Critical Trends

The Back Page: Taking it back 80 years

(The Back Page)

May 27, 2020, ... has been set up and activities are already well under way: To survey critically the literature on relation of micro-organisms to papermaking and the bacteriological condition of products which are ...

Labelexpo/Brand Print Americas Shows Popstponed

(News | New Products)

May 25, 2020, ... and no place provides a better backdrop than Labelexpo Americas. The pandemic has eliminated the industry’s face to face opportunities in 2020 making this next edition the most anticipated, and critical, ...

GN Thermoforming Installs New Machines with WhatsApp Messaging Platform

(News | New Products)

May 21, 2020, ... made extensive utilization of the WhatsApp Messenger web platform to install new thermoforming machines for customers in Eastern Europe and the U.S. GN faced a critical challenge at the beginning of ...

Anilox Service Techs to Roll Again

(News | New Products)

May 13, 2020, ... as a critical supplier and reportedly follows all CDC recommended safety measures; COVID-19 Safety Policy is available on request. The skilled technicians have provided anilox cleaning services for over ...

Labeling Productivity: Overcoming Common Obstacles

(News | New Products)

May 13, 2020, Best Practices for Continuous Improvement in the Labeling Process Best Practices for Continuous Improvement in the Labeling Process Best Practices for Continuous Improvement in the Labeling Process ...

Coating on Trial

(News | New Products)

May 05, 2020, ... can be critical in determining the effectiveness and quality of coating appearance and performance. It is difficult to compensate for a substrate that is defective, defects are rarely eliminated or improved ...

Nestlé Co-Funds New Professorship Focusing on Sustainable Materials Research to Tackle Plastic Waste

(News | New Products)

April 28, 2020, ... professor, will be responsible for developing and implementing a new research program on sustainable materials. Research topics of interest will address critical areas, such as the overall environmental ...

Be Part of the Circular Economy by Opting for Cortec® Recyclable Moisture-Barrier Paper and Linerboard

(News | New Products)

April 28, 2020, ... represents good resource stewardship while still achieving critical packaging qualities. Users of EcoShield Recyclable Barrier Paper and Linerboard thus have the opportunity to contribute to a circular ...

Introducing the new IQ Power Fantom HL Blower from Simco-Ion

(News | New Products)

April 27, 2020, ... elimination in Class I, Division 1 and 2, Group D hazardous locations where the neutralization of static charges is critical for both personnel and environmental safety. When coupled with the IQ Power ...

SGIA Announces “COVID-19: Ask the Experts” Webinar Series

(News | New Products)

April 22, 2020, The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) announced a new webinar series designed to address critical issues facing the printing industry today, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Specialty Graphic ...

Power to Spare

(News | New Products)

April 22, 2020, ... zone for critical situations, which Eisby compares with computer redundancy systems, or hospitals, where any downtime is costly and possibly life-threatening. “You have only to calculate the enormous ...

Wen Chyuan Brings Western Quality to Sheet Fed Lamination

(News | New Products)

April 19, 2020, Established in 1972 by engineer Lin Chi-I, Wen Chyuan Machinery Company has become one of the leading manufacturers of sheet fed varnishing Submitted by Vetaphone Emma Lin (left) and Carol Liang ...

AIMCAL Announces Winners During Virtual Award Ceremony

(News | New Products)

April 16, 2020, ... critical for coating heat-sensitive web materials such as polyethylene terephthalate. Other applications include flat panel display coating, jumbo glass coating, micro-electrical mechanical systems, and ...

Global Print Industry Faces Economic and Environmental Challenges

(News | New Products)

April 02, 2020, The 7th drupa Global Trends Report will be published in April 2020. The 7th drupa Global Trends Report will be published in April 2020. The results, from a survey conducted before the outbreak of the ...

Competitive Advantages in Cold Seal Application with ISRA Technology

(News | New Products)

March 31, 2020, ISRA VISION announced it now offers cutting-edge technology for continuous quality and process control of printed images, lamination and coatings with its 100 percent inline inspection solution PrintSTAR. ...

Airlite Plastics Expands Capacity with Davis-Standard Sheet Line

(News | New Products)

March 29, 2020, ... and not pushing the pounds, which has been a key part of our success. Knowing we have the technology to make that happen is critical.” For more information, visit www.airliteplastics.com or www.davis-standard.com/extrusion_system/sheet. ...

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, Concerns over the long-term impact of the coronavirus outbreak on key European recycling markets sharply escalated this week following the adoption of further containment measures across the continent. ...

Aptar Launches InvisiShield Active Packaging Solution for Pathogen Mitigation

(News | New Products)

March 21, 2020, ... of our technology and the tremendous amount of work that has led to this launch. We have material science expertise that we are applying to food safety solutions at a critical time when consumers are demanding ...

FPA Addresses Essential Manufacturing in Light of COVID-19 Crisis

(News | New Products)

March 19, 2020, ... pet food, health and beauty, pharmaceutical, and medical device packaging be considered essential manufacturing and a critical infrastructure industry, as stated in the recently released “President’s Coronavirus ...

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

(News | New Products)

March 15, 2020, The evolution of customer demand as well as improvements in quality and speed are accelerating printing production for packaging. The evolution of customer demand as well as improvements in quality ...

Synrad Sheds Light on Converting Applications

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

March 05, 2020, For more than 30 years, Synrad has engineered and delivered high performance CO2 lasers to OEMs and manufacturers and processors around the globe. For more than 30 years, Synrad has engineered and ...

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

(Upcoming Conference News)

March 03, 2020, This April, folding carton executives will gain valuable knowledge about important leadership assets and future market opportunities at the 2020 Spring Outlook and Strategies Conference hosted by the Paperboard ...

State of the Industry Report

(Nonwovens)

March 01, 2020, PFFC worked closely with a number of associations to get their perspective on their specific segment of the industry. Compiled by Joan Mantini PFFC worked closely with a number of associations to ...

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 ...

The FPA Launches New Website

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2020, ... to reset their password. “FPA offers a wealth of information for our members, stakeholders, and the public, and our new site is more streamlined and user-friendly, making it easier to find critical information,” ...

Pregis Joins CEFLEX to Further European Flexible Packaging Sustainability Efforts

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2020, ... environment. A critical component of improving recycling and reuse metrics is to have a system in place that will help direct manufacturing best practices, increase recycled content in our film structures, ...

Roundtable Q&A: Slitting, Winding & Unwinding

(Slit)

February 16, 2020, What new capabilities are being added into machines to provide operators with ease of use in slitting, winding & unwinding? What new capabilities are being added into machines to provide operators ...

Applied Manufacturing Technologies Promotes Rick Vanden Boom and Expands Executive Team with the Hire of Mark McGinnis

(News | New Products)

February 12, 2020, ... engineering. “A true team player and RISE Core Value Award recipient, Rick took the reins for ASG operations at a critical time for AMT,” said President and CEO Michael Jacobs. “He has been responsible ...

Enercon is the Converting Industry’s First Choice for Corona, Plasma & Flame Surface Treating

(News | New Products)

February 09, 2020, ... And its Artificial Intelligence captures critical system data should a fault ever take place. As the only surface treater manufacturer to offer corona, plasma and flame surface treating, the Enercon ...