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Converting Solutions During Critical Times

(Static Elimination)

April 12, 2020, ... charge on the substrate. Air can be an impactful delivery method for ions, but as web speed increases the impactfulness of the air as a means of delivery diminishes. In terms of static charge measurement, ...

PFFC’s Companies to Watch

(Flexpack)

April 09, 2020, ... local employment opportunities that provide our employees the ability to increase their standard of living,” said Joachim. ePac currently has 10 locations throughout the U.S., one plant in the UK, and ...

Global Print Industry Faces Economic and Environmental Challenges

(News | New Products)

April 02, 2020, ... even increase their capital expenditure in the coming year instead of reducing it. This commitment to increasing investment applies to all markets, but is again most pronounced in packaging, followed by ...

FPA Addresses Essential Manufacturing in Light of COVID-19 Crisis

(News | New Products)

March 19, 2020, ... the basics, such as protein, toilet paper, and hand sanitizer, while heeding the various polices to stay at home and practice social distancing. We are also concerned about the need for increased production ...

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Opens New PEF Division Innovation Center

(News | New Products)

March 16, 2020, ... $40 million expansion, which increased the facility’s footprint by 74,000 square feet and also includes a new extrusion line, a new irradiation unit, and a new salt bath unit. The PEF Division manufactures ...

Tiziano Polito: Digital Printing - From Strength to Strength in Packaging

(News | New Products)

March 15, 2020, ... or Bobst diversifies the print-offer, increases competition and lowers prices. Above all, the arrival of these general manufacturers brings print know-how and the necessary control over medium and longer ...

How Closed-Loop Integrated Motors are Meeting the Demand for Higher Acceleration Rates and Faster Machine Cycles

(Drives/Motors)

March 08, 2020, ... or cost.  Besides, retrofitting for a larger step motor can be time-consuming and expensive, requiring new mounting brackets, power supplies and even an increased drive size. Closed-Loop Step Motors ...

Leaders in Converting Solutions

(Slit)

March 05, 2020, ... system from single rolls to multi roll 2, 4 or 6 roll configurations. Increased capacity = shorter lead times and better service levels for our customers. Increased cycle times = best possible pricing ...

Roundtable Q&A: Slitting, Winding & Unwinding

(Slit)

February 16, 2020, What new capabilities are being added into machines to provide operators with ease of use in slitting, winding & unwinding? What new capabilities are being added into machines to provide operators ...

Atlantis-Pak Installs Mark Andy Flexo Press

(Digital)

February 02, 2020, ... we like the opportunity it gives us to add value,” Perepletchikov said.  Atlantis-Pak was reportedly also impressed with the ease and speed with which it was installed and commissioned, and since going ...

Hey Buddy Can You Spare a Dyne?

(News | New Products)

January 19, 2020, ... with inks and coatings. Corona treaters are designed to ionize air in a gap between an electrode and ground roll. Films passing through this air gap are exposed to the corona which increases surface energy ...

Kerscher Succeeds Sheppard at AIMCAL

(News | New Products)

January 11, 2020, ... grown from one to five, and conferences are organized in North America, Europe, and Asia. “Directing AIMCAL has been a wonderful experience,” says Sheppard. “While I am pleased with the progress that ...

Leading the Way Towards Sustainability AND Clean Rolls

(News | New Products)

January 05, 2020, ... energy.  Yes, we have built a better mousetrap, and yes it cleans better than any other cleaning system on the market today.  On average, you can expect to increase your volumes by 10-20% when compared ...

Corona Treating System

(Corona, Flame, Plasma)

January 02, 2020, ... modify and micro-roughen the surface of the film in a way that increases its surface energy. Source electrical energy, which creates the corona, is first applied to the metal electrode, or the metallic ...

Digital Printing Driving Innovation in Textile Printing

(Digital)

December 05, 2019, ... to the fashion industry needs to meet seasonal demand. Seasonal variations can be on shelves on time, giving textile companies better ability to please their customers. Digital printing: Reduction in ...

Davis-Standard’s Global Equipment Platform at Plast Eurasia

(News | New Products)

December 01, 2019, ... This technology is the new standard for stretch film line configurations. Advantages include a compact machine arrangement, ease of operation and servicing, excellent profile control, consistent roll quality ...

Charter NEX Joins the Alliance to End Plastic Waste

(News | New Products)

November 23, 2019, ... to increase the number of its ‘Zero Waste to Landfill’ sites in 2020 in addition to launching several new recyclable film technologies.  “Sustainability and sustainable manufacturing are at the core ...

AICC Members Learn Corrugator Best Practices

(News | New Products)

November 10, 2019, ... friction, removing heat and preventing corrosion. Then, they reviewed lubricant composition, the refinement process and additives. Klass and Parkin also compared oil to grease, allowing attendees to understand ...

K 2019 Düsseldorf: New Technologies as Drivers of Innovation for a Productive and Responsible Today, Tomorrow and Future

(Upcoming Conference News)

October 02, 2019, ... cause and adopted their own recycling strategies. Companies such as Coca-Cola, Ikea, Kraft Heinz or Adidas have promised to increase the proportion of recycled plastics in their products or their packaging ...

Westpak Chooses Comexi Laminator with Vetaphone Corona

(News | New Products)

September 29, 2019, ... during our comprehensive tests.  We are more than pleased to welcome on board such a talented group of professionals, with the latest state of the art technology products.” For Westpak, the tie-up could ...