Film Manufacturing

Who Likes Film?

(Magazine)

December 30, 2004, Customers like films because they are cool. Films can be clear, thin, shiny, clean, and elastic. Product designers like films because they are functional. Films can improve a product’s break strength, ...

A Universal Film for Flex-Pack?

(Flexpack)

December 30, 2004, Let us take the concept of universality one step further. Is there a universal film for flexible packaging? All converters and package designers know the answer to this question is a resounding no. PLC ...

Dec. 7-9: AMI's Polyethylene Films 2004 Will Focus on North American Industr

(Archive)

November 21, 2004, AMI's Polyethylene Films 2004 will take place December 7-9, 2004 at the Westin Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and will provide a detailed look at developments in the North American PE film industry, the ...

Celplast Metallized Products Named Exclusive NA Distributor of Alcan's Ceramis Film Product

(Archive)

November 01, 2004, Canada-based Celplast Metallized Products reports it is Alcan Packaging’s exclusive North American agent/distributor for the entire line of Ceramis films. PRESS RELEASE TORONTO, CANADA — Canada-based ...

OPP Film Peru Enters US Market with "Great" BOPP Product

(Archive)

October 21, 2004, OPP Film Peru, "with the mission of delivering superior BOPP [biaxially oriented polypropylene] products and service excellence," reports it now offers its products and services to United States-based converters. ...

DuPont Teijin Films US to Up PET Films Price

(Archive)

October 21, 2004, DuPont Teijin Films US reports, effective November 1, 2004, the price of all DuPont Teijin US branded PET polyester films will increase by a minimum of US $0.15/lb, "as a result of unprecedented increases ...

New Clear Barrier Film Resin Technology Replaces Coated Films

(Archive)

September 29, 2004, ... ultimately, cost-effectiveness also are prime considerations. Traditionally, PVdC (polyvinylidene chloride)-coated oriented polypropylene (OPP) film has been specified for demanding applications because ...

Discoloration Resistant Polyolefin Films

(Magazine)

September 29, 2004, Application: In the film industry, a selected set of circumstances and certain types of stabilizers can lead to discoloration due to inadequate stabilizer concentrations, harsh processing conditions, improper ...

Analysis of Film Extrusion Problems with Flow Simulation

(Magazine)

September 29, 2004, Application: Computer simulation can explain certain flow behavior and phenomena that can occur during film extrusion. This understanding can correct a problem and improve product quality. Email the author(s) ...

Breakin' Bounds in Barrier Films

(Magazine)

August 30, 2004, According to research firm Kline and Company's comprehensive report, High-Performance Barrier Packaging Films 2004: Business Analysis and Opportunities New materials, including new barrier films, can be ...

MAGPOWR Moving Manufacturing to Oklahoma City

(Archive)

August 19, 2004, MAGPOWR, a subsidiary of Maxcess International, reports it is moving its manufacturing facility to the Maxcess headquarters in Oklahoma City, OK, USA. PRESS RELEASE FENTON, MO, USA—MAGPOWR, a subsidiary ...

Rise & Fall of Printed Film COF

(Flexpack)

June 29, 2004, ... printing and converting processes. Films utilize various lubricants such as fatty acid amides to meet desired COF specifications. The types of lubricants used to meet the desired COF in printing inks ...

Binary Blends of EVA and Metallocene Catalyzed Ethylene-a-Olefin Copolymers & Their Film Properties

(Magazine)

June 29, 2004, ...  Blown film extrusion often uses polymer blends to provide improved processability and properties. . Ethylene-vinyl-acetate (EVA) has great importance to the blown film industry since it provides a good ...

Mark Andy Develops Focused Film Label Niche Configuration for Comco ProGlide Press

(Archive)

June 24, 2004, Mark Andy says its new Comco ProGlide FLX provides narrow web converters a solution for expanding into film markets. PRESS RELEASE ST. LOUIS, MO, USA—Comco, a division of Mark Andy Inc., announces its ...

DuPont Teijin to to Increase Prices on PET and PEN Films

(Archive)

June 14, 2004, Effective for shipments on or after July 1, 2004, the price of all DuPont Teijin Films branded PET and PEN polyester films will increase by a minimum of $0.15/lb, says the film manufacturer. PRESS RELEASE ...

Less (Thinner) Film, More Uses

(Magazine)

May 31, 2004, How thin is thin? Well, it depends who you talk to. Actually, if what you're talking about is film, it depends on the process and the application. Eric How thin is thin? Well, it depends who you talk to. ...

