Bar Coding

Green Converting | Nestlé Pulls No Punches on Bioplastics

(Flexpack)

January 09, 2017, ...  “We also want to lead the development and use of renewable materials,” she said, cueing-in bioplastics but in the unexpected form of a barrage of uncomfortable questions for the dedicated NatureWorks’ ...

Freedonia Reports on Coatings Market

(Coating/Laminating)

January 04, 2017, The packaging coatings market is expected to experience strong gains compared with recent years CLEVELAND, OH | Industry research analyst The Freedonia Group has released a study entitled Manufacturing ...

Huhtamaki Creates Ultimate Hot Beverage Experience

(Carton Box)

January 03, 2017, ... this unique capability, Huhtamaki is able to invite consumers into an elevated sensory experience. The Impresso cup provides the optimal level of insulation needed, delivering the ideal barrier protection. ...

Printpack's New Pouch Complies with How2Recycle Strea

(Bag Pouch)

January 03, 2017, ... stream. In addition to providing easy recyclability, the package can also be equipped with customizable options for moisture barriers, oxygen barriers, and closures to better preserve contents and combat ...

Cortec Desicorr Pouches NW Protect Sensitive Devices

(Bag Pouch)

January 03, 2017, ... moisture barrier package. They are easy to insert manually or automatically—no degreasing or cleaning of parts required. The optimal number for use may vary depending on shipping conditions and the nature ...

A Gift for PFFC's Website User

(Yo's Yarns)

December 17, 2016, ... there before desperately finding a modification. Trust me, it was no easier for me to add a new company to the list than it was for me to find an existing listing, even with the addition of a scroll bar ...

ROTOCON Reports AVT Sales

(Controls)

December 11, 2016, ... advanced algorithms designed to detect any type of defect including color mis-register, color variations, misprints, text errors, spots, splashes, die-cut problems, barcode problems and missing labels. ...

ASACLEAN Introduces Purging Compound

(Flexpack)

December 10, 2016, ... performed on a machine with a 4.5-in. die and a barrel capacity of 50 lbs, where black PE was being replaced with natural PE for the next run. When the customer’s accustomed “next resin” purging method ...

Uflex Announces New PET Film

(News | New Products)

December 07, 2016, ... be is suitable for direct UV offset printing without requiring any primer/ treatment. The film is available in both bare transparent and metallized variants, where the un-metallized side is used for UV ...

Cortec Offers Solution to Soil-Side Corrosion

(News | New Products)

December 04, 2016, ... reach a metal surface, they adsorb and form a protective molecular barrier to guard against corrosion, providing an added dimension of protection to under-tank areas that cannot be reached by CP. CorroLogic ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2016

(Flexpack)

December 01, 2016, ... costly barrier materials, such as Nylon, EVOH, or PVDC simultaneously with other polymers such as PE, PP, or Ionomer.     Foster On-A-Roll Lifter Jumbo The On-A-Roll Lifter Jumbo is one of the ...

Kodak Reports Workflow Updates

(News | New Products)

November 30, 2016, ... Software: New SMART Layout technology is said to cut layout creation from hours to minutes, reduces downtime with Die Waste Smart Mark, and reduces paper waste with Split Color Bar Smart Mark. ColorFlow ...

Innovia Propafilm Protects Yorkshire Tea

(Flexpack)

November 29, 2016, ... barrier films for product protection, easy-open films and clear collation films for multi-pack applications. Besides tea overwrap, Propafilm grades are used in the biscuit and dried foods, confectionery, ...

Grafotronic Announces Easy Finishing Unit

(Label/Tape)

November 28, 2016, The Wasberger EF 330 includes a UV lamination station, flexo printing station, UV curing, and more BARRINGTON, IL | Grafotronic offers the Wasberger Label Equipment Easy Finishing 13-in. EF 330 unit ...

MOCON Testing System Cuts Time to Market

(Controls)

November 27, 2016, The OX-TRAN Model 2/22 10X system is said to be well suited for products requiring ultra-high oxygen barrier MINNEAPOLIS, MN | MOCON announces the OX-TRAN Model 2/22 10X system, said to help companies ...

