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IMDA Awards | In-Mold Innovation & Sophistication Lead the Way

(IML/IMD)

June 13, 2018, ... printed prior to in-molding into the headlamp lens. The technology is pushed even further with the inclusion of the electronic components, which control the heating cycle of the lamp and feature a specially-designed ...

PPC Adds Digital Category for 2018 Awards

(Carton Box)

June 12, 2018, ... category, cartons are evaluated on how they replaced less sustainable substrates or how they decreased waste, utilized recycled/recyclable materials, or promoted clean production processes. The competition ...

PPC Boot Camp Covers the Industry

(Carton Box)

June 03, 2018, ... a valuable asset that needs to be managed and recycled. This process provides value to converters and the marketplace—and ultimately adds to paperboard’s sustainability story, says PPC.  Quinn Garber, ...

TLMI Reviews PROP 65 Changes

(Label/Tape)

May 27, 2018, ... and supplier impacts of the proposed standard. The webinar can be viewed anytime on the AMS website beginning June 1. TLMI also reports that CalRecycle has abruptly placed on hold its Packaging Reform ...

Ice Cream Tub Features Orange Peel IML

(Label/Tape)

May 23, 2018, ... is incredibly important. After all, in in mold labeling, the packaging and label is made of the same material, which creates a homogenous result that can be fully recycled and we can give the raw materials ...

Monadnock Offers Guide to Environmental Options

(Flexpack)

May 15, 2018, ... are quantifiable: increased use of renewable electricity; CO2 equivalent emission reductions; replacing plastics with renewable, recycled and/or recyclable materials in the supply chain. Company says ...

PPC Meeting Advises on Adding Value

(Carton Box)

May 15, 2018, ... Ferrari, a consultant and former Procter & Gamble executive, shared seven secrets to packaging success. Ferrari’s concepts focused on adding value to packaging so converters can reverse the cycle of commoditization ...

Labels and Labeling | A Moment With Colordyne's Taylor Buckthorp

(Label/Tape)

May 14, 2018, ... throughout the purchasing lifecycle and post-acquisition to assess their current busi- ness and help identify jobs that have the potential to be transitioned to digital production. Then we work with and ...

Inks and Coatings | Catching Up With Sun Chemical’s Felipe Mellado

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

May 14, 2018, ... containers. This new de-seamable adhesive helps recyclers improve recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) yield without process changes. Developed in partnership, Sun Chemical and Eastman extensively ...

Slitting Rewinding | Waste Not, Want Not

(Slit)

May 13, 2018, ... explains that a converter must understand that there are two very distinct cycle times associated with a slitter rewinder. First is the rewind cycle time, which is related to the time required to remove ...

EyeC America Displays Inspection Equipment

(Controls)

May 12, 2018, ... signed-off PDF files. The solution inspects graphics and texts in all languages as well as colors, 1-D and 2-D codes, or Braille in just one inspection cycle. The prepress proofing software Proofiler ...

Q&A Roundtable | How The Pouch/Bag Making Market Is Evolving

(Bag Pouch)

May 10, 2018, ... woven bag making machine, capable of running up to 210 cycles per minute. It’s practical output is almost 3 to 4 times higher compared to any other non-woven bag maker. We also introduced a cutting and ...

Pouch Making | Ensuring Quality Pouches

(Bag Pouch)

May 07, 2018, ... during setup to add a pause to the machine cycle. This does not affect the temperature, pressure or sealing time so seals can be set and tested while running at slow cycle rates. This function saves time, ...

Constantia Flexibles Acquires Creative Polypack

(Flexpack)

May 01, 2018, ... home to a polyethylene blown film extruder, high-definition flexo printing press, and laminators that will produce high-barrier laminates that can be fully recycled. The extra capacity will come onstream ...

Plant-Based Pizza Box is Compostable

(Carton Box)

April 26, 2018, ... to minimize their environmental impact. The container’s composability reduces non-compostable packaging at pizza restaurants and supports eco-friendly disposal in areas where recyclers refuse pizza containers ...

FINAT Technical Seminar Ranges Widely

(Label/Tape)

April 25, 2018, ... a product’s lifecycle, enhance business efficiency, and help to secure the supply chain. Jeroen van Bauwel, director, product management at Xeikon, discussed the complex business of making ready the ...

Nestlé Announces Environmental Goal

(News | New Products)

April 24, 2018, ... to reduce, re-use, and recycle." The company focuses on three core areas: eliminate non-recyclable plastics; encourage the use of plastics that allow better recycling rates; and eliminate or change complex ...

BillerudKorsnas Launches Climate-Positive Packaging

(Bag Pouch)

April 22, 2018, ... whilst ensuring a cleaner, safer and healthier workplace. In addition to the above benefits, D-Sack is superior to conventional cement sacks when it comes to climate performance. In a life cycle assessment ...

RDG Media Purchases Paper, Film & Foil Converter (PFFC)

(Trends/Management)

April 04, 2018, ... extruders, blow molders, recyclers, fabricators, thermoformers, and compression molders. Food and beverage product manufacturers, contract manufacturers, medical/pharma, personal care manufacturers count ...

AIMCAL Awards | Holographic Carton, Metallized Film Are Winners

(Coating/Laminating)

March 21, 2018, ... panels or bubble wrap, the honeycomb paperboard and corrugated box contains 100% recycled fiber content and may be recycled curbside because the metallized film easily separates from the honeycomb paperboard ...