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Eastman Reports on Full-Wrap Label Consortium

(Green)

September 22, 2013, A recent test by the group studied possible solutions to PET recycling stream issues, with positive results reported   KINGSPORT, TN | Eastman Chemical Co. has issued a report on the recent meeting ...

Market Trends | Profile of North American Label Industry

(Label/Tape)

August 12, 2013, ... of the agenda of both the end-user packaging buyers and their label converter suppliers. Rising oil and petrochemical prices, as well as prices of film materials, resins, inks, adhesives, and even paper ...

Labels | Market Update on IML & Sleeve Technologies

(Label/Tape)

June 03, 2013, ... two installations. Victor Gomez of Durst dealt in the opportunities presented by narrow-web color inkjet print for in-mold labels—possible in CMYK and white and metallic inks, and now competitive with ...

Packaging Awards | AidPod Takes Top Spot as DuPont Celebrates Innovation

(Flexpack)

May 12, 2013, ... post-consumer recycled PET material, holds all razor components on multiple planes in multiple-sized cavities. Heat-sealed on a curve, the lid utilizes a proprietary film and ink chemistry that withstands ...

Foam Labels | Cool Intentions

(Label/Tape)

May 06, 2013, ... applications. Keeping It Cool The Labec technology creates shrink-label stock that insulates aluminum, glass, and PET beverage containers, keeping liquids colder up to 15-20 minutes longer than plain ...

Constantia Flexibles Plans $12 Million Investment

(Flexpack News)

April 13, 2013, ... South Carolina facility, which opened in 1997 and underwent expansions in 2001 and 2005. The company says 2012 was a prolific year, with the launch of several new products, including easy-PIESY, an aluminum/PET/aluminum ...

Commodore Plastics Offers Foam Label Technology

(Label/Tape News)

March 20, 2013, ... reports it has developed a technique for coextruding polystyrene foam shrink-label stock that insulates aluminum, glass, and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) beverage containers, keeping liquids colder ...

Fanta Warms Up to Customers with Summer Promo

(Label/Tape News)

February 24, 2013, ... users could take on Funstigator challenges as well as send them to their mates, scan characters from packs, all the while earning points and competing for a range of prizes. The FANTA Unbottle the Fun ...

Flexible Packaging | Exopack Wins FPA’s Top Award for Kraft’s YES Pack

(Flexpack)

January 21, 2013, Winning entry one of 78 flexible packages submitted in the 2013 competition sponsored by the Flexible Packaging Assn. The Flexible Packaging Assn. (FPA), Linthicum, MD, presented 29 Flexible Packaging ...

Label Printing | Rotakett Opts for Gallus RCS 330 Press

(Label/Tape)

November 26, 2012, ... out of Sweden and now source labels from local suppliers wherever they are. Competition in these markets comes from Dutch and Italian label converters, but Rotakett maintains that few can match the quality ...

ExxonMobil Offers New Films at Pack Expo

(Flexpack)

October 28, 2012, ... 50TD200 shrink sleeve film, which reportedly facilitates flotation separation of labels from bottles in support of PET bottle recycling (where available). Also on display will be ExxonMobil Chemical’s ...

Show Preview | Pack Expo Intl. 2012

(Print)

October 17, 2012, ... and Label-Lyte TD shrink sleeve film, which facilitates flotation separation of labels from bottles to support PET bottle-to-bottle recycling.  H.B. Fuller (Booth S771) is introducing its solvent-free ...

MACtac Introduces Optically Clear Adhesive

(Coating/Laminating)

September 25, 2012, ... of areas, including: Aggressiveness to HDPE, LDPE and PET Exceptional clarity Improved non-water whitening Outstanding initial tack Direct food contact compliance Tamper evident MACtac ...

Sustainable Packaging | Use Newspaper & Water

(Carton Box)

August 20, 2012, ... petroleum-based materials. The molded fiber packaging can be placed in curbside recycling with newspaper or paper products. In some cases, flower or herb seeds can be embedded within the packaging. In ...

Release Liner | Industry Conference Covers Market Data & Trends

(Label/Tape)

April 11, 2012, ... for labels Dr. Peter Sandkuehler, group leader, TS&D, Performance Plastics, for Dow Chemical Co., went on to discuss the many aspects of developing tailor-made products for the label industry in which ...

Shaped Up

(Label/Tape)

August 10, 2011, ... showcase by using a clear PET bottle to reveal the product's pure colors. Spear's curvaceous label follows the contour of the bottle and features bold colors to complement the natural tones of the juice. ...

Package Design: Make an Impact

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2011, ... Pacific Perfumes Ltd. earned top honors for the best Green Packaging in the HBA's Intl. Package Design Awards competition. The company took first place for innovative, eco-friendly packaging for its Artisan ...

Brand Security Innovations Technical Report: Tamper Evidence

(Print)

June 30, 2011, ... from 3S Simons Security Systems GmbH, Nottuin, Germany. A hologram made of VOID or PET foil includes a micro color-code SECUTAG, which is microscopically small, consists of different colored layers, and ...

Roll-Sleeve Film: Helping Shape Brand Identity

(Label/Tape)

May 10, 2011, ... (PETG) roll sleeve. These new PETG roll-fed shrink films offer brand owners the ability to accomplish several key improvements to the appearance and shape of label design with modest capital expenditure. ...

Green Converting: Is IML Sustainable?

(Label/Tape)

February 28, 2011, ... competing labeling techniques. Pressure-Sensitive Labeling | For p-s labeling, the container is molded, followed by, in some cases, flame treating before the application of the p-s label. This post-mold ...