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First Glance

(Magazine)

April 30, 2007, A CLEAR WINNER Amcor Flexibles Baricol, Gloucester, UK, announces Baripet FL 45 high-barrier lidding film for smoothwall aluminum foil containers. The A CLEAR WINNER Amcor Flexibles Baricol, Gloucester, ...

the PLACE

(Magazine)

April 30, 2007, ... high relative to the specification because of the uncertainty that this raises about the “quality” of the metallized films and the barrier properties. In other words, the metal should be difficult to remove ...

Specialty Film Demand to Approach $7.3 Billion in 2010

(Archive)

April 11, 2007, ... research firm. Barrier films will remain the largest segment of the specialty film industry, accounting for over half of total demand in 2010. Growth will be driven by the rapid rise of case-ready technology ...

Leader of the Six-Pack

(Magazine)

March 31, 2007, ... structure, while the metallization (performed by Celplast) and the EVOH in the sealant layer provide the required oxygen barrier. Strength Under Water A technical award in the label, retail category, ...

What's Ne

(Magazine)

March 31, 2007, ... with its operating range of 16-120 mm. Data output feeds directly to a PLC, so sensors can replace analog distance sensors, company says. PFFC-ASAP 405 Barrier with Metallized PP Films Toray Plastics ...

the PLACE

(Magazine)

March 31, 2007, ... typically include package integrity, barrier properties, and package appearance. In most cases, the sealant layer of the laminate is polyethylene-based. Coextrusions are increasingly finding more use to ...

Product Protection

(Technical Reports)

February 28, 2007, ... life, and their compatibility with foods made without trans fats creates additional opportunities. Barrier Films Manufacturers of perishable products are well aware that a later “sell by” date on a ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

February 28, 2007, ... are used for manufacturing multilayer sheet used in barrier containers for the shelf-stable food market. Borzillo says the facility’s goal is to run as many quality parts as possible 24/7, adding, “Our ...

Leader of the Six-Pack

(Magazine)

February 27, 2007, ... the metallization (performed by Celplast) and the EVOH in the sealant layer provide the required oxygen barrier. Moisture Hangup Vacumet won a second technical award, this time in the nonfood category, ...

Covering All the Bases

(Archive)

February 13, 2007, ... an extra safety precaution, barriers in front of the loading docks prevent trucks from parking trailers against the seals. In addition, strategically positioned signage asks drivers to turn off their trailer ...

A Look at Liquid

(Magazine)

January 31, 2007, ... offering market appeal for both dairy and juice applications. Innovations in improved multi-ply barrier cartons are expected to widen the opportunities for this package construction. Coextruded barrier ...

Metallizing Matures

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January 31, 2007, ... current vogue for barrier-coated pouches and other packaging has been central to making the vacuum coating and metallizing processes such dynamic niche converting markets in recent years. Today, metallized ...

the PLACE

(Magazine)

January 31, 2007, ... vapor, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and ethylene. The likelihood of development of a single PLA film that could provide a flawless package for all forms of produce while providing a perfect barrier for respiration, ...

the PLACE

(Magazine)

December 31, 2006, Non-polar process aids improve extrusion; troubleshooting corona treatment issues; electron beam curable gas and aroma barrier technology; and the role of adhesives in the retort pouch. Providing practical ...

First Glance

(Magazine)

December 30, 2006, Packaging innovation from: Graphic Packaging Intl., Intl. Tray Pads & Packaging, and Gilbreth Packaging. Products Icy Conditions LifeWave wanted an eye-catching package with a barrier against early ...

PMMI Announces Packaging Intelligence Brief Series

(Archive)

December 09, 2006, ... PMMI has released four Briefs to kick-off the series, which focus on automation trends, barrier materials, in-store advertising, and RFID trends. To obtain the Packaging Intelligence Briefs, visit pmmi.org ...

What's Ne

(Magazine)

November 30, 2006, ... Helps increase film stiffness and strength as well, company says, and increases gas and vapor barrier properties. Reportedly, optical properties including transparency and gloss are improved. Line is suited ...

the PLACE

(Magazine)

November 30, 2006, ... replaced an unclaimed random copolymer PP layer in a seven-layer, 5 mil thick, high barrier, high stiffness pouch construction of PP/tie resin/Nylon 6/EVOH/Nylon 6/tie resin/PP. Adding a clarifier decreased ...

Curwood Earns Hormel Foods' No. 1 Award

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November 26, 2006, ... is one of 22 suppliers to receive the No. 1 Award for the 2001-2005 period Curwood is known for its high-barrier packaging for food, beverage, household, industrial, and personal care industries. To learn ...

Two's Better than On

(Materials)

November 07, 2006, ... The seven-layer line was purchased to produce barrier films and expand upon the five-layer line's capacity within the company's Custom Films Div. This newest line is part of Atlantis' multi-year plan to ...