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BOBST Unveils New-Generation Metallizer

(Coating/Laminating)

November 01, 2016, ... mm for improved productivity.  Company says the metallizer houses the largest coating drum in the industry at 700 mm, said to improve collection efficiency by 16%, meaning less aluminum consumption and ...

PPC Awards | TPC Printing Takes 2016 Prize for Feat of Precision

(Carton Box)

October 30, 2016, ... in the pan. The system also includes a corrugated pad that insulates the hot pan and increases stability and strength of the paperboard tray—a feature not currently available in any other disposable aluminum ...

Constantia Flexibles Acquires Lamp San Prospero

(Flexpack)

October 11, 2016, ... to privately owned VIMA Holding. Its core products are printed aluminum blister foil and coldform slitting for major pharmaceutical companies. Lamp achieved sales of approximately 15 million euros in 2015 ...

Gallus Announces New Label Press

(Label/Tape)

October 02, 2016, ... is said to be simple and quick to operate across all sectors. It can be controlled centrally via an HMI touch panel, although manual intervention is also supported. The lightweight aluminum printing cylinders ...

Show Preview | K 2016 To Reveal How Plastics Shape the Future

(Trends/Management)

September 21, 2016, ... Engineered for extrusion coating applications involving aluminum foil and PE films. Unwind is capable of roll diameters from 300–1000mm (11–40 in.) with a maximum diameter of 800mm (31 in.) for aluminum ...

Constantia Flexibles Adds Lids to Orangina

(News | New Products)

September 19, 2016, The aluminum foil lids are giving the Orangina brand shelf presence, opportunities for promotion, and protection against dirt and germs VIENNA, AUSTRIA | Constantia Flexibles announces that its’ Smart ...

Avery Dennison Adds Narrow Web Solutions

(Label/Tape)

September 18, 2016, Company announces a ChemControl Portfolio for hard-to-hold applications and an expansion of the Stickpak Portfolio MENTOR, OH | Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials (LPM) has added two innovations ...

UPM Raflatac & Baumgarten Collaborate on LCA

(Label/Tape)

September 07, 2016, The two companies have produced a life-cycle assessment of label material release liners in order to determine effect on the environment MILLS RIVER, NC | UPM Raflatac has collaborated with Brazilian ...

Davis-Standard Extruder Has New Features

(Coating/Laminating)

September 07, 2016, ... steel feedscrews are said to provide reliable melt homogeneity for resins such as acid copolymers, which improves bond performance to materials such as aluminum foil. Other reported extruder advantages ...

Toray Metal-Transfer Film Is Bright and Green

(Flexpack)

September 05, 2016, ...  Company says this polyester metal-transfer film allows vacuum-deposited aluminum on the film surface to be transferred with adhesive to paper and paperboard for superior brightness. Film is manufactured ...

UPM Raflatac to Feature Wide-Ranging Display at Labelexpo Americas

(Label/Tape)

August 27, 2016, Company says its broad range of labeling products includes a strong commitment to sustainability and reduced waste solutions MILLS RIVER, NC | UPM Raflatac will have a range of offerings at the upcoming ...

Corrugated Group Issues Recycling Report

(Carton Box)

August 15, 2016, ... for other packaging materials, paper and paperboard leads with a rate of 75%, says CPA, with steel at 72%, aluminum at 39%, glass at 34%, and plastic at 15%. Most old corrugated containers (OCC) are used ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2016 Offers Technology in Action

(Label/Tape)

August 08, 2016, ... line of engravings series, including company's exclusive Cladless Anilox Sleeve Technology, which features no aluminum cladding, lighter weight, corrosion resistance, and more. QD ink proofing and flatbed ...

Constantia Brings Blister Eco Lidding to U.S.

(Flexpack)

July 26, 2016, ... low-barrier products that offers significant cost savings compared to standard blister lidding foil. The relatively new product was recently awarded an Alufoil Trophy by the European Aluminum Foil Assn. ...

Common Laminating Techniques & Associated Adhesives

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

July 10, 2016, ...  Adhesive Examples of Selected Applications Extrusion Lamination LDPE Multilayer/multi-material packaging (combination of plastic or aluminum foil with paper or paperboard→e.g., fruit ...

Stafford Rigid Shaft Couplings Are Customized

(News | New Products)

July 09, 2016, ... shaft couplings that reportedly can be modified to solve a wide range of design and load handling issues.  Couplings can be manufactured in 1-, 2-, and 3-pc designs from steel, stainless steel, and aluminum ...

Harper Announces New Products

(News | New Products)

July 02, 2016, ... company’s exclusive patent-pending Cladless Anilox Sleeve Technology, which features no aluminum cladding, lighter weight, corrosion resistance, and more. The product was shown at the recent drupa 2016.  ...

Stafford Offers Line of Mounting Components

(News | New Products)

June 24, 2016, ... stainless steel, and aluminum, and special design modifications to customer specification. Based upon one-piece, two-piece, and hinged shaft collars, the mounting components include the Accu-Clamp feature ...

Ampac Offers New Barrier Lamination

(Coating/Laminating)

June 20, 2016, PRO FlexiPURE low extractable barrier lamination addresses the amount of trace contaminants found in film structures in drug and medical uses CINCINNATI, OH | Ampac, a division of ProAmpac, announces ...

Common Barrier Packaging Polymers—Their Functions & Applications

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

June 05, 2016, ... (PET-G) Heat-sealable food contact layer Unit dose pharmaceutical Blister packaging Ethylene Acrylic Acid (EAA) Extrusion coating tie layer between aluminum foil and other polymers ...