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PPC to Host Folding Carton-Specific Tours at drupa 2024.

(News | New Products)

May 14, 2024, ... to offer these one-of-a-kind curated tours for our members,” Markens said. “drupa presents a unique platform for our industry, not only to learn about the newest converting technologies but also to build ...

Sun Chemical Recognized by FTA for Sustainability Excellence

(News | New Products)

May 13, 2024, ... leading to more efficient and sustainable converter operations. Ink inventory is minimized and press returns can be handled readily, both of which avoid additional waste. Because SunUno Solimax inks enable ...

Static Gets Worse at Higher Line Speeds: Keys Toward Maintaining Good Static Control

(Surface Prep)

May 12, 2024, ... caused by air entrainment. These six keys can assist in maintaining good static control for higher line speeds. About the Author Dr. Kelly Robinson writes on static issues occurring in converting processes. ...

2024 College Competition Winners Announced

(News | New Products)

May 05, 2024, ... in Atlanta, Georgia where the teams presented to a panel of industry judges representing converters and suppliers. In addition, a highly educational visit with Coca-Cola’s packaging professionals provided ...

HOW TO: Know When It's Too Late to Buy QC Equipmen

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, Why do so many converters look at quality control products for your manufacturing process only after there is a problem? Why do so many converters look at quality control products for your manufacturing ...

HOW TO: Do in Register Coating

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, The continued evolution of packaging requires converters to keep upgrading their conversion portfolio with additional features.  The continued evolution of packaging requires converters to keep upgrading ...

HOW TO: Add Web Cleaning on a Budget With Jemmco, LLC

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, In the realm of web converting processes, ensuring the cleanliness of a substrate is crucial to achieving high-quality results and customer satisfaction. In the realm of web converting processes, ensuring ...

HOW TO: Dual Layer Plasma Release Coatings for Curing Oven Rollers

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, ... substrates today are either treated, coated, laminated, or converted in some way to provide a unique performance factor for the end user. Prepping or curing the substrate can have multiple processes. Roller ...

Surface Tension and Wettability

(Surface Prep)

May 01, 2024, Key Principles for Quality Production in Converting Key Principles for Quality Production in Converting By Melissa Lang, Vice President, Jemmco, LLC Surface tension and wettability are essential ...

Web Guide 101

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

April 24, 2024, Ensuring the converting process is executed with precision Ensuring the converting process is executed with precision By Jason Vanderpoel, Web Guide Sales Manager, BST North In our fast-paced world ...

Double E Group Releases the Schlumpf Powered Core Plug Handler for the Tissue Industry

(News | New Products)

April 22, 2024, ... in material handling. They have taken their time-proven advancements in other converting applications and designed something really new for the tissue industry.” The Schlumpf Powered Core Plug Handler ...

Back to the Beach: Global Pouch Forum 2024

(Bag Pouch)

April 21, 2024, ... once again in Florida, with proceedings taking place May 29-31 at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in sunny Clearwater, Florida. Global Pouch Forum attracts global CPG producers, converters and suppliers ...

ProMach’s ID Technology Acquires Etiflex, a Leading Producer of Pressure-Sensitive Labels, Tickets, and RFID Labels in Mexico

(News | New Products)

April 21, 2024, ... throughout North America and represents the company’s first acquisition in the Mexican market. Founded in 1981 in Mexico City, Etiflex is one of the leading converters in Mexico for variable information-printed ...

SEI integrates Vetaphone on new Labelmaster KyoJet

(News | New Products)

April 14, 2024, SEI Laser Converting is based in Buja in the northeast corner of Italy.  Photo courtesy of SEI The Italian manufacturer, SEI Laser Converting, part of the international SEI Group, has taken a ...

Tension: The First Thing We Must Get Right

(Coating/Laminating)

April 14, 2024, Web tension is arguably the most important parameter for any web process. Tension is the first thing we must get right. By Neal Michal, Principal, Converting Expert, LLC Web tension is arguably the ...

Valve Actuators with Longer Lifespan

(News | New Products)

April 10, 2024, ... applications For paper, film and foil converters, QTRCO has created innovative actuators that eliminate the design limitations of the actuator “lunchbox.” The actuator, which gets its name from its ...

Principles of Narrow Web Slitting

(Web Handling)

April 10, 2024, ... 'pancake' or narrow strait roll winding, traverse or parallel' winding is another factor." Universal Converting Equipment's X3 "is a narrow-width compact slitter that has equal capability to many much larger ...

Elite Cameron, Inc. Supplies New Wide Format UV Hot Melt Coater

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April 09, 2024, Elite Cameron, Inc. manufacturer of the Elite Cameron range of slitting and rewinding Elite Cameron, Inc. manufacturer of the Elite Cameron range of slitting and rewinding, coating and laminating ...

Highcon Announces New Digital Die Cutting Solutions with Advanced Features for Mainstream Folding Carton and Corrugated Production

(News | New Products)

April 09, 2024, ... and address a broader range of applications. A converter will be able to run 10 jobs with an average run length of 1000 sheets every shift. This will typically drive an ROI for customers of less than two ...

Metsä Group starts pre-engineering project for Muoto™ wood fiber packaging products

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April 09, 2024, ... Valmet,” says Niklas von Weymarn, CEO at Metsä Spring. The technology applied in Muoto products converts wet wood pulp into 3-dimensional packages without any intermediate steps, meaning that the new ...