Critical Trends

Choosing the Right Flexible Packaging Pouching Supplier

(Bag Pouch)

March 30, 2025, ... supplier is a critical step in ensuring production helps you meet market demands while providing quality products that meet regulations, as well as your customers' expectations. The flexible packaging ...

Sun Chemical White Paper: Color Management

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

March 27, 2025, ... each substrate responds differently to various inks, processes and lighting. Introduction A critical component of brand strategy, color is essential to brand recognition. At one level it helps consumers ...

interpack 2026 Fully Booked

(News | New Products)

March 27, 2025, With just over a year to go, the course has been set for interpack With just over a year to go, the course has been set for interpack: With the themes Smart Manufacturing, Innovative Materials and ...

IMFA Announces Annual Conference Speaker Lineup Featuring Huhtamaki’s Ann O’Hara as Keynote

(News | New Products)

March 25, 2025, The International Molded Fiber Association (IMFA) has announced its lineup of speakers and sessions for its upcoming Annual Conference in Miami, Florida. The International Molded Fiber Association ...

Enercon Customer Loyalty: Q&A with Mike McConnell

(Surface Prep)

March 22, 2025, ... Absolutely. Do we maintain a large selection of critical parts in inventory for emergency shipping? Absolutely. Do we offer free technical support over the phone? Absolutely. Our service engineers are ...

Nextek and Coveris Join Forces to Revolutionize Mechanical Recycling for Food-grade Plastic Film

(News | New Products)

March 17, 2025, ... solves a critical problem in the recycling of PE and PP films, which are notoriously difficult to decontaminate. By enabling food-grade recycling, the technology represents a major leap forward in creating ...

Aligning North American Design Guidance for Plastic Packaging

(News | New Products)

March 17, 2025, ... are now responsible, both operationally and financially, for recycling their product packaging. To make the system more effective and efficient, it is critical that producers design packaging that can ...

GFI Ink Dispensing System drives precision for impressive results at Colbert Packaging Corporation

(News | New Products)

March 13, 2025, ... AccuBlend HV dispensers for conventional ink blends. “Color management is a critical aspect for most of our customers. They value the benefit of having our color matching capabilities,” remarked Cory ...

Enhancing Sustainability in Flexible Packaging through Latex Binders

(Coating/Laminating)

March 08, 2025, ... multilayer structures. Latex binders play a critical role within flexible packaging as they support the longevity of the application by delivering key performance properties such as mechanical strength, ...

FPA Announces the 2025 Flexible Packaging Achievement Award Winners

(News | New Products)

March 08, 2025, The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for ...

At Pack Expo Southeast, HERMA US to Showcase Robotic Labeling Cell with Market’s Smallest Fully Integrated Servo Gripper

(News | New Products)

March 03, 2025, HERMA’s 211R HC labeling cell performs up to 25% faster than comparable semi-automatic machines; company also will feature precision high-speed label applicator, the HERMA 500MB. HERMA’s 211R HC ...

It's All About Adhesion A Simple Guide to Corona Treatmen

(Surface Prep)

March 02, 2025, ... needs to be rated at 3.0-5.0 kW. To understand this concept, think of the similar situation with UV curing, where dwell time under the lamp, defined by power rating and running speed, are critical to achieving ...

Sun Chemical to Showcase Latest Innovations at European Coatings Show 2025

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2025, A Full Lineup of Color Materials and Advanced Materials Solutions on Display A Full Lineup of Color Materials and Advanced Materials Solutions on Display During the European Coatings Show in Nuremberg, ...

SUN Automation Group Expands Corrugated Offerings Through Strategic Partnership with Kolbus Group

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2025, ... and reliability the industry has come to expect. "By aligning with SUN, Kolbus gains the infrastructure needed to provide the domestic aftermarket support that is critical for long-term success in the ...

CT Manufacturer Leads the Charge at Annual International Battery Forum in Orlando, FL

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2025, ... line has become a viable solution for the proliferation of lithium battery fires around the globe. “We are honored to be invited to speak at this high-tech forum to showcase our critical, life-saving ...

The Battery Show South coming in April…

(News | New Products)

February 19, 2025, As the regional value chain continues to grow, The Battery Show South, Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo As the regional value chain continues to grow, The Battery Show South, Electric & Hybrid ...

