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SOMA set to showcase the Optima2 10-color flagship flexo press during drupa 2024

(News | New Products)

April 30, 2024, ... flexo printing presses, enables single-pass operations that dramatically increase the efficiency of package print production. This includes the application of various barrier or functional coatings, as ...

Recyclability & Circularity Consumers Support Sustainable Brand Packaging

(Print)

April 08, 2024, ... that need to be in place to achieve this. Looking further ahead to the future of packaging and label design, there is growing interest in developing barrier coatings and metallic inks that could supplement, ...

Addressing Bio-film/Compostables and Plastic Film Processing Challenges

(Bag Pouch)

March 17, 2024, ... cost-effective packaging products that look good and with good barrier properties. However, and from an ink formulator’s perspective, polypropylene is perhaps the film with the greatest potential for variance ...

Takes on Tapes, Labels & Liners

(Converting Perspectives)

January 14, 2024, ... and composition. In addition, according to Pixelle, their “extensive range of barrier coatings take the performance to the next level. Seal in aromas, block grease and more with advanced barrier technology ...

Navigating Challenges in Corona Treatment

(Surface Prep)

January 14, 2024, ... of materials to promote adhesion. However, slip agents create a barrier on the surface, inhibiting the effectiveness of corona treatment. Thus, the formulation of the polymer must be taken into consideration ...

Takes on Tapes, Labels & Liners

(News | New Products)

October 08, 2023, ...  In addition, according to Pixelle, their “extensive range of barrier coatings take the performance to the next level. Seal in aromas, block grease and more with advanced barrier technology that can ...

Sun Chemical Employee Receives NAPIM’s Technical Achievement Award

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2023, ... weight resins. He developed solutions to meet the industry’s needs for higher press speeds, introduced new barrier coatings that lightweight packaging and enhance shelf life, designed Mirrortech™ technology ...

INX prepares for PRINTING United with Complete Inkjet solutions and sustainable Packaging inks

(News | New Products)

September 06, 2023, ... and contribute to the circular reuse of materials. INX will also feature Ecostage GB-XA Oxygen Barrier coatings for food preservation and mono-material packaging. INX’s technology-driven digital systems ...

Morchem North American President to Present Latest Advances in Laminating Adhesives at PACK EXPO

(Uncategorized)

August 22, 2023, ... and solvent-based laminating adhesives, as well as functional coatings and ink binders, Morchem will demonstrate how new, higher-performance adhesives and barrier coatings can reduce scrap during the production ...

INDEVCO Packaging Solutions to Showcase Sustainable Converting Materials at Pack Expo 2023

(Uncategorized)

August 14, 2023, ... rot and waste is reduced by using plastic barrier and non-barrier converted films. INDEVCO North America blown film plants in Orangeburg, South Carolina and Longview, Texas (formerly known as INDEVCO Plastics) ...

Abstracts Sought for TAPPI’s FlexPack PLACE Conference

(News | New Products)

August 14, 2023, ... presentations will be presented at FlexPack PLACE, April 14-17, 2024 in San Diego, CA. Suggested topics include: Advances in Resin Technologies Advances in Barrier and Package Performance Properties ...

Call for Speakers Issued for TAPPI’s 2024 FlexPack PLACE Conference

(News | New Products)

July 13, 2023, ...  Suggested topics include: Advances in Resin Technologies Advances in Bio-degradable and Bio-based Materials Advances in Specialty Films and Coatings Advances in Barrier and Package Performance ...

What’s Special About Films and Synthetics?

(Converting Perspectives)

July 09, 2023, ... moisture or other elements. Or, one side with holdout/high barrier properties and the other side having absorbency, such as a dental bib; Softness, drape or comfort to hands. Some film packaging has ...

Call for Speakers Issued for TAPPI’s 2024 FlexPack PLACE Conference

(News | New Products)

July 05, 2023, ... 1, 2023. Suggested topics include: Advances in Resin Technologies Advances in Bio-degradable and Bio-based Materials Advances in Specialty Films and Coatings Advances in Barrier and Package ...

Improve Quality by Corona Treating Films Prior to Converting

(News | New Products)

June 25, 2023, ... However, when they migrate to a film’s surface they create a barrier to successful adhesion. What happens if you don’t retreat If you print, coat or laminate a film with a low surface energy you’re ...

Corona Treatment for Extrusion Coating and Laminating Production Lines

(Surface Prep)

June 18, 2023, ... for extrusion and lamination are: Dielectric barrier ceramic electrode and dielectric ceramic coated backing roller prevent perforation of paper. The edges of paper and aluminum foil have high mechanical ...

Thin and Accurate is Slot Die Coating Standard

(News | New Products)

May 30, 2023, Roll-to-roll slot die coating has become the industry standard for extremely thin and extremely accurate coating. By Scott Zwierlein, Coating Engineer, FRONTIER – a Delta ModTech Company Roll-to-roll ...

Sun Chemical to Showcase Sustainable Ink, Coating and Adhesive Solutions at Flexo & Labels Summit 2023

(News | New Products)

May 01, 2023, ... higher levels of bio-renewable sourced resin content that also delivers the performance attributes needed across a range of paper packaging applications. SunBar® Aerobloc oxygen barrier coatings enable ...

An OEM Perspective on Industry Changes and Trends

(News | New Products)

April 23, 2023, ... pouch offers three-layer like barrier properties. Such technical solutions are still quite expansive to convert and are influenced by the lack of clear governing authority guidelines. Consequently, commercial ...

Sun Chemical Issues Latest Sustainability Report

(News | New Products)

April 16, 2023, ... printing and folding cartons Moisture vapor barrier coatings for paper packaging applications Digital color management solutions that offer a number of sustainability benefits New functional black ...