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Update on Paperboard Packaging Sustainability Trends

(Bag Pouch)

June 26, 2024, ... into recycled paperboard. The recycling process involves removing non-fiber materials, such as adhesives and inks, before repulping and processing the fibers into a new material suitable for manufacturing ...

Obtaining Barriers When Coating and Printing Flexible Materials

(Bag Pouch)

June 09, 2024, ... pouches may be appropriate (a subject along with laminates and inks that this author will cover later in the year). Chocolate, unlike cocoa, does not possess anti-oxidant properties so it reacts badly ...

Epson Introduces Next Generation ColorWorks On-Demand Label Printer for Demanding, High-Volume Environments

(News | New Products)

June 03, 2024, ... minimal user interventions and low maintenance costs, making it ideal for busy, on-demand environments. Durable, high-performance UltraChrome® DL pigment inks provide high-quality, long-lasting labels ...

Surface Treatment: The Importance of Getting it Right

(Surface Prep)

May 19, 2024, ... the processes are done inline in one pass, so without any time delay. The issue here is that the behaviour of the new digital inks that are becoming increasingly popular is different from the flexo inks ...

Sun Chemical Recognized by FTA for Sustainability Excellence

(News | New Products)

May 13, 2024, ... is TÜV Austria-certified as “OK Compost” for compostable packaging. The multipurpose solvent-based inks are designed for printing on a wide range of plastic films intended for both external surface/reverse ...

Drupa Cube to Feature More than 50 Sessions Global Economist Opens High-profile Program

(News | New Products)

May 12, 2024, ... at Sun Chemical, and Alina Marm, Head of Global Sustainability & Circular Economy at Siegwerk, will discuss the crucial role of inks and coatings for recyclable packaging. Trends and Forces: Business ...

HOW TO: Eliminate Press Downtime

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, ... idle when the operators are scurrying around to solve the most recent problem that comes up to bite them. Having trouble hitting densities? Having trouble maintaining densities? Might not be the inks or ...

Understanding Anilox Scoring: Causes, Effects, and Prevention

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

May 01, 2024, ... ensure alignment with best practices. Use the Right Tools: Employ magnets in ink pumps and solvent lines, and use filters for inks and solvents to capture particles. Incoming Anilox Inspection: Regularly ...

Why Cleaning is a Must in the Flexo Industry

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

April 28, 2024, ... ink pigments will be necessary to hit proper color. There are many considerations when deciding on the proper anilox cleaning method. The types of inks being cleaned, as well as the difficulty in eliminating ...

Recyclability & Circularity Consumers Support Sustainable Brand Packaging

(Print)

April 08, 2024, ... that need to be in place to achieve this. Looking further ahead to the future of packaging and label design, there is growing interest in developing barrier coatings and metallic inks that could supplement, ...

A New Era in Sustainable Packaging

(News | New Products)

March 26, 2024, ... wrap packaging material is usually made from polymer plastic film. When heated, it shrinks tightly over the item it is covering. Shrink wrap and shrink film are very versatile materials and can be used ...

Pressure on Paper Packaging Converters

(Flexpack)

March 24, 2024, ... you consider the facestock of the label itself, but also the inks and coatings utilized, the adhesive, and in the case of self-adhesive labels, the liner material as well. There are a myriad combinations ...

Addressing Bio-film/Compostables and Plastic Film Processing Challenges

(Bag Pouch)

March 17, 2024, ... oriented polypropylene. Films such as oriented polypropylene (OPP) films when surface treated are often suitable for conversion with water-based inks, adhesives and cold seal, as well as with heat-activated ...

Clariant to Showcase Sustainably-evolved Coatings at American Coatings Show 2024

(News | New Products)

March 04, 2024, ... Unit Adsorbents and Additives. “We see the future of printing inks as a blend of vibrancy and sustainability, where creative expression coexists with environmental responsibility.” Clariant technical ...

The Importance of Ink Troubleshooting on Press

(News | New Products)

February 29, 2024, ... has enabled Sun Chemical to create inks, coatings and adhesives with solutions to problems already built-in and designed to prevent issues from arising in the first place. What steps can package printers ...

Flint Group Provides Update on Effect of Developments in Red Sea

(News | New Products)

February 11, 2024, Flint Group, a leading supplier of inks and coatings to the print and packaging industries, comments on the escalating impact caused by shipping delays across trade routes in the Middle East. Flint ...

Single Source Solutions for the Press Room

(Slit)

February 08, 2024, ... you minimize downtime by up to 75% and increase productivity, while limiting waste of inks, substrates, and production time. Provident offers custom doctor blades and end seals fit for your application, ...

Solutions for Guaranteed Adhesion

(Surface Prep)

February 07, 2024, ... plasma systems designed to raise the surface energy and adhesion properties of numerous substrates. Printing inks, lacquers and adhesives thoroughly wet out once treated with SOFTAL’s technology. The ...

Vetaphone – the first and best in surface treatment

(Surface Prep)

February 07, 2024, ... unique Test Lab allows converters to trial their substrates prior to full commercial production, and is also available to manufacturers of substrates, inks, and lacquers. All have full access to cutting-edge ...

Leader in Anilox Roll and Sleeve Cleaning

(Surface Prep)

February 07, 2024, ... was having problems with their water based inks ruining their anilox rolls. Sonic Solutions provides ultrasonic cleaning systems for any sized anilox roll or sleeve. From 6 inches to over 10 feet. Today, ...