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Avery Dennison Performance Tapes Launches Lamination Adhesives Portfolio

(News | New Products)

November 25, 2019, ... as graphics and NVH (noise, vibration and harshness); and 720 DL W PET for buried graphic label applications, where the inside of the label’s facestock is printed with the adhesive laminated to the face— ...

Squid Ink Introduces new Copilot® Max 360DPI Printer with Active Ink System

(News | New Products)

November 13, 2019, ... characters on porous surfaces. With up to 2.8” of print height per printhead and the ability to run up to two printheads from one controller, the CoPilot Max offers a versatile, yet cost-effective solution ...

AIMCAL Activities

(AIMCAL)

November 11, 2019, ... Düsseldorf, Germany, in conjunction with the triennial Interpack (May 7-13, Messe Düsseldorf).    Judges for the AIMCAL Awards competition consider many facets of each entry including features, immediate ...

Are We on the Road to Achieving Truly Sustainable Packaging?

(Flexpack)

November 11, 2019, ... means mono polymer,” says Pavone, “As soon as you mix you have problems. But mono polymers traditionally don’t perform to the level of multi polymer materials. The big challenge we face is that today’s ...

AICC Members Learn Corrugator Best Practices

(News | New Products)

November 10, 2019, ... on singlefacers. After a review of the technology, he discussed a maintenance checklist and the four items that make the bond- PEST: pressure, energy, starch and time. Nerney covered the solutions to common ...

Substrates Create Challenges & Opportunities

(Converting Perspectives)

November 05, 2019, ... to combat loss of tension control, reduce defects and slippage. Substrate surface treatments improve adhesion of inks, coatings and adhesives says Enercon. Static control and web cleaning systems are ...

United Soft Plastics Opens New TPE Manufacturing Plant in Houston

(News | New Products)

November 04, 2019, ... NSF. The range of products also includes new acrylic-based TPEs which offer an ultra-transparent profile and a smooth dry surface with improved oil and chemical resistance. The company’s TPE materials ...

PPC Announces Winners of 2019 Paperboard Packaging Competition

(News | New Products)

October 27, 2019, ... on the front of the box evoke the tattoos on Kat Von D’s face. The design also features a unique roll-away opening that eliminates the need for a lock or magnet. This edgy carton not only sells the product, ...

SOMA and Vetaphone Strengthen Working Partnership

(News | New Products)

October 20, 2019, ... it was the launch of the first generation of Optima presses in 2013 that encouraged SOMA to take a closer look at what the latest surface treatment technology could offer, and contact was made with the ...

Neenah Packaging Introduces New Hemp Fiber Papers into its Expanded Premium Folding Board Portfolio

(News | New Products)

October 15, 2019, Neenah Packaging introduces new hemp fiber papers, a new color and new finishes into its recently expanded line of Neenah Folding Board papers. Neenah Packaging meets market demands and addresses market ...

New Non-Halogenated FR Compound for Flexible Films/Rigid Parts

(News | New Products)

October 07, 2019, ... the compound surface, protecting against additional flame and delaying heat transfer. Tested to 1,950 0 C (highest to date) with no polymer flaming drips.  The compound has passed ASTM E84 (Class A) with ...

K 2019 Düsseldorf: New Technologies as Drivers of Innovation for a Productive and Responsible Today, Tomorrow and Future

(Upcoming Conference News)

October 02, 2019, ... tonnes in 2017. Accordingly, we have witnessed a substantial rise of plastic waste and we are faced with an urgent question: how to manage plastic waste sensibly? Two pressing problems are at the root ...

Roundtable Q&A: Rolls & Roll Handling

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2019, ... basis.  This allows the machine to control the anilox variable even further.  Every morning a list of aniloxes that are in need of deep cleaning displays on the touch screen interface and this list is ...

In the Spotlight: Metlon Corporation

(News | New Products)

September 29, 2019, ... at Metlon Corporation Within the converting industry, even the narrow, niche category of precision, narrow width slitting has evolved. Evidence of this has impacted various facets of the business; each ...

Mid America Launches Quality Initiative for Paperboard Industry to Generate Increased Revenues from Waste

(News | New Products)

September 26, 2019, ... companies face in dealing with recycling vendors, equipment, labor and transportation issues. Recyclable materials can be wasted, which doesn’t meet anyone’s environmental goals or boost revenue. But they ...

