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Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2015

(Flexpack)

December 01, 2015, ... opportunities for food and non-food packaging applications.     Avery Dennison Bio-Based PE Film Avery Dennison, Oegstgeest, Netherlands, launched two bio-based polyethylene label films with a ...

Avery Dennison Announces Bio-Based PE Film

(Materials)

November 21, 2015, The polyethylene label films include more than 80% renewable content and are said to offer performance and recyclability OEGSTGEEST, THE NETHERLANDS | Avery Dennison recently launched two bio-based ...

Addivant Antioxidant in Commercial Trials

(Materials)

November 04, 2015, ... an advanced technology that was specifically designed to meet the needs of the polyethylene film industry.” He adds, “We expect to see polyethylene resins with the WESTON 705 inside to be launched in to ...

ExxonMobil Adds Resin Grade to Portfolio

(Coating/Laminating)

November 02, 2015, ... polyethylene (mPE) resins with the launch of Exceed 0019XC, a new globally available grade for extrusion coating and lamination applications. Company says this grade creates innovation opportunities and ...

Optimum Plastics Adds Extrusion Line

(Flexpack)

October 26, 2015, ... of producing custom cast embossed film in up to five layers and can run multiple resin grades including polyethylene, polypropylene, nylon, and various specialty polymers. It is anticipated the line will ...

ExxonMobil Has New Platform for Hot Melt Adhesives

(News | New Products)

August 17, 2015, ... loading to be about double that of formulations using ethylene vinyl acetate or metallocene polyethylene. This leads to significantly lower density, lighter weight formulations that can provide cost savings ...

Adhesives Research Details Splicing Tape

(News | New Products)

August 09, 2015, ... to 1,750 fpm and to bond well to cold substrates and maintains consistent tack for reliable splices in colder environments. This tape is called ideal for splicing low- and high-density polyethylene films, ...

Pregis Opens Facility in Mexico

(Flexpack)

August 04, 2015, ... equipment for the manufacture of Astro-Foam polyethylene sheet foam and PolyPlank closed-cell PE plank foam. Pregis also says it has a dedicated sales team to support the growing needs in Mexico for ...

Toray Plastics (America) Celebrates 30 Years

(Materials)

July 20, 2015, ... and electronic applications. It is also a supplier of polyolefin, polypropylene, and polyethylene foams for the automotive and flooring industries. Company has also donated millions of dollars and hundreds ...

Videojet Launches Adhesion Ink

(News | New Products)

May 16, 2015, V418 ink for flexible plastics is formulated to repel water and a variety of oils after drying, said to make it suited for difficult environments   CHICAGO, IL | Videojet has added V418 enhanced ...

On Print | UV/EB Inkjet for Food Packaging

(On Print)

May 11, 2015, ... applications can be assumed. For example, metallized films are very good barriers and so should perform well also. Can these inks be used with polyethylene, the inner surface of most food pouches? ...

HERMA Announces Peel-Off Adhesive

(Coating/Laminating)

May 10, 2015, ... thermoplastics, PET, polyethylene foils and bottles, food packaging made from polypropylene and polystyrene, and ABS, which is often used in the automotive and electronics industries as well as in household ...

Clondalkin Kirchberg Develops Aluminum-Free Butterwrap

(Flexpack)

May 07, 2015, PE-based foil offers a more sustainable option to the dairy sector KIRCHBERG BERN, SWITZERLAND | Clondalkin Kirchberg has launched a polyethylene-based foil for butter packaging. Flow packs for butter ...

Show Preview | FTA’s 2015 Info*Flex and Forum in Perfect Harmony

(Print)

April 08, 2015, ... treated polyethylenes. AquaTech ION Label systems are water-based flexo inks for tag and label applications. KECO Engineered Coatings Inc. (Booth 707) offers a variety of coatings for the printing and ...

NPE 2015 Wrap-up

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

March 31, 2015, ... polyethylene, to its existing portfolio; as well as new Vistamaxx™ grades with improved processability and heat seal initiation temperatures. Their new grades, Vistamax™ 3588 & 3980FL offer the converter ...

Corona Treating | Why All Films Do Not Treat the Same

(Surface Prep)

March 29, 2015, ... 2.0 watt density yields very different results on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) compared to polypropylene (PP), and a nominal change in watt density can produce unexpected results. This article looks ...

Barrier Resins | Properties, Processing & Handling of EVOH, Pt. 2

(Flexpack)

March 23, 2015, ... materials such as low density polyethylene, ethylene vinyl acetate, and polyolefin plastomers in the film construction also can yield a significant improvement in flex crack performance. Advances ...

AIMCAL Awards | Golf Balls & Ceramic Balls Are Game Winners

(Coating/Laminating)

March 18, 2015, ... as converter for a reclosable biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate (BOPET)/metallized BOPET/low-density PE standup pouch for pistachios from Chand Parkash & Co., Delhi, India. A perforated tear ...

Flexible Packaging | Coveris, Cryovac Big Winners at FPA Awards

(Flexpack)

March 03, 2015, ... product represents a significant breakthrough in sustainable films. This 5 lb. bag is partly made from a renewable resource: potatoes. The 25% potato resin, 75% polyethylene mixture developed by Emerald ...

Pregis Marks Ten years in Business

(Flexpack)

February 24, 2015, ... acquisition of IntelliPack (FIP systems) in 2010, Inter Pac (polyethylene sheet foam) in 2011 and Surface Guard (protective film, cohesive material, and single-face corrugated) in 2013. Pregis president ...