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Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2017

(Flexpack)

November 29, 2017, Coated films that can replace foil as a barrier layer caught the attention of converters in our annual roundup of new products. Coated films that can replace foil as a barrier layer caught the attention ...

Ampacet Announces Synthetic Tissue

(Flexpack)

November 05, 2017, ... synthetic tissue that looks, feels, and tears like paper with the added benefits of moisture resistance, excellent barrier properties, and processing ease. A natural extension to company’s SynWrap synthetic ...

AIMCAL Hosts Successful R2R Conference

(Coating/Laminating)

October 27, 2017, The event featured a number of award-winning papers covering various aspects of web coating and vacuum web coating FORT MILL, SC | AIMCAL (the Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and ...

Mondi Announces Water-Soluble Film

(Flexpack)

October 16, 2017, ... laundry tabs or bath salts.  Company says the film offers excellent sealing and deep drawing properties, provides an effective barrier to oxygen, and is completely soluble even in cold water. Consumers ...

AMETEK MOCON Instrument Measures WVTR

(Controls)

October 15, 2017, The AQUATRAN Model 3 is said to measure water vapor transmission of ultra-high-barrier materials with accuracy and repeatability MINNEAPOLIS, MN | AMETEK MOCON, a global provider of instruments and ...

Protective Packaging | Add Value with Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors

(Flexpack)

September 26, 2017, ... strings (e.g., guitar strings) from corrosion before they are used. The paper can be recycled and re-pulped after use. VCI Technology + Moisture Barrier Some shipping or storage situations require ...

Klöckner Pentaplast Offers New Pharma Solutions

(Flexpack)

September 24, 2017, ... the newest packaging innovation, Pentapharm LiquiGuard.  BlisterPro XCEL Services are said to optimize the union of product and packaging. Protective barrier properties of the final package are predicted, ...

Celplast Launches Metallizer Topcoater

(Coating/Laminating)

September 24, 2017, ...  This technology is said to introduce high-barrier material solutions to the flexible packaging and converting industry, making it possible for converters to eliminate layers, streamline production, simplify ...

Constantia Flexibles Invests in German Plant

(Flexpack)

September 11, 2017, ... with high property barriers, in the confectionery, processed food (coffee, dry food, and snacks) and processed meat industries. As part of the investments, Constantia has installed two blown film (polyethylene) ...

Blown Film | Which Applications Are Most Suited for 7/9/11 Layers? Part 3

(Flexpack)

August 02, 2017, ... mLLDPE/LLDPE/Tie/EVOH/Tie/LLDPE/mLLDPE shown in Figure 3A below, optimizes performance and cost and is used for milk packaging. Alternatively, if improved barrier properties and toughness are desired, ...

Highcon Is Having an Award-Winning Year

(Carton Box)

July 23, 2017, ... challenges. No longer do our customers compete on price but instead on value. By working alongside brand owners, marketing agencies, and designers, we break down the barriers to production, reducing the ...

Blown Film | Which Applications Are Most Suited for 7/9/11 Layers? Part 2

(Flexpack)

June 05, 2017, ... three-layer lines are perfectly suitable for commodity, non-barrier products such as institutional liners, T-shirt bags, garment bags, stretch films, construction film, and agricultural films. They also ...

Trends/Management | Managing Change for Continuous Improvement in a Regulated Industry

(Trends/Management)

May 30, 2017, ... or represent a disincentive to change. The first is another regulatory risk while the latter is a barrier to improvement. For the documentation not to represent a threat to the culture of continuous ...

Label/Tape | PolarSeal’s Custom-Designed Converting Machines Serve Diverse Industries

(Label/Tape)

May 24, 2017, ... materials for aerospace, military, automotive, and general industrial applications. Its aerospace products cover cargo fire barriers and materials for leading-edge protection and vibration and sound dampening. ...

ProAmpac Wins Two WorldStar Awards

(Bag Pouch)

May 15, 2017, ... high-barrier, stable shelf-life laminate pouch is unfolded, its sealed zipper allows the cook to slide over 2 pounds (1 kg.) of fresh meat into the flexible container for up to two hours prior to grilling. ...

Blown Film | Which Applications Are Most Suited for 7/9/11 Layers? Part 1

(Flexpack)

May 03, 2017, ... for various end uses [3]. These properties include: Product protection Puncture and abuse resistance Vapor barrier Moisture barrier Grease barrier Light barrier Printability Heat seal ...

Flexible Packaging | Bemis Earns Highest Achievement in FPA's 2017 Competitio

(Flexpack)

February 20, 2017, ... simply tear, dispense, and toss, with no excess waste. Advanced BPA-free barrier films withstand the acidic paste and hot-fill process, deliver a one-year shelf life and offer significant sustainability ...

Celplast Installs New Metallizer with Inline Top Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

February 14, 2017, Will produce new high-barrier flexible packaging materials TORONTO, ON, CANADA | Celplast Metallized Products Ltd. is installing a new kind of metallizer with Metacoat inline top-coating that will ...

MOCON Unit Tests Produce Packaging

(Controls)

January 25, 2017, ... measuring, and analyzing invisible gases, announces the global launch of the OX-TRAN 2/12 oxygen permeation instrument.  “Unlike many other food products which require higher barrier films to extend ...

Printpack's New Pouch Complies with How2Recycle Strea

(Bag Pouch)

January 03, 2017, ... stream. In addition to providing easy recyclability, the package can also be equipped with customizable options for moisture barriers, oxygen barriers, and closures to better preserve contents and combat ...