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Diversified Labeling Solutions Expands with New HP Indigo Digital Press and Finishing Platfor

(News | New Products)

May 12, 2020, ... and flexible packaging for non-food related products. In existing markets, there is big advantage in resolution and a wider color gamut allowing DLS to offer accurate, extremely high quality labels for ...

Virtual Graphis Introduces RevealPrint

(News | New Products)

May 11, 2020, Virtual Graphics announced it introduced an American-made way to streamline warehouse operations.   Virtual Graphics announced it introduced an American-made way to streamline warehouse operations. ...

Addressing Adhesive Build-up on Blades

(Slit)

May 06, 2020, ... will have to stop production and change the blades very often. This would then translate in a decrease in the product’s quality and an increase in production downtime, along with a higher percentage of ...

Coating on Trial

(News | New Products)

May 05, 2020, ... extrusion coating; kiss coating; reverse roll, direct/reverse and offset gravure, knife over roll and slot die. There is no shortage of coating options, each has its merits and a decision to employ one ...

Bockatech and Westfall Technik Solidify EcoCore License Deal

(News | New Products)

April 28, 2020, ... competitive advantage. "The ability of EcoCore to create thermal barriers to protect consumers from hot as well as cold food, lightweight single use packaging and create more sustainable low-cost reusables, ...

82 Years Dedicated to Web Handling Expertise and Innovation

(News | New Products)

April 27, 2020, ... 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.  Roller ...

The Back Page: Taking it back 54 years

(News | New Products)

April 23, 2020, ... most film suppliers are offering a choice of either 3-inch or 6-inch cores. Some converters are switching to the 6-inch cores on incoming films even if only to gain reuse advantage on the cores they receive. ...

Plastics, Packaging and the Environment

(Flexography)

April 22, 2020, ... society.  It protects and keeps food safe throughout every stage of the distribution line and extends the shelf life of food products, which leads to less food waste and lower food cost. Flexible packaging ...

How Flexo Printers Can Help Brands With Green Initiatives

(Flexography)

April 22, 2020, With increased concerns about the environment, consumers are now pushing brands to use sustainable practices more than ever. By: Rodney Pennings, Director of Sales, Paper Converting Machine Company ...

Miraclon Receives FTA Technical Innovation Award for KODAK FLEXCEL NX Ultra Solution featuring KODAK Ultra Clean Technology

(News | New Products)

April 22, 2020, ... FLEXCEL NX Ultra Solution is the first aqueous solution that provides consistent, high-performing flexo plates in a high volume, low maintenance environment, enabling printers to take advantage of all ...

Three Ink Market Trends Helping to Achieve Sustainability Goals

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

April 16, 2020, ... oils and other polymer building blocks. Independent verification that an ink contains a certain percentage of bio-renewable content can be achieved through NAPIM’s bio-renewable content program, which ...

PFFC’s Companies to Watch

(Flexpack)

April 09, 2020, ... of formats.” By overseeing every stage of the process, Cortec is reportedly able to offer close quality management of the goods. “One area where we could be considered an ‘emerging converter’ is in the ...

Metallized Packaging Advancements From Terphane

(News | New Products)

April 06, 2020, ... many advantages, such as processing and logistical optimization through the reduction of packaging weight, the opportunity to optimize space for transport and storage, opening / reclosing systems, and ...

Acucote Introduces Broad Stocked Portfolio of Cannabis Label Materials

(Label/Tape)

April 01, 2020, ... flowers, edibles, extracts, salves/tinctures, terpenes and topicals.  Converters can take advantage of the fast growing Cannabis market with stocked label materials from Acucote. “Increasing legalization ...

Global PrintExpo Launches as a Fully Virtual Exhibition

(News | New Products)

March 30, 2020, ... in attending physical trade shows which will be in place for some time, but also because of the sustainability advantages and easier accessibility for visitors,” said Beckett.  “We know that a lot of companies ...

