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BioPouch Is Powered by a NANO-VpCI

(Bag Pouch)

October 19, 2014, ... to and adsorb onto metallic surfaces, resulting in the formation of a nano protective barrier layer. Studies have shown the excellent ability for VpCI molecules to provide protection in the presence ...

Bloomer Plastics Acquires Optimum Plastics

(Flexpack)

October 18, 2014, ... custom-engineered cast embossed films for the industrial, medical, and packaging markets, today announced the acquisition of Optimum Plastics, Delaware, OH, a supplier of high-barrier coextruded blown ...

RKW Danafilms Film Called Impervious to Viruses

(Materials)

October 13, 2014, APTRA microporous film reportedly offers high barrier properties as well as breathability, making it suitable for medical uses and more   WESTBOROUGH, MA | RKW Danafilms announces APTRA, a film said ...

Sensory Analytics System Measures Film Thickness

(Controls)

October 12, 2014, ... provide a better non-contact and non-radioactive means to measure thinly applied wet or dry UV coatings, hard coats, adhesives, silicones, barrier coatings, film layers, and other finishes on films, coated ...

Titan Anniversary Celebration Is a Success

(News | New Products)

September 27, 2014, ... Manchester Ltd., who gave a presentation on Aluminium Oxide Coated Transparent Barrier Films for Packaging Applications. Four partner suppliers also offered presentations: Koch robotics (Germany); Dienes ...

Pack Expo | The Next Generation of Package Printing Solutions

(Trends/Management)

September 24, 2014, ... says many consumer brands are moving away from round and to differently shaped packages that utilize in-mold labeling (IML) and some with special barrier protections. Dairy is one example, he notes, where ...

AkzoNobel Coating Creates Compostable Paper Cup

(Coating/Laminating)

September 24, 2014, EvCote Water Barrier 3000 is made from plant-based oils and recycled PET bottles AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS | Akzo Nobel's new pioneering coatings technology EvCote Water Barrier 3000—which itself is made ...

Raven Expands Product Range with New Blown Film Line

(Flexpack)

September 23, 2014, ... for lightweight films. The line, installed at Raven’s facility in Sioux Falls, SD, features next-generation technology for manufacturing precise lightweight barrier films ranging from 0.80 mil to 10 mil ...

Bemis Sells Pressure Sensitive Business

(Materials)

September 09, 2014, ... says, "Bemis is now positioned to dedicate all of our resources to accelerating strategic growth in our core flexible packaging business. Our focus on increasing sales of value-added products for high-barrier, ...

Preco Expands Abrasives Laser Processing Center

(Die-Cutting)

August 11, 2014, ... points. However, the cost of high powered laser systems for the abrasives market is often a barrier to purchase, especially for smaller converters. The company says it addresses that obstacle with this ...

EU Project to Develop Gas Sensor Technology

(Controls)

August 10, 2014, ... barrier, where the gas composition over time will resemble the surroundings, and partly because a varying number of holes and leaks occurs in the material and welding of the packaging. The EU project ...

Sun Chemical Is HD Plate Certified by Esko

(News | New Products)

August 02, 2014, ... Flat-Top Dot technology: the MacDermid Lux system and the DuPont DigiFlow/DigiCorr system. The MacDermid Lux system utilizes a membrane laminator for an oxygen barrier, and the DigiFlow/DigiCorr system ...

AIMCAL Teams with SPE for Technical Meeting

(Coating/Laminating)

July 25, 2014, ... The other three tracks are Web Coating & Laminating, Vacuum Web Coating, and Web Handling. Six optional short courses will be offered on Sunday, October 19: Barrier Materials: How Substrate Quality Affects ...

Label Converter Max Aarts Implements MIS-ERP Solution

(News | New Products)

July 22, 2014, ... into adhesive labels, adhesive tape, printed bands, gummed tape, and barrier tape, as well as specialized products like bio and 100% compostable labels and foils. Andre Prohitius, managing director ...

Cortec Paper Offers Environmental Benefits

(Flexpack)

July 21, 2014, Recyclable/repulpable EcoShield is said to offer good barrier properties and to work as a replacement for PE and wax-coated paper   ST. PAUL, MN | Cortec offers patented EcoShield paper and linerboard, ...

Mondi Americas Introduces Square Bag

(Bag Pouch)

June 29, 2014, ... of food, wine, laundry detergent, pet food, and motor oil. The Square Bag, which is constructed of advanced barrier films in multiple layers, offers exceptional product protection. It securely packages ...

Ampac Introduces E-Z SnackPak Pouch

(Bag Pouch)

June 24, 2014, ... occasions. Options include barrier and non-barrier as well as rotogravure, flexographic, or high-definition flexographic print. Sal Pellingra, Ampac’s VP of innovation and technology, says, “This unique ...

Toray Plastics (America) Announces BOPP Film

(Flexpack)

June 23, 2014, Said to have environmental benefits and excellent barrier properties, CBS2 is suited as inside sealant layer for many food and non-food items   NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) introduces ...

On Print | Are You Cured? Proper Cure Is Up to You

(On Print)

June 22, 2014, ... avoiding compounds that can migrate is the best solution. The next best is curing or binding all components so that they cannot migrate. Another approach is to use barrier layers to separate the ink, adhesive, ...

Polysack Films Suited for Food Wrapping Solutions

(Flexpack)

June 22, 2014, ... barrier properties compared to thicker films. Manufactured with mono-oriented, multilayer polyolefins, film is said to be enhanced by special characteristics such as deadfold and easy tearing in one direction ...