Producing Coextruded High Barrier Heat-Shrinkable Packaging Films

Published: October 1, 2003

Application: Examining and comparing high barrier polymers and structures provides guidelines for matching film performance with application.

Pactiv to Buy Plastic Packaging Assets of Rock-Tenn Company

Published: September 24, 2003

Pactiv Corp. reports an agreement to purchase the plastic packaging assets of Rock-Tenn Company.

100 Recycled Paperboard Makes 'Great' Strides

Published: September 22, 2003

The 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance says 2003 has been a good year for the 100% recycled paperboard industry.

Adhesion of Coatings to Aluminum Foil

Published: September 1, 2003

Application: The composition and chemistry of an aluminum foil surface are important to achieve good wettability, bond formation, and durable adhesion on this substrate.

What Can Conductive Organic Polymers Do?

Published: September 1, 2003

One difference between metals and organic materials is that metals conduct electricity. We know biological systems work in a complex matrix of electrical responses to control various activities, yet most organic materials are considered nonconductors compared to metals, such as aluminum, copper, and silver.

Breaking New Ground

Published: September 1, 2003

With its recent purchase of the new PCMC Evolution, The Prairie State Group hopes to pave the way for a flexible packaging revolution.

When It Comes to Sleeves, Thin Is Not In

Published: September 1, 2003

“More attention is being paid to sleeve quality. No longer is the lowest-priced sleeve the automatic choice,” says Anthony Foley, national marketing manager for Edward Graphics...

Winning with Covers

Published: August 7, 2003

The critical question for converters is: "Just how do you work with heavyweights?"

Hello DBS, Good-Bye Jaded Jewel

Published: August 1, 2003

Will it be 'bye-bye now' for the standard CD case? QC Packaging says 'indeed,' and an Arpeco press and BST Pro Mark system may help the converter make it so.

Flexible Packaging & Waste Disposal Laws: A US Perspective

Published: August 1, 2003

The converting industry has brought flexible packaging options, with their attendant source-reduction benefits, to a great number of customers interested

Active Packaging Product Update

Published: August 1, 2003

New products available related to active packaging. Products from: G7 Productivity Systems, Milliken Chemical, Power Coating Institute, Toray Plastics (America), and Uvitec Printing Ink.

Green Stands for Go

Published: August 1, 2003

Seeking an environmental solution to a growing supermarket trend, Italian converter Sacchettificio Turconi turns to Cargill Dow's NatureWorks material.

Active Packaging

Published: August 1, 2003

AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. explores the options and opportunities in security, brand protection, and product authentication with today's active packaging.

A Snapshot of Today's European Converting Industry

Published: August 1, 2003

As European GDP grinds along slowly, the growth of the packaging industry is moving in parallel. European manufacturers of packaging materials are overburdened

Cyclic-Olefinic Copolymers as Non-Migrating, Polymeric Slip Additives in LDPE Cast Films

Published: July 1, 2003

Application: Cyclic-olefinic copolymers (COC) have use in flexible packaging as a blend component or as a discreet layer in multi-layer polyolefin films. They typically enhance stiffness and heat resistance in food packaging. As a core layer in laminated or coextruded multilayer films, they provide high moisture barrier and exceptional clarity and stiffness.