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Understanding Dyne Decay

(Surface Prep)

March 12, 2023, ... for packaged food items. These require barrier layers that might, for example, require adhesive application for the lamination of a metallised layer. There are so many variables in today’s complex packaging ...

Securikett Launches Fully Transparent Security Label

(News | New Products)

March 11, 2023, ... barrier of entry since these labels can be placed over existing text and graphics without impacting the look or readability of the existing package or requiring any package redesign. The inconspicuous ...

Toyo Ink Group to Feature Packaging Solutions for Enhanced Sustainability at interpack

(News | New Products)

March 07, 2023, ... barrier coatings and transparent UV-block coatings RV-20010 that serve as a substitute for aluminum in flexible packaging structures. Not only do they shut out unwanted UV rays that can harm packaged content, ...

At Pharmapack Paris, Schreiner MediPharm Showcases Multifunctional Label that Protects Prefilled Syringes

(News | New Products)

March 01, 2023, ... also enables numerous optional functionalities to meet product or syringe material-specific needs, such as UV and light protection, migration barrier or other barrier functions.  Syringe-Closure-Wrap ...

Schreiner ProTech Supplies Ultrasonically-Welded Pressure Compensation Seals for Camera-assisted Vehicle Parking System

(News | New Products)

February 20, 2023, ... barrier against water and dust. Second, Schreiner ProTech’s pressure compensation seals provide protection against excess pressure. The benefits of Schreiner ProTech’s small membranes include low unit ...

FPA Publishes Annual Report to the Members

(News | New Products)

February 15, 2023, ... and sustainability advantages of flexible packaging are communicated and understood; advocating to protect against potential barriers to growth, combat regulatory burdens, and build relationships with ...

The Path to Sustainable Growth

(News | New Products)

February 07, 2023, ... properties for mono-web labels, as well as improving recycling performance. BARRIERS AND PACKAGING MATERIALS MUST ALSO BE CONSIDERED Sometimes packaging materials superficially appear to be recyclable, ...

How a Full Lineup of Coatings Can Transform Packaging

(Coating/Laminating)

February 07, 2023, ... are composed of multiple layers of various polymers, which provide superior performance as barriers to oxygen and other gases, as well as moisture that could otherwise cause spoilage and reduce freshness ...

ASTM International to Host April Packaging Workshop

(News | New Products)

February 07, 2023, ... the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, Denver, Colorado. The workshop is organized by ASTM’s packaging (D10) and primary barrier packaging (F02) committees, and will be held in conjunction with the April ...

The Role of Corona in Flexible Packaging Lamination Requires an Understanding of Filmic Substrates

(Surface Prep)

January 29, 2023, ... rigidity and strength for high-quality printing or stiffness for good barrier properties to keep aroma in, but water vapor, oxygen and light out. Ensuring that all these layers ‘stick’ together securely ...

At Pharmapack Paris, TekniPlex to Showcase Cleanroom-produced COC Films, Among Other Solutions

(News | New Products)

January 18, 2023, Materials science company also highlighting recyclable polyolefin blister packaging with barrier PP lidding – a healthcare industry first. Materials science company also highlighting recyclable ...

Ralph J. Basile Begins Term on ASTM International Board of Directors

(News | New Products)

January 18, 2023, ... in 2004 and has participated in multiple committees. He is very active in the committee on primary barrier packing (F02). He also serves on the executive subcommittee (F02.90) through his position as the ...

Aluminum Foil Trade Actions Threaten the Flexible Packaging Industry

(News | New Products)

January 18, 2023, ... In fact, this foil¬—which creates the ideal barrier to bacteria, odor, sunlight, and contamination—is essential to protect the domestic food, health, and medical product supply. In 2017, the U.S. government ...

Three Ways Water-Based Primers are Advancing Extrusion Coating Trends in the Flexible Packaging Industry

(Bag Pouch)

January 15, 2023, ... consumers’ demands. Primers and Coatings can Promote Adhesion and Increase Barrier Properties in Multilayer Recycle-Ready Packaging If a package is made from a mono-material such as polyethylene ...

Sustainability Within Bags, Pouches and Emerging Films

(Bag Pouch)

December 21, 2022, ... a quality seal. The amount of heat required to seal, and not stretch the film, is critical for making a successful pouch. In addition, bags and pouches for particular markets need barrier properties, such ...

Q&A: Paul Lembo of New Era Converting Machinery

(News | New Products)

December 15, 2022, ... involved in adhesive tapes, aerospace, membrane/filtration media and construction products such as moisture barriers and roofing materials, to name a few. As far as growth over the coming years, the outlook ...

The Versatility of UV Curing

(News | New Products)

December 15, 2022, ... which serves as a dielectric barrier. The tube is filled with rare gases capable of forming excimer or exciplex molecules. Different gases produce different excited molecules and determine which specific ...

Flint Group Supports Global CEFLEX Packaging Project

(News | New Products)

December 15, 2022, ... a monopolymer PP duplex laminated barrier pouch in non-food applications. The next stage of the project will see the creation of an industrial scale QRP waste processing plant, which is anticipated to ...

The “5R” Framework

(Coating/Laminating)

December 11, 2022, ... through protective and barrier coatings, as well as barrier adhesives technologies. Reduce can also refer to minimizing or eliminating waste at converter facilities with printing technologies that avoid ...

For Composite Packaging Recycling, the Future is Now

(Flexpack)

December 04, 2022, ... the current climate landscape. However, there’s a catch: flexible packaging materials typically require special barrier layers to adequately protect packaged food and reduce food waste. As a result, ...