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- UPM Raflatac Recognized for Recycling
- (Label/Tape)
- December 13, 2016, The company’s new shrink sleeve films receive recognition for recyclability from the Association of Plastic Recyclers TAMPERE, FINLAND | UPM Raflatac reports it has received the Critical Guidance recognition ...
- Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2016
- (Flexpack)
- December 01, 2016, ... rPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate) and CPET (crystallizable polyethylene terephthalate). Recommended applications include: SealChoice SP705 for snack kits, meal kits, produce, milk, lunch meat, ...
- Toray Announces New Metal-Transfer Film
- (Coating/Laminating)
- November 21, 2016, ... is said to be easy to convert at high speeds and can ultimately be repulped or recycled. After the transfer metallization process is completed, the PET base film can be returned to company for recycling. ...
- TRESU Ink Supply System Said to Aid Print Quality
- (Print)
- November 14, 2016, ... the bucket and fast, thorough chamber cleaning, without manual intervention. A typical cleaning cycle is complete within a matter of minutes, resulting in up to 90% of the ink or coating medium remaining ...
- Esko Partners with Schreiner Group
- (News | New Products)
- November 13, 2016, Schreiner adds Esko’s WebCenter to help manage packaging production, approval, and project life cycle GHENT, BELGIUM | Esko announces a collaborative partnership with The Schreiner Group for the development ...
- DuPont Technology Aids Recycling
- (Flexpack)
- November 02, 2016, Entira EP compatibilizers are said to boost the performance of recycled polyolefins GENEVA, SWITZERLAND | DuPont announces Entira EP copolymers, high-performance compatibilizers based on ethylene copolymers ...
- Sticking With It | What Is the Value of Technical Meetings?
- (Sticking With It)
- October 25, 2016, ... he touched upon were reduced product life-cycle, economic instability, and increased competitive pressures. In summary the ASC meeting offered the opportunity to learn more about new chemistries and ...
- Fastec Imaging Camera Records at High Speeds
- (Controls)
- October 09, 2016, ... to record and pause as needed and follow the action, stop recording and review what you have, and then append additional footage at will, even after a power cycle. Unlike traditional high-speed camera ...
- RKW Adds Flexo Press with Many Benefits
- (Bag Pouch)
- October 04, 2016, ... The automatized color mixing system works resourcefully with the components that are being used: Solvent vapors are automatically sucked in, burned and, thus, recycled thermally. The resulting energy is ...
- TLMI Looks to the Future
- (Label/Tape)
- September 27, 2016, ... needs to be measurement tools in place. Ingrid Brase, independent consultant and chairperson of the LCA task force, spoke to this topic. LCA, or life cycle assessment, is a method of evaluating environmental ...
- Toray Metal-Transfer Film Is Bright and Green
- (Flexpack)
- September 05, 2016, ... to paper and paperboard and the PET film is removed, the new metallized substrate is easy to convert at high speeds and can ultimately be repulped or recycled. After the transfer metallization process ...
- Corrugated Group Issues Recycling Report
- (Carton Box)
- August 15, 2016, ... released a new infographic depicting the 20-yr growth in recovery of corrugated materials for recycling. According to CPA, corrugated “cardboard” is recycled more than any other packaging material in the ...
- Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2016 Offers Technology in Action
- (Label/Tape)
- August 08, 2016, ... Plastics Recyclers. Films are engineered to offer high performing shrink percentages for optimal design freedom and to impact the visual presentation of the product due to clarity. Its digital print receptive ...
- AWA Summarizes Release Liner Event
- (Label/Tape)
- July 24, 2016, ... waste—which requires them to be recycled/reused in line with specified EU legislation. More than 60 participants, representing the world’s release liner supply chain, came together for this workshop ...
- Sticking With It | PSAs for Labeling Applications
- (Coating/Laminating)
- July 11, 2016, ... recently, formulators have been able to improve the UV stability of hot melts allowing for use in clear label applications. The lifecycle of the label is also a key parameter to consider with solvent acrylics ...
- Sticking With It | Selecting the Right Adhesive for Your Self-Adhesive Graphic
- (Coating/Laminating)
- July 11, 2016, ... specific vinyl being considered for your construction so that good stability over the lifecycle of the product can be assured. Liner selection is always a factor as well. Testing and aging of coated rolls ...
- FINAT Announces Recycling Awards
- (Label/Tape)
- July 10, 2016, ... for its commitment to recycling, and the fact that release liner, matrix waste, and other related secondary materials—paper and film—are all recycled by the company, eliminating landfill. Hagmaier is also, ...
- LPS Industries Marks Anniversary of Exempt Pack
- (Carton Box)
- July 10, 2016, ... cycle by having to use general freight carriers, the associated extra cost to ship in this manner was passed on to the customer, often at a premium of up to 10x the cost of UPS’s standard delivery rates. ...
- AZCO Offers High-Speed Knife Assembly
- (Carton Box)
- July 09, 2016, ... stationary blades, creating a dual cut surface. The blades cut on both sides of the material, reportedly creating a clean slug that is removed from the package. The unit makes a complete cycle and comes ...
- Materials Handling | Pneumatic Conveyor Reduces Injuries, Cuts Waste
- (Web Handling)
- June 27, 2016, ... “The pneumatic conveying system was installed this past December, and except for two days of trial and error to get the conveying cycles exact, it has worked well so far,” says Cooley. “In fact,” he ...