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Colorite Talks About TPEs for Medical Apps

(Flexpack)

May 07, 2018, The company, which offers Cellene TPEs, says TPE compounds are growing in importance as a viable option for medical applications WAYNE, PA | Colorite, a Tekni-Plex business unit specializing in custom ...

Syringes Feature Needle Protection Labels

(Label/Tape)

May 07, 2018, Syringes for Pfizer’s epoetin biosimilar have been outfitted with Needle-Trap needle protection labels from Schreiner MediPharm. BLAUVELT, NY | Syringes for Pfizer’s epoetin biosimilar have been outfitted ...

Mark Andy Press Goes to UK Plant

(News | New Products)

May 06, 2018, Reflex Labels Plus orders a Performance Series P7 press with updated platform, bringing to 27 the number of Mark Andy presses at Reflex plants ST. LOUIS, MO | Mark Andy says Reflex Label Plus has ordered ...

Flexo Printing | FTA Honors 2018's Top Print Job

(Print)

May 06, 2018, Six earn Best of Show awards in the Flexographic Technical Assn. competition. Six earn Best of Show awards in the Flexographic Technical Assn. competition. The Flexographic Technical Assn., Bohemia, ...

Packaging Trends | Market for Liquid Pouches to Hit $10.5 Billion by 2024

(Bag Pouch)

May 06, 2018, Demand will be fueled by easy handling and low shelf-space requirements. Demand will be fueled by easy handling and low shelf-space requirements. Shifting consumer preference for convenient packing ...

Xplore Tablet Working in Tissue Converting

(News | New Products)

May 01, 2018, The Futura ProTablet, at work in towel and tissue manufacturing sites, is said to extend the life of production line equipment AUSTIN, TX | Xplore Technologies Corporation says Futura, an Italian manufacturer ...

Constantia Flexibles Acquires Creative Polypack

(Flexpack)

May 01, 2018, Creative Polypack, based in India, produces film-based laminates in eight production sites VIENNA, AUSTRIA | Constantia Flexibles Group has agreed to acquire a majority shareholding in the film-based ...

Toray Aiding CPG Companies in Mexico

(Flexpack)

April 25, 2018, The company says its line of films and type of customer service are suited to Mexico’s specific flexible packaging needs NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) says its films and services are ...

Constantia Flexibles Adds Laminator

(Coating/Laminating)

April 23, 2018, The new equipment, working at the company’s South African subsidiary, will handle packaging for confectionary, snacks, and HPC products VIENNA, AUSTRIA | Constantia Flexibles Group has invested a single-digit ...

RDG Media Purchases Paper, Film & Foil Converter (PFFC)

(Trends/Management)

April 04, 2018, PFFC will be the lead brand for RDG Media’s products. PFFC will be the lead brand for RDG Media’s products. FT. DODGE, IA | RDG Media, Inc., publisher of Plastics Hotline, Packaging Technology Today, ...

Cannabis and My Mom

(Yo's Yarns)

March 29, 2018, A medical cannabis experience becomes personal with the passing of PFFC's editorial director Yolanda Simonsis' mother after a 2-1/2 year struggle with lung cancer. Some of you may have noticed my absence ...

L9 Announces 2017 World Label Awards

(Label/Tape)

March 27, 2018, The international competition honors labels that have already been declared winners by their individual associations THE HAGUE, THE NETHERLANDS | The L9 group of international label associations has ...

Print & Packaging Legislative Summit Is Coming

(News | New Products)

March 26, 2018, Registration is open for the Legislate Summit, which will address issues of public policy and give attendees access to Congress and the Administration RESTON, VA | Registration is now open for the ...

Sticking With It | Hot Melt PSA Primer

(Coating/Laminating)

March 26, 2018, Adhesives expert Ingrid Brase explains how hot melt pressure-sensitive products are created. Adhesives expert Ingrid Brase explains how hot melt pressure-sensitive products are created. My last offering ...

CCL Acquires Treofan Americas

(Flexpack)

March 09, 2018, Treofan America and Trespaphan Mexico Holdings, which will use the Innovia name, are expected to add a BOPP footprint for CCL in the US and Europe TORONTO, ON, CANADA | CCL Industries, a supplier of ...

Multi-Color and Talkin’ Things to Partner

(Flexpack)

March 07, 2018, The strategic partnership will help raise awareness among brand owners about the rapidly growing trend of connecting products to the Internet of Things CINCINNATI, OH | Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) ...

Fisher Reports Company Rebrand

(Flexpack)

February 24, 2018, Fisher Container Holdings creates PPC Flexible Packaging to unify corporate identity and focus on consumer packaging and precision clean packaging BUFFALO GROVE, IL | Fisher Container Holdings, a supplier ...

Verstraete Converts In-Mold Label for Mayo Tub

(Label/Tape)

February 13, 2018, Rectangular barrier IML storage tub stands out on supermarket shelves Rectangular barrier IML storage tub stands out on supermarket shelves In August 2017, Clover surprised South African consumers ...

Sticking With It | PSA Acrylics Primer

(Sticking With It)

February 12, 2018, Adhesives expert Ingrid Brase peels back the curtain to show how chemists build performance into pressure-sensitive systems. Adhesives expert Ingrid Brase peels back the curtain to show how chemists ...

Is P&G’s New Freshies Packaging a Good Idea?

(Innovation Station)

February 10, 2018, Procter & Gamble’s new Freshies antiperspirant/deodorant is a Secret product extension offering portable convenience, but does the packaging pass product innovation criteria? Just last month, Procter ...