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Increase Productivity with Slitter Rewinder Automation

(News | New Products)

April 12, 2021, ... crucial, but often overlooked aspects of the converting process is slitting and rewinding. Why is the slitter rewinder so important? Simple. For most converters, slitting/rewinding is the final stage ...

Enterprise Print Group Invests in SEI Laser Labelmaster

(News | New Products)

April 06, 2021, ... “The Labelmaster provides laser and digital advantages, and a reduction in setup waste of 70 to 75 percent versus conventional finishing, and at least that much in time savings.” Purchasing SEI Laser’s ...

H.B. Fuller Launches Game-Changing Compostable Adhesives for Flexible Packaging

(News | New Products)

April 06, 2021, ... renowned Flextra™ Evolution brand, which offer many differentiated advantages in terms of sustainability goals and manufacturer benefits. The two new compostable solutions for the flexible packaging market ...

Kongsberg Digital Finishing Transforms Into Standalone Business

(News | New Products)

April 05, 2021, ... PCS brings with it the opportunity to innovate and expand the business into new markets. This marks a new chapter for Kongsberg PCS, a brand with a rich heritage spanning more than half a century. “This ...

In the Spotlight: IMS Technologies Q&A

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

March 29, 2021, ... and/or dancer rollers allowing to take high advantage of the system in terms of precision when controlling the web tension. In answering question #1, there are inefficiencies of how applied torque becomes ...

GMG to Sponsor FTA FORUM/INFOFLEX 2021 Conference

(Upcoming Conference News)

March 24, 2021, ...  “Rick and all the chairs have designed their sessions to take advantage of this interactivity as a way to enhance the delivery of FORUM’s technical content,” says said Joe Tuccitto, FTA director of education. ...

Exhibitor Sneak Peek - Davis-Standard

(Exhibitor Sneak Peek)

March 14, 2021, ... been advantageous in helping converters avoid a secondary process while also providing in-house quality control and intellectual property protection. “We look forward to participating in Techtextil North ...

DPI Direct, a Digitalpro Company Enlists Rollem’s Mailstream Solution

(News | New Products)

March 08, 2021, ... but bottlenecks were occurring in their back-end work flow area for mail finishing.  One solution Rollem provided is the Jetstream system configured to operate in-line with the Advantage folding and gluing ...

Ongoing Tension in Polymer Markets Worry European Flexible Packaging Manufacturers

(News | New Products)

March 07, 2021, ... announcements by the leading polymer manufacturers in Europe created sudden and significant shortages along with unjustified price increases in the supply chain by the polymer manufacturers. The indications ...

Colquímica Adhesives Invests USD 12 Million to Open a New Production Plant in North Carolina, Supporting Local Job Market

(News | New Products)

March 07, 2021, ... the latest technology available and a high degree of automation in all stages of production, and plans to hire, in the short term, about 30 employees. The qualifications vary, but due to Colquímica's business ...

Toppan Develops TOPMER Adhesive for Digital Printing

(News | New Products)

March 01, 2021, ... to alleviate labor shortages. In contrast to conventional mass production methods for printing on flexible packaging, cylinders are not necessary, allowing multiple design variations to be created for ...

Sensory Analytics Announces Issuance of Broad New Patent Covering Coating Thickness Measurement

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2021, ... advantages of our SpecMetrix product lines. We look forward to rapidly expanding the use of our industry-leading SpecMetrix coating thickness measurement solutions within the global coated metal, flexible ...

Monadnock Paper Mills Enters New Distribution Partnership With Digital Color Ink, LLC

(News | New Products)

February 22, 2021, ... their in-store marketing sustainability profiles,” said Julie Brannen, director, sustainability solutions, Monadnock. “Valued partners like Digital Color Ink are well-positioned to take advantage of these ...

The Back Page: Taking it back 64 years

(The Back Page)

February 17, 2021, ... Although it has the advantage of a large capacity, its disadvantage as a paper pouch is a weaker center seam because the bond on one side is made to an uncoated surface. This disadvantage, plus operating ...

Connecting All the Pieces: How BOBST Connect Is Shaping the Future of the Packaging World

(News | New Products)

February 15, 2021, ... the introduction of recipe management in the pre-press stage for certain machines, and the introduction of equipment monitoring capabilities, performance management capabilities and quality control at ...

