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Emerging Technologies Turn Converters’ Heads

(News | New Products)

April 01, 2019, ... according to Wurtz, is that by introducing an ultrasonic vibration into a slightly heated air stream, it neatly solves the problem of a dryer limited machine. The ultrasonic vibrations keep the barrier ...

Davis-Standard’s Global Equipment Platform with Bernal Industrial and Grupo Janfrex at Plastimagen Mexico® 2019

(News | New Products)

March 31, 2019, ... for applications in high-barrier food packaging, agricultural films, geomembrane, stretch film, printing and laminating films, flexible packaging, collation shrink films and stretch hooders. For films ...

FPA Publishes Perspectives on the Meaning of Sustainability in Flexible Packaging Study Report

(News | New Products)

March 24, 2019, ... Barriers to increasing sustainability efforts relate to price and quality, and brand owners expect bio-based packaging and biodegradable packaging to drive sustainable packaging trends in the future. The ...

Precision Slitting Sets Converters Apart

(News | New Products)

March 06, 2019, ... facility. For example, a specialty tape can incorporate a release liner, adhesive and exterior layers with printing between layers, barrier properties and more. WEB HANDLING PLAYS A KEY ROLE According ...

Will it Process?

(Extrusion Coating)

December 11, 2018, ... etc., or for the degree of functionality that they offer, for instance, sealability, barrier resistance, etc. Film manufacturers and formulators produce modified structures from polymers such as polyethylene, ...

Advancements of Bio-Derived and Bio-Degradable Technologies in the Flexible Packaging Market

(Flexpack)

November 25, 2018, Flexible packaging can be designed with barrier properties tailored to fit the products being packaged and their end-users. Flexible packaging is the most economical method to package, preserve and ...

Now Plastics Introduces 60 to 90 Percent PCR PET Films

(New Products)

November 07, 2018, ... PET films, offering high impact strength and extremely effective barrier properties against water, carbon dioxide, oxygen and nitrogen. According to Now Plastics CEO, Larry Silverstein, “As both regulators ...

Toray Advances Lines of Packaging Films

(Film)

August 31, 2018, Improvements made to Torayfan® clear barrier BOPP, Torayfan white BOPP and Lumirror® high barrier PET. North Kingstown, R.I. | Toray Plastics (America), Inc., will feature advancements in three families ...

Flexible Stand-up Bags for Cat Litter: Discovering the Sustainability Benefits

(Bag Pouch)

August 31, 2018, ... a moisture barrier to ensure the product meets the consumer’s needs when the product is opened. For this LCA case study, the popular package formats that were evaluated include a flexible stand-up bag ...

Flexible Packaging Company Rebrands to Jet Packaging Group

(News | New Products)

August 09, 2018, ... design and engineering, with custom solutions for pre-formed pouches, roll stock, barrier films and lamination, flexo printing, laser score and perforation, and graphics and plates. JPG’s designs are produced ...

Victor Dixon has been named CEO of LL Flex

(News | New Products)

August 07, 2018, ... base throughout North and South America, Europe, and Africa. For the construction sector, LL Flex provides a full line of laminated insulation and radiant barrier facers designed to meet the industry' ...

Tekni-Films to Present Paper on Pharma Films

(Flexpack)

June 15, 2018, ... blister barrier films, flexible films, lidding foils, and pouch materials for pharmaceutical, medical, diagnostic health, and personal care products.  Robin Van Landeghem, director of technology, global ...

IMDA Awards | In-Mold Innovation & Sophistication Lead the Way

(IML/IMD)

June 13, 2018, ... package with an IML oxygen-barrier label from Verstraete, which extends the products’ shelf life without requiring refrigeration. Verstraete IML utilized a combination of specific inks, a special lacquer, ...

IoPP Names Winners of 2018 AmeriStar Awards

(Flexpack)

May 29, 2018, ... channel directly above the metallized layer. Carbon dioxide lasers are applied within a 2-micron tolerance, a significant development that allows for preservation of the barrier properties. Pattern-applied ...

Sun Chemical Has Big Plans for LatinPack

(News | New Products)

May 28, 2018, ... package sterilization or boiling. Converters can also use a SunLam lamination adhesive with oxygen barrier properties to lightweight packaging by removing a film layer while still maintaining the protective ...

Mitsubishi Announces Price Increase

(Flexpack)

May 13, 2018, The company is increasing thermal paper prices beginning July 1, 2018, due to the rise of raw material costs BIELEFELD, GERMANY | Mitsubishi announces that due to continuing rises in costs for pulp ...

Q&A Roundtable | How The Pouch/Bag Making Market Is Evolving

(Bag Pouch)

May 10, 2018, ... push packages that are more eco-friendly. This growth has been supported by improvements in films with alternative barriers, allowing the pouches to be used in various industries. These eco-friendly pouches ...

ExxonMobil Announces Performance Polymer

(Flexpack)

May 06, 2018, ... used in laminated sacks, freezer films, barrier packaging, and sachets. “Converters are looking for easier processing and higher output, while brand owners seek higher packaging speeds and a reduction ...

DuPont & ADM Partner on Biobased Pilot Facility

(Flexpack)

April 30, 2018, ... sustainable, and better performing. According to DuPont and ADM, research shows that PTF has up to 10–15 times the CO2 barrier performance of traditional PET plastic, which results in a longer shelf ...

Flint Announces New-Generation Sleeves

(News | New Products)

April 16, 2018, ... a 25% weight reduction and provides easier and safer handling of sleeves. The High Performance Sleeve has an additional barrier layer that provides superior dimensional stability. Both sleeves employ the ...