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FPI Reports on Trends in Foodservice Packaging

(News | New Products)

November 27, 2014, ... This year’s foodservice packaging trends focused on both the environmental attributes as well as the “look” of containers. Demand for products that can be recycled and/or composted continued, with perhaps ...

Wax Coatings on Corrugated Are Declining

(Corrugated)

November 22, 2014, ... old corrugated containers (OCC), today there’s very little corrugated packaging going to landfills, says the study. Other facts from the study: • In 2013, the corrugated industry shipped 9.9 billion ...

BI-AX Corn-Based Film Achieves Price Parity

(Materials)

November 15, 2014, ... raw material for printable, packaging including health food and produce wrappers, gift bags, candy wrappers, snack food bags, DVD and CD wraps, rigid cosmetics containers, labels, folding cartons, and ...

PMMI: Secondary Packaging Takes on Dual Role

(News | New Products)

November 09, 2014, ... a retail-ready packaging medium. Izquierdo adds, “Retailers are asking for more shelf display containers and as a result, we’re seeing secondary packaging going directly from pallet to store shelf.” ...

PPC Awards | Cascades Boxboard Group Scores Package of the Year

(Carton Box)

October 27, 2014, ... containers.    The container creates minimal disruption down the supply chain, as it fits industry standard cases and packs, and was designed to work on existing egg graders. Finally, it is easily recyclable ...

MAXStick Reports Products Are Now BP-Free

(Label/Tape)

September 25, 2014, Company says all of its products are not qualified as Bisphenol-Free, adding to their eco-friendly reputation   LANCASTER, PA | MAXStick Products, a supplier of liner-free, removable-adhesive label ...

Pack Expo | The Next Generation of Package Printing Solutions

(Trends/Management)

September 24, 2014, ... exclusively to brand-enhancing packaging materials, containers, advanced print effects, and design resources. As just one of PACK EXPO’s customer-centric features, The Brand Zone helps attendees maximize ...

FLEXcon Introduces BOPP Films

(Materials)

September 21, 2014, ... no-label-look graphics on HDPE and PET containers and can withstand the crimping process. In addition, smooth surface supports high quality graphics and is compatible with a wide range of inks, including ...

Dow Corning Release Coating Solves Anchorage, Rub-Off Issues

(Coating/Laminating)

September 17, 2014, ... and reduced misting at high line speeds of 800 to 1000 m/min. It is ideal for high-speed die-cutting and label dispensing systems and can be used for labels targeting personal care product containers, ...

GFI Innovations to Debut Ink Dispensing System

(News | New Products)

September 03, 2014, ... dispensing. With a two-stage dispense valve design, system features a dozen integrated 5-gal vessels. Fully configurable so source containers such as drums can be added to satisfy demand, the design reportedly ...

Freedonia Issues Study of Pet Food Packaging

(Flexpack)

August 24, 2014, ... containers in wet food, growing in popularity due to peelable lids that are easier to open and allow the consumer to avoid cuts from metal edges. The study says dry food will continue to represent the ...

Avery Dennison to Showcase New Products

(Label/Tape)

August 17, 2014, ... the range of company’s material designed to advance the recycling of PET containers—which addresses supply imbalances of recycled PET (rPET) and improves cost. Portfolio now includes Roll-Fed Sleeve constructions ...

Rethinking the Ban on EPS

(News | New Products)

August 11, 2014, ... thermal protection. Insulated EPS wine shipping containers protect fine wines from breakage and temperature fluctuations during transit. Because of EPS shipping containers, mail order steaks stay frozen ...

Essentra Introduces New Duraco Red Film Tape

(Label/Tape)

August 11, 2014, ... of all types of materials—signs, banners, containers, and more—can use Duraco Red in their manufacturing and production process. Essentra Specialty Tapes manufactures all of their Duraco Red tape products, ...

EU Project to Develop Gas Sensor Technology

(Controls)

August 10, 2014, ... non-transparent but translucent containers. What is new in the proposal is the possibility of measuring gas with laser spectroscopy within diffuse materials, such as paper, plastic, and food itself, with ...

IMDA Awards | In-Mold Decorating Assn. Honors 2014 Winners

(Label/Tape)

August 07, 2014, ... Tre Stelle brand of fresh cheeses to give it a more premium-looking packaging. IPL provided the Film Seal Round container to meet the customers objective. Arla went from white offset printed containers ...

HERMA Adhesive Suits No-Label Look

(Label/Tape)

August 04, 2014, ... reportedly produce visually appealing, glossy labels. The release liner is a 30-µm PET film. Transparent quality makes product suitable for toiletries and personal hygiene product containers and is said ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2014 Enhances Focus on Package Printing

(Label/Tape)

August 04, 2014, ... is an expansion in the company’s range of material designed to advance the recycling of PET containers, which addresses supply imbalances of recycled PET (rPET) and improves cost. CleanFlake now includes ...

WPP's IML Process Allows Label to Cover Round Edge

(Label/Tape)

June 30, 2014, ... packaging for on-the-spot eating pleasure WPP started manufacturing the modern plastic containers late last year at its plant in Zwenkau, Saxony. Before this, approximately 12 months were spent on packaging ...

Label Vision Systems Offers New Bar Code Verifier

(Label/Tape)

June 29, 2014, The INTEGRA 9580 handheld bar code verifier reads both 1D and 2D codes on many different surfaces   PEACHTREE CITY, GA | Label Vision Systems (LVS), supplier of print quality vision inspection systems, ...