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The DOC's So-Called “Circumvention” Decision Drives American Jobs Offshor

(News | New Products)

December 12, 2023, ... their own investigation, and has now imposed tariffs on imported foil from these countries despite the lack of domestic supply. This will only further drive converting jobs offshore, leading to increased ...

Beontag US Expansion Continues with USD $60m Investment in New, Best-in-class manufacturing facility to serve North American market

(News | New Products)

December 11, 2023, ... stock, servicing the roll converter market. In addition, RFID and Linerless operations will be integrated in the same building. Beontag's investments in the North American market began in September 2022 ...

Selecting the Proper Web Handling Equipment

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

December 10, 2023, Here we pick up on a discussion of the equipment sections that are required to allow for the proper handling and conveying of the web from section to section. By Bob Pasquale, President New Era Converting ...

Static and Static Controls in Printing

(Surface Prep)

December 05, 2023, ... content and ambient humidity also play a crucial role in static buildup. As sheets or webs are fed through a Converting or Printing process, friction between the rollers and different types of substrates ...

Xeikon Showcasing Digital Label Production During Labelexpo Asia

(News | New Products)

December 03, 2023, ... Attendees can gain valuable insights into optimizing their processes and maximizing efficiency. The booth will feature a range of samples to inspire label converters, showcasing the versatility and possibilities ...

Pouches 101

(Bag Pouch)

December 03, 2023, ... provide PennPac’s customers and associates with a friendly and reliable experience. Converters and End-Users across North America trust PennPac’s accommodating warehousing, custom slitting/rewinding and ...

Treating Your Business (and Your Customers) with Corona Treatment

(Surface Prep)

November 29, 2023, Converting and flexography benefit from corona treatment to ensure premium printed quality and optimized line speeds.  By Dr. Alexander Rau, Product Manager, Baldwin Technology Converting and flexography ...

Valmet has completed the acquisition of Körber’s Business Area Tissue

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November 29, 2023, Valmet has completed the acquisition of Körber’s Business Area Tissue, the provider of innovative process technologies and related services for converting tissue jumbo reels into final tissue products. ...

Mark Andy Ushers in a New Era, Announces Duane Pekar as CEO

(News | New Products)

November 29, 2023, ... a leadership role in the converting industry, and I am eager to build on this legacy, spearheading innovations that will catalyze growth for our customers and business partners." Desai adds that bringing ...

Independent II ‘Experience Packaging Success’ with Domino

(News | New Products)

November 29, 2023, ... and print it… it’s that easy. You've got a ton of potential, a ton of capacity, and great innovation to make use of. This is the type of press that we can install in the middle of our converting facility.  ...

Schreiner MediPharm Enables Digital Adherence Monitoring with New Child-Resistant Smart Blister Wallet

(News | New Products)

November 29, 2023, ... pack with especially child-resistant, senior-friendly features. Ideal for clinical trials, the new solution utilizes integrated electronics to convert blister packaging into a real time e-diary for capturing ...

Flint Group puts EkoCure® Dual Cure technology in the spotlight at Labelexpo Asia 2023

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November 29, 2023, Flint Groupwill be an exhibitor at the upcoming Labelexpo Asia in Shanghai, China, where it will spotlight its EkoCure® Dual Cure ink and coating range for narrow web printers. Photo courtesy of ...

EkoCure® Dual Cure ink puts Flint Group and All4Labels on shared path to success

(News | New Products)

November 27, 2023, ... use one ink across all their presses while transitioning to full UV LED printing. The technology - introduced to the global market at Labelexpo 2023, is designed to help converters adopt more energy-efficient ...

Materials Lead The Way

(Web Handling)

November 26, 2023, ... on converting lines.” Stronger nonwovens webs incorporate synthetics such as polyester and polypropylene made in other processes, from hydroentangling and spunlacing to needlepunch equipment. Again, ...

Return On Investment is the Primary Reason to Automate Your Cleaning

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

November 19, 2023, ... that affect the ROI are generally the same for each converter, but the details will vary depending on the machine. What Affects the ROI? There are several factors that affect the calculation of ROI, ...

ARC Announces Winners of Best Paper Awards

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November 18, 2023, The Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters (ARC) has recognized the best papers presented at the 2023 R2R USA Conference. The Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters (ARC) has recognized the best ...

Web Handling, Proper Tensioning & Guiding

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

November 15, 2023, A key requirement of every web processing line is the ability to properly handle and convey the web among the various machine sections. By Bob Pasquale, President New Era Converting Machinery A key ...

Roll Flex Invests in Third Grafotronic Machine

(News | New Products)

November 13, 2023, US converter installs Grafotronic HI3 Inspection Slitter/Rewinder system. US converter installs Grafotronic HI3 Inspection Slitter/Rewinder system. Photo courtesy of Roll Flex Label Co. LLC. Roll ...

Walki Jatne, Poland Standardizes Printing Production Process with KODAK FLEXCEL NX Technology

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November 13, 2023, ... defines its mission as “to accelerate the world’s transformation to a circular, resource-efficient, low-carbon future”. For Walki Poland, this translates into converting brand owners to more recyclable ...

Do Not Ruin a Good Thing... Practice Good Static Control in Slitting

(Surface Prep)

November 12, 2023, ... Roll Manufacturing,” IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 59, no. 1, pp. 93-103, Jan.-Feb. 2023 About the Author Dr. Kelly Robinson writes on static issues occurring in converting processes. ...