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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 ...

Klöckner Pentaplast Offers New Pharma Solutions

(Flexpack)

September 24, 2017, ... the newest packaging innovation, Pentapharm LiquiGuard.  BlisterPro XCEL Services are said to optimize the union of product and packaging. Protective barrier properties of the final package are predicted, ...

Epson Adds New Digital Press

(News | New Products)

September 24, 2017, ... barcode, and image serialization. Seven-color ink set (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Orange, Green, and White), durable, water-based, resin-coated pigment inks provide excellent adhesion, produce a high ...

Celplast Launches Metallizer Topcoater

(Coating/Laminating)

September 24, 2017, ...  This technology is said to introduce high-barrier material solutions to the flexible packaging and converting industry, making it possible for converters to eliminate layers, streamline production, simplify ...

Baldwin Acquires PC Industries

(Controls)

September 23, 2017, ... systems for the printing, converting, packaging, pharmaceutical, and security printing industries. Baldwin is privately owned by BW Forsyth Partners, a Barry-Wehmiller company. “We are very excited to ...

PCMC Acquires Graphbury Machines

(Flexpack)

September 19, 2017, The transaction brings to PCMC machinery and engineering solutions for the flexible packaging industry GREEN BAY, WI | Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), a div. of Barry-Wehmiller and a supplier ...

PC Industries to Show Lineup at Labelexpo

(Controls)

September 18, 2017, ... inspection features, including barcode grading and verification, and braille inspection. Graphic-Vision Spectro: This in-line color measurement and web viewer provides advanced in-line absolute color ...

Polymag Tek & Static Clean Form Alliance

(News | New Products)

September 14, 2017, ... Serving both the converting and medical Industries, the company’s product line consists of non-contact and contact Web Vacs, Static Neutralizing Systems, Static Bars, Power Supplies, Ionizing Air Blowers, ...

Hamillroad to Launch Screening System

(News | New Products)

September 12, 2017, ... or eliminates printing press issues including bounce, barring, and slur; improves efficiency of the press room; and utilizes existing printing press equipment. “The benefits don’t stop there, says Hamillroad ...

LPS Industries Adds Equipment

(Bag Pouch)

September 12, 2017, ... can be produced with a press-to-seal zipper or tape closure, and up to eight-color process printing is available. Set up to work with both hot knife and flat bar seals, the new equipment will also have ...

Constantia Flexibles Invests in German Plant

(Flexpack)

September 11, 2017, ... with high property barriers, in the confectionery, processed food (coffee, dry food, and snacks) and processed meat industries. As part of the investments, Constantia has installed two blown film (polyethylene) ...

Show Preview | CorrExpo 2017 Tackles High Graphics

(Trends/Management)

September 11, 2017, ... Wednesday program opens with a Digital Printing Panel with representatives from Barberan, Durst, Xante, SUN Automation, EFI, and HP. Additional digital topics on the docket include the following: Transitioning ...

Davis-Standard Adds Extruder for Trials

(Flexpack)

September 10, 2017, ... of the new Thermatic include 400 HP water-cooled motor technology, a screw speed range to 375 rpm, advanced and conventional vent diverter geometry, an improved barrel cooling system, and next-generation ...