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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)

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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.

Stretching Boundaries

Published: May 31, 2006
Known for its prowess in stretching the limits of packaging film development, Cryovac engineers also have stretched web guide technology to support innovative applications.

Drent Goebel Hosts Open House

Published: May 18, 2006
Drent Goebel will demonstrate a variable sleeve offset printing (VSOP) press in its newly acquired facility in Montreal, Canada, June 22-27, 2006.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: April 30, 2006
Influence of electron beam on some polymeric substrates used in flexible packaging; polymer processing additives and melt fracture in blown film, die geomotry considerations; adding oxygen barrier to laminating adhesives; and how to improve cross-machine drying profiles.

Fint Group Exhibits at Info*Flex

Published: April 10, 2006
Flint Group will exhibit at FTA’s 2006 INFO*FLEX, April 30-May 1. Attendees will learn about Flint Group’s offerings for flexible packaging printers, including wide web inks, printing plates, narrow web inks and personalized services.

Critical Trends in the Converting Industry

Published: March 31, 2006
This comprehensive report provides insight into the changing converting industry as it presently stands. PFFC has queried across the breadth of the converting industry to determine and identify its health and critical trends.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: March 31, 2006
Improving productivity with automated slitter positioning, polymeric nanocomposites enabled by controlled architecture materials, benefits of new technology ionizers for web handling, and the effect of orientation on MD on HMW-HDPE films.

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