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ExxonMobil Offers New Films at Pack Expo

(Flexpack)

October 28, 2012, New films Metallyte 70MET-HB2, Bicor 18MAT-S, OPPalyte 42WOS-RH, Label-Lyte 50TD200 will be presented at the ExxonMobil both at Pack Expo this week   HOUSTON, TX | ExxonMobil Chemical is introducing ...

RFID Tags | Help Brand Owners Combat Diversion

(Label/Tape)

October 22, 2012, ... polyethylene, and the prime labels are pressure-sensitive or shrink-wrap. “For New Sunshine, it was essential that the RFID tagging system not have a significant impact on operations,” Manley said. “The ...

What's New with Primers, and a visit to old friend

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

October 17, 2012, ... and coating/adhesives have been thoroughly studied, and standard products & processed have been adapted for them.  By standard, I mean for example, low density polyethylene (LDPE) onto paper, ethylene-vinyl ...

MACtac Introduces Optically Clear Adhesive

(Coating/Laminating)

September 25, 2012, ... a quick, strong bond and excellent adhesion to low-energy surfaces. The adhesive is ideal for application to high-density polyethylene (HDPE) surfaces, such as juice and water bottles, oil bottles, detergent ...

Consumers Buy with Their Eyes | Designing to Differentiate

(Print)

September 19, 2012, ... two-compartment polyethylene terephthalate (PET) container that gives brand owners the opportunity to sell a single serving of two compatible products—such as milk and cookies—in one portable container. ...

Inter-Pac Is Acquired by Pregis

(Flexpack)

August 14, 2012, By adding Inter-Pac, Pregis reports it will now be the largest producer of polyethylene sheet foam for protective packaging in the world   DEERFIELD, IL | Pregis Corp., a supplier of protective packaging ...

WebHandlersQuiz #18: Which Rolls Tighter—Paper or Film?

(Web Handling)

August 09, 2012, ... have higher internal roll pressures or greater tightness? The mostly likely answer is the film product will wind a much tighter roll, especially if it is a lower modulus film, such as polyethylene or ...

TLMI Paper Covers PET Thermoform Recycling

(Green)

July 21, 2012, With grocers and retailers concerned about recycling PET thermoformed containers due to label/adhesive issues, TLMI issues a White Paper for members   GLOUCESTER, MA | The Tag & Label Mfrs. Institute ...

Davis-Standard Retrofit Boosts Production at Mid South Extrusion

(Flexpack News)

July 16, 2012, ... Extrusion an even greater advantage in the packaging films market, delivering enhanced physical properties over traditional polyethylene films. Mid South supplies film sheeting in a variety of configurations ...

Davis-Standard Offers Spiderless Foam Sheet Die

(Coating/Laminating)

July 13, 2012, ... foam sheet die said to improve processing of polystyrene and polyethylene materials for commodity and high-end foam sheet markets. Reportedly, the die is capable of an extensive range of sheet thicknesses, ...

Polymer Industries Adds Davis-Standard Sheet System

(Film Mfg.)

July 09, 2012, ... molecular weight (HMW) high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polypropylene (PP), pipe-grade HDPE, and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) sheet. Polymer Industries, the fastest growing polyolefin sheet manufacturer ...

Pregis Expands Stock Sizes of ChamberPak Cellular Cushioning

(First Glance)

July 08, 2012, ... is punctured, the others remain inflated. Made from a coextrusion of low-density polyethylene film and nylon, ChamberPak also has superior air retention. “The product is ideal for components which require ...

Mamata Demonstrates Pouchmaker for Unsupported Films at Open House

(Bag Pouch)

July 02, 2012, ... shifting to sustainable pouches. In response, the company has moved to develop equipment that can run unsupported, unlaminated coextruded films (barrier structure/straight polyethylene) that can be recycled. ...

Biobased Label Uses Building Block from DuPont Tate & Lyle

(Adhesives)

June 06, 2012, ... associated with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) container recycling. To develop the adhesive, DaniMer utilized renewable building blocks from two suppliers: DuPont Tate & Lyle BioProducts and Myriant. ...

On Print | Low Migration UV-Cure Inkjet Inks

(Flexpack)

May 21, 2012, ... from the ink layer to the backside of the film The first depends on both the chemical and the film—for example polyester is a much better barrier than polyethylene. The second depends partly upon correct ...

Extrusion Coating the Subject of Upcoming Course

(Coating/Laminating)

May 15, 2012, ...  Raw Materials: Polyethylene; Polypropylene; Adhesive, barrier, and high-temperature resins Substrates: Paper; paperboard; foil; film; nonwovens Processing: Startup and shutdown; solidification and ...

Reducing Sealing Failure

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 09, 2012, ... polyethylene resins are not sufficient to provide the protection needed for a wide variety of packaging applications. Newer metallocene polymers offer good strength properties, but over a narrow temperature ...

NPE Follow Up

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

April 30, 2012, ... of PET (polyester) so that the recycled stream has the same physical properties as the virgin material.  The same goes for polyethylene-based waste stream (minus the IV increase step). All in all it ...

New Features for Dynisco Melt Flow Indexer

(Coating/Laminating)

April 15, 2012, The LMI melt flow indexer from Dynisco makes use easier for operators with a digital encoder, new software, and a digital encoder   FRANKLIN, MA | The LMI Series melt flow indexer from Dynisco offers ...

Smokin' Hot Cigarette Cartons Are Top Product of the Year

(Coating/Laminating)

March 08, 2012, ... of biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP)/metallized BOPP/low-density polyethylene laminate and features a reclosable slider zipper. A special rib construction reinforces the upper seal area, enabling ...