Film Manufacturing

Avery Dennison Launches Conformable Films

(Label/Tape)

September 26, 2016, High Performance Primax and FasClear films, said to reduce downtime and adhesive buildup, are built for challenging container sizes and shapes MENTOR, OH | Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials ...

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 ...

Fujifilm Press Has Automated Finishing Features

(News | New Products)

September 25, 2016, The Graphium hybrid inkjet now offers many finishing benefits due to an agreement with Edale and AB Graphic HANOVER PARK, IL | Fujifilm reports a partnership with Edale and AB Graphic allows automated ...

Jindal Films Reports Film for Thermal Market

(Label/Tape)

September 25, 2016, Label-Lyte PlatinumThermal 75PT600 film is said to replace thermal transfer ribbons and offer printability as well as fade resistance NEW DELHI, INDIA | Jindal Films announces the introduction of Label-Lyte ...

Next Generation Films Adds W&H Lines

(Flexpack)

September 21, 2016, The VAREX blown film lines are part of an expansion that includes a new plant LEXINGTON, OH | Next Generation Films, a supplier of specialty films to a variety of markets, has ordered several VAREX ...

Mactac Announces Static Cling Vinyl Film

(Flexpack)

September 16, 2016, Soft, flexible self-clinging film is reported to be well suited for glass and highly polished surface applications STOW, OH | Mactac reports the launch of a new static cling vinyl film to its continually ...

GPA Adds 3D Film to Line

(Flexpack)

September 08, 2016, Azuna 3D Film for offset presses can be converted with many finishing methods CHICAGO, IL | GPA, supplier of substrate solutions for offset, digital, and wide format printing, announces the addition ...

Toray Metal-Transfer Film Is Bright and Green

(Flexpack)

September 05, 2016, Lumirror MR20 PET film is said to be well suited for decorative packaging, to be cost-effective, and to help the environment as well NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) announces Lumirror ...

HERMA PP Inkjet Label Film Is Tough

(Label/Tape)

August 30, 2016, Self-adhesive PP inkjet label film is said to resists seawater as well as various chemicals, making it suited for rough or painted containers FILDERSTADT, GERMANY | HERMA offers self-adhesive PP inkjet ...

FILMtech Expands with Training Center

(Flexpack)

August 30, 2016, The company adds a complete office building on its Knoxville, TN, campus BEAN STATION, TN | FILMtech is expanding again with the addition of a newly completed office building on its 18-acre campus ...

Cosmo Films Offers Film for Cement Bags

(Bag Pouch)

August 22, 2016, BOPP film reportedly aids moisture resistance when laminating block bottom woven PP cement bags DELHI, INDIA | Cosmo Films, a manufacturer of specialty BOPP films, reports the launch of a special BOPP ...

ROTOCON Opens Manufacturing Facility

(Die-Cutting)

August 21, 2016, The South African consultant and distributor will now manufacture solid rotary dies, print cylinders, and accessories for the narrow web industry CAPE TOWN, South Africa | ROTOCON has strategically ...

FKuR Technology Produces Thinner Films

(Flexpack)

August 16, 2016, New blends of Bio-Flex reportedly allow for reduction in thickness for compostable films and aid resource conservation WILLICH, GERMANY | Bioplastic specialist FKuR has developed a new technology—Bio-Flex ...

Flair Flexble Pkg. Launches Portfolio of Lidding Films

(Flexpack)

August 10, 2016, ... offerings to include a complete portfolio of lidding films. In addition to offering bags, pouches, and other roll stock films, Flair’s LiDynamics lineup includes TruSeal, TruPeel, PROVEN, and RePeel films. ...

DUNMORE Offers Touch Screen Film for Displays

(Coating/Laminating)

July 26, 2016, Hardcoated film addresses anti-glare, scratch resistance BRISTOL, PA | DUNMORE Corp. has introduced touch screen film and coatings to its current line of scratch resistant surfaces (“SRS”) hardcoated ...

