELHI, INDIA | Cosmo Films, a global supplier of films for ...

Toray Films Touted as Foil Replacements

(Flexpack)

October 23, 2017, ... CPG companies and converters to consider alternative substrates and creative solutions for their packaging needs.  Toray reportedly offers the industry assurance that proven, barrier-durable, cost-effective ...

PMMI Announces Pavilion for Package Printing

(Print)

October 18, 2017, The new PACKage Printing Pavilion, which already has a number of impressive exhibitors, is planned for PACK EXPO 2018 RESTON, VA | HP, QuickLabel, and Printpack are among those already signed up for ...

Mondi Announces Water-Soluble Film

(Flexpack)

October 16, 2017, ... laundry tabs or bath salts.  Company says the film offers excellent sealing and deep drawing properties, provides an effective barrier to oxygen, and is completely soluble even in cold water. Consumers ...

AMETEK MOCON Instrument Measures WVTR

(Controls)

October 15, 2017, The AQUATRAN Model 3 is said to measure water vapor transmission of ultra-high-barrier materials with accuracy and repeatability MINNEAPOLIS, MN | AMETEK MOCON, a global provider of instruments and ...

Esko Offers Turnkey Workflow Automation

(Label/Tape)

October 04, 2017, ... HP and Esko have incorporated the Esko Color Engine into the new HP Production Pro for Labels & Packaging,” says Alon Bar-Shany, general manager of HP’s Indigo Division. “It analyzes the artwork and determines ...

Mouvent Announces Three New Presses

(News | New Products)

October 03, 2017, ... current and in development. “Our approach, central to all [our machines], is to use a base cluster which is arranged in a modular, scalable matrix instead of having different print bars for different applications ...

AstroNova Launches Label Presses

(News | New Products)

October 01, 2017, ... and high print speeds. These thermal transfer label printers are said to be ideal for barcoding and other one-color labeling applications, featuring a full-color touchscreen interface, complete with video ...

PCMC Offers Press in Wider Width

(News | New Products)

September 30, 2017, The Fusion C flexographic press is now available for the first time in a 52-in. web width GREEN BAY, WI | Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of Barry-Wehmiller and a global designer and ...

SUN Automation Celebrates Land Purchase

(Carton Box)

September 30, 2017, ... Hollen Bart Kennedy, Community Liaison Sara Trenery, Business Development Representative, Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development The theme of the day was "Did You Know?" ...

DALIM Software Simplifies Design Workflow

(Trends/Management)

September 28, 2017, ES 5.5 is said to coordinate all activities, both in-house and external, from design to final print KEHL, GERMANY | DALIM SOFTWARE recently introduced ES 5.5, said to simplify the design of a project ...

Cheetos Bag Shines in Bright Sun with CTI Ink

(Bag Pouch)

September 28, 2017, ... technology is finding an application that just isn’t a ‘gimmick,’ but that has a meaningful connection to the brand,” explained Barry McCann, new launch leader for CTI. “The ultimate goal is to lift product ...

Protective Packaging | Add Value with Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors

(Flexpack)

September 26, 2017, ... metals protected in a VCI treated enclosure do not require special application or removal of a protective coating, because the VCI layer naturally applies and removes itself to and from bare metal surfaces ...

Flexible Packaging | Constantia Flexibles Reports on Global Trends

(Flexpack)

September 26, 2017, ... at 3,000 meters When designing packaging, the climate in the region in question is one of the factors to consider. For example, the barrier properties of the materials used in packaging must be different ...

Label Industry Innovators Are Winners

(Label/Tape)

September 25, 2017, ... The process utilizes the first international standard 2D color barcode—Ultracode—which is printable by any RGB or CMYK process color, inkjet, or toner technology. The code, together with advanced data ...

Flexible Packaging | Fighting Food Waste

(Flexpack)

September 25, 2017, ... bars, wet pet foods, and organic foods. Studies indicate that they work best with products with high water activity or high moisture content, and which are subject to heat treating processes like retort ...