Film

ISO Poly Films Installs 8th W&H Film Line

(Flexpack News)

November 03, 2010, ISO Poly Films, Inc., a Sigma Plastics Group company, has purchased its fourth blown film extrusion line in less than 18 months from Windmoeller & Hoelscher (W&H), bringing ISO Poly's total film lines to ...

Overlaminate Films Offered

(Flexpack)

October 31, 2010, Self-wound polyester overlaminate films with removable adhesive include 600REM and 614REM. Said to be suited for overlaminate applications in which the Self-wound polyester overlaminate films with removable ...

BEP Hologram, Polinas Announce HRI Holographic Films

(Flexpack News)

October 31, 2010, BEP Hologram and Polinas present HRI holographic films from BEP to provide an even wider array of alternatives for packaging designers and brand owners for creating attractive FORT LEE, NJ | BEP Hologram ...

Dow Adds Line For New Films

(Flexpack)

September 30, 2010, MIDLAND, MI | The Dow Chemical Co. is introducing ENLIGHT polyolefin encapsulant films, said to enhance efficiencies in photovoltaic (PV) module production MIDLAND, MI | The Dow Chemical Co. is introducing ...

Barrier Films: SiOx Barrier Benefits

(Coatings)

September 30, 2010, ...  Plastic films are very flexible and offer medium protection against moisture, gases, and aromas. However, consumers expect not only product protection from packaging, they want to see the food they buy; ...

Shortage of 48-gauge PET Film?

(Yo's Yarns)

September 10, 2010, A recent conversation with my good friend John Felinski, president of Filmquest in Bolingbrook, IL, revealed there’s a growing critical shortage of 48-gauge PET film used for converting applications. A ...

Primer for PET Films

(Coating/Laminating)

August 31, 2010, ... excellent weatherability, non-yellowing characteristics, and a reliable and durable solution for PET film primer needs. This press-ready aqueous polymeric dispersion is called ideal for durable, industrial ...

Dow Unveils ENLIGHT Polyolefin Encapsulant Films for Photovoltaic Modules

(Flexpack)

August 17, 2010, The Dow Chemical Co. has introduced ENLIGHT Polyolefin Encapsulant Films, which can enhance efficiencies in photovoltaic (PV) module production and lead to lower conversion costs MIDLAND, MI | The Dow ...

Next Generation Films Orders Sixth VAREX Co-ex Line from W&H

(News | New Products)

August 03, 2010, While awaiting the arrival of a new 3-layer VAREX co-extrusion line from Windmoeller & Hoelscher, Next Generation Films, Lexington, OH, has placed an order for another VAREX line LINCOLN, RI | While awaiting ...

PPI Offers NextLife Certified HDPE PCR Bags & Film

(Bag Pouch News)

July 28, 2010, NextLife Packaging Group (NPG) partner Pine Poly Inc. (PPI), Lynnfield, MA, is introducing a new line of sustainable, NextLife Certified, high molecular weight HDPE bags and film that include 50% post ...

Sealant Films Are Strong

(Flexpack)

June 30, 2010, TreaTear PP sealant films are said to provide easy, precise directional tear for retort pouches. Films work as the sealant layer in any type of pouch TreaTear PP sealant films are said to provide easy, ...

Overlaminate Film Offers Clarity

(Flexpack)

June 30, 2010, DURApro OF 100 Clear V-22 42 white PP-8 is a fluoropolymer film for graphic overlaminate applications. This 1-mil film features a versatile, permanent DURApro OF 100 Clear V-22 42 white PP-8 is a fluoropolymer ...

McNeely Plastics Orders VAREX Blown Film Line from W&H

(Substrates)

June 01, 2010, ... for growth. The line is scheduled for shipment at the end of 2010. The new high-output 3-layer VAREX line has a working width of 71-in., grooved feed extruders, and a Filmatic S dual surface winder. ...

PLA Films Coming

(Flexpack)

May 31, 2010, SAN GIORGIO DI NOGARO, ITALY | BOPP film producer Taghleef Industries (Ti) is introducing a fully natural film range based on NatureWorks PLA (polylactic SAN GIORGIO DI NOGARO, ITALY | BOPP film producer ...

JV Dedicated to RFID, Thin Films

(Label/Tape RFID)

May 31, 2010, ... Vacuum Systems and Russian Nanotechnology Corp. (RUSNANO) includes construction of a manufacturing plant in the Moscow region dedicated to the production of RFID tags and other thin-film products based ...

