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Capturing Growth in Paper

Published: October 01, 2006
There has been a lot of excitement in recent years about the growth in flexible packaging substrates and the many benefits these petroleum- and metal-based

the PLACE

Published: October 01, 2006
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Applications Of Novel Photo-Curing Oligomer Resins: Generation Twoby Michael L. Gould et al., Ashland Specialty Chemical Application:

Data in Detail

Published: October 01, 2006
Tackling downtime in real time, a data collection system makes short work of pinpointing production errors.

Making Advances

Published: September 01, 2006
Innovation. It's the secret behind the longevity of some of the world's leading companies. Ford Motor Co. virtually launched the automobile industry with

The Place

Published: September 01, 2006
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Barrier Testing And Comparison In Pouch Packaging Structures by Bill Minnich, AET Films APPLICATION: Metallized OPP structures can provide

SSCC Packaging Plants Receive AIB Certification

Published: August 29, 2006

M-Real Introduces Flex-Pack Paper for Rotogravure

Published: August 16, 2006
M-Real has introduced Simcastor Flex, a versatile paper for flexible packaging developed for rotogravure printing. The Simcastor product family is a one-side coated, supercalendared, bleached kraft paper. (m-real.com)

the PLACE

Published: August 01, 2006
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A New Family of sHDPE Polymers For Enhanced Moisture Barrier Performanceby Norman Aubee, Patrick Lam, and Sarah Marshall, NOVA Chemicals

P-S Film Market Outlook

Published: July 25, 2006
AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. has released the "North American Pressure-Sensitive Graphic Arts Film Market Outlook 2006," a new prospectus providing a market overview and opportunities in the North American p-s market.

Converted Flex-Pack to Grow

Published: July 09, 2006
Demand for converted flexible packaging is expected to increase more than 4%/yr to $14.4 billion in 2009, says a new study from The Freedonia Group.

Brand Security & Product Authentication Special Report, Part 2

Published: June 30, 2006
At a time when sophisticated digital scanning and photography allow for exact replication of any printed label, package, or document, the need for protection from counterfeiters is greater than ever.

Art Board

Published: June 30, 2006
NPA adds a new twist to its 2005 Packaging Showcase Competition by recognizing "hybrid" boxes.

Connect with the Asian Flexible Packaging Market

Published: June 07, 2006
The AsiaPLACE Symposium is designed to attract professionals from the Asian flexible packaging industry and will provide new technologies and techniques within converting operations, as well as practical tips for troubleshooting related to resins, film extrusion, and extrusion coating.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: May 31, 2006
Effects of machine direction orientation on the moisture and oxygen barrier properties of HMW-PE films, novel high performance collation shrink film, choosing the right cure mechanism for UV curable laminating adhesives, and cost reduction using performance products.

Pouch Power

Published: May 31, 2006
McCormick launches a line of sauces in microwavable, retorable stand-up pouches from Ampac Flexibles.

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