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Cyclic-Olefinic Copolymers as Non-Migrating, Polymeric Slip Additives in LDPE Cast Films

(Magazine)

June 30, 2003, ... polypropylene (OPP) applications. Organic Compounds Thermoset silicone powders find use in the same way as glass spheres. They can reduce COF to the 0.25 – 0.30 range. Addition of amide slips will ...

Coex for Success

(Magazine)

June 29, 2003, ... show a cascade of polypropylene-based resin technologies aimed at cost-effective replacements for engineering polymers. “New ways to make polar functional polymers will provide new tools for converters. ...

PCI World BOPP Study Reveals China Impact Maybe Not as Dramatic as Some Fear

(News | New Products)

June 05, 2003, ... oriented polypropylene (BOPP), but is only running at an estimated 72% utilization level. "Publicized plans to install another 400,000 tonnes over the next two years represent a 44 percent increase in Chinese ...

Avery Dennison Adds SynCarta BOPP to Fasson Rapid-Roll Line

(News | New Products)

June 04, 2003, ...  enhanced its Fasson Rapid-Roll product line with SynCarta synthetic media. According to the manufacturer of pressure-sensitive technology and self-adhesive solutions, these biaxially oriented polypropylen ...

Converting Activity Strong in Middle East and Turkey

(Magazine)

May 31, 2003, ... by Humco (Texas). In the film market, Dubai Poly Film is a high-grade supplier of BOPP (biaxially oriented polypropylene) film to a worldwide list of converters. Operation began in 1999 with state-of-the-art ...

Fit for Use

(Materials)

April 30, 2003, ... of substrates used today are made from natural polymers (cellulose, rubber) or synthesized polymers [polyester, polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), etc.], and the method of ...

Pillowing Puzzle

(Magazine)

April 30, 2003, ... polypropylene facestock on a 9¼-in.-wide web. A patterned adhesive covered 20% of the material; 80% was not covered. To satisfy a demanding customer, the completed product needed to offer high quality ...

Guts and Glory

(Magazine)

March 31, 2003, ... with equipment supplied by Dusenbery, Kampf, and Bimec. As for materials, Tech Pak extrudes its own low-density polyethylene (LDPE) film and purchases biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) and polyester ...

AIMCAL Winners Pulsate with Panache

(Corrugated)

March 31, 2003, ... Yenikent, Turkey. Critical deadfold properties result from the combination of Supmet 1132 MD cavitated, opaque biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film and a proprietary vacuum metallizing process. ...

Pouches on the Cutting Edge

(Magazine)

February 28, 2003, ... source that has total control over the finished product.” Broad Equipment RangeCLP was established in 1971 as a producer of monolayer PE and polypropylene (PP) films. The company purchased its ...

Brckner at BrasilPlast 2003 Brazil's Plastic Sector's Biggest Showca

(News | New Products)

February 02, 2003, ... is the only supplier for these 10 meter lines." The most recent one was installed in Italy and produced BOPP (biaxially oriented polypropylene) packaging and specialty film within just a few days of start-up—"at ...

Atmospheric Plasma

(Magazine)

January 31, 2003, ... cross-linking. Depositions — Enables the deposition of chemistries with desired properties onto substrates. Several polypropylene nonwovens with a 0.40 mil thickness were treated recently by ...

Canadian Converter: Labelad

(Magazine)

December 31, 2002, ... New Markets The company is looking to expand its production of unsupported polypropylene (PP). Rudner explains the process: “When we print unsupported polypropylene, the stock comes from one or two suppliers ...

PackExpo Packs McCormick with Materials/Equipment/News

(News | New Products)

November 05, 2002, ... week's show, Pliant Corp. introduced a new line of polypropylene (PP) films for hot packing individually wrapped sliced (IWS) cheese. Pliant says its film "takes the heat" when molten cheese is poured onto ...

On the Move...

(Magazine)

October 31, 2002, ... and Iowa. Scott McEwen becomes VP of polypropylene for Atofina Petrochemicals, Houston, TX. Curtis Papers, Milford, NJ, promotes Sharon Tomaselli to senior VP and chief operating officer, while Brent ...

Release Liners: A Worldwide Special ReportMedical/Healthcare Use

(Archive)

October 31, 2002, ... the greatest opportunity for growth. PE, polyester, and polypropylene all are used, and PE usage is forecast to grow by the greatest percentage. A mix of paper liners makes up the remaining 80% of the ...

Materials

(Magazine)

October 31, 2002, ... RI; 401/294-4511; toraytpa.com Torayfan PC-2 45-gauge high-barrier metallized OPP (oriented polypropylene) film provides exceptional metal adhesion and high yield economics for packaging laminations, ...

Made You Look

(Magazine)

October 31, 2002, ... decal printed mirror image, laminated with a polypropylene barrier stock, then surface printed, laminated, and die-cut. Color consistency and maintaining registration are extremely difficult, the converter ...

BOPP Line Up and Running Quickly

(Magazine)

October 31, 2002, ... 10-m BOPP (biaxially oriented polypropylene) film line. In June 2001 Italian film producer Manuli Film S.p.A. signed a contract with Brückner Maschinenbau to design, manufacture, and set up what is said ...

Release Liners: A Worldwide Special Report

(Archive)

October 31, 2002, ... to remain in business," he said. Film Liners Film release liners represent the most dynamic sector of the release liners market today. While polyvinyl chloride, polyester (PET), polypropylene, and ...