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Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2017

(Flexpack)

November 29, 2017, Coated films that can replace foil as a barrier layer caught the attention of converters in our annual roundup of new products. Coated films that can replace foil as a barrier layer caught the attention ...

X-Rite Unit Aids Color Control

(News | New Products)

November 11, 2017, ... industrial design, and metal construction with a powder-coated surface is built for longevity. Five light sources reportedly deliver consistent fluorescent illumination that complies with major international ...

GPA Launches Papers for Dry Toner Market

(Print)

November 04, 2017, Ultra Print Coated Papers are said to provide users of Xerox iGen presses with more efficiency and versatility CHICAGO, IL GPA, supplier of substrate solutions for digital, wide format, and offset ...

Konica Minolta Announces Digital Press

(Label/Tape)

October 29, 2017, ... textures, and flat and embossed foil effects. The full solution also includes a flexo priming station for uncoated material surface management and a semi-rotary die-cutting system at the end of the production ...

TRESU Coater Aids Folding Carton Operation

(Coating/Laminating)

September 29, 2017, ... an automatic, self-cleaning coating supply system reportedly limit job changeover times to just minutes even when switching between UV and water-based varnishes. Coated sheets are subsequently transferred ...

Protective Packaging | Add Value with Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors

(Flexpack)

September 26, 2017, ... equipment from corrosion. When coated onto rolls of paper or compounded into polyethylene film, VCI technology is the source of multiple packaging and storage solutions. This added-value packaging saves ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Europe 2017 is its Largest Exhibition To-Date

(Trade Shows)

September 08, 2017, ... as direct thermal printable top coated films and universal printable synthetic paper for labeling applications. CRON (Booth #9B18) will showcase the CRON HDI Flexo 600 and 1600 CTP models. The HDI Flexo ...

Mactac Film Certified for Vehicle Safety

(Label/Tape)

August 20, 2017, ... known for its conformability and excellent durability, extending up to five years outdoors. It features a 3.2-mil Super Calendered Kraft (SCK) liner and is top-coated for what is said to be superior printability ...

Sonoco Presents Innovative WindowCan

(Carton Box)

July 25, 2017, ... Almost any shape is possible. A window in the shape of sweets or candy-coated chocolate buttons, for example, alludes to the product inside. Stylized windows can reinforce the brand identity by representing ...

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 ...

Flint Launches UV Low-Migration Inks

(News | New Products)

June 07, 2017, ... of the package. The UltraCURA Sens systems are low-odor, low-migration process ink and base inks for sheet-fed and web offset packaging printing. They’re suitable for coated and uncoated papers and board, ...

Mactac Debuts All-Temperature Adhesive

(Coating/Laminating)

May 27, 2017, ... brilliant white semi-gloss coated litho sheet reportedly features outstanding ink receptivity and high internal strength characteristics for high-speed printing and converting. Also said to provide exceptional ...

AIMCAL Awards | Film's Sharkskin-Like Properties Control Bacteri

(Coating/Laminating)

April 06, 2017, ... of Paper, Film & Foil Converter and long-time champion of the competition who died in 1997) as part of the Assn. of Intl. Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) Web Coated Product Competition. The ...

Celplast Installs New Metallizer with Inline Top Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

February 14, 2017, ... produce protected high-barrier materials new to the flexible packaging and converting industry. Extensive testing of Metacoated metallized films from Celplast's pilot line have shown barrier values up to ...

Cortec Develops Static Dissipative Corrosion Inhibiting Paper

(Flexpack)

February 07, 2017, ... and electronic items. EcoSonic ESD Paper powered by Nano VpCI eliminates static electricity buildup through the use of an environmentally friendly coating made from soybean oil and coated on the surface ...

Uflex Film Said to Offer High Barrier

(Flexpack)

January 31, 2017, FLEXPET F-PGB-12 BOPET film reportedly has good optical properties and machinability as well as very high barrier NOIDA, INDIA | Uflex, a flexible packaging materials and solutions company, has launched ...

TMI Introduces Coefficient of Friction Tester

(Controls)

January 03, 2017, ... or minimize the degree of friction between two contacting test specimens or surfaces. Applications include a broad range of printed, coated, or treated surfaces, such as paper, packaging films, labels, ...

Ampac Has New Anti-Fog Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

October 23, 2016, ... Company says that, from a market need and through the efforts of a strong technical team, it has developed coated films with superior anti-fog properties that help prevent condensation for heat-sealable ...

Pankaboard Announces New Cartonboard

(Carton Box)

October 11, 2016, ... The product portfolio consists of high-thickness FBB as well as various uncoated specialty boards. The company serves globally a wide range of end uses, including luxury beverage and food packaging, picture ...

Uflex Develops Melamine-Free BOPET

(Flexpack)

September 27, 2016, Grade F-AMF acrylic-coated BOPET film is free of melamine, which reportedly can be hazardous, and offers other benefits as well NOIDA, INDIA | Uflex reports there has been growing demand from western ...