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CYRO Presents Heat-Aging Effects on Medical Packaging Materials at ANTEC in Chicago

Published: June 02, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Medical packaging engineers, device manufacturers, as well as other attendees of this year's ANTEC conference may now have a better understanding of the effects of heat and sterilization on rigid medical packaging stability thanks to Cyro Industries.

New Materials for the Converting Industry, PFFC, June 2004

Published: May 31, 2004
New material products from: Argotec, CPFilms, Klöckner Pentaplast, Sicpa NA, Techni-Met, Thin Film Analysis, and Toray Plastics.

EVAL Co. of America Opens New R&D Facility

Published: May 24, 2004, By pffc-online.com
EVAL Company of America, a subsidiary of Japan-based Kuraray Co. Ltd., reports it has officially opened its newly constructed Kuraray Research and Technical Center in order to help customers with new product development and technical support.

Appleton and Rock-Tenn Partner on Paperboard-Based Security Package

Published: May 21, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Appleton reports it has partnered with packaging manufacturer Rock-Tenn Co. in the development of a paperboard-based package with brand protection capabilities.

K 2004 Plastics Show to Showcase Use of Plastics in Sports

Published: May 20, 2004, By pffc-online.com
K 2004, the International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber (October 20 - 27, 2004), will feature a unique presentation about the utilization of plastic in recreational and competitive sports.

Akzo Nobel Inks Becomes ANI Printing Inks

Published: May 17, 2004, By pffc-online.com
At Drupa, ANI Printing Inks -- formerly known as Akzo Nobel Inks -- made its name change -- and new company goals -- official.

Koerber PaperLink Schneider XT System Helps Converters and Paper Mills Eliminate Dust

Published: May 03, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Koerber PaperLink will showcase its new Schneider XT system, technology that helps converters and paper mills remove costly dusty problems.

Top of the Line

Published: April 30, 2004, By Edited by Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor
Premium products deserve premium packaging. NPA honors the year's best folding cartons and rigid boxes.

Unique Issues of Laminating Inks

Published: April 30, 2004, By Dr. Richard M. Podhajny, Ph.D. Contributing Editor
One of the major advances in flexible packaging was the introduction of film laminated structures. Film lamination allowed different properties to be

Materials

Published: April 30, 2004
New material products from: Air Products and Chemicals, Environmental Inks and Coatings, Johnson Polymer, MeadWestvaco, and Mitsui Plastics.

Fast & Flawless

Published: April 30, 2004, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Spectratek is converting thin-gauge holographic films at high speeds, thanks to new equipment from Stanford Products.

Zapping Static

Published: April 30, 2004, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor
Battling static buildup in its slitting process, one nonwovens converter gets results with Simco's static elimination systems.

Innovation on Board

Published: April 30, 2004, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor
A consumer favorite gets a facelift thanks to innovative use of paperboard packaging.

Gussets Lead to Growth

Published: April 30, 2004, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
A paperboard envelope that expands to hold thick, bulky items delivers double-digit growth for Calumet Carton.

Getting Better with Time

Published: April 30, 2004, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor
It wasn't too long ago water-based inks were thought of more as a solution to protecting the environment than a choice for high quality printing. But

Pliant Corp. Expanding Capacity for Production of Revolution Brand Films

Published: April 28, 2004, By pffc-online.com
Pliant Corporation reports it is in the process of expanding its capacity to produce Revolution brand stretch-wrap products significantly.

Il Melograno Packs Fresh Salads in Cargill Dow's Maize-Based Nature Works PLA

Published: April 22, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
For additional PFFC coverage of Cargill Dow's Nature Works PLA, check out Stan Sacharow's August 2003 Green Stands for Go feature.

Stora Enso and Xeikon Partner to Develop On-Demand Production Line for DBS Media/Entertainment Packaging

Published: April 19, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
Stora Enso reports it and Xeikon International have entered into a technical cooperation agreement to combine Stora Enso's DBS (Discbox Slider) packaging system with Xeikon digital printing systems. The companies will present the new on-demand production line for CD and DVD packaging for the first time at Drupa 2004. (http://www.storaenso.com/dbs)

National Adhesives to Increase Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Prices Mid-May 2004

Published: April 19, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
A unit of National Starch and Chemical Co., National Adhesives' products are based on polyurethane, acrylic, rubber, ethylene vinyl acetate, expoxy, polyvinyl acetate and starch, and dextrin chemistries. (adhesives.nationalstarch.com)

MonoSol Acquires UK-Based Aquafilm Ltd., Dramatically Expands Offerings in Water-Soluble Films

Published: April 16, 2004
MonoSol LLC reports it has acquired Worcestershire, England-based Aquafilm Ltd., a producer of blown extruded water-soluble films.

Film Wettability Not So Simple

Published: April 01, 2004, By Dr. Richard M. Podhajny, Ph.D. Contributing Editor
When it comes to the subject of everyone has some degree of experience. However, the wetting of a film by a printing ink is a complicated physical/chemical

A Secure Alternative

Published: March 31, 2004, By Richard A. Steenblik, Nanoventions Inc.
Micro-optic films have been developed to respond to the ever-diminshing security provided by holograms and DOVIDs.

Materials

Published: March 31, 2004, By Edited by Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
News from: Contract Converting, Impregion, International Paper Bleach Board Business, National Adhesives, and Scapa North America.

What Is Cationic UV Technology?

Published: February 29, 2004, By Dr. Richard M. Podhajny, Ph.D., Contributing Editor
Cationic UV (ultraviolet)-curable inks and coatings have been offered commercially for more than 30 years, but to many printers and converters, it still is a “new technology.”

Aluminum Association to Participate in NAM's Coalition for the Future of Manufacturing in US

Published: February 06, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
The NAM-sponsored "Manufacturing: Making America's Future" Forum and Fly In is slated for February 10 and 11, 2004, on Capitol Hill, Washington, DC.

Substrate Developments for RFID Labels

Published: February 01, 2004, By AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.
A look at substrates from AWA's new AWAreness Report , RFID Tag and Label Market—A Review of Global Opportunities.

Synthetic Paper: The Real Deal

Published: February 01, 2004, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor
From labels for food packaging to children's books, synthetic paper applications are finding a niche within the converting industry and beyond.

UV & Jet Inks: An Exciting Combo

Published: January 31, 2004, By Dr. Richard M. Podhajny, Ph.D. Contributing Editor
Jet ink printers dominate the growth of digital printing. One of the most promising applications of jet ink technologies is radiation-curable jet inks used in package and label printing.

Materials

Published: January 31, 2004, By Edited by Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor
New materials from: ADM Tronics Unlimited, Amagic Holographics, Arjobex, Avery Dennison Corp., Bostik Findley, Contract Converting, Multi-Plastics, Pechiney Plastic Packaging, Polymeric Converting, and Yupo Corp. America.

Flint Ink Launches X-Treme Dispersions Colorants for Water Inks

Published: January 14, 2004, By PRESS RELEASE
More PFFC coverage about Flint Inks' Jetrion Division (digital inks, equipment, and integration) is available at pffc-online.com/ar/paper_whats_ahead_industrial/index.htm.

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