How to Influence Gloss and Friction Coatings or Cast Films by the Chill Roll Surface Design

(The Place)

May 30, 2004, The chill roll surface layer and design have important technical influences on extrusion coating and cast film processes. Email the author(s) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Application: The chill ...

Tekni-Films Intros Ultra-High Barrier Film for Blister and Packaging Applications

(Flexpack)

May 27, 2004, Tekni-Films says its new high-barrier themoformable film laminate, using 4 mil (100 micron) PCTFE in either Aclar or Vaposhield types, is the "world’s highest-barrier commercially available clear film ...

Pliant Adds Stretch Film Capacity

(Magazine)

April 30, 2004, SCHAUMBURG, IL Pliant Corp., producer of value-added plastic films and flexible packaging products, reports it has expanded capacity to support the increasing SCHAUMBURG, IL — Pliant Corp., producer of ...

Pliant Corp. Expanding Capacity for Production of Revolution Brand Films

(Archive)

April 27, 2004, ... it is in the process of expanding its capacity to produce Revolution brand stretch-wrap products significantly. According to the film and flexible packaging manufacturer, it's expanding its production in ...

MonoSol Acquires UK-Based Aquafilm Ltd., Dramatically Expands Offerings in Water-Soluble Films

(Archive)

April 15, 2004, MonoSol LLC reports it has acquired Worcestershire, England-based Aquafilm Ltd., a producer of blown extruded water-soluble films. PRESS RELEASE PORTAGE, IN, USA—MonoSol LLC reports it has acquired ...

Film Wettability Not So Simple

(Magazine)

March 31, 2004, When it comes to the subject of everyone has some degree of experience. However, the wetting of a film by a printing ink is a complicated physical/chemical When it comes to the subject of “wetting,” everyone ...

Harper Manufacturing Employees Learn Flexo Basics at Central Piedmont Community College

(News | New Products)

February 22, 2004, Harper Corp. of America is headquartered in Charlotte, NC, USA, and operates facilities in Green Bay, WI, USA, as well as Harper Asia/Pacific, Bangkok, Thailand. CHARLOTTE, NC, USA—Anyone that's ever dealt ...

Harper Manufacturing Employees Learn Flexo Basics at Central Piedmont Community College

(News | New Products)

February 22, 2004, Harper Corp. of America is headquartered in Charlotte, NC, USA, and operates facilities in Green Bay, WI, USA, as well as Harper Asia/Pacific, Bangkok, Thailand. CHARLOTTE, NC, USA—Anyone that's ever dealt ...

TAPPI Extrusion Coating and Blown/Cast Film Short Course Set for April 19-21, 2004, in St. Louis

(News | New Products)

February 19, 2004, TAPPI's 2004 Extrusion Coating and Blown/Cast Film Short Course is slated for April 19 - 21, 2004, at the Millennium Hotel, St. Louis, MO, USA. NORCROSS, GA, USA—TAPPI reports the schedule for its upcoming ...

Creo Acquires US Printing Plate Manufacturing Facility

(News | New Products)

February 17, 2004, Creo is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Visit the company at creo.com. VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA—Creo reports it has acquired a US-based printing-plate manufacturing facility from Spectratech ...

Creo Acquires US Printing Plate Manufacturing Facility

(News | New Products)

February 17, 2004, Creo is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Visit the company at creo.com. VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA—Creo reports it has acquired a US-based printing-plate manufacturing facility from Spectratech ...

Aluminum Association to Participate in NAM's Coalition for the Future of Manufacturing in U

(Materials)

February 05, 2004, The NAM-sponsored "Manufacturing: Making America's Future" Forum and Fly In is slated for February 10 and 11, 2004, on Capitol Hill, Washington, DC. WASHINGTON, DC, USA—The Aluminum Association Inc. (AAI) ...

The PLACE Division of TAPPI Announces Film and Extrusion Coating Short Course

(The Place)

January 31, 2004, The PLACE Division of TAPPI has announced a short course entitled: 2004 PLACE Film and Extrusion Coating Short Course. It will be April 19-21, 2004, at the Millennium Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri. The ...

Paper, Film & Foil Converter at New Location as of December 8, 2003

(News | New Products)

December 03, 2003, Contact PFFC at our new address: 330 N. Wabash, Suite 2300, Chicago, IL 60611-3698; 312/595-1080; 800/458-0479. CHICAGO, IL, USA—As of December 8, 2003, Paper, Film & Foil CONVERTER (or PFFC — as we like ...