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Surface treatment for labels

(Label/Tape)

October 04, 2020, ... narrow web converters now require a greater degree of understanding if the surface treatment applied is to be effective in today’s increasingly sophisticated market.  Far from ‘buy, install, set, and forget’, ...

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Names Christopher Voght General Manager of the Torayfan® Division

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October 04, 2020, ... positions of increasing responsibility in engineering, product management, and sales functions. Voght earned an M.B.A. from Babson College.  Franco Chicarella was appointed National Sales Manager of ...

Static Control for Labels

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September 27, 2020, ... when we use a thinner material, our labels bend easier. Decreasing label thickness from 1 mil to 1/2 mil increases bending from static by 8X. Wow! A simple cost reduction decision to use thinner material ...

Major Global Automaker Launches Pilot Trial of Cortec’s Eco-Corr Film

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September 23, 2020, A renowned car manufacturer has decided to test Cortec’s Eco-Corr Film® as part of its new “green” logistics project aimed at decreasing plastic consumption. A renowned car manufacturer has decided ...

Exploring New Options in More Sustainable Packaging Formulations

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August 30, 2020, ... can provide the sustainability and material safety benefits brand owners increasingly expect in food packaging. By collaborating with an experienced formulation solution provider at the beginning of the ...

Rollem’s Insignia Die-Cutter Installations Grow with Two Installations in Nevada and California

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August 23, 2020, ... that led Rapid Color to choose the Insignia6. This system could be ideal for finishing multiple up carriers on a sheet including die-cutting, perforating, creasing and hole removal. Insignia’s air system ...

Maxcess Launches the Versatile Fife DSE-45 Digital Wideband Sensor

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July 30, 2020, ... is able to sense multiple webs and web width changes without requiring manual or automated repositioning, increasing uptime, line speed and profits. “The DSE-45 continues to expand our Industry 4.0 ...

Vetaphone Opens Test Lab to Refine Productivity and Develop New Products

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June 28, 2020, ... with them as they develop their new technology, we can advise how best to ensure maximum productivity and lowest energy consumption across a range of what are becoming increasingly complex and difficult ...

Beyond the Roll: Dry Ice Blasting for Maintenance and Cleaning

(Web Handling)

June 24, 2020, ... can be lessened by reducing your blast pressure or increasing your nozzle stand-off distance. When in doubt, consult an expert since the damage that may occur might not matter when compared to the pitfalls ...

Gutfried Organic Chicken Meat Sausage in Innovative Packaging

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June 17, 2020, ... Maximilian Tönnies, managing director of the Zur Mühlen Gruppe. "Our customers increasingly value sustainability. This of course applies to the production of our products, but also to aspects such as ...

Rising to the Challenge

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June 14, 2020, ... of the businesses within our industry are providing essential services and shining during this pandemic by increasing production rates, creating new partnerships, producing personal protection equipment ...

Terphane Antifog Films Improve the Appearance & Hygiene of Your Product

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June 12, 2020, Terphane responded to increasing requirements for consumer convenience, packing efficiency, extended shelf life and food safety, by reportedly making its films provide the fresh appearance and safety demanded ...

Stora Enso Introduces Low Carbon Paperboard for Chocolate Packaging

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June 02, 2020, ... On top of the strong environmental performance, customers can benefit from Performa Light’s high print quality due to its whiteness and brightness. “Consumers increasingly choose brands who enable them ...

Fastest Single Head Flexo Plate Imager from Esko Brings More Productivity to Corrugated Converters

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May 26, 2020, ... in productivity on partial plates. “We have developed Optics 100v2 to address the major pain points faced by the industry,” said Pascal Thomas, director of flexo business at Esko. “Cost pressure is increasing ...

Labeling Productivity: Overcoming Common Obstacles

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May 13, 2020, ... at the point of application. This type of conversion reduces SKU count, handling and inventory costs in addition to increasing the amount of valuable data on the labels. It also allows for barcoding, QR ...

Bockatech and Westfall Technik Solidify EcoCore License Deal

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April 28, 2020, ... gives brands the opportunity to stand out from the crowd." Optimized for use with Borealis polypropylene, Bockatech EcoCore creates packaging with skin-foam-skin walls instantly — increasing strength, ...

Wen Chyuan Brings Western Quality to Sheet Fed Lamination

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April 19, 2020, ... laminating and converting equipment in Asia, with strong sales in China, the Middle East and increasingly Europe and America.  From its headquarters in New Taipei City, Taiwan, where it employs more than ...

Three Ink Market Trends Helping to Achieve Sustainability Goals

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

April 16, 2020, ... impact the ecosystem. Brand owners are now responsible for using safe packaging that will maintain freshness and be sustainable, and proving that they are doing their part in decreasing their carbon ...

Luminer Expands Extended Content Label Capacity & Capabilities Through Infrastructure Investment

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April 06, 2020, ... cover webs in register with booklets and base webs, addressing another sector-specific need. Factors surrounding the increasing need for extended content labels include: Warnings and directives that ...

Global Print Industry Faces Economic and Environmental Challenges

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April 02, 2020, ... instability and corruption, while developed regions are nervous about an inevitable cyclical economic downturn. There is constant pressure on margins but increasingly the better-positioned companies counter ...