Critical Trends

Nilpeter to Show Integrated Inkjet Press

(News | New Products)

August 04, 2015, Labelexpo Europe will be the launching ground for company’s PANORAMA line, including new DP-3 UV inkjet press SLAGELSE, DENMARK | Nilpeter will launch the PANORAMA product line, including the five-color ...

New England Paper Cluster Hears from Mohawk CEO

(Flexpack)

July 29, 2015, ... the group, according to its website, is to promote the paper industry in New England, educate members through the ongoing exchange of ideas and strategies, and provide critical business intelligence so ...

Static Beat | Control Static on Insulating Webs in Dryers

(Static-Beat)

July 22, 2015, ... reaches the first roller that touches the freshly dried coated layer. The first roller that touches the freshly dried or cured layer is a critical roller because this fresh surface may be very triboelectrically ...

AIMCAL and SPE Join to Present Tech Conference

(Coating/Laminating)

July 21, 2015, More than 100 papers on converting and flexible packaging will be presented at FlexPackCon, along with short courses, economic news, and more FORT MILL, SC | The Assn. of International Metallizers, ...

Sino-Label 2016 Expected to be One-Stop Sourcing Shop

(Label/Tape)

July 17, 2015, Celebrating its tenth anniversary, the event will offer more than 300 exhibitors covering all aspects of label printing and technology HONG KONG | Sino-Label 2016, the China International Exhibition ...

CPI Installs Atomic Layer Deposition Systems

(Coating/Laminating)

July 14, 2015, ... of critical applications that utilize flexible films such as Organic Light Emitting Devices (OLED), flexible display screens, photovoltaic cells, and wearable electronics. The first of the two systems ...

Flexo Printing | Mid-Web Press Answers Shift to More SKUs, Short Runs

(Print)

July 14, 2015, ... to critical print pressures and even bounce problems throughout all speeds. Then there is the approach of a robotic press change that can pre-store multiple jobs in a holding rack, on-the-ready for ...

T.H.E.M. to Celebrate 20 years of Stick Packaging

(Flexpack)

June 28, 2015, Company recalls partnering with Sanko Machinery to introduce stick packaging to North America and offers predictions for the future of the package MARLTON, NJ | Technical Help in Engineering and Marketing ...

MOCON Instrument Tests Package Headspace Oxygen

(Controls)

June 22, 2015, ... impact efficacy, while food companies want consumers to experience fresh, wholesome products, says MOCON VP Doug Lindemann. “Getting accurate oxygen readings is critical to meeting those objectives. The ...

AWA Sleeve Label Conference Packed with Info

(Label/Tape)

June 21, 2015, The international conference featured a wide range of experts covering both technology and marketing aspects of sleeve labeling AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS | AWA Alexander Watson Associates reports ...

PCI Films Issues Study of BOPP Film Market

(News | New Products)

June 15, 2015, Demand for BOPP film in mature markets has been lackluster, says the study, but demand in emerging markets is strong NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, UK | PCI Films Consulting has issued a reported entitled World ...

Pillar Offers Spare Parts Replacement

(News | New Products)

June 14, 2015, ... parts whose products will routinely compromise the performance of our systems.” Company says the critical components of its induction sealing, corona treatment, and atmospheric plasma treatment systems ...

Honeywell Modernizes Mill for Stora Enzo

(Carton Box)

June 12, 2015, ... data security and reliability, and lower total cost of ownership. • Safety Manager, which integrates process safety data, applications, system diagnostics, and critical control strategies, and executes ...

Accu-Label Adds Xeikon Cheetah

(News | New Products)

June 01, 2015, ...  the Xeikon Cheetah press is critical to continuing that expansion. He says, "Flexo is an art form that I truly love, and I've been practicing this art for a long time. But nowadays, it's not the right sol ...

TLMI Issues Agenda for Technical Conference

(Label/Tape)

May 26, 2015, The 2015 event will offer a broad range of topics, both technical and business-oriented, to help attendees break boundaries  GLOUCESTER, MA | The Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI) will be ...

