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FTA Fall Conference to Focus on Innovation

(News | New Products)

August 03, 2014, ... reductions • Ultra-short runs • Productivity increases • Reduced carbon footprints • Adaptable workflows Attendees will hear from the innovators themselves and will also hear first-hand accounts ...

Clifton Packaging Installs AVT PrintVision/Argus

(News | New Products)

July 08, 2014, ... and enhanced drying tunnel efficiencies, which reduce carbon footprint while maximizing productivity and sustainability. The press also can print with water-based rather than solvent inks, considerably ...

Corrugated Study Shows Environmental Gains

(Corrugated)

June 07, 2014, ... GHG emissions by decreasing the overall use of fossil fuels and switching to less carbon-intensive fuels like natural gas. Dennis Colley, (http://www.linkedin.com/pub/dennis-j-colley/44/86a/253) executive ...

Integrated Systems Design Aids Materials Handling

(News | New Products)

May 11, 2014, ... and reducing maintenance costs. In existing buildings, consolidation and overhead space optimization help reduce energy costs, which in turn reduces an organization's overall carbon footprint. Company ...

Release Liner | Global Suppliers Must Meet Local Needs

(Label/Tape)

May 07, 2014, ...  has ended." With oil prices currently moving down (although, he said, they will recover), it is critical to note that "hydrocarbon feedstock costs are the key drivers in chemical manufacturing." Base ...

Standup Pouch for Wine Wins FPA Gold

(Bag Pouch)

April 15, 2014, ... barrel pouches—solves the “sagging” challenge common to liquid packaging. Featuring an 80% smaller carbon footprint than bottles, the sustainable pouch keeps wine fresh up to four weeks after opening. ...

Avery Dennison Matrix Waste Directory Now Includes Canada

(Label/Tape)

February 09, 2014, ... into energy sources. Company says one such source is fuel pellets, which can be a direct substitute for coal but with a lower carbon and overall emissions footprint. The tool is based on company’s own ...

Mondi Offers New PerfoamPack Film

(Flexpack News)

November 13, 2013, ... a superb yield in packaging. It is said to significantly reduce the use of raw materials, by up to 20%, which translates into a lighter film with a direct cost reduction and a much improved carbon footprint. ...

Mark Andy Honored for Innovation

(Label/Tape News)

November 10, 2013, ... presenter Fred MaCauley said: “The winning entry moves the game on in terms of efficiency, offering reduced running costs, improved reliability, lower waste levels and a reduced carbon footprint, as well ...

Antilope Cardboard Wins ECMA Award

(Carton Box News)

September 30, 2013, ... the cutting, slitting, and milling process. The lower initial costs (no regular cutting die) allow orders for small volume jobs to be placed, thus producing less waste and ensuring a much smaller carbon ...

Market Trends | Profile of North American Label Industry

(Label/Tape)

August 12, 2013, ...  Environmental concerns are today playing an increasingly important role in that value chain, as brand owners publish corporate mission statements on carbon footprint and waste management. The Tag & Label ...

Peel, Reseal Lidding Film Developed for Lettuce Trays

(Flexpack)

July 14, 2013, ... said James Sanfilippo, president and CEO, Clear Lam Packaging. “Packaging solutions like our Peel and ReSeal Lidding Film help companies reduce their carbon footprint while providing improved processing ...

Flexible Packaging | LPS Industries Invests To Serve IVD Test Markets

(Flexpack)

July 10, 2013, ... so we can stock products closer to our customers to reduce our carbon footprint associated with order fulfillment and delivery." The company also instituted a very aggressive waste management program ...

Flexible Packaging | Precision Color Graphics Breaks Course

(Bag Pouch)

June 18, 2013, ... bags are a 100% US-produced product said to be ideal for consumer and pet food packaging needs. Ecoterah packaging contains EarthFirst Polylactic Acid (PLA) film, made with the near carbon neutral polymer ...

Amcor Flexibles Launches Packpyrus Packaging

(Flexpack News)

June 10, 2013, ... improvement in life cycle performance. Thanks to their lightness, use of renewable fibers and optimized manufacturing processes they offer an impressive reduction in the cradle-to-gate carbon footprint ...

Avery Dennison Matrix Recycling Tool Is Online

(Green Converting)

May 20, 2013, ... into clean, renewable energy sources. One such method is fuel pellets, which can be a direct substitute for coal but with a lower carbon and overall emissions footprint. The tool is based on Avery Dennison’s ...

Microwaveable Package Brings Home the Bacon with Top Product of Year Award

(Metallizing)

March 09, 2013, ... that could potentially reduce carbon footprint issues. Two Named Technology Award Finalists Industrial Brush Co., Fairfield, NJ, was recognized in the Coating/Laminating Equipment/Accessories Category ...

Henkel & DaniMer Form Hot Melt Alliance

(Adhesives)

January 15, 2013, ... large number of our customers in the consumer packaging industry have publicized projects to drive sustainability initiatives, such as reducing carbon footprint of packaging materials, delivering on consumer ...

Readers Choice: Top 11 New Products of 2012

(Coatings)

January 01, 2013, ... reduce carbon footprint. Products include direct and indirect FDA food approval. Application methods include flexo and gravure for pouches, retort packaging, and high COF end-use applications. Acceptable ...

Sustainability | Q&A with Kyla Fisher

(Carton Box)

October 11, 2012, ... use in consumer products. Recently, there has been concern regarding the potential risks associated with mineral oil in food packaging. It has been argued that mineral oil saturate hydrocarbons (MOSH), ...