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PFFC Worldwide Special Report on Release Liners, part 1

(Archive)

October 30, 2004, ... took place in Helsinki, Finland. It featured, in addition to the main conference program, an industry roundtable forum. The forum covered the effects of downgauging materials across the value chain and ...

Converting Industry News, Part 2

(Archive)

September 29, 2004, ... across the value chain of downgauging materials, and opportunities to increase the value of the self-adhesive laminate and make it more competitive. Discussions highlighted the need for greater innovation ...

Release Liners: Challenges Ahead

(Magazine)

August 30, 2004, ... the whole release liner value chain — participated in a pre-conference round table forum to discuss the effects of downgauging materials and the opportunities to increase the value of the self-adhesive ...

Battenfeld Gloucester Says MDO Provides Enhancements to PE; OEM Spotlights K Show Offerings

(Archive)

July 05, 2004, ... converting industry will be the machine-direction orientation (MDO) unit. "Machine-direction orientation provides enhancements to polyethylene (PE) film," explains Battenfeld. "These include downgauging ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

December 30, 2003, ... is likely to match the 2002 record results closely. The association adds that improving technology and equipment have led to downgauging — using less aluminum without loss of performance — and this ...

Pliant Corp. Introduces New Films

(News | New Products)

July 15, 2003, ... 80-gauge hand-wrap and is available in 16-in. widths with 2,000 ft. per roll. Pliant adds that R410 offers a significant yield advantage through downgauging, "which helps users drive down their total cost-per-pallet ...

Cyclic-Olefinic Copolymers as Non-Migrating, Polymeric Slip Additives in LDPE Cast Films

(Magazine)

June 30, 2003, ... non-migratory slip applications. As organic, amorphous, polymeric materials based on ethylene, COC materials can blend well with polyolefins. They generally increase modulus too and allow for downgauging. ...

In the Bag

(Magazine)

June 30, 2002, ... coextruded structures. Coextrusion allows more material combinations, special effects on the outside surface, and downgauging. Flat, non-gusseted tubing is a popular film presentation. Printed, bottom ...

Polymers / Laminations / Adhesives / Coatings / Extrusions

(Magazine)

October 31, 2001, ...  Industry trends Future visions Attendance at meetings Training of plant personnel Facility location Importance of quality programs Expediting new development time to market Downgauging using new ...

More New Products for the Converting Industry

(Magazine)

August 31, 2000, ... provide potential savings in the form of downgauging. Films Are Friendly to Environment Cortec Corp., White Bear Lake, MN; 651/429-1100 Ecofilm and EcoCorr film are both 100% biodegradable and provide ...

Converted Flexible Packaging: Trends to Watch

(Magazine)

July 31, 2000, ... freshness. The industry is meeting functional requirements while reducing costs by using thinner gauge materials and increasing processing speeds. Although downgauging will remain an important trend, ...

Popcorn packaging leads converter down new paths.

(Magazine)

October 31, 1996, Himac helps Phoenix by downgauging its susceptor film, giving greater coverage for the material.Phoenix Packaging has parlayed its expertise in microwave Himac helps Phoenix by downgauging its susceptor ...