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Update on Mercury Regulation for UV Curing Lamps

(News | New Products)

March 05, 2023, ... bodies such as the European Commission, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and UN Environment are meant to reduce or eliminate anthropogenic mercury use. Anthropogenic refers to mercury directly ...

The Path to Sustainable Growth

(News | New Products)

February 07, 2023, ... adhesive products can be key enablers, and Direct Food Contact (DFC) barrier varnishes can act as plastic replacements in redesigned plastic packaging using paper-based alternatives. SUN CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS ...

How a Full Lineup of Coatings Can Transform Packaging

(Coating/Laminating)

February 07, 2023, ... can be adjusted within the coatings to provide slip properties required for high-speed filling, which reduces waste and production time. Various coatings that are compliant with FDA regulations for direct ...

Recycled and Recyclable: The Woven Plastic Bag of the Future

(Bag Pouch)

February 05, 2023, ...  Governments in a number of countries are introducing legislative measures to make plastic packaging more sustainable. The EU Plastic Packaging Levy, the UK Plastic Packaging Tax or directives proposed ...

A Leader in Printing Equipment

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

January 23, 2023, ... lamination, UV curing, backside printing without a turn bar, rail system and more. The print stations are fully servo-driven with direct drive, eliminating all gears and most common wear parts. A variety ...

HYBRID Software’s PACKZ and STEPZ 8.5 Spearhead the Digital Print Evolution with Eco-Friendly Features

(News | New Products)

January 23, 2023, ... plates, and faster press speeds." Spot colors can be defined as named Pantone™ colors or specified directly using the CXF standard. In addition, PACKZ and STEPZ now support the new GMG Version 2 API ...

INFOFLEX 2023 Booth Sales Rapidly Accelerating, on Pace for Sellout

(Upcoming Conference News)

January 18, 2023, ... hybrid and digital technologies all under one roof,” said Jay Kaible, FTA director of membership and business development. “In addition, INFOFLEX enjoys a 95 percent exhibitor satisfaction rating, because ...

SUN Automation Group Announces New Leaders Over SUN625 Product Line

(News | New Products)

January 15, 2023, ... – RDC, and Rob Casella has been promoted to position of Technical Director. Both will support the growth and ongoing initiatives of SUN’s capital equipment offerings.  With this promotion, Eric Aulton ...

Three Ways Water-Based Primers are Advancing Extrusion Coating Trends in the Flexible Packaging Industry

(Bag Pouch)

January 15, 2023, ... Europe and Asia. Siegel served as Chairman of TAPPI’s board of directors from 2004-2006. Mica Corporation is the world leader in water-based primers and coatings for flexible packaging and other applications. ...

Rust to Tech: Part 5

(Converting Perspectives)

January 01, 2023, ... and sustainability Energy storage, recovery and efficiency The “internet of things” merge data streams. Examples and expansion of these items follow. But first, a comment from Kevin M. Lee, Director ...

Davis-Standard Announces EPIC IV® Control System

(News | New Products)

December 20, 2022, ... HMI approach to strengthen the operator’s experience,” said John Clemens, Davis-Standard’s Director of Extrusion Controls. “The new color scheme focuses operator attention on active functions and alerts ...

Colognia Installs More Martin Automatic Nonstop Technology

(News | New Products)

December 14, 2022, ... into the Martin MBSF unit on the same side.  Martin supplied a reverse direction unwind/splicer allowing rolls to be loaded from the opposite side.  This posed another problem for single-person operation, ...

The “5R” Framework

(Coating/Laminating)

December 11, 2022, An Approach Designed to Reduce Packaging Waste An Approach Designed to Reduce Packaging Waste By Nikola Juhasz, Global Technical Director, Sustainability, Sun Chemical Serious environmental issues ...

PPC Welcomes Laura Brodie of Burt Rigid Box as Board Chair, Introduces 2023 Strategic Initiatives

(News | New Products)

December 04, 2022, The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) recently welcomed the new Chair of its Board of Directors, Laura Brodie, President of Burt Rigid Box. The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) recently welcomed ...

Automating the Die-cutting Process for Zero-fault Production

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

November 27, 2022, ... connected throughout the entire value chain. By Douglas B. Herr, Director of Sales, Folding Carton, BOBST The vision of a sustainable future is one where fault-free folding cartons and corrugated ...

Pregis Introduces the Performance Flexibles Renew Series Film Solutions

(News | New Products)

November 27, 2022, ... Quinn, director, market development and sustainable films, Pregis Performance Flexibles. “We fully recognize the importance of developing films that drive us to a circular economy, and our Renew Series ...

SOMA releases next-generation Venus III.2 and Venus III.2-Turret, slitters

(News | New Products)

November 13, 2022, ... very successful throughout the world. Its automated features make it easy for short runs and quick changeovers,” comments Petr Bla?ko, SOMA Marketing Director. “We believe this new generation of Venus ...

Methods for Closed Loop Coating Thickness Control

(Coating/Laminating)

November 13, 2022, ... Speed of the Coating Application Roll(s) There are several coating methods where the coating is transferred to the web using an applicator roll running in either the same or opposite direction of the ...

The Pros and Cons of Flexo vs. Gravure Printing

(Print)

October 16, 2022, Packaging is important in today’s world, as customers expect a certain experience when a product is shipped to their doorstep. By Ben Starr, Technical Support Specialist, Luminite Products Corporation ...

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

(News | New Products)

September 20, 2022, Serious environmental issues and growing climate change concerns are resulting in an increased focus on sustainable packaging. by: Nikola Juhasz , Global Technical Director, Sustainability, Sun ...