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- Sun Chemical and acpo to Show Films
- (Label/Tape)
- June 28, 2017, ... for the first time. According to the companies, by combining acpo’s self-wound films and Sun Chemical’s SunBar Aerobloc oxygen barrier coatings, any label printer with a lamination unit will be able ...
- PPC Boot Camp Educates Industry Freshmen
- (Carton Box)
- June 27, 2017, Inks were on the agenda along with papermaking, recycling, sheeting, prepress and color management, printing, die-cutting, and more SPRINGFIELD, MA | The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) held its ...
- Mark Andy Welcomes Polish Students
- (News | New Products)
- June 20, 2017, The technical students viewed presses in operation and learned details of the latest narrow web technology at the company’s Warsaw facility ST. LOUIS, MO | Mark Andy recently invited a group of more ...
- Sticking With It | Overview of Radiation Curable Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives
- (Coating/Laminating)
- June 14, 2017, Adhesives expert Ingrid Brase considers the benefits and drawbacks of radiation curable products. Adhesives expert Ingrid Brase considers the benefits and drawbacks of radiation curable products. In ...
- Tekni-Plex Reports Investment in China
- (Flexpack)
- June 13, 2017, A new $15 million facility in China will produce pharmaceutical and medical devices in the company’s Natvar, Colorite, and Action Technology units WAYNE, PA | Tekni-Plex is announcing a $15 million ...
- For a Modern Workforce, It Requires TRAINING
- (Yo's Yarns)
- June 08, 2017, Training America's workforce with the reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act will help people compete for high-skilled, in-demand jobs especially in the packaging and ...
- Blown Film | Which Applications Are Most Suited for 7/9/11 Layers? Part 2
- (Flexpack)
- June 05, 2017, In Part 2 of this three-part series, polymer processing expert Tom Bezigian explains the advantages of one- and three-layer lines. In Part 2 of this three-part series, polymer processing expert Tom ...
- Coating Matters | Dispersions in Liquid Coating
- (Coating/Laminating)
- June 05, 2017, Unlike non-functional particles that typically are filtered out, functional particles need to be included in the coated product, so special care must be taken to make sure the process is successful. Unlike ...
- Trends/Management | Managing Change for Continuous Improvement in a Regulated Industry
- (Trends/Management)
- May 30, 2017, An ineffective change management process can lead to a chaotic manufacturing environment. An ineffective change management process can lead to a chaotic manufacturing environment. The need for changes ...
- Label/Tape | PolarSeal’s Custom-Designed Converting Machines Serve Diverse Industries
- (Label/Tape)
- May 24, 2017, From auto tape to wound care products, UK converter revels in its reputation as an engineer’s dream. From auto tape to wound care products, UK converter revels in its reputation as an engineer’s dream. ...
- Sun Chemical Coatings Offer Barrier Advantages
- (Coating/Laminating)
- May 21, 2017, ... changes to current equipment. Through its partnership with acpo, a manufacturer of self-wound, pressure-sensitive coated films to the narrow web printing/converting market, Sun can also deliver SunBar ...
- Coating Matters | The Critical Variable—Slot Die Lip Gap
- (Coating Matters)
- May 16, 2017, The key to uniform flow is distribution and stable pressure, velocity, and volumetric flow at exit. The key to uniform flow is distribution and stable pressure, velocity, and volumetric flow at exit. ...
- ProAmpac Wins Two WorldStar Awards
- (Bag Pouch)
- May 15, 2017, Recognized by World Packaging Org. for food-category pouches CINCINNATI, OH | Packaging manufacturer ProAmpac was recognized with two 2017 WorldStar food-category awards from the World Packaging Org. ...
- Sticking With It | Selecting the Right Adhesive for Your P-S Medical Application
- (Sticking With It)
- May 15, 2017, ... must allow moisture and air to be transmitted to the wound. This allows for healing while still providing protection. Facestocks are available that are specifically designed to be breathable. Adhesive ...
- Vetaphone Corona Treater Installed at acpo
- (News | New Products)
- May 14, 2017, Added to latest of five coating lines OAK HARBOR, OH | A Vetaphone corona treater has been installed at acpo, a manufacturer of self-wound over laminate film. The treater was installed on the latest ...
- BYK-Gardner Launches Film Applicator
- (Controls)
- May 14, 2017, ... The touchscreen display reportedly makes it easy to program the operating setting and save it in the applicator’s memory. The push bar assembly can accommodate a majority of applicator bars and wire-wound ...
- Toray Films Suited for Medical Packaging
- (Flexpack)
- May 08, 2017, A new series of Lumirror films is reported to be have features well suited for medical packaging, including sterility and security NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) manufacturer of polypropylene, ...
- FTA Awards | 6 Best of Show Winners Take Top Honors
- (Print)
- May 01, 2017, ... wound into a roll, clean and dry, and is ready for immediate use for the next job. Using such a machine to allow for reuse of a start up roll, even one time, can reduce a total amount of startup waste ...
- Phoenix Challenge Celebrates 20 Years
- (News | New Products)
- April 26, 2017, The High School Skills Competition feature three top winners in graphic arts and flexo production, while celebrating a big anniversary CHARLOTTE, NC | March 22–24 marked the 20th year of the High School ...
- PPC Spring Meeting Has Broad Agenda
- (Carton Box)
- April 25, 2017, The event offered information on trends in policy, consumer habits, economics, and sustainability SPRINGFIELD, MA | The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) held its Spring Outlook and Strategies Conference ...