Allying to Supply Stretch Film Systems

(Web Handling)

May 31, 2010, FULTON, NY | Davis-Standard, and NO.EL, Milan, Italy, have agreed to jointly supply in-line coreless stretch film systems. This alliance combines NO.EL's FULTON, NY | Davis-Standard, and NO.EL, Milan, Italy, ...

Danafilms Doubles Facility & Capacity

(Flexpack)

May 31, 2010, WESTBOROUGH, MA | Danafilms is doubling the size of its Franklin, KY, facility, adding 50,000 sq ft to make room for a new Windmoeller & Hoelscher seven-layer WESTBOROUGH, MA | Danafilms is doubling the ...

Amcor Flexibles Expands Blown Film Capabilities

(News Clips Archive)

April 30, 2010, MUNDELEIN, IL | Amcor Flexibles has installed a Windmoeller & Hoelscher nine-layer, high-performance blown film line in a controlled environment at its MUNDELEIN, IL | Amcor Flexibles has installed a Windmoeller ...

Danafilms Doubles Coex Capacity and Facility Size

(News | New Products)

April 06, 2010, Danafilms, Inc., announces a 50,000-sq-ft expansion of its Franklin, KY, facility, doubling the size of the plant to make room for a new coextrusion line and accommodate future growth WESTBOROUGH, MA | ...

Amcor Flexibles Expands Blown Film Capabilities

(News | New Products)

April 06, 2010, Amcor Flexibles Europe & Americas announces the installation of a new Windmoeller & Hoelscher nine-layer, high-performance blown film line in a controlled environment MUNDELEIN, IL | Amcor Flexibles Europe ...

Danafilms Expands Coex Capacity

(News Clips Archive)

March 31, 2010, WESTBOROUGH, MA | Danafilms announces a 50,000-sq-ft expansion of its Franklin, KY, facility, doubling the size of the plant to make room for a new Windmoeller WESTBOROUGH, MA | Danafilms announces a 50,000-sq-ft ...

Poultry Film Shrinks Tightly

(Substrates)

March 31, 2010, PermeLid film is breathable, high-abuse shrink lidding film for poultry runs on standard tray/lid equipment. Offers tight shrink, anti-fog, and high-gloss PermeLid film is breathable, high-abuse shrink ...

Shrink Film for Beverages

(New Products)

February 28, 2010, Polyphane Fit roll-fed shrink film delivers shrink ratios to 50%. Targeted primarily to the beverage category, product can wrap up to 60,000 bottles/hr; Polyphane Fit roll-fed shrink film delivers shrink ...

Blown Film: Measuring Melt Temps

(Controls)

February 28, 2010, Blown film producers are challenged by the continual search for high-value-added products to bring to their portfolios. Often, these products are in small Blown film producers are challenged by the continual ...

Tube Film for Many Products

(New Products)

February 28, 2010, Apex 7862 barrier tube film can be formed into an easy-to-seal, easy-to-open, single or sample-use tube package for a wide variety of healthcare, personal Apex 7862 barrier tube film can be formed into ...

PSA Ideal for Clear Film Applications

(New Products)

February 28, 2010, Water-based Covinax 462 is a permanent pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) said to be ideal for clear film applications that demand no hazing or blushing of the adhesive-coated film Water-based Covinax 462 ...

Coating Replaces Matte Film

(Carton Box)

January 31, 2010, Starkote AQ-5002 high-Asuited to cosmetic packaging and more. Designed as a cost-effective replacement to matte film, coating has a soft suede feel that Starkote AQ-5002 high-Asuited to cosmetic packaging ...

Cool Air for Blown Film

(New Products)

January 31, 2010, Redesigned blown film air coolers offer improved performance, energy efficiency, and reduced space requirements, company says. Compact design features Redesigned blown film air coolers offer improved performance, ...

Reduce Blown Film Scrap

(New Products)

December 31, 2009, Multilayer blown film lay-flat measurement and control system for food and medical flexible packaging manufacturers combines the web gauging capabilities Multilayer blown film lay-flat measurement and ...

FUJIFILM Dimatix' Schoeppler Takes Top Honors for Talk on Inkjet Progress

(News | New Products)

December 22, 2009, A presentation made by FUJIFILM Dimatix CEO and president Martin Schoeppler was selected for top honors by attendees of the Information Management Institute's (IMI) Europe 17th Annual Ink Jet Conference ...