Cosmo Films Approved as HP Pack Ready Supplier

(Coating/Laminating)

July 11, 2016, Pack Ready films from Cosmo are said to ensure a high lamination bond strength and a solvent-free lamination process DELHI, INDIA| Cosmo Films, a manufacturer of specialty BOPP films, announces that ...

Toray Plastics (America) Reports Lidding Film

(Flexpack)

July 05, 2016, LumiLid XL7AF PET lidding film, for use with PP food trays, is said to offer anti-fog and easy-to-peel properties NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America), US manufacturer of polypropylene, polyester, ...

Cosmo Films Sets Up CPP Line

(Flexpack)

June 10, 2016, The company’s cast polypropylene portfolio comprises transparent, metallized, and specialized films NEW DELHI, INDIA | Cosmo Films, a manufacturer of speciality BOPP films, set up a cast polypropylene ...

RKW Sweden Films Suited for Food Packaging

(Flexpack)

June 05, 2016, FPO films, which will be featured at RosUpack, are free of aluminum and said to offer good barriers and tear resistance FRANKENTHAL, GERMANY | RKW Sweden will present FPO films at the RosUpack exhibition ...

Sensor Films Adds Capability to Digital System

(News | New Products)

May 29, 2016, The Spitfire Digital Manufacturing and Printing Platform adds roll-to-roll capability to company’s Starlight manufacturing platform ROCHESTER, NY | Sensor Films Incorporated (SFI) has announced a new, ...

Jindal Films Announces New Digital Offerings

(News | New Products)

May 28, 2016, Company offers new Digilyte film and a new set of new films customized for thermo-lamination on the HP Indigo Pack Ready laminator KERKRADE, LUXEMBOURG | Jindal Films, a supplier to the flexible packaging ...

Toray Plastics (America) Launches Polyester Film

(News | New Products)

May 15, 2016, Barrialox SBR2 high-barrier, transparent, aluminum oxide-coated film is suited for retort applications NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) announces the introduction of Barrialox SBR2, a ...

Uflex Announces CPP Film

(Flexpack)

May 08, 2016, ... a Robust Seal Performance CPP (cast polypropylene) Film said to have widespread use in addressing different types of packaging needs and exhibiting superior sealing functionalities.  Laminate with ...

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 ...

FLEXcon Announces Fluorescent Outdoor Films

(Flexpack)

March 01, 2016, STABRITE Outdoor Durable Fluorescent Films are said to be vivid and durable SPENCER, MA | FLEXcon, a supplier of adhesive coating and laminating, today announces the availability of STABRITE Outdoor ...

Klöckner Pentaplast Offers New Shrink Label Film

(Label/Tape)

February 28, 2016, The floatable film, said to offer high performance, will be featured at the AWA International Sleeve Label Conference MONTABAUR, GERMANY/GORDONSVILLE, VA | Klöckner Pentaplast will highlight the company’s ...

Economic Outlook | US Manufacturing: Dispersed Gains, Concentrated Losses

(Trends/Management)

February 28, 2016, The biggest risk to US manufacturing and the economy as a whole is that corporate management overreacts to declining stock prices or weak nominal earnings growth by cutting investments (or employees) that ...

Process Monitoring Reduces Waste for Paper & Film Industries

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

February 22, 2016, ... film manufacturing industry. Remote data monitoring for web-based processes is now a reality.  I met with Envoy Development, a leading data analytics company, to discuss current practice and use of ...

Heidelberg and Fujifilm to Debut Digital Press

(News | New Products)

February 22, 2016, The Primefire 106 B1 format inkjet press will be featured at the upcoming drupa 2016 KENNESAW, GA | Heidelberger Druckmaschinen and Fujifilm Global Graphic Systems Co., Tokyo, Japan, announces a new ...

Toray's New Bio-Based PET Film Is for Window Film Application

(Materials)

February 17, 2016, BioView PET energy-saving, solar protection film for commercial and residential is made with sustainable feedstock NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America), manufacturer of polypropylene, polyester, ...