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FKuR Technology Produces Thinner Films

(Flexpack)

August 16, 2016, New blends of Bio-Flex reportedly allow for reduction in thickness for compostable films and aid resource conservation WILLICH, GERMANY | Bioplastic specialist FKuR has developed a new technology—Bio-Flex ...

Mesirow Releases 2016 Mid-Year Packaging Report

(Carton Box)

August 14, 2016, ... not surprising given the ongoing global economic instability and political turmoil. In addition, the failure of several large, high-profile transactions to close has also put a damper on M&A volumes this ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2016 Offers Technology in Action

(Label/Tape)

August 08, 2016, ... and Xaar patented technology with multiple drop sizes and color ink channels. Also showing ION water-based flexo printing ink formulations said to provide multiple benefits and superior press stability ...

INX To Launch Products at Labelexpo Americas

(News | New Products)

July 13, 2016, ... channels. AquaTech ION water-based flexographic label inks are said to provide multiple benefits and high press stability over a wide range of speeds. The ION-T Thermal Series is designed for printers ...

Sticking With It | PSAs for Labeling Applications

(Coating/Laminating)

July 11, 2016, ... recently, formulators have been able to improve the UV stability of hot melts allowing for use in clear label applications. The lifecycle of the label is also a key parameter to consider with solvent acrylics ...

Sticking With It | Selecting the Right Adhesive for Your Self-Adhesive Graphic

(Coating/Laminating)

July 11, 2016, ... rule, due to its increased stability and longer shelf life, cast vinyls are used in longer-term applications and coated with solvent-based adhesives that are more stable to longer-term aging and environmental ...

Cosmo Films Sets Up CPP Line

(Flexpack)

June 10, 2016, ... heat seal strength, good thermal stability, good puncture resistance, excellent clarity and printing, and barrier properties. The film also is said to yield good economics owing to its low density. Some ...

Clariant Offers Solutions for Non-Impact Printing

(News | New Products)

June 07, 2016, ... solutions, unveiled at drupa 2016, are said to provide cost-efficiency, color stability, a broader color spectrum, and improvements to the safety and environmental impact of high-performance digital printing.] ...

Zanders Announces Bright, White Board

(Carton Box)

May 29, 2016, ... the natural character of a brand. Company reports that all the Zanpack grades are UV light resistant and offer good stiffness, a high degree of dimensional stability, and good embossed, stamped, and laminated ...

Coating Matters | Fluid Delivery System Design for Coating Control

(Coating/Laminating)

May 23, 2016, ... system (precision and stability) One of the variables that is commonly overlooked is the back end of the system—the pump. Choosing the right pump for the application and making sure the right auxiliary ...

IMDA Honors In-Mold Decorating Standouts for 2016

(Label/Tape)

May 18, 2016, ... maintaining demanding technical specifications such as drop test and product stability. The margarine tubs are now fully decorated with Verstraete IML labels that attract consumers' eyes, reportedly making ...

Toray Plastics (America) Launches Polyester Film

(News | New Products)

May 15, 2016, ... CPGs and converters a new generation of ALOX-coated film, which has excellent thermal stability and superior mechanical properties, including high strength and dimensional stability, enabling it to withstand ...

Masterwork USA Reports Die-Cutter/Stripper

(Carton Box)

May 01, 2016, ... stability and optimized speed for high quality production. “We’re listening to customer and market requests, as well as trends in the industry to allow more products on the sheet for faster production,” ...

ExxonMobil Launches Performance Polymer

(Flexpack)

April 24, 2016, ... that polymers offer a range of options for bubble stability and ease of extrusion to deliver a combination of extreme performance with processability and improved output. Converters can cost-effectively ...

WS Packaging Group Launches In-House UL Lab

(Controls)

April 02, 2016, ...  Adhesion Aging Stability Chemical Exposure Defacement Legibility Water/Humidity Exposure Weathering Once testing is completed, WS Packaging will provide UL with the data results for the ...

Clondalkin Kirchberg Launches Ultra-Thin Shrink Sleeve

(Flexpack)

March 21, 2016, ... to make their product stand out on the shelf. In a production environment the shrink sleeve needs to have stability and constant shrink behavior. These two elements have proven difficult to combine when ...

AIMCAL Awards | Toothpaste Carton Is 'Touching' Winne

(Coating/Laminating)

March 16, 2016, ... and labor to the packaging process. The judges noted the Micro-embossing is a simple solutio to load instability, which is a worldwide challenge. They believe the ability to change the coefficient of friction ...

SCA Develops Round Corrugated Board Packaging

(Carton Box)

March 01, 2016, ... stability to these packaging solutions. Transport packaging, retail-ready packaging, consumer packaging, and store displays are examples of application areas. “The technique opens up totally new possibilities ...

Maxcess Launches LED Light Source

(Web Handling)

February 24, 2016, ... over fluorescent, including light output stability, irrespective of changes in ambient temperature and lamp lifetime.” Over a temperature range of 0–140 deg F, a T12 output varies 43%, compared to just ...

Domino Digital Label Press at Work in UK

(Label/Tape)

February 02, 2016, ... by a further evaluation of the short-listed suppliers in terms of their commercial stability, accessibility, and the level of service support they could provide, we decided that Domino was the company ...