Coating and Laminating Offer Related and Unique Benefits

(Coating/Laminating)

September 11, 2019, ... gloss surface effect, or velvety matte, often seen in packaging. Transparency or package windows for viewing interior contents. Smooth, soft or other touchable attributes that draw consumers. Drapable, ...

Label Release Liner Seminar

(News | New Products)

September 09, 2019, The Label Release Liner Industry Seminar brings together recognized experts from across the value chain. An important component in the pressure-sensitive label is release liner, which is the subject ...

Vetaphone Moves Beyond Industry 4.0

(News | New Products)

September 05, 2019, ... overall aim of Vetaphone designers is to facilitate technology operation so that it is as easy and effective as possible.  By making control of the surface treatment system an intuitive task, and collating ...

Meech to Display its Newest Static Control and Web Cleaning Technology Products at K 2019

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 04, 2019, ... use,” said Simon. “They are compatible with existing PLC networks and their touch screen interfaces allow for the monitoring and alteration of their performance.” Meech’s new mid-range, Pulsed DC Ionising ...

TLMI printTHINK Summit

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 03, 2019, ... issues converters and industry suppliers face, in addition to the drivers and key trends that are reshaping the North American narrow web sector. Session panelists include industry suppliers, label and ...

Labelexpo Europe 2019 Set for Largest Show to Date

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 03, 2019, Labelexpo Europe 2019 set for largest show to date Momentum is building for the 40th anniversary edition of Labelexpo Europe 2019, with just three weeks to go until this landmark show opens its doors ...

Focus to Run with Rotometrics EZ Clean Stripping Rollers at Labelexpo

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 03, 2019, ... its presses at the upcoming Labelexpo Europe in Brussels next month.  Known as EZ Clean, the stripping rollers have a specially treated surface to ensure that any break in the waste matrix being rewound ...

Davis-Standard’s Aftermarket Services Deliver Convenience and Improved Performance at K2019

(News | New Products)

August 29, 2019, ... in diameter. For feedscrew rebuilds, the screw is engineered back to its original performance characteristics and surface treatments. At K2019, Davis-Standard will be introducing a new spiral feedscrew ...

Enercon Announces Croke as its Director of R&D

(News | New Products)

August 27, 2019, ... of research and development. Croke will oversee new product development and continuous improvement of existing products across all induction cap sealing and surface treating lines. Croke has been with ...

ID Technology Introduces New CrossMerge™ Label Applicator

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 26, 2019, ID Technology, a ProMach product brand, introduces its CrossMerge™ label applicator module for print and apply labeling. New concept for high-volume labeling of cases and trays enhances print quality ...

Flint Group’s New Thermal nyloflex® XAH Digital Plate Increasing Productivity

(News | New Products)

August 18, 2019, The nyloflex® XAH Digital, a hard round top dot plate with a smooth surface, is the latest addition to Flint Group’s line of nyloflex thermal printing plates. The nyloflex® XAH Digital, a hard round ...

Avery Dennison Expands Rapid Roll Portfolio, Adds Stand Up Pouch, UV-Blocking Shrink Film

(News | New Products)

August 15, 2019, ... Up Pouch constructions feature print-ready facestocks with 3mil sealant films. They can be printed and formed into pre-made pouches, or pouched directly through form-fill-seal lines. White and clear ...

Static Control for Adhesive Lamination

(Static-Beat)

August 14, 2019, ...  By Kelly Robinson Ph.D., Owner at Electrostatic Answers Figure 1: Keep the “sealed surface” static-free The multi-layer web in Figure 1 performs better than a single-layer web. Printing on the ...

Avery Dennison Launches TC-2000 Film Topcoat

(News | New Products)

August 07, 2019, ... bold looks. It allows designers a greater range of creativity, such as using bold typefaces to replace images, the use of gradients, or building on brand stories and histories that utilize vintage photos, ...

Advanced Web Guiding for High Temperture Applications

(News | New Products)

August 06, 2019, ... to operate in oven applications up to 500°F (260°C). This edge detector is fully compatible with AccuWeb’s 4000NET and  AccuNET controllers that interface with any PLC fieldbus network. AccuWeb’s standard ...