Critical Trends

CPPEXPONYC: Collaboration in Packaging Production

(News | New Products)

October 19, 2015, ... packaging, it is critical to start the conversation as early as possible.” “Emerald Packaging was the first flexible packaging converter in the United States to adopt digital printing in late 2014. Digital ...

Clondalkin Helps Rebrand LowLow Snacks

(Flexpack)

October 19, 2015, Produces four lid designs for range of Snack Bites BURY, MANCHESTER, UK | Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury (previously Chadwicks Lids) has produced the lids for the rebrand of LowLow Snack Bites ...

Labelexpo Europe 2015 Sets Records

(News | New Products)

October 10, 2015, Labelexpo Europe 2015 ups figures for attendance, exhibitors, and show space while celebrating its 35th year. Labelexpo Europe reports record breaking results for new visitors, exhibitors, and exhibition ...

FTA Announces Theme and Agenda for 2016 Forum

(News | New Products)

October 03, 2015, Coming next March, the 2016 Forum will feature ten new technical sessions and again will co-locate with the INFO*FLEX exhibition BOHEMIA, NY | The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) reports the ...

Maxson Sheeter Suited for High-Pressure Laminates

(News | New Products)

September 26, 2015, ... features. Because of the multilayer construction, cut quality to avoid "crumbing' of the multilayer edges is critical, company says. The dual-knife rotary cutting action eliminates the skive along the ...

Static Beat | Dissipators Work Where Only 1 Side Has Static

(Static-Beat)

September 20, 2015, ... the freshly dried or cured layer. This first roller that touches the freshly dried or cured layer is a critical roller. The freshly dried or cured coating is often very active from a triboelectric charging ...

TLMI Reviews Technical Conference

(Label/Tape)

September 08, 2015, A record number of attendees heard more than 40 presenters address business strategy and technical operations GLOUCESTER, MA | The Tag and Label Mfrs. Institute (TLMI) reports more than 380 attendees ...

Screen Americas Approves Spinnaker Materials

(Label/Tape)

September 04, 2015, Ten pressure-sensitive materials from Spinnaker are now approved for use on the Screen Truepress Jet L350UV inkjet label press ROLLING MEADOWS, IL | Screen Americas reports the company has tested and ...

PRIMIR Issues Study on Flexography

(News | New Products)

August 31, 2015, New research authored by Freedonia covers US market trends for flexo in various markets, new technology, and in comparison with other forms of printing RESTON, VA | PRIMIR, the Print Industries Market ...

Esko Launches Upgraded Software Suite

(News | New Products)

August 24, 2015, Suite 14.1 is said to bring ease of use with Software as a Service options and many other enhancements GHENT, BELGIUM | Esko announces the launch of its Software Suite release 14.1, a comprehensive ...

NPES and PRIMIR Announces Agenda for Fall Meeting

(News | New Products)

August 14, 2015, Registration if open for the event, where industry experts will present an agenda geared to the challenges of change in graphic communications RESTON, VA | NPES The Assn. for Suppliers of Printing, ...

Coating Matters | Energy Storage Devices

(Coating/Laminating)

August 10, 2015, ... coating head to substrate interface. Keep the fluid moving and reducing residence time and dead flow zones are critical to success. After coating, another consideration would be the effect of the drying ...

Countertop Beer Dispenser Relies on Flexible Pouch by Mondi

(Bag Pouch)

August 05, 2015, ... collaboration involving SYNEK and Mondi’s Consumer Goods Packaging business in North America. “Because of the delicate nature of beer, the dispenser’s pouch is a critical draft system component,” says ...

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, ... 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 solution for every ...

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 ...