Food for Thought—the Italian Way

(Yo's Yarns)

May 20, 2015, What is the impact of packaging on designing a resilient future for food, technology, and sustainable development? This morning I received a press release from a long-time communications colleague ...

Beta Industries Offers Crease & Fold Analyzer

(Controls)

May 17, 2015, ... detail information for package design, material, and process evaluation, as well as machine make-ready. In high-volume production environments the production operator needs only one click for each critical ...

Techkon USA System Offers Color Control

(Controls)

May 16, 2015, ... voids, and fills. A job can be compared with reference image in a split screen view. Inline Spectro allows precise in-image spot measurement for control of critical brand colors. Camera enables smart-positioning ...

AVT Teams with Global Vision for Off-Line Inspection

(News | New Products)

May 01, 2015, ... narrow web, and sheet-fed applications, ensuring that no critical errors have been overlooked during print production. SolidProof is said to automatically eliminate conversion errors and undetected defects ...

PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL Coming in August

(News | New Products)

April 25, 2015, Bangkok is the locale for the 5th edition of the Packaging and Printing Exhibition for Asia, which will co-locate with T-PLAS 2015   CHICAGO, IL | PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL 2015, The 5th International ...

Cortec Film Offers Protection for Metal Parts

(Materials)

April 22, 2015, ... polymer from UV exposure and prevent degradation, company adds. Film, said to eliminate disposal costs, is described as economical and ideally suited for transit, staging, and lay-up of critical equipment, ...

Constantia Flexibles Rebrands Label Division

(Label/Tape)

April 21, 2015, ... which has been organized into the regions of Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. He says, “It’s critical that the labels division work together as one if we are to be successful. We have an extensive product ...

PACK EXPO Las Vegas Promises to be Big

(News | New Products)

April 19, 2015, ... manufacturing professionals and suppliers representing so many different market segments, PACK EXPO events play a critical role in driving manufacturing forward,” says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO ...

PPC Calls for Entries in Competition

(Carton Box)

April 14, 2015, The 2015 North American Paperboard Packaging Competition, which recognizes excellence through the entire converting process, is accepting entries   SPRINGFIELD, MA | The Paperboard Packaging Council ...

Zip-Pak To Show Resealable Solutions at PetFood Forum

(Flexpack)

April 14, 2015, Visit Booth 205 at Kansas City Convention Center April 27-29 Visit Booth 205 at Kansas City Convention Center April 27-29 MANTENO, IL | Zip-Pak will be featuring its flexible packaging resealable ...

IMDA Annual Seminar to Offer Decorating Basics

(Label/Tape)

April 08, 2015, ... of film vs paper labels and the available film substrates. Critical tests for IML THE IML MARKET The major in-mold label converters, printers, and end users. Current in-mold label market size and ...

Show Preview | FTA’s 2015 Info*Flex and Forum in Perfect Harmony

(Print)

April 08, 2015, ... Signs: A Basics Reality Check” will address this goal head-on by covering issues critical to the quality control process. According to session co-chair Andy Knapp, Flint Group, “The aim of this session ...

ExxonMobil Polymer Is for Cast Power Pre-Stretch Films

(Materials)

April 06, 2015, Vistamaxx 6000 performance polymer for high-performance cast power pre-stretch films is said to combine ultimate stretch with high holding force   HOUSTON, TX | ExxonMobil Chemical announces Vistamaxx ...

Corona Treating | Why All Films Do Not Treat the Same

(Surface Prep)

March 29, 2015, ... s film of the same type can yield different results. This is why documenting your own results is critical. For example, let’s say that your operation routinely achieves similar results to those shared  ...

PRIMIR Issues Agenda for Summer Meeting

(News | New Products)

March 28, 2015, The event will chart pathways to growth success with a number of presentations covering industry research   RESTON, VA | PRIMIR, the Print Industries Market Information and Research Organization, ...