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Packaging Films Target Longer Shipping, Storage Cycles

(Flexpack)

February 25, 2015, ... geographic customer base, their packaging performance requirements are changing. With international shipping on the rise, packages are going to be subjected to extensive handling through the supply chain,” ...

Porous Substrates

(Coating/Laminating)

February 25, 2015, ... contact footprint can have it’s own gap based off capillary and hydrodynamic forces. Curtain coating has historically been utilized for irregular surfaces and can be considered for porous substrates at ...

7 Key Questions to Ask Before the June 2015 GHS Deadline

(Trends/Management)

February 23, 2015, ... from your source of truth for label data. Whether regulatory data is sourced from an SDS database or applications like SAP EHS Management, this approach provides the ability to integrate to your key data ...

E-Books

(Uncategorized)

February 21, 2015, ... INNOVATION & SUSTAINABILITY Some of the most exciting innovations in flexible packaging are being driven by the industry’s growing focus on sustainability. From increased usage of bio-based materials ...

ATP Offers Low Emission Adhesive Tapes and Films

(Label/Tape)

February 18, 2015, ... adhesive emissions according to VDA275, VDA 277, and VDA278. A selection of these products includes: Head of Applications Support Gerhard Fuchs explained, "Based on our bespoke adhesives, we are able ...

Show Preview | NPE2015 Boasts Its Largest Event Ever

(Trends/Management)

February 16, 2015, ... the robustness of GEC’s prior generation controls with the latest technology and enhanced graphics. Based on B&R’s latest X-20 generation PLC, ExtruTouch comes with a large 22-in. color touchscreen that ...

Spinnaker Coating & ITW Thermal Films Certified

(Label/Tape)

February 01, 2015, ... BS 5609 Part 2 (Marine and Laboratory Performance of Label Base Materials), sees the addition of the Part 3 portion of the certification as a big win for label customers. While not required for all GHS ...

Barrier Resins | Properties, Processing & Handling of EVOH, Pt. 1

(Flexpack)

February 01, 2015, ... are shipped in foil-based moisture impermeable bags or carton liners to prevent moisture absorption. Moisture in EVOH resin may cause processing difficulties, such as foaming or voids in the extrudate. ...

TRESU Offers Flexo Solution for Sanitary Products

(News | New Products)

January 23, 2015, ... single-pass operation.” Built to accommodate different web-fed materials, the unit comprises up to four water-based colors, a hot air dryer and, at the embossing point, a register guidance camera. Company ...

BOBST Heading for ICE Europe

(Carton Box)

January 13, 2015, ... Germany, from March 10–12, in Hall 6, booth 237.  Representatives will be available to discuss the following equipment: • The ROTOMELT, ROTOTACKY, ROTOSIL, and ROTOCOAT production lines, designed based ...

Packaging Conference 2015 Has Broad Agenda

(News | New Products)

January 12, 2015, ... 2015 have announced the final agenda for event to be held February 2–4 in Atlanta at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead. The conference is produced by SBA-CCI and Plastic Technologies.  A broad packaging-based ...

Show Preview | ICE USA 2015 Returns to Orlando with Added Features

(Trends/Management)

January 05, 2015, ... on the flexible packaging market, based on Blaige & Company’s comprehensive Twelve Year Plastics and Packaging Merger & Acquisition Consolidation Study. With consolidation activity showing strong momentum ...

On Print | Digital Printers for Real Converters

(On Print)

January 04, 2015, ... or text, printed by gravure or flexography, is a candidate for digital, probably for inkjet, but in some instances, toner-based methods. Narrow printers, assembled by integrators, that could do interesting ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2014

(Flexpack)

December 29, 2014, ... Reportedly, flex-crack and puncture resistance properties are significantly improved in composites when used in place of foil, while also providing easier “tear-open” properties over foil-based substrates. ...

Terms of Use Policy

(Uncategorized)

December 07, 2014, ... the availability of any feature, database, or Content (including the Interactive Areas), without prior notice or liability. 8. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. 8.1 NEITHER RDG NOR ...

Bobst Open House Covers Wide Range of Info

(Coating/Laminating)

December 04, 2014, ... a lower coating weight of solvent-based adhesive to be applied directly to the aluminum foil, creating excellent bond strength. Reportedly, the machine produced a flawless, high-quality, duplex laminated ...

MACtac Reports Approvals for Chemical Drum Labelstocks

(Label/Tape)

November 28, 2014, ... the full solution—including the label base material, pressure-sensitive adhesive and thermal printing—all together pass the standard.” BS 5609 label certification is a specification for the durability ...

BI-AX Film Aids in Ebola Fight

(Materials)

November 27, 2014, ... to blood and body fluids that contain viruses or pathogens based on the ASTM F-1671 test method, and blood resistance to the ASTM F-1670 test method. BI-AX produces the APTRA microporous film used by ...

Market Research | Emerging Technologies for Packaging Innovation

(Trends/Management)

November 24, 2014, ... commercial printers. Engaging several industry trade association sponsors, who provided contact databases, which grew the target database to over 60,000. Defining job titles, responsibilities, and ...

Stampiton Labels Adds MPS Press

(News | New Products)

November 19, 2014, ... a new MPS customer based in the UK. The press has been installed very recently. Established in 1976, Stampiton is the largest dairy label producer in the UK, services the trade markets with stock ...