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PCI Analyzes the Global BOPET Industry

(Materials)

July 21, 2014, ... “World BOPET Film Market 2013–2018: A Statistical Review,” an analysis of the global commodity bi-oriented polyester (BOPET) film market. PCI reports that ever since 2010, when BOPET film producers enjoyed ...

Foodservice Packaging Institute Reports Survey Results

(Flexpack)

July 13, 2014, ...  • Mergers and acquisitions. North American foodservice operators noted increased competition and rising commodity costs as two challenges they face, and foodservice distributors expressed concern over ...

Premier Paper Converting Machinery Produces Its 100th Assembler

(Carton Box)

June 03, 2014, ... It is also used to pack commodity items such as glass vases intended for consumer use. The original design was for solid chipboard partitions only, but today’s model can produce either chipboard or corrugated ...

AWA Reports on M&A Executive Forum

(News | New Products)

May 20, 2014, ... are around 8, 10, or even 11-12. Commodity products can be 5-6, with food and non-consumer products somewhere in the middle.” • For sellers, Jim Hill recommended, “one of the most important thing you ...

KristaFilms Installs Fourth BOPP Line

(Flexpack)

January 28, 2014, ... allow for quick change from one product to the next, smaller minimum production runs, and a greater emphasis on non-commodity products. It also expects additional investments in 2014. CONTACT COMPANY ...

Freedonia Group Issues Study of Bioplastics

(Substrates)

December 10, 2013, ... commodity resins such as polyethylene and polypropylene, which are just beginning to enter the commercial market. Western Europe was the largest regional consumer of bioplastics in 2012, accounting for ...

Gauge Blown Film Configurations with NDC Systems

(Flexpack News)

October 24, 2013, ... film quality, reduced raw material consumption, efficient startups, and faster product change times. The 8110-BF system is primarily designed for commodity single-layer film products. It is said to offer ...

PCI Reports European BOPET Film Prices Are Stable

(Materials)

July 23, 2013, ... European buyers of BOPET film now source the majority of their commodity films from lower-cost suppliers outside of Europe, so if the European industry is to survive, successful strategies to develop and ...

SPI, IHS Chemical Announce Global Plastics Summit

(Substrates)

July 21, 2013, ... Plastics Summit will be an unparalleled collaborative experience.” Concurrent workshops on commodity, engineering, and bio-based resins will take place on the first day, followed by two days of presentations ...

Flexible Packaging | Precision Color Graphics Breaks Course

(Bag Pouch)

June 18, 2013, ... the conventional prepress box. “We really strive not to just sell commodity or generic packaging,” says Goeden. “We are trying to set the standard and really be innovative in putting together a lot of ...

PCI BOPET Report Questions if Capacity is Enough for West

(Flexpack News)

May 20, 2013, ... a review of the commodity bi-oriented polyester (BOPET) thin film market. The report says there has been a significant increase in film extrusion capacity in recent years and more planned for the next ...

How Can They Rip Off Product Innovation?

(Marketing Mojo)

January 20, 2013, ... to create, design and launch! The only way to not have your market swallowed up by these competitors trying to drive your product down the commodity road is to champion continuous innovation. Always stay ...

PCI Says Polyester Prices in US Back to Normal

(Flexpack News)

December 09, 2012, The increasing volume of commodity BOPET film that is available is driving US prices back to normal NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, UK | According to PCI Films Consulting, US buyers are relieved to see a recent ...

Industry Outlook | Packaging Predictions for 2013

(Trends/Management)

December 02, 2012, ... to be worse off due to the uncertainty of the eurozone. Brands will continue to struggle, combating rising commodity costs and weak demand due to uncertainty and job loss. There are two approaches brands ...

Sigma Plastics Adds Capacity at ISO Poly Films

(Film Mfg.)

August 27, 2012, ... was founded 35 years ago as a commodity films manufacturer, but in recent years we have dedicated ourselves to expanding in the specialty films markets. These two new W&H lines are further indication of ...

Sustainable Packaging | Use Newspaper & Water

(Carton Box)

August 20, 2012, ... from 100% recycled newsprint, so it’s a more renewable, environmentally friendly material than petroleum-based plastics,” says Jeff Wood, senior commodity manager for Philips Consumer Lifestyle, Packaging ...

Specialty Extrusion at Bixby International

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

July 28, 2012, Quite often, the press follows those that produce large volumes of commodity products, and quite understandably so.  However, I had the opportunity last week to meet with the folks at Bixby International ...

HP Video Looks at Packaging Innovation

(News | New Products)

July 25, 2012, PFFC continues its look at the HP/Mike Ferrari video series, with #6 covering what innovation in packaging can do for digital printers   CINCINNATI, OH | “Packaging Innovation” is the subject of ...

Davis-Standard Offers Spiderless Foam Sheet Die

(Coating/Laminating)

July 13, 2012, ... foam sheet die said to improve processing of polystyrene and polyethylene materials for commodity and high-end foam sheet markets. Reportedly, the die is capable of an extensive range of sheet thicknesses, ...

Experience Speaks | Rex Lane

(Experience Speaks)

May 16, 2012, ... customers are looking for ways to cut costs, and it’s turning into a commodity-type environment. That’s what we don’t want to see because we offer so much more. 6. To what associations does your company ...