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Appvion Supports Navy SEAL Foundation

The paper supplier proves its belief in the work of the SEALs by making a three-year financial commitment

Vertiv Offers Paperboard for Sustainable Packaging

Earth Pact Sugar Cane Paperboard is said to be recyclable and compostable and to resist moisture and grease

Rohrer Announces Cold Foil Programs

Blister Cards, folding cartons, sleeves, and inserts can now be produced with cold foil, reportedly saving money and adding shelf appeal

East African Event Shows Potential of Area

Messe Düsseldorf says the Food Processing & Packaging Exposyum in Nairobi showed presented prospects for suppliers of process and packaging technology

UPM Raflatac Offers Product Range for Labeling

Company launches renewed product range for Americas for home and personal care labeling

Freedonia Issues Report on Converted Flexible Packaging

Demand for US converter flexible packaging is expected to increase annually due to cost and performance advantages

Secabo Label Cutter Called Ideal for Short Runs

The LC30 produces stickers and free-form labels using DrawCut LabelStudio software, making it suited for pilot runs and other types of short runs

DuPont Seeks Entries for Innovation Awards

The 28th DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation looks for winners in the areas of technology, responsible packaging, and enhanced user experience

Flint Introduces Letterpress Plate

Featuring a soft layer, the nyloprint WF-S water-washable plate is said to offer more flexibility and improved ink transfer

Gintzler Graphics Receives ISO Certifications

The converter says a vigorous quality management system is responsible for the certifications

drupa 2016 Global Insights Report #2 Is Here

Published in conjunction with next year’s drupa, the second Global Insights Report covers major shifts in print and media

Xaar Launches Printheads for Coding and Marking

The new family of piezoelectric printheads have a 17-mm print swathe, said to be well suited for many product identification codes

Sun Chemical Forms Advanced Materials Division

The new division will provide technologies from the company as well as parent company DIC

HERMA Calculator Determines Roll Dimensions

Calculator allows label printers to determine the running length and outside diameter of any roll of self-adhesive material

FTA Calls for Sustainability Excellence Entries

The Flexographic Technical Association seeks entries from any company in the flexo supply chain that has implemented sustainable business practices

MOCON Offers Oxygen Permeation Analyzer

The OX-TRAN Model 2/22 L, which measures OTR for high-barrier materials, features a number of automation features

Nilpeter USA Holds Winning Open House

The FB-3300, the FB-3, and the FA-4* were among the narrow web presses on display at company’s renovated Technology Center

PPC Report Sees Growth in Folding Cartons

The report, with data prepared by RISI, covers trends such as the robust pharmaceutical market as well as food packaging for health-conscious consumers

Lloyd Instruments Jig Is for Contact Lens Blister Pack Testing

Force testers from AMETEK work with the jig to test peel strength of the blister packs, making sure it is neither too high or too low

Beer Carton Features Retractable Handle

PaperWorks Industries develops two-piece carton that enables stacking

New Jersey Packaging Executives Present Annual Awards

The NJPEC holds a banquet to honor the year’s most outstanding packaging engineering and design award winners

Constantia Flexibles Acquires Pemara Labels Group

The company expects the acquisition will strengthen its position in the Southeast Asia labels market and add support for its multinational customers

Ucima and Fiera Milano Set Up Joint Company

The two organizations have partnered to bring their experience and international relationships to the Italian show IPACK-IMA

AIMCAL Members: An Invitation To Compete

AIMCAL invites members to participate in the annual AIMCAL Awards Competition.

Rotoflex Releases Slitter/Rewinder

The HSI horizontal slitter/rewinder is said to be rugged and reliable and to offer features for convenience and accessibility

Gallus and Matho in Agreement

The two companies form a partnership in which Gallus USA represents Matho in North America

Avery Dennison Announces Bio-Based PE Film

The polyethylene label films include more than 80% renewable content and are said to offer performance and recyclability

Performance Packaging of Nevada Offers Sterilization Method

Pixie Dust, a patented sterilization method, is said to enable new applications and cost savings and to be an improvement on aseptic packaging

AWA Issues Studies on Asian Markets

The new reports cover materials, technologies, and trends in the region for labels, product decoration, and release liners

Valley Packaging Expands Operations

Company breaks ground on a corrugated converting complex in Tennessee that is expected to be good for both business and the environment

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