Mark Andy Brings Innovative Solutions and Expanded Support to Labelexpo Mexico 2025

(News | New Products)

February 19, 2025, ... efficiency and ensures precise plate positioning. Rotoflex Anilox Roll Cleaner – A critical tool for extending the life of anilox rolls and maintaining optimal ink transfer, helping converters achieve ...

Ballyprint and Impro Printing expand capabilities with multiple Fujifilm technology investments

(News | New Products)

February 19, 2025, Ballyprint, which began as a small copy shop in Ballymena, Northern Ireland in 2009, has grown into a dynamic commercial printing company Ballyprint, which began as a small copy shop in Ballymena, ...

BW Converting showcases advanced packaging tech to meet diverse market needs at European FlexPack Summit, Feb. 24-26

(News | New Products)

February 19, 2025, Pioneering digital hybrid flexo and digital press, stand-up pouch machine and 100% inspection system tackle increasingly complex demands Pioneering digital hybrid flexo and digital press, stand-up ...

IST America Sponsors Print UV 2025, Showcasing Advancements in UV and LED Curing Technology

(News | New Products)

February 16, 2025, IST America (ISTA), a global leader in UV and LED light curing technology, has announced its participation as a sponsor of the 2025 Print UV Conference IST America (ISTA), a global leader in UV ...

IDENTCO Launches Online Store for Seamless Purchase & Resupply of Thermal Transfer Solutions

(News | New Products)

February 12, 2025, ... to provide the most convenient way to purchase and resupply IDENTCO’s wide range of mission-critical labels, ribbons and ancillary solutions,” said Shahela Ali, Director of Global Marketing for IDENTCO. ...

Enhancing Battery Production with Advanced Cleaning and Static Control

(Static Elimination)

February 08, 2025, ... battery manufacturing has surged with applications ranging from consumer electronics to electric vehicles. However, critical production stages, such as electrode manufacturing and cell assembly, are highly ...

Dr. Andreas Pleßke Confirmed as Chairman of drupa Committee

(News | New Products)

February 08, 2025, Dr. Andreas Pleßke, CEO of Koenig & Bauer AG, was confirmed as chairman of the drupa committee at its constituent meeting February 5, 2025. Dr. Andreas Pleßke, CEO of Koenig & Bauer AG, was confirmed ...

Distinctive Niche: Precision, Narrow Width Slitting & Rewinding

(Slit)

February 06, 2025, Ours has always been a service-based, niche industry. Ours has always been a service-based, niche industry. With 77 years of experience, Metlon Corporation has built its business across every industry, ...

The Key Metric of Battery Production — Overall Equipment Efficiency

(Coating/Laminating)

February 05, 2025, ... described as world class. The situation is even more critical during the ramp-up of the systems. Here, values of 40 percent or less are not uncommon. Thus, large sums of money are swallowed up during ...

ARC Launches Regional Events to Reach Wider Audience

(News | New Products)

February 02, 2025, The Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters (ARC) is introducing ARC Exchange, a series of one-day, regional expos and training events held in conjunction with a university partner. The Association ...

Mis-Steps to Avoid When Performing a Dyne Test

(Surface Prep)

February 02, 2025, ... in order. Dyne testing is based on the behavior of a liquid spread out on a solid surface. If the liquid has a surface tension (dyne level) lower than the critical surface tension of the test sample, ...

Applying Barriers to Flexible

(Bag Pouch)

January 29, 2025, ... reaction. For some foods, light-induced changes can affect the nutritional value of foods and even produce off-flavors. Barrier critical properties that may be required for flexible packaging or flexible ...

The ROl of Automation

(News | New Products)

January 25, 2025, Innovation Continues to Drive Increased Manufacturing Productivity Innovation Continues to Drive Increased Manufacturing Productivity By Tom Kepper, PE, General Manager, Pinnacle Converting Equipment ...

Flexible Packaging Association Commemorates 75 Years of Innovation and Leadership

(Upcoming Conference News)

January 21, 2025, ... take place March 5 -7, 2025, in Miami, Florida. Since 1950, the FPA has led innovation and collaboration to tackle critical challenges and shape the flexible packaging industry that has grown to become ...