Packaging 2006: What's Ahead?

Published: November 30, 2005

As 2005 comes to a close, we review a few selected legal and regulatory developments likely to have an impact on the converting industry.

Examining Biocides in Plastics

Published: November 17, 2005

The Biocides in Plastics report examines the use of biocides in plastics with reference to material types and application requirements. As well as biocidal performance, the in-process stability, migration, leachability, light, and heat stability all may be factors.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: October 31, 2005

Novel high performance collation shrink films for bundling and multipacks, the influence of small amounts of LDPE on surface roughness and resulting haze of LLDPE blown films, shape up your cast film extrusion process with a contour die, and new printing adhesion improvements using atmostpheric plasma glow discharge technology.

To Serve & Protect

Published: October 31, 2005

Don't fret over your next barrier coatings purchase! The following is advice on how to successfully choose and utilize these protective properties.

The Fashion Side of Flex-Pack

Published: September 30, 2005

Packaging is sort of a fashion business: Concepts come and go and sometimes are even fully commercialized.

Seafood is Served

Published: September 30, 2005

Covering a wide spectrum of applications from labels to lidding and from packaging to POP displays, today’s new materials deliver problem-solving technology to meet your needs.

Profit Squeeze

Published: September 30, 2005

The European flexible packaging market accounted for just under one-quarter of the world flexible packaging market of €39 billion in 2004. But growth levels are below those experienced in other regions. As substantial structural change in the sector is predicted, this article provides some of the background to these predictions and explores the driving forces for change.

Totani Establishes U.S. Subsidiary

Published: September 06, 2005

Totani Corp. has established Totani America for the sale and service of Totani machinery and replacement parts in Green Bay, WI.

Testing for Toxins in Packaging

Published: August 31, 2005

In September the Toxins in Packaging Clearinghouse (TPCH) is planning to commence a pilot testing program, funded by the EPA, to randomly test product packaging for toxic materials that violate state laws.

First Glance

Published: August 31, 2005

Innovative packaging from: Flexicon, Protective Packaging Corp., and The Cloth Envelope Co.

Churning Out Quality

Published: August 31, 2005

It can be tricky to develop a business formula that will yield worldwide customers short runs, imported prices, and quick deliveries. But president Harley Frank and chairman H. Alan (Bud) Frank of Admiral Packaging (formerly Union Industries) believe they’ve found one that does precisely this. It also gives the firm a competitive edge in traditional flexible packaging applications as well as an opportunity to expand into a new non-packaging niche. Contributing to this achievement is a new solventless laminator.

Continuing Squeeze on Converter Profitability

Published: August 07, 2005

"The European Flexible Packaging Market 2005" is the latest edition in PCI's series of annual studies on the European flexible packaging market. It updates historical data and provides market analysis and statistics for 2004 and forecasts to 2009. The 250 page study is based on original field research, conducted across Europe in early-2005.

Pouch vs. Bottle

Published: July 31, 2005

Would you drink water out of a pouch? CLP Industries has begun marketing a laminate pouch that offers consumers portability and convenience when transporting water. And the company obviously feels there’s a big market for it.

Obesity: Can Packaging Help?

Published: July 31, 2005

It's no secret that people around the world are getting fatter. The causes of overweight and obesity are multi-factorial. Food safety agencies like the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) continue their efforts to address diet, health, and agricultural policy.

First Glance

Published: July 31, 2005

Innovative packaging from FLEXcon, KNF Flexpak, and Field Boxmore.