Film Manufacturing

Flexible Packaging Association Accepting Applications for the 2024 FlexForward® Conference Presenters

(News | New Products)

March 19, 2024, ... segments of the packaging industry. Flexible packaging is produced from paper, plastic, film, aluminum foil, or any combination of those materials, and includes bags, pouches, labels, liners, wraps, rollstock, ...

Converter Advanced Registration Discount (CARD) Program Provides Affordable, One Price Registration

(News | New Products)

March 18, 2024, ... films, extrusion coating, high barrier sustainable package designs, incorporating recycling protocols into the design phase, as well as two sessions dedicated to additives. Sustainability priorities also ...

Q&A with Enercon’s Sales Director Mike McConnell

(Surface Prep)

March 15, 2024, ... release a new product for blown film lines which will make operations more efficient. What changes are you seeing in demand for corona treaters? We’re seeing a heightened desire for maximizing operator ...

PCMC Hosts Inaugural “Power Packs Live” Event

(Upcoming Conference News)

March 13, 2024, ... up to 400 feet per minute with web widths of 36, 42 and 52 inches for paper, film and folding carton. The ION is a fully modular system with digital CMYK and flexo print stations that can be custom configured ...

Distinguished Global Partnership Aims to Extinguish Lithium-Ion Battery Fires

(News | New Products)

March 13, 2024, ... of its innovations include molded interconnect devices, mold direct mounting, chemical tempered glass, touch screen modules, PU foam and optical film. “In the dynamic field of electromobility and battery ...

HiFlow Solutions Releases Free Imposition App for Packaging and Commercial Print Applications

(Flexpack)

March 13, 2024, HiFlow Solutions, a leading global provider of end-to-end management software solutions for folding carton, label converters, flexible packaging and corrugated producers HiFlow Solutions, a leading ...

International Molded Fiber Association Announces 26th Annual Conference from Sept. 11-13, 2024, in Carlsbad, CA

(Upcoming Conference News)

March 13, 2024, The International Molded Fiber Association (IMFA) has announced its 26th Annual Conference, which will take place from September 11 to 13, 2024 The International Molded Fiber Association (IMFA) has ...

FPA: The State of the U.S. Flexible Packaging Industry

(Print)

March 10, 2024, ... category related to flexible packaging is the area of “Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing,” which made up about $16.1 billion in 2022. This was followed closely by “Plastics ...

FlexPack Conference Brand Panel Unwraps Opportunities in Sustainable Flexible Packaging

(News | New Products)

March 06, 2024, ... industry’s hottest topics, including sustainability priorities, and next-level networking opportunities. Over the course of four days, you’ll have opportunities to learn about oriented films, extrusion ...

IMS TECHNOLOGIES Slitting and Winding Solutions

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

March 06, 2024, ... tobacco to aseptic materials, and from wide-range plastic film to coils of flexible material for household use. Thanks to an extensive portfolio, it can serve both the primary and the converting markets. ...

Management Controls Highlights Top Trends and Predictions for the Paper Industry

(News | New Products)

March 04, 2024, The paper, film, and foil converter industry has proven resilient to its economic, social and environmental challenges since its humble beginnings. By Ken Naughton, President, Management Controls The ...

The Importance of Ink Troubleshooting on Press

(News | New Products)

February 29, 2024, ... is another common problem with energy curable printing. Using an excess volume of ink can cause misting, so printers should run a thinner ink film with a thicker ink to achieve their desired ink density ...

Aptar - Food Protection Enters Exclusive Partnership with Halopack to Launch Recyclable, Fiber-based Tray System in North America

(News | New Products)

February 27, 2024, ... removable film, allowing the package to be recycled in existing cardboard streams once the film is removed.** Compared to conventional plastic-based trays, Halopack’s use of cardboard materials allows ...

Does Winding Generate Static?

(Surface Prep)

February 25, 2024, Static levels can build on a winding roll even when the entering web is “neutral” Static levels can build on a winding roll even when the entering web is “neutral” By Dr. Kelly Robinson, Founder, ...

