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At Pharmapack Paris, Schreiner MediPharm to Showcase New First-Opening Indication Feature for Protective Needle-Trap Solution

(News | New Products)

January 10, 2023, ... Directive contribute to supply chain security, but generally address only secondary packaging. As a result, primary containers like prefilled syringes require more specific solutions for tamper evidence ...

Pregis Adds Digital Printing Capabilities at EverTec Mailer Production Facilities

(News | New Products)

January 05, 2023, ... high-impact protection and impactful brand messaging with the Pregis EverTec™ curbside recyclable padded mailer. Due to the substantial growth of ecommerce, the demand for packaging options that are ...

TekniPlex Consumer Products to Showcase Expanded “GeoPack” Sustainable Products Portfolio

(News | New Products)

January 04, 2023, ... customers’ needs for product protection, performance and eco-friendliness,” said Eldon Schaffer, CEO of TekniPlex Consumer Products. “The solutions align with our promise to maintain continued progress ...

Important Considerations When Choosing an OEM

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 01, 2023, ... projects and, if we’re honest, recognition for our well-researched and successful recommendation. It is quite exhilarating, and daunting, to be responsible for recommending and specifying new equipment. ...

Rust to Tech: Part 5

(Converting Perspectives)

January 01, 2023, ...  Robotics, automation and machine learning Smart technologies and digital recording Big data, algorithms and cloud computing Intelligent monitoring and sensors Material innovations, renewables ...

Maintaining Static Control Three Ways to Lock in Good Performance

(Surface Prep)

January 01, 2023, ... For example, we might establish baseline static performance by completing a static survey before the new winder is installed. Then, we can perform a second static survey to qualify the new winder for service. ...

Winding: Part 2

(Roll Handling)

December 18, 2022, ... tab. A minimum of seven radial positions are recommended. It is recommended to use the same person to document interlayer pressure as this technique can be dependent on who takes the measurements. In ...

Q&A: Paul Lembo of New Era Converting Machinery

(News | New Products)

December 15, 2022, ...  New Era has been growing steadily over the past few years and recently added a second manufacturing facility in Paterson, NJ, not far from our headquarters. We continue to look for good people as well ...

The Versatility of UV Curing

(News | New Products)

December 15, 2022, ... sheeting, slitting, rewinding and shipping. This keeps work-in-progress goods out of inventory. Finally, UV cured surfaces do not scratch, mar or become damaged when passed through downstream manufacturing ...

Wound Roll Mechanics: Part 2

(News | New Products)

December 12, 2022, ... held load cell to measure the force to remove the tab. A minimum of seven radial positions are recommended. It is recommended to use the same person to document interlayer pressure as this technique can ...

The “5R” Framework

(Coating/Laminating)

December 11, 2022, ... 2018 with 30.4 million tons of that going to landfills. Of special concern is plastic waste which only has recycling rates in 2021 of 5 to 6 percent — or about 2 million tons, according to the World Economic ...

Shurtape Technologies, LLC, Acquires Pro Tapes & Specialties, Inc.

(News | New Products)

December 07, 2022, ... with a broad range of product options and enhanced service capabilities to meet their ever-evolving needs.” Pro Tapes will become a subsidiary of Shurtape Technologies and continue to operate its facility ...

For Composite Packaging Recycling, the Future is Now

(Flexpack)

December 04, 2022, As we move toward a circular economy, the technology now exists to separate and repurpose materials from combination packages. As we move toward a circular economy, the technology now exists to separate ...

PPC Welcomes Laura Brodie of Burt Rigid Box as Board Chair, Introduces 2023 Strategic Initiatives

(News | New Products)

December 04, 2022, ... and is an owner and senior manager at Burt, a recognized industry leader in luxury rigid box packaging. Brodie brings deep industry experience to help her lead the North American association for paperboard ...

Automating the Die-cutting Process for Zero-fault Production

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

November 27, 2022, ... connected to give clear visibility of all processes to converters and brand owners alike. Remote job setup will become the norm using the data in the artwork PDF file to further shorten set up times. However, ...

Pregis Introduces the Performance Flexibles Renew Series Film Solutions

(News | New Products)

November 27, 2022, ... economy. Pregis developed the Performance Flexibles Renew Series to address the entire value chain with blown film solutions, from responsible sourcing of recycled content and renewable resin resources ...

The Value of Atmospheric Plasma

(Surface Prep)

November 20, 2022, ... adhesives and coatings. Corona treatment is the most popular method in the plastic film, extrusion and converting industries. It is economical and adaptable to many applications such as high-speed printing ...

SOMA releases next-generation Venus III.2 and Venus III.2-Turret, slitters

(News | New Products)

November 13, 2022, ...  SOMA, producer of flexographic printing presses, plate mounters, slitter rewinders and laminators, announces the release of Venus III.2 and Venus III.2-Turret, the second generation of its successful ...

Shipping Savings? Sir, Yes Sir.

(News | New Products)

November 08, 2022, ... are a rare case of a more eco-friendly solution also being a more affordable one.  Finally, adopting corrugated shipping crates system-wide addresses another pressing issue: the protracted labor shortage ...

Happy Birthday, Verner Eisby!

(News | New Products)

November 07, 2022, ... years after the Second World War saw the advent of plastic materials in packaging, and brand owners were keen to have their products displayed in bright colors on this new material.  This was especially ...