Euro Pool Recommends HERMA Self-Adhesive Materials For Reusable Boxes

(News | New Products)

February 15, 2021, ... of the reusable boxes fulfil two essentially contradictory properties particularly well: providing reliable adhesion in a cool, damp environment and could be washed off again at a later stage without leaving ...

Achieving Fluid Production: Controlling Static and Contamination

(News | New Products)

February 14, 2021, ... have come under serious pressure this year – unprecedented demand due to panic buying and stockpiling, production challenges due to social distancing requirements, staff shortages and supply chain issues ...

New Generation of H.B. Fuller Swift tak Adhesives Enables Growing Demand for Paper Straws

(News | New Products)

February 10, 2021, ... more than 500 straws per minute. Swift tak 5730 gives a competitive advantage for core winding and slot nozzle application for straight or bendy cold drink straw production. Generally, this adhesive ...

Royal Sens Has Invested in Comexi Offset CI8

(News | New Products)

February 09, 2021, ... speed". The Comexi Offset CI8 press is the result of combining the advantages of offset variable size printing with central drum technology. It is reportedly the best solution for short and medium size ...

Asahi OEE Reloaded. A handy Video for the Flexo Printer

(News | New Products)

February 01, 2021, ... the operation’s Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) percentage. The video also links to a simple-to-use OEE calculator that allows owners and managers of flexo operations to calculate OEE using their ...

EFI VUTEk Portfolio Reaches Greater Heights with New XT Super High Speed Hybrid Printer

(News | New Products)

January 31, 2021, ... produces boards in up to three printing lanes that can be the same or different files. CP5G – the best technology in ink delivery Another advantage, the XT model’s unique CP5G ink system, delivers ...

Achieving Fluid Production: Controlling Static and Contamination

(News | New Products)

January 27, 2021, ... have come under serious pressure this year – unprecedented demand due to panic buying and stockpiling, production challenges due to social distancing requirements, staff shortages and supply chain issues ...

Siemens Introduces Sinamics V20 Smart Access Web Server Module

(News | New Products)

January 24, 2021, ... voltage, temperature and power, as well as drive servicing, with an overview of alarms, faults and individual values. Fault codes can be transferred via e-mail to a local service provider, while the immediate ...

Davis-Standard to Promote Total Solutions at Chinaplas 2021

(News | New Products)

January 19, 2021, ... packaging market. It is advantageous for converters as it accommodates the pricing, machine footprint, output, and key technical attributes demanded by Asian customers. The 300S can support web widths ...

Mondi Set to Revolutionize European Paper-Based Shopping Bag Market With Start-up of New Specialty Kraft Paper Machine

(Bag Pouch)

January 18, 2021, ... platforms and home deliveries. The EcoVantage two-ply paper produced on the new machine reportedly consists of recycled and sustainably sourced fresh fibers and is 100 percent recyclable. The European ...

FPA Publishes E-commerce Streamlined LCA Case Studies

(News | New Products)

January 18, 2021, ...  A dimensional weight and economics comparison for e-commerce was also developed to highlight that the flexible packaging formats demonstrated clear and distinct advantages in reducing the dimensional ...

The Leader in Web Handling Expertise and Innovation

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 18, 2021, ... a solution for your unique application. Thermalon, our patented electric heat transfer rolls are a cost-effective advantage over oil, water, or steam heat-generating systems found in many converting operations. ...

Martin Automatic – bringing production efficiency to web fed applications

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 17, 2021, ... in roll form has been processed by Martin equipment at some stage. In label converting, Martin is well known for its range of narrow-web automatic butt splicers and transfer rewinders, but the company ...

ETI: Empowerment through Innovation

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 17, 2021, ... ensures maximum ROI for the customers and fosters their self-reliance. Support from our dedicated teams doesn’t stop after the delivery of the equipment. Throughout its lifecycle, our people tag along ...

Meech Announces Launch of Smartcontrol Touch: The Latest Static Control Monitoring Solution for Modern Automated Industries

(News | New Products)

January 14, 2021, ... voltage and distance sensors – so monitoring the performance of our Hyperion static control bars is easier than ever before.” SmartControl Touch reportedly has the capacity to connect up to six devices, ...