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Film Line Comes in Early

Published: November 01, 2008
Hoogstraten, Belgium | Davis-Standard has completed the installation of a 65-ft agricultural film line for Hyplast NV. Says Paul Leenders of Hyplast,

Pouch Demand To Climb

Published: November 01, 2008
Cleveland, OH | Demand for pouches in the US is forecast to climb 6.1%/yr to $7.9 billion in 2012, stimulated by robust growth for stand-up pouches and

Exopack Successes

Published: November 01, 2008
Matthews, NC | Completing one year of operation under the Exopack banner, Exopack Advanced Coatings reports it is surging ahead with the manufacturing

Door to Door QC

Published: October 01, 2008, By By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Although Jessup Mfg. Co. defines itself as a global manufacturer and supplier of pressure-sensitive films that improve safety and productivity, Rob Jessup,

Film Converting: Luminit Films Shape Light

Published: October 01, 2008, By By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Stanley Kao, business development manager for Luminit LLC, says the proprietary process used to create its Light Shaping Diffusers (LSD) is a film-to-film,

A Scorecard Hit

Published: September 05, 2008
EnviroShell trapped blister packaging is made from 100% recycled PET and a minimum of 70% recycled corrugated

Food Packaging Boosts Demand for Plastic Sheet

Published: July 01, 2008
CLEVELAND, OH Demand for plastic sheet in the US is projected to grow almost 3%/yr to 7.7 billion lbs in 2011, valued at $7.2 billion (resin content only).

Paper's Pledge

Published: July 01, 2008, By By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor

The US Chamber of Commerce reports product counterfeiting costs US companies nearly $250 billion a year in lost revenue. While the problem is far too

Toray Growing in Europe

Published: July 01, 2008
NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI Toray Industries, Tokyo, Japan, will establish Toray Films Europe (TFE) in Rhne-Alpes, France (on the same site as Toray Plastics

That's a Wrap

Published: June 18, 2008
StrengthPack 6500 three-layer lamination from ITW Richmond Technology, Houston, TX, combines black Valeron for UV resistance, heavy converter-grade foil for water and gas barrier, and a high-strength Cortec VpCI sealant layer

Extruder a Tall Addition

Published: June 01, 2008
STREETSBORO, OH Automated Packaging Systems had to build an addition to its manufacturing facility in Keyser, WV, to accommodate the 57-ft height of its

Materials/Substrates: Custom Fit

Published: June 01, 2008, By By Claudia Hine, Managing Editor
KOLDfoil HXP line of printable holographic cold foils is offered in standard patterns such as rainbow and pillars of light. Line has been formulated specifically

Feeling of Security

Published: May 15, 2008
HoloSECURE security paper from Vacumet Corp. uses the latest in holographic technology

First Glance

Published: May 01, 2008
A Treat for the Earth The owner of Askinosie Chocolate, Springfield, MO, has a passion for producing premium quality chocolate and a passion for the environment.

Form Fitting

Published: April 24, 2008
Form-Tite packaging films from Curwood, Oshkosh, WI, are engineered for optimum performance on high-speed Multivac FormShrink machines

Tempting Tea Package

Published: March 01, 2008
FullyLoadedTea is as much a concept as a tea. The Vancouver, BC, Canada-based company offers teas with exotic berries full of vitamins and antioxidants and blends them with premium whole-leaf

No-Wait Welding

Published: March 01, 2008, By By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
The South Dakota headquarters of Integra Plastics is surrounded on three sides by acres of corn and bean fields. Yet it's the 81,000-sq-ft facility that

Melamine Revisited

Published: February 01, 2008, By By Ann Hirst-Smith
Barrier-coated flexible packaging, both metallized and clear, is a much-favored choice among brand owners and retailers across the globe today. It offers

Green with Envi

Published: January 23, 2008

On base

Published: January 23, 2008
Amcor Flexibles, Gloucester, UK, offers FibreLite, described as a unique base webto give the appealing and traditional look and feel of paper

K 2007 Exceeded Optimistic Expectations

Published: December 26, 2007
At K 2007, the 17th Intl. Trade Fair for Plastics + Rubber, all expectations were exceeded: 3,130 exhibitors from 58 countries and about 242,000 visitors from 100 nations took part in the event (compared to 2,904 exhibitors and 231,000 visitors at K 2004).

Virtual Metal Graphic Films

Published: December 09, 2007
Creative Film Corp. has launched two new metallic graphic films: Polychrome Argent and Polychrome Satin low-glare finishes.

Charter Films Announces Source Reduction Program

Published: November 26, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Charter Films has been successful with source reduction efforts for its converting customers and plans to continue to expand on this initiative.

Packaging Film for Thermoform/Shrink Systems

Published: November 26, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Curwood, a supplier of high-performance shrink packaging materials for meat and cheese applications, announces a breakthrough packaging film engineered for optimum performance on high-speed Multivac FormShrink machines.

Top Coated Synthetic Paper for Indigo Printing

Published: November 26, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Hop Industries has introduced a new grade of white synthetic paper with a special top coating on two sides designed for Indigo printing.

Find the Best Digital Paper from Mohawk

Published: November 20, 2007
Mohawk Fine Papers has released a new Digital Guide to enable printers, designers, and other specifiers to see instantly the full range of Mohawk's 300+ papers optimized to provide offset-quality across all printing platforms.

BE Takes Blown Film to 11 Layers

Published: November 09, 2007
Brampton Engineering (BE) has sold an 11-layer line to a significant player in the blown film market, reportedly the first in blown film history

High-Barrier Foil Liners

Published: November 09, 2007
Moisture barrier liners from CDF Corp. incorporate an impermeable layer of aluminum foil to ensure the long-term integrity of a variety of environmentally sensitive products, including nylon, Surlyn, EVOH, certain pharmaceuticals, and various high-value food

Chesapeake Corp. Dedicates Pharmaceutical Paperboard Packaging Plant in China

Published: November 09, 2007, By pffc-online.com

Mohawk Updates Guide for Sustainable Paper Choices

Published: October 29, 2007, By pffc-online.com
Mohawk Fine Papers has reissued its popular print buyers guide, "Sense and Sustainability." First issued in 2005 as part of the "Ask Mohawk" series, "Sense and Sustainability" contains practical information on sustainable paper choices, how to calculate the environmental impact of your project, and up-to-date information on what the various environmental seals of approval mean.

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