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Colter & Peterson Paper Cutter Helps Converter

(Flexpack)

May 11, 2015, ... the larger paper manufacturers and more focus on larger runs, it has created more opportunities for converters like us. Most of those larger paper manufacturers have backlogs of at least three weeks with ...

Flint Calls for Entries in Narrow Web Print Awards

(News | New Products)

May 10, 2015, ... opened the 11th annual Narrow Web Print Awards competition with a Call for Entries, encouraging label converters from around the globe to submit sample labels of their choosing for evaluation by a panel ...

HP Scitex Press Suited for Short-Run Corrugated

(Corrugated)

May 10, 2015, ... converters for the production of displays, retail-ready packaging, and other short-run corrugated applications. The HP Scitex 15500 corrugated press, based on HP Scitex high-dynamic range (HDR) printing ...

DuPont Launches Plate Technology Platform

(News | New Products)

May 07, 2015, ... printers, converters, and trade shops looking for increased productivity, Cyrel FAST thermal and solvent platemaking system efficiency and consistency reportedly is increased by removing the flat top dot ...

Goss Hosts Packaging Seminar in Mexico

(News | New Products)

May 04, 2015, ... in Mexico City, where topics included production efficiency, quality advantages, shorter run-lengths and flexible repeats. Company says Mexican package printers and converters reportedly were eager to ...

Zip-Pak Opens Packaging Lab in Brazil

(Flexpack)

May 04, 2015, ... provide owners, converters, and OEMs customers a formed and decorated pouch complete with a resealable closure. The resources made available through the Zip-Pak Brazil packaging lab are “uncommon to ...

Spring 2015 Travels: Nordmeccanica (Long Island), Malaysia (Part 3)

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 04, 2015, ... which can be problematic for converters at high speeds.  It seems that Nordmeccanica has already conquered these manufacturing challenges, but I am very interested in seeing the patterned metallized PET ...

FTA Announces 2015 Award Winners

(News | New Products)

May 03, 2015, ... Paper’s Preprint Liner Division for the Avocados 5 Down Tray • Mac Papers Envelope Converters for the Dish Game Of Thrones Envelope Nuova GIDUE received the 2015 Technical Innovation Award in the ...

Foodservice Packaging Institute Issues Annual Survey

(News | New Products)

April 19, 2015, ...  Now in its 16th year, the annual State of the Industry Survey included input from foodservice packaging converters, raw material and machinery suppliers, foodservice distributors, and operators. More ...

Toray Lidding Films Have Environmental Benefits

(Materials)

April 19, 2015, ... users and converters." LumiLid bio-based films are said to have the same high performance qualities that are characteristic of the LumiLid brand, including a low seal initiation (SIT), broad seal range, ...

PPC Calls for Entries in Competition

(Carton Box)

April 14, 2015, ... “A fixture in the folding carton industry for more than seven decades, PPC’s Carton Competition illuminates the uncompromising quality of our product as well as the ingenuity and artistry of carton converters ...

TRESU Launches Modular Press

(News | New Products)

April 14, 2015, ... area for TRESU’s integrated printing innovations, says, “China’s packaging converters are facing growing demand for shorter runs as well as high quality from brand owners and retailers. In-line flexo provides ...

Zip-Pak To Show Resealable Solutions at PetFood Forum

(Flexpack)

April 14, 2015, ... that will be on display this year. Taking a holistic approach to resealable technology, Zip-Pak will present proven zipper solutions that bring value to converters, packagers, brands, and pet owners ...

IMDA Annual Seminar to Offer Decorating Basics

(Label/Tape)

April 08, 2015, ... Marketers of Durable Products • Label Converters and Printers • Injection Molders, Blow Molders and Thermoformers • Label Substrate Suppliers • Suppliers of Inks, Coatings. and Adhesives • Converting ...

Show Preview | FTA’s 2015 Info*Flex and Forum in Perfect Harmony

(Print)

April 08, 2015, Music City plays host to converters attending the Flexographic Technical Assn.’s annual conference and exhibition Music City plays host to converters attending the Flexographic Technical Assn.’s annual ...

Maxson Board Sheeter Said to Enhance Productivity

(News | New Products)

April 03, 2015, ... equipped with productivity enhancement features for converters and printers of board grades. Company says the sheeter’s low-inertia knife cylinders allow high speeds on short cutoffs, yet permits knife ...

Second drupa Global Trends Report Issued

(News | New Products)

March 31, 2015, ... in October 2014 in which more than 1,100 participants took part. Many areas of print are covered, including a number of areas of specific interest to converters.  MDNA says 810 printers participated ...

Show Preview | IADD•FSEA Odyssey 2015 Offers Show-and-Tell Clinics

(Trends/Management)

March 29, 2015, Folding carton and corrugated converters will find equipment displays and educational opportunities in die-cutting, foil stamping, embossing, and more Folding carton and corrugated converters will ...

Dow Chemical Adhesive Aids Fast Compliance

(Coating/Laminating)

March 29, 2015, ... excellent bonding performance while enhancing production output, improving operation costs, and accelerating time to market.” The adhesive is said to help converters accelerate compliance with food legislation ...

Corona Treating | Why All Films Do Not Treat the Same

(Surface Prep)

March 29, 2015, ... at the relationship between various films and watt densities. Recognizing that each film has it own signature relationship with a corona treater will help converters control surface energy and improve ...