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Films 101: Back to Basics

(Archive)

November 30, 2009, ... also thin and dimensionally stable. However, the process can be expensive and time consuming. Page 3 of 3 Calendered film processing is a viable and often preferred alternative to cast film processing. ...

Metabolix Completes Field Trial of Bioplastic-Producing Tobacco Crop

(News | New Products)

November 12, 2009, Metabolix, Inc., a bioscience company focused on developing sustainable solutions for plastics, chemicals and energy, has announced that it has completed a field trial of tobacco, genetically engineered ...

Unifoil's Sustainability Commitment Recognize

(News | New Products)

November 04, 2009, ... use less energy and fewer materials compared with alternative products, are claimed less expensive to ship, and can significantly reduce a company’s carbon footprint. Both are available in silver, custom ...

TLMI Gives Members a Shot of Confidence at Annual Meeting

(News | New Products)

October 29, 2009, ... and measurement of progress and success. He recommends aligning with innovative partners to meet customers’ future needs and to protect eroding margins. Use of supply chain partners is an alternative to ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCT

(New Products)

September 30, 2009, ... what are said to be affordable, entry-level alternatives for cutting and marking of many products. Processes that traditionally have required 1-2 min now can be accomplished in a matter of seconds, company ...

Coatings are Recyclable; Reduces Waste

(News Eclips)

September 02, 2009, Henkel Corp. will display at Print 09, booth 5255, MiraFoil coatings that are a recyclable, UV-curable alternative to foil board laminating and hot foil stamping that equals foil in brilliance. ROCKY HILL, ...

Henkel Launches Water-Based Heatseal for Recycled PET at PRINT 09

(News | New Products)

September 01, 2009, ... to outperform alternatives in the marketplace. Benefits include: Excellent adhesion to recycled polyester blisters; options for offset, flexographic and roll coat application, application off-line, if ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCT

(New Products)

August 31, 2009, ... Brilliance with Coating MiraFoil coatings are described as a recyclable, UV-curable alternative to foil board laminating and hot foil stamping that equals foil in brilliance. Can be applied to precise ...

Print 09 Preview of Exhibits

(Print Main)

August 16, 2009, ... system. Also on display will be the Jetrion 4000 UV Inkjet System, which offers labels converters an affordable, full-color narrow web alternative to toner-based digital printers for runs to 50,000 labels ...

Web Exclusive: Flat Die Technologies Emerge as Keys to Innovation in Solar Electric Systems

(Archive)

May 13, 2009, ... has viewed solar and other alternatives to fossil fuels as desirable but costly and ultimately not widely applicable. This view is fast disappearing. The global surge in demand for crude oil, the intensifying ...

Unifoil Receives Environmental Certifications

(News | New Products)

April 22, 2009, ... sustainability initiatives, according to the company. UniLustre and UltraLustre materials contribute to source reduction, use less energy and fewer materials compared with alternative products, are less ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCTS: April 200

(New Products)

March 31, 2009, ... Money Company offers a refurbishing service for users of the Tension Roll transducer. This alternative to the full-price replacement of such rolls is said to provide a “like new” product, typically in ...

FTA Environmental Excellence Awards Recognize Four Companies

(News | New Products)

March 29, 2009, ... recycled, than alternative packaging as they weigh less than half of the traditional multi-wall paper bags. SuperTubes have a lower carbon footprint than alternative packaging. AllpakTrojan of Renton, ...

Achieving Bubble-Free Labels

(News Eclips)

March 03, 2009, ... blowers, and tillers. Thinner-gauge, flexible, white vinyl labels developed an unsightly appearance by bubbling. Even an alternative polycarbonate film didn’t yield an appealing appearance nor were they ...

Sustainability in Today's Econom

(Packaging Converting)

February 28, 2009, ... for their product. Biopolymers — hailed as the green alternative to fossil-based polymers — has decreased in industrial interest. Problems in application, cost, and performance have raised questions to ...

Flexible Packaging Association 2009 Award Winners

(Flexpack Main)

February 28, 2009, ... improve shelf life over traditional packaging methods. It enables consumers to steam the asparagus quickly in the microwave and also provides consumers with a more energy-efficient alternative to boiling ...

What's New Products: March 200

(Magazine)

February 28, 2009, ... Backlash The RS indexing drive is a backlash-free alternative for linear motion systems. Available in seven sizes to meet axial thrust requirements from 22-450 lbs. Inner race of the rolling ring bearings ...

SPE Names Finalists in Clean Plastics Technology Competition

(News | New Products)

February 16, 2009, ... 26, the second day of GPEC. "This diverse group of enterprising companies will disclose innovative technologies ranging from alternative energy sources to bioplastics to new approaches in the fields ...

Green Is Global

(Archive)

January 31, 2009, ... supply globally and no viable alternative as yet on the horizon. There is also a world shortage of acrylics. Even for papers and boards, the new emphasis on sustainability and forest stewardship certification ...

What's Ne

(Coating/Laminating)

January 31, 2009, ... and board, with flexibility for scoring folds. Also said to provide excellent resistance to grease, oil, and water. Can be employed as an alternative to LDPE. ◆ Aqua Based Technologies | 201-767-6040 ...