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Sustainability Within Bags, Pouches and Emerging Films

(Bag Pouch)

December 21, 2022, ... of creating these opportunities is to evaluate what can be done with the materials we are working with now, such as enhancing efficiency and ease of operation, achieving faster runs and decreasing scrap ...

The “5R” Framework

(Coating/Laminating)

December 11, 2022, ... must comply with current regulatory standards to ensure they’re favorable not only for the planet but also for human health. Increasingly, safety and compliance may not be enough. When detection of certain ...

Specialty Equipment Installation Report: Rollem International’s Semi-Slitter Kiss Cutting System Automates Slitting for Sign and Decal Companies

(News | New Products)

November 29, 2022, ... systems to improve the accuracy of their PSA slitting processes while also increasing production turn-around times: Identity Group, Brunswick, ME installed a 24” Semi-Slitter Traffic Safety Supply ...

Automating the Die-cutting Process for Zero-fault Production

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

November 27, 2022, ... comply with new legislation, which are increasing the demand for sustainable packaging solutions and putting more pressure on the supply chain. Shorter production runs and often changing designs are the ...

Recycling is Broken

(News | New Products)

November 25, 2022, ... because consumers are increasingly concerned about single-use plastics. A poll found that 84 percent⁵ of Americans are concerned about waste from plastic packaging. While it is admirable that industry ...

Diversified Plastics, Inc. Business Development Manager Elected to the Board of the Opexchange (SCMEP)

(News | New Products)

November 20, 2022, ... in today’s increasingly demanding global economy. “We are proud of John’s election to the Board of The OPEXChange,” stated Tommy Wallace, President/CEO of Diversified Plastics, Inc. “He will be a great ...

The Value of Atmospheric Plasma

(Surface Prep)

November 20, 2022, ... wide) and more. Beyond increasing surface energy and promoting powerful adhesion, atmospheric plasma cleans surfaces to remove contamination. Additionally, SOFTAL’s Linear Plasma produces a voltage-free ...

HOW TO: Properly Handle Tri-Ply Adhesive Lamination

(Coating/Laminating)

November 06, 2022, ... featured an extremely long path with the consequence to affect process scrap; the speed limitation due to CO2 entrapment influenced by the close set up of coating and lamination nip; the ever-decreasing ...

SUN Automation Group Appeared at Corrugated Week 2022

(News | New Products)

October 05, 2022, ... our expanded knowledge, experience, and suite of solutions can serve the corrugated community.” SUN is proud to maintain key partnerships to provide solutions for increasing production, efficiency, and ...

Baldwin Technology Partners With Fi-Tech to Represent Textile and Nonwoven Finishing Technologies in North America

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2022, ... Canada. The new partnership is effective immediately. Baldwin’s solutions enable fabric producers to significantly reduce their chemical, water, gas and power consumption while increasing productivity. ...

Signode Highlights Corrugated-industry First Technology At Corrugated Week 2022

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2022, ... in San Antonio. “To meet increasing demand, box makers are looking to increase capacity while maintaining high-quality standards,” said Mike Stein, VP Marketing and Product Management, Signode. “As they ...

Fresh-Lock Closures Showcase Sustainable Flexible Packaging Innovations at PACK EXPO International

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 28, 2022, ... changing sustainability measurements, and increasing consumer demand, sustainability in today’s packaging industry is growing more complex,” said Brad Hansen, president of Presto Products specialty businesses. ...

The “5R” Framework: An Approach Designed to Reduce Packaging Waste

(News | New Products)

September 20, 2022, ... generally don’t carry a premium in the market. New product developments must comply with current regulatory standards to ensure they’re favorable not only for the planet but also for human health. Increasingly, ...

Comexi Consolidates Presence in Swiss Market with Sale of L20000 Laminator

(News | New Products)

September 12, 2022, ... its headquarters. In response to increasing market demands for short run production, the design of the Comexi L20000 laminating machine is based on concepts associated with time-to-market, productivity, ...

Precision Engraving and Signs increases efficiency with Rollem Insignia5 Die Cutter

(News | New Products)

September 12, 2022, ... labels. California requires builders to add solar panels to all new home construction, increasing the demand for panels. “The solar panel product market continues to grow, and we have the printing capabilities ...

Three Ways the Pulp and Paper Industry Can Benefit from NIR Technology

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

September 05, 2022, ... but modified to secure the best price. Having the incorrect amount of moisture in a product can also reduce profit by increasing the cost of shipping. With extra moisture in the product the total shipment ...

Rust to Tech: Part 4

(News | New Products)

September 05, 2022, ... done at this scale in the manufacturing space to date,” according to P&G. Further on the equipment side, current production lines increasingly include automation with complete system integration to ensure ...

SOMA to demonstrate at K 2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 31, 2022, ... SOMA responded to ever-increasing demands for productivity, short runs and increasing demands on accuracy. The result was significant operator ease of use. The accurate  plate mounting makes it easier ...

Pharmaceutical Industry Increases Automation, Digitization

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 23, 2022, ... practices. To meet sustainability objectives, 67 percent of pharmaceutical manufacturers are lightweighting packaging, 53 percent are increasing post-consumer recycled content, 47 percent are seeking more ...

MG America to Debut Latest Cartoner from Cariba At Pack Expo

(News | New Products)

August 09, 2022, ... pre-folded leaflets and booklet dispensers, leaflet folding units (GUK), serialization-ready external modules and remote connectivity. “In a pharmaceutical manufacturing landscape that increasingly demands ...