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Filmquest Appoints Vice President

(Flexpack)

April 10, 2018, Vik Reddy brings an impressive background in film with him as he joins the global supplier of Questar Polyester Films BOLINGBROOK, IL | Filmquest Group, the exclusive global supplier of Questar Polyester ...

Flex Films Says BOPET Is Soft & Strong

(Flexpack)

April 08, 2018, FLEXPET F-STF biaxially oriented polyethylene film is reported to provide a soft luxurious surface as well as high durability ELIZABETHTOWN, KY | Flex Films, the global film manufacturing arm of Uflex, ...

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, ...

AIMCAL Awards | Holographic Carton, Metallized Film Are Winners

(Coating/Laminating)

March 21, 2018, The Assn. of Intl. Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators (AIMCAL ) names winners of its annual Product and Technology of the Year Awards Competitions.     The Assn. of Intl. Metallizers, Coaters ...

Filmquest Reports Price Increase

(Flexpack)

March 19, 2018, The increase takes place April 1 and covers all of company’s Questar polyester film products BOLINGBROOK, IL | Filmquest announces that effective with shipments on or after April 1, 2018, prices will ...

Transcontinental Acquires Multifilm Packaging

(Flexpack)

March 11, 2018, Transcontinental says Multifilm, which specializes in high-end confectionery packaging in North America, will bring new opportunities MONTREAL, QC, CANADA | Transcontinental Inc., a printer and supplier ...

Static Beat | Static Control for Films with Conductive Layers

(Surface Prep)

February 26, 2018, Sparks from metallized webs and films with conducting traces are difficult to suppress because static control devices are ineffective. Sparks from metallized webs and films with conducting traces are ...

Toray Issues Third Generation of BOPP Film

(Flexpack)

February 04, 2018, Torayfan CB3 is PVdC-free and reportedly offers high barrier properties with transparency and long shelf life NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) reports the development of its third generation ...

Flex Films Launches Metallized Polyester

(Flexpack)

February 03, 2018, FLEXMETPROTECT F-HMB high-barrier metallized polyester film is said to offer enhanced mechanical bonding ELIZABETHTOWN, KY | Flex Films, the global film manufacturing arm of Uflex, is offering FLEXMETPROTECT ...

Grafotronic Announces Cutter for Film & Labels

(News | New Products)

January 30, 2018, The Wasberger FALC 350/450/550 cutting machine is said to provide both speed and accuracy BARRINGTON, IL | Grafotronic offers the Wasberger FALC 350/450/550 high-speed, roll-to-sheet film and label ...

BOBST Metallizer Handles Many Films

(Coating/Laminating)

January 24, 2018, The K5 VISION vacuum metallizer is said to be compact, to provide high performance, and to reduce energy MEX, SWITZERLAND | BOBST says the new K5 VISION vacuum metallizer is compact and designed to ...

Mactac Films Receive UL Approval

(Label/Tape)

December 31, 2017, The Durable Films with DNP thermal transfer ribbons are pre-approved for label use STOW, OH | Mactac announces the addition of the R550 thermal transfer ribbon from DNP Imagingcomm America Corporation ...

Tangent Shear Slitting | Reduce Edge Defects in Shrink Sleeve Film

(Slit)

December 04, 2017, When slitting shrink sleeve films, "razor sharp" may not be good enough. When slitting shrink sleeve films, "razor sharp" may not be good enough. Slitting is really just a controlled crack. When ...

Drytac Launches Anti-Scratch Film

(Flexpack)

December 02, 2017, Company expands Protac line with Anti-Scratch Gloss film said to protect and enhance images BRISTOL, UK | Drytac, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label, and ...

AWA Seminar Covers P-S Graphic Films

(Flexpack)

November 18, 2017, New technologies were on the agenda in a wide-ranging discussion of how pressure-sensitive films are meeting expanding graphics market needs AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS | AWA Alexander Watson Associates ...

DUNMORE Offers Inkjet Printable Film

(Flexpack)

November 18, 2017, Films are said to be suited for labels, packaging, and more and feature coatings designed to optimize performance with several different types of inks BRISTOL, PA | DUNMORE Corporation introduces a ...

AMI Issues Report on Agricultural Films

(Flexpack)

October 24, 2017, According to the study, plastic films are the key solution to growing and sustainable agriculture BRISTOL, UK | AMI Consulting has issued a new report on the global agricultural film market. Agricultural ...

Cosmo Films Announces Overwrap Films

(Flexpack)

October 24, 2017, A range of BOPP-based overwrap films is said to offer good moisture barrier and is suited for cigarette packs, cartons, snacks, and more NEW DELHI, INDIA | Cosmo Films, a global supplier of films for ...

Toray Films Touted as Foil Replacements

(Flexpack)

October 23, 2017, The company’s MET OPP and MET PET films are said to offer converters confidence during uncertainty in the foil market NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) reports that uncertainty about the ...

Mondi Announces Water-Soluble Film

(Flexpack)

October 16, 2017, Film, which is said to dissolve completely in water, reportedly reduces packaging waste and improve customer safety VIENNA, AUSTRIA | Mondi reports its technical films business has created and introduced ...