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Printpack Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Suzhou, China

(News | New Products)

November 22, 2009, ... plastic containers for the food packaging industry. The focus of the plant will be on supplying packaging to new and existing Printpack customers in the Asian region. The local manufacturing capabilities ...

Smoothie Has Soft, Velvet Touch

(News Eclips)

November 10, 2009, ... to consider replacing expensive multi-layer or pigmented containers with more cost-effective alternatives. Material reportedly has a 70% shrinkage rate that’s suitable for use on highly contoured containers. ...

Labeled for Success

(Narrow Web)

October 31, 2009, ...  Dow Industries, Wilmington, MA, earns one of two first place prizes for the label on clear containers of Gillette deodorant, entered in the Multi-Process (Line & Screen/Tone-Prime) category. The printed ...

Hot Cup Combos

(Substrates)

October 31, 2009, ... containers for all kinds of hot soups and stews. In the mid-1990s, Dixie Cup company (currently part of Georgia-Pacific) developed the PerfecTouch cup based on a Japanese patent. This concept improves ...

100% Recyclable CPET Trays Provide Sustainability Benefits

(News Eclips)

September 30, 2009, CPET containers from Alcan Packaging Food Americas offer food processors packaging solutions that enhance sustainability, while providing an alternative to polypropylene (PP) trays. Chicago, IL | CPET ...

CHEP MEA PowerID BAP RFID Tags for Automotive & Retail Solutions

(News | New Products)

September 23, 2009, The MEA div. of CHEP announced that it has chosen the battery assisted, passive (BAP) RFID tags of PowerID to track pallets and containers for its automotive and retail customers in South Africa. JOHANNESBURG, ...

Gravure Sleeves: The Time Is Now

(Process Management)

August 31, 2009, ... problems because of the weight and delicate surface. Special containers must be used. All in all, this routine seems to belong to another age, especially in the context of flexo competition with shorter ...

News Clips: Sept. 2009

(News Clips Archive)

August 31, 2009, ... 90 Clear, UltrosRenu 90 Blend, and UltrosRenu Blue Tint “drop in” PVC replacements designed for blister packaging, clamshells, display boxes, and containers. Great Northern Corp., Appleton, WI, reports ...

Distilling Solvents

(Green Converting)

August 31, 2009, ... used in the printing process. The used solvent must be stored in suitable containers, moved to an acceptable storage area, and then shipped as hazardous waste. The waste is handled repeatedly, increasing ...

PTI Recycling Formed To Sell rPET System Globally

(Substrates)

July 31, 2009, ... turning post-consumer PET containers into reusable food-grade resin. PTI Recycling Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Plastic Technologies Inc., has been formed to bring the production process to ...

The Bag Cycle

(Bag Pouch)

July 31, 2009, ... containers, stand-up pouches deliver a continuous branding experience. In the frozen foods aisle, stand-up packaging features a generous facing for high-impact, “billboarded” brand messaging. Additionally, ...

PTI Recycling Systems To Sell/Service rPET System Globally

(News | New Products)

July 12, 2009, ... for blow molding, injection molding, thermoforming applications, as well flex-pack applications by efficiently turning post-consumer PET containers into reusable food-grade resin. PTI Recycling Systems, ...

Narrow Web & Label

(Narrow Web)

June 30, 2009, ... prime films product line features high-clarity, clear films as well as white and clear fully squeezable films available in multiple liner choices designed for full-squeeze, semi-squeeze, and rigid containers. ...

ILS Adds Newest HP Digital Press

(News | New Products)

May 31, 2009, ... rPET packaging employing recycled materials, and the use of biopolymers. While folding cartons and corrugated containers—which, he said, are tied to the market—are experiencing greater decline, more traditional ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Narrow Web)

April 30, 2009, ... winners of its Second Annual Awards Competition. Best Part Design | Aspasie IML for Swatch Buttons Best Thin Wall Packaging | North America IML Containers for Chapman's YogurtPlus Best ...

PSA Ideal for Clear Film Applications

(News Eclips)

April 12, 2009, Franklin Adhesives & Polymers has developed Covinax 462, a permanent pressure-sensitive adhesive said to be ideal for clear film applications COLUMBUS, OH | Franklin Adhesives & Polymers has developed ...

Biodegradable Sandwich Wrap Earns Flex-Pack Nod

(News Eclips)

March 30, 2009, ... rigid polystyrene containers. The resealable Bio-Pouch is flexographically surface-printed with a random four-color repeat graphic highlighting its biodegradable features. The flex-pack is said to use ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter: Avery's Green Plan

(Narrow Web)

March 22, 2009, ... to power plant equipment, resulting in the elimination of 99% of VOC emissions; 1 million lbs of polyester waste from casting films is transformed into recycled, post-consumer products such as milk containers; ...

CPP EXPO Las Vegas Relocates in Vegas Convention Center

(News | New Products)

March 18, 2009, ... Ctr. (LVCC) October 5-7, 2009. CPP says the Expo will now be located on the Main Floor of the South Hall, along with the Showcase in Packaging and the Containers and Materials Section of PACK EXPO Las ...

Distribute Oil From One Location

(News Eclips)

March 15, 2009, ... system if the alarm is not cleared in the time allotted. Eliminates the labor required to fill containers at each machine. Allows one easy-to-access location with one supply tank to maintain, and oil ...