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Seafood Sealed

Published: February 15, 2011
Targeted for delicatessens and supermarkets, Atlantica bags from Alpem, Reims, France, are designed for wrapping fresh fish, seafood, meats, cold cuts, cheese, and other perishable products.

The Bottle Reborn

Published: February 15, 2011
The reusable Vapur water bottle from Ampac, Cincinnati, OH, uses a BPA-free laminated film structure that can be rolled, folded, or flattened and tucked away.

Burrows Paper Receives FSC Certification

Published: February 10, 2011
Burrows Paper Corp. announces its recent Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) chain-of-custody certification. This certification recognizes that Burrows, a world leader in light weight paper and packaging

Brückner Group acquires 100% of Swiss PackSys Global

Published: February 02, 2011
The German Brückner Group announced on Jan. 31, 2011, that Brückner Technology Holding GmbH has acquired all shares of PackSys Global Ltd., located in Zürich, Switzerland

Lidding Films Seal Well

Published: February 01, 2011
LumiLid printable and metallized polyester lidding films seal to a variety of tray substrates. Said to maintain seal integrity while offering an excellent

Antimicrobial Patent

Published: February 01, 2011
PITTSBURGH, PA | The US Patent Office has issued to Biosafe a composition of matter patent on the siloxane polymer that is the keystone of the company's

Laminate Film Has Antimicrobial Agent

Published: February 01, 2011
Laminate and Apex 3953 AM sealant film contain an antimicrobial agent that reduces the threat of microbial activity for applications in which hermetic

Barrier Films Subject of Study

Published: February 01, 2011
CARY, NC | Contract Market Research is offering a comprehensive report on the US market for high-performance packaging films used in barrier packaging

Market Update: Coating & Laminating Special Report: Still Growing

Published: February 01, 2011
In the world of packaging, vacuum-coated products offer converters and brand owners three key properties: barrier, aesthetics, and sustainability. Barrier

PaperCon Agenda Includes Efficiency

Published: February 01, 2011
NORCROSS, GA | John D. Williams, president and CEO of Domtar Corp., will be the keynote speaker at PaperCon 2011, scheduled for May 1-4 at the Northern

Paper Acquisition Reported

Published: February 01, 2011
APPLETON, WI | Paper converter Progressive Converting will acquire Northwoods Paper Converting, Beaver Dam, WI. The transaction is expected to close in

Technical Report: A Rheology Lesson

Published: February 01, 2011

Whether you are dealing with a fluid coating or a plastic product, you need to understand rheology. Rheology of the polymer in question affects not only

Flexo Press Offers Premium Print

Published: February 01, 2011
The Imperia 8 CL flexo press for extended print repeat formats is designed to print and convert flexible packaging materials in web widths from 1,100-1,700

Paper for Fatty, Non-Fatty Foods

Published: February 01, 2011
Bladepak premium C1S paper is supplied with and without grease-resistant treatment for fatty and non-fatty foods. Said to offer high strength, crack resistance,

API Announces Price Increase

Published: January 31, 2011
API Group, reported as one of the largest foil and holographic manufacturers in foil packaging solutions, has announced price increases of up to 20% for its foil product range, effective December 17, 2010

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