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The Value of Atmospheric Plasma

(Surface Prep)

November 20, 2022, ... Embedded Electronics, Foam and Panels from SOFTAL Corona & Plasma Surface treatment technology has been widely used for decades to modify substrates’ surface energy for improved adhesion of inks, lacquers, ...

INDCO Handheld Mixers Are Ideal for Portable Mixing Applications

(News | New Products)

November 08, 2022, ... mixing paint, resins, chemicals, ink, adhesives, block fillers and more.  Single-handle or dual handlebar options are available. Chuck capacity is ½”, couplers may be substituted for chucks. In addition ...

Happy Birthday, Verner Eisby!

(News | New Products)

November 07, 2022, ... on food packaging today. NC: How did Verner become involved? JE: It was a chance meeting with a printer who was having difficulty getting the ink to adhere securely to this new plastic material without ...

HOW TO: Properly Handle Tri-Ply Adhesive Lamination

(Coating/Laminating)

November 06, 2022, ... the following 15 years. Then the configuration developed as obsolete influenced by features that, as the lamination technology was growing, required rethink and innovation. The webbing set up in example ...

PGSF Announces Board of Directors for 2022-2023 Term Jules VanSant Continues Second Term as Chair

(News | New Products)

November 02, 2022, The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF), a nonprofit organization working to build the future workforce of the graphic communications industry  The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation ...

Enhanced Partner Program Increases Value at PACK EXPO International

(Upcoming Conference News)

October 17, 2022, ... of the Danish Industry Fundacion Argentina para la Promocion de Inversiones y Comercio Internacional INP – Brazilian Plastic Institute/Think Plastic Brazil Italian Trade Agency Korean Packaging ...

The Pros and Cons of Flexo vs. Gravure Printing

(Print)

October 16, 2022, ... to create the raised design of the final desired print. Ink is then transferred from the inkwell via an anilox roller onto the image carrier, where it is then printed onto the substrate. Flexo printing ...

GAA honors Golden Cylinder Award winners

(News | New Products)

October 11, 2022, ... liner entry in the Vinyl Substrates category. In the Decorative Laminates category, the 2022 Golden Cylinder Award went to OMNOVA Solutions Inc. – A Synthomer Business for Raintree Mink (543057), a surf(x)® ...

Pregis Features Inspyre Product Line at Pack Expo

(News | New Products)

October 10, 2022, ... Pregis donates one percent of sales of these products to Uzima, a charity that makes and distributes water filters to provide clean drinking water to people in need. The Pregis Inspyre portfolio includes: ...

Toray’s Commitment to Innovation Helps Forge the Future of Flexible Packaging

(Upcoming Conference News)

October 10, 2022, ... 110 gauge. These label films offer excellent ink adhesion and printability and very good moisture resistance. The clear film has superior clarity, and the white film’s opacity, brightness, and gloss are ...

TekniPlex Healthcare Debuts First Fully Transparent Recyclable Mid-barrier Blister Package at Pack Expo

(News | New Products)

October 10, 2022, ... its first commercial order, from a prominent manufacturer of swab sticks. Both the fully recyclable blister packages and lower-weight reinforced coated paper exemplify TekniPlex’s “Rethink Responsibly” ...

Flint Group Packaging Boosts North America Business With Key Commercial Appointment

(News | New Products)

October 05, 2022, Leading developer of inks and coatings for the Packaging and Label industries, Flint Group Packaging has announced the appointment of Terry Davis as Vice President of Strategic Accounts, Flexible Packaging ...

At Pack Expo, Schreiner MediPharm to Debut Functional Labels Designed from More Sustainable Materials

(Upcoming Conference News)

October 05, 2022, ... label was subjected to load and gravitational trials, and both the hanger label and Autoinjector-Label underwent testing for adhesion, ink adhesion, print durability and laser marking viability. All tests ...

AIMCAL Announces Name Change, Rebranding

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2022, ... processes, and most importantly, the people. Combined, these elements form an upward arrow, suggesting the forward-thinking nature of the association. The navy blue is the original blue from the previous ...

Fresh-Lock Closures Showcase Sustainable Flexible Packaging Innovations at PACK EXPO International

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 28, 2022, ... dry, particle, and granular product applications and the cracking of digitally printed inks on mono-layer recyclable films. This closure, among others in the 8000 series, aims to help provide packaging ...

Sun Chemical to Highlight the “Power of Sustainable Packaging” at PACK EXPO International 2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 26, 2022, ... its inks, coatings, and adhesives to support a circular economy. Attendees who visit booth #10200 will learn about Sun Chemical’s approach to sustainable solutions, which include bio-renewable, compostable, and ...

Cromex Presents New Act Green® Masterbatches Range with Sustainable Solutions for Plastics at K 2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 23, 2022, ... and reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Cromex is associated with Think Plastic Brazil, Portfolio of Solutions for Exporting and Internationalization of Brazilian Processed Plastics Industries, created ...

The “5R” Framework: An Approach Designed to Reduce Packaging Waste

(News | New Products)

September 20, 2022, ... with many of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development goals. In terms of innovation, certain inks, coatings and adhesives can be important enablers of a sustainable package that contributes ...

Trends in the Pressure Sensitive Label Market

(Bag Pouch)

September 18, 2022, The following summation is based on data from Alexander Watson Associates’ 2022 edition of the Labeling and Product Decoration Annual Review. By Ann Brink, Contributing Writer The following summation ...

Maxcess Launches the FIFE-500 MAX Web Guiding System

(News | New Products)

September 12, 2022, ... “Our biggest takeaway was that our customers want robust networking options, like Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, CC-Link and more. We were able to pack in these features at a lower price point as our previous ...