Reliance Label Solutions Launches Free Hazardous Chemical Labeling Operations Assessment

(News | New Products)

February 23, 2024, Confidential and complimentary, new GHS L.A.B.E.L. Profile helps companies labeling hazardous chemicals follow compliance best practices. Confidential and complimentary, new GHS L.A.B.E.L. Profile ...

ECKART Metallic Effect Inks: Championing Sustainability in the Printing Industry

(News | New Products)

February 21, 2024, ... Over Metallized Substrates When compared to metallized film products, ECKART metallic printing inks offer several advantages that contribute to their sustainability profile: Selective Surface Printing: ...

Industrial Physics announces appointment of Michael Jacobsen to Global Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain

(News | New Products)

February 21, 2024, Leading global packaging, product and material test and measurement provider, Industrial Physics Leading global packaging, product and material test and measurement provider, Industrial Physics, has ...

Leaders in Converting Industry — Precision, Narrow Width Slitting & Rewinding Services

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

February 12, 2024, Ours has always been a service- based, niche industry. Ours has always been a service- based, niche industry. With 77 years of experience, Metlon Corporation has built its business across every industry, ...

Leader in Advanced Sensing and Control Solutions

(Roll Handling)

February 12, 2024, ... web position measurement, and defect detection. We serve a diverse group of customers in the paper, film, foil, packaging, textile, metals, food, tire/rubber, medical, battery, and specialty converting ...

A leader in printing equipment

(Print)

February 12, 2024, ... of unwinds and rewinds are available for all applications from short run to continuous run. The ELS-MAX can run a wide range of material types and thicknesses ranging from thin films to board stock.  ...

Seamless Quality Monitoring from Raw Material to Finished Roll

(Web Handling)

February 12, 2024, ... technologies. The company’s advanced inline optical inspection solutions have been used for over 35 years in a vast range of industries, including battery, plastic film, printing, and packaging where they ...

LAEM IMS – Slitting and rewinding solutions always keeping pace with the evolving needs of the converting industry

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

February 12, 2024, ... along with technologically advanced end-of-line full automation systems essential for processing various flexible packaging materials as well as paper, film, laminates, aluminum, and coated materials. ...

A leader in bag converting equipment

(Bag Pouch)

February 12, 2024, ... machine designed for short to medium production runs. And to help customers meet sustainability goals and mandates, it runs recycle-ready PE, paper, and biofilms, in addition to laminated films, with ease ...

Dover Flexo Electronics – Celebrating 50 Years of Tension Control Innovation

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

February 12, 2024, ... improvements in material processing productivity and reliability, helping to reduce waste and operating costs. Industries such as flexible packaging, paper, film, foil and web converting are their specialty. ...

The World of Wipes® International Conference 2024 Opens Registration Tabletop exhibit reservations are being taken for the June event

(News | New Products)

February 11, 2024, INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announced that registration and tabletop exhibit reservations are open for the World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference. INDA, the Association ...

Advanced Solutions for Diverse Converting Needs

(Coating/Laminating)

February 11, 2024, ... Adaptability: Each model in our lineup is engineered to handle a wide array of materials and applications. This versatility ensures that whether our clients are working with delicate films, heavy-duty ...

Baldwin Technology: A Leader in UV Curing Systems for Converters

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

February 11, 2024, Baldwin Technology, part of the BW Converting Solutions platform, is a global leader in the design, manufacturing and service of conventional UV, LED-UV, and IR systems meant for industrial use. Baldwin ...

Pacificolor Appoints New Prepress Sales Account Manager

(News | New Products)

February 11, 2024, US-based prepress and flexible packaging industry specialist Pacificolor LLC, is delighted to announce the appointment of Kelly Rose as the newest member of the team US-based prepress and flexible ...

When Performance Matters Specify Enercon Corona Treaters

(Surface Prep)

February 10, 2024, More converters and film extruders specify Enercon surface treaters than any other brand. And with good reason. More converters and film extruders specify Enercon surface treaters than any other ...

TAPPI/AICC Announce Shawn DuBravac to Keynote at SuperCorrExpo® 2024

(News | New Products)

February 08, 2024, TAPPI and AICC, co-producers of the mega corrugated event SuperCorrExpo® (SCE) 2024, have announced Shawn DuBravac will be the opening keynote speaker TAPPI and AICC, co-producers of the mega corrugated ...