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Mesirow Releases Mid-Year M&A Report

(News | New Products)

July 25, 2017, The report looks at trends/activities affecting packaging M&A, saying 2016 was strong and market conditions driving M&A activity will remain healthy CHICAGO, IL | Mesirow Financial announces the 2017 ...

Label PRomotion | Does Anyone Proofread Labels or Packaging Anymore?

(Label/Tape)

July 25, 2017, Careful attention to typos and language is taking a backseat to brand presentation Careful attention to typos and language is taking a backseat to brand presentation. I recently purchased a First ...

Toray Launches High-Barrier PET Films

(Flexpack)

July 22, 2017, Lumirror MK61HB and PA1HB barrier-coated polyester films are said to provide extended shelf life and a chlorine-free coating formula NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) announces Lumirror ...

Constantia Sells Labels Div. to Multi-Color

(Label/Tape)

July 16, 2017, The transaction is expected to create long-term synergies that will benefit both companies in the long run VIENNA, AUSTRIA | Constantia Flexibles signed an agreement to sell its Labels division to ...

Iggesund Paperboard Replaces Plastic in Blister Pack

(Carton Box)

July 12, 2017, ... expand the trial. Other products in Cefapacs already on the market are dressings for wounds and non-prescription medicines. In the autumn of 2015 Cefapac was honored with a Scandinavian packaging award, ...

Web Lines | Action Plan for CD Buckles, Part 3

(Web Handling)

July 04, 2017, ... CD Buckles Description—In winding with low tension and strains, core shrinkage, escaping wound-in air, or other radial dimensional losses can shift the entire roll into MD compression and CD buckles. ...

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 ...