Coating Matters | Pre-Metered Fluid Flow Analysis with Computational Methods

(Coating/Laminating)

November 27, 2016, ... the air barrier between the fluid and substrate. Considering the flow outside the slot die as you do within the slot die does not work as well as one would expect, but it is a good starting point. The ...

PPC Conference Addresses Leadership

(Carton Box)

November 21, 2016, ... and CEO of Graphic Packaging International shared insights into the company’s strategic objectives for growth. Alon Bar-Shany, general manager of HP Indigo talked about the evolution of digital printing ...

Cosmo Films Launches Lidding Films

(Flexpack)

November 20, 2016, ... moisture barrier properties. The films are also said to be easily die-cut and punched and display good stiffness for dispensing. The films can be used for both in- and off-line lidding processes. The ...

Arconvert to Present Range of Paper and Films

(Label/Tape)

November 18, 2016, ...  The range comprises almost 200 products said to offer barrier, waterproof and greaseproof features, FSC certification, tree-free, and recycled papers, and inkjet, food contact, IDP, flex films, and more. ...

Label PRomotion | Questionable Claims Spur Need for Due Diligence

(Label/Tape)

November 15, 2016, ... actions, all filed by attorneys with The Richman Group out of Brooklyn, claim that General Mills is deceiving customers with a label on Nature Valley granola bars that says the snacks are ‘made with 100% ...

NOVEXX Launches Tag and Label Products

(Label/Tape)

November 13, 2016, ... PACK EXPO. The XLP 504 label printer is an industrial all-round label printer for printing barcodes, fonts, and graphics in high quality. It is said to be the perfect solution for medium label volume ...

Klöckner Pentaplast Film Blocks Light

(Label/Tape)

November 05, 2016, ... process-efficient, and improve light barrier characteristics. Films are said to offer high-performing shrink percentages for optimal design freedom while eliminating the need for high-barrier primary containers. ...

Lachenmeier Shows Stretch Hood Machine

(Carton Box)

November 02, 2016, ... that. The combination of proprietary features effectively manages sunlight and creates an impermeable barrier to liquids. Aside from eliminating condensation and unwanted elements from entering the bag, ...

Grafotronic Unwinder Suited for Labels

(News | New Products)

October 29, 2016, The Wasberger Model UV-330 unwinder reportedly works on-line with all machines and features a simple design with many features BARRINGTON, IL | Grafotronic announces the Wasberger 13-in. Model UW-330 ...

Transcontinental Acquires Flexstar Packaging

(Flexpack)

October 26, 2016, ... of Flexstar Packaging, a flexible packaging supplier based in the Vancouver suburb of Richmond, BC, Canada. The company specializes in converting high-barrier film, including printing, lamination, and ...

Sticking With It | What Is the Value of Technical Meetings?

(Sticking With It)

October 25, 2016, ... focused on flexible packaging and vacuum coating. There is also a joint new technology session that covers a variety of topics. At this meeting, the topics included papers related to barrier coating in ...

Uflex Offering Downgauged Film

(Flexpack)

October 24, 2016, FLEXALOXPROTECT F-PGX PET ALOx specialty film is said to offer lightweighting as well as barrier and transparency NOIDA, INDIA | Uflex, flexible packaging materials and solutions company, reports the ...

Toray Plastics (America) Film Takes the High Road

(News | New Products)

October 23, 2016, ... Seal strength and hermetic seals help to maintain the integrity of the package and protect the oxygen and moisture barrier that allow food to stay fresh. Studies reportedly have shown that these OTM films ...

Grafotronic Unwinder Has Many Features

(News | New Products)

October 23, 2016, Unit can be used with presses, sheeters, folders, punchers, and rewinders BARRINGTON, IL | Grafotronic offers a flexible unwinder that can be installed on-line with punching systems, offset printing ...

Coating Matters | Vacuum Systems Offer More Capability

(Coating/Laminating)

October 18, 2016, ... does the operator gain by use of the vacuum system? First and foremost, the vacuum reduces the air barrier the fluid is trying to overcome when adhering to the substrate surface. This can reduce coating ...