Materials
Global Paper Solutions Reports Paperboard Benefits
- Published: July 30, 2015
Zenith Hi-Brite Premium paperboard is said to offer economic and environmental benefits, and company offers quick turnaround
New Era Converting Machinery Develops Flexible Glass
- Published: July 27, 2015
Working with a glass manufacturer, company designed and engineered a flexible glass substrate that could have use in electronics
Iggesund Develops Its European Service
- Published: July 24, 2015
Company will expand its agreement with SCA to create cost-effective transport solutions
Toray Plastics (America) Celebrates 30 Years
- Published: July 22, 2015
Company, with three decades of manufacturing history in the US, now has three divisions and sells into a wide range of markets
FiberMark Cover Material Has Look of Luxury
- Published: July 14, 2015
LaCrema, which reportedly combines the look of leather and the feel of PU, has a reduced price and new service platform
Specialty Papers Conference Coming in September
- Published: July 02, 2015
Sponsored by Smithers Pira and TAPPI, the annual event covers markets, innovations, and applications for specialty papers
Plastiprint Announces Window Cling Film
- Published: June 29, 2015
Said to be PVC free, film reportedly is easy to install, won’t damage surface, and is durable
Mohawk and Arjowiggins Creative Paper Announce Alliance
- Published: June 24, 2015
The former competitors now will share manufacturing facilities, expertise, and proprietary technologies
Freedonia Issues Study on Stretch and Shrink Film
- Published: June 11, 2015
The study looks at US demand and reports on sales, applications, materials, and more
Neenah Packaging Releases Swatchbooks
- Published: June 09, 2015
Swatchbooks for box wrap and folding board product lines, said to well suited for many types of premium packaging
Filmquest Signs Agreement with JK Materials
- Published: May 29, 2015
Filmquest will distribute the South Korean company’s Nylon in the US
Clondalkin Barrier Film Is Suited for Dry Foods
- Published: May 21, 2015
WENTOPRO barrier film is said to eliminate the migration of harmful mineral oils from the outer packaging of dry foods
Innovia Films Offers BOPP with Barrier
- Published: May 13, 2015
Propafilm RCU acrylic coated BOPP film is said to offer barrier to mineral oil migration, and a white version is on the way
Ultimet Films Celebrates Partnership with Filmtech
- Published: May 08, 2015
Both companies report standout years and note that a five-year partnership has produced quality products
Cortec Film Offers Protection for Metal Parts
- Published: April 24, 2015
VpCI-126 EM UV film provides high-tech corrosion protection from aggressive environments and UV exposure
Toray Lidding Films Have Environmental Benefits
- Published: April 21, 2015
LumiLid bio-based, dual-ovenable lidding films are solvent-free and are made with more than 50% renewable feedstocks
Ceresana Issues Study on Polyamides
- Published: April 20, 2015
The reports shows the material known as nylon has a number of applications, including some found in the converting industry
Drytac Offers Self-Adhesive Print Vinyl
- Published: April 14, 2015
Polar print vinyl with acrylic adhesive is said to provide consistent print surface and durability in both indoor and outdoor settings
ExxonMobil Polymer Is for Cast Power Pre-Stretch Films
- Published: April 08, 2015
Vistamaxx 6000 performance polymer for high-performance cast power pre-stretch films is said to combine ultimate stretch with high holding force
Toray Announces Metallized BOPP
- Published: April 02, 2015
Torayfan PWX5 film is said to deliver superior metal-adhesion and barrier-durability performance for products requiring a prolonged shelf life
DUNMORE Materials Protect MMS Spacecraft
- Published: March 31, 2015
Multilayer films lend insulation to NASA Magnetospheric Multiscale components and vehicles in space
Allied Plastics Holdings Launches Synthetic Paper
- Published: March 30, 2015
EcoTag I and 2 synthetic paper is said to offer high quality type and other properties in demanding narrow web uses
Web Industries Named 3M Preferred Converter
- Published: March 18, 2015
Company will offer medical device companies a single source for contract converting and manufacturing services of medical devices using 3M materials
Johns Manville Expands Glass Fiber Operation
- Published: March 17, 2015
Company says the expansion in its Tennessee plant is intended to support growth in engineering thermoplastics
Archroma Additive Is FDA Approved for Food Packaging
- Published: March 11, 2015
Cartaguard KST, reported resistant to oil, grease, and water, is approved for use in the manufacture of paper and board for food packaging
Drytac Overlaminate Has Improved Finish
- Published: March 06, 2015
Interlam Pro Emerytex clear overlaminate now offers a durable, sand-textured finish for greater uniformity and appearance
Cosmo Films Offers Metallized BOPP
- Published: March 03, 2015
Metallized BOPP film is said to provide good barrier and a treated surface for printing, as well as good heat seal strength
Polymax Materials Suited for Sensory-Sensitive Applications
- Published: February 26, 2015
Thermoplastic elastomers are said to protect the freshness, quality, and safety of food and beverages
ExxonMobil Adds to Polymers Line
- Published: February 19, 2015
Vistamaxx 3588FL is said to combine low seal and hot tack initiation temperatures with broad hermetic seal range in cPP and BOPP films
DUNMORE Materials Again Go Into Space
- Published: February 13, 2015
The DSCOVR satellite includes company’s multilayer insulation films and polyimide tapes to protect it during its five-year mission