Digitalize, Automate and Connect: The Backbone of Packaging Production

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

March 30, 2020, ... production will become interlinked. A change at the design stage, whether layout or structural, will automatically be communicated to all next steps downstream. The specific tasks at each stage of the ...

A World of Change…

(News | New Products)

March 29, 2020, ... for some), and we are faced with more unknows and uncertainties than ever before, in Michigan, one thing remains constant… the toilet paper shortage! As an unforeseen factor in the 2020 industry growth ...

Packaging Recognized as Essential: Smart Packaging Enhances Food Safety and Security

(News | New Products)

March 25, 2020, ... has identified as critical such as “health-related and perishable goods, notably foodstuffs.” Amid food shortage fears, particularly for fresh produce and uncertainties unnerving the global community ...

European Recycling Markets Reel From Coronavirus

(News | New Products)

March 22, 2020, ... because of the time it takes post-consumer or post-industrial material to work through the chain. This means that any shortages most likely will be felt during what would typically be the beginning of ...

Tiziano Polito: Digital Printing - From Strength to Strength in Packaging

(News | New Products)

March 15, 2020, ... digital printing of labels has emerged and expanded. Today every second press is equipped with electrophotographic motors or inkjet heads. This isn’t surprising because the advantages of today’s digital ...

Static Control: Crucial to Fluid Converting Processes

(Static Elimination)

March 15, 2020, ... lead to excessive rework levels, as well as increased wastage, downtime and running costs. As convertors are faced with the pressure to deliver faster against increasingly tight deadlines, in order to ...

Stronger Together: Davis-Standard and Deacro Converting Systems

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

March 08, 2020, ... is a significant advantage. This includes a 24/7 service hotline, an extensive spare parts inventory, and on-site technical services to help avoid costly downtime and boost productivity. Equipment upgrades/retrofits ...

How Closed-Loop Integrated Motors are Meeting the Demand for Higher Acceleration Rates and Faster Machine Cycles

(Drives/Motors)

March 08, 2020, ... Outperform Open-Loop systems Closed-loop step motor systems offer many advantages over their open-loop counterparts including higher torque to accelerate and decelerate faster, better addressing today’s ...

Synrad Sheds Light on Converting Applications

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

March 05, 2020, ... is encouraged so customers can see for themselves the results they can achieve. The Novanta Advantage  As a Novanta company, Synrad has unique access to advanced industry expertise and laser related ...

Safety, Efficiency, Savings

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

March 05, 2020, ... Fast-moving webs are no problem; even at speeds over 4,000 fpm, the AF3 instantly and accurately marks the web. Novation’s flags are optimized for the job. A film lamination protects against torn tags, ...

Your Single-Source Web Handling Provider

(Web Handling)

March 05, 2020, ... can match our expertise in web handling applications, innovation or customization. Because Maxcess provides parts and service for every stage of the web, we can often spot trouble areas before they become ...

Leadership Assets and Folding Carton Opportunities to be Highlighted at PPC Spring Conference in Florida

(Upcoming Conference News)

March 03, 2020, ... Conference hosted by the Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC). Taking the stage at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, April 22-24, will be renowned speakers who will discuss the importance of trust in ...

Is it the End for Non-Recyclable Plastic Packaging?

(Flexpack)

March 02, 2020, ... a staggering 300 million tons of it each year. But we know that the qualities that make plastic so suited for packaging – its versatility, durability, impermeability – also make it very environmentally ...

State of the Industry Report

(Nonwovens)

March 01, 2020, ... interactive boxes and displays.  The un-boxing experience continues to grow and engage more and more consumers, garnering more hashtags and a growing number of shared YouTube experiences.  “The paper-based ...

interplastica,and upakovka 2020 Reflect Stabilizing Russian Market

(News | New Products)

February 25, 2020, At the recent concurrent staging of interplastica, International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber, and upakovka At the recent concurrent staging of interplastica, International Trade Fair for Plastics ...