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CTG Max™ Electrode: Pillar Technologies

(News | New Products)

April 23, 2019, ... stainless steel construction; built to last for the life of the treating station. Surface Modification Effects: High energy density discharge increases surface roughness and the number of activation ...

Assessing the Sustainability Benefits: Flexible Stand-Up Pouches for Motor Oil — A LCA Case Study

(News | New Products)

April 16, 2019, ... ends up as municipal solid waste in landfills compared to the stand-up pouch, leading to a larger end-of-life impact. A lighter package with a manufacturing process that is less energy intensive will ...

Diversified Plastics Inc. Adds Rotational Molding Oven

(News | New Products)

April 16, 2019, ... uptime, energy efficiency and cost savings. “We are eager to introduce this new, cutting-edge rotational molding technology to our facility. The new rotational molding  oven will help us to manufacture ...

Emerging Technologies Turn Converters’ Heads

(News | New Products)

April 01, 2019, ... increasingly seen as a vital path to efficiency and resulting growth. When competitive advantages and energy savings combine, converters maximize their offerings. After all, converting is, by definition, ...

Polyurethane Ink Resins for Flexible Packaging – Current and Future Needs

(Flexography)

April 01, 2019, ... emissions and don’t require energy to dry unlike solvent-based adhesive laminations. However, the chemistry of the solventless adhesives introduces the challenge of smearing the print. PURs that provide ...

IPCO Introduces Continuous Film Casting System Combining Precision Slot Die and Compact Venturi Dryer at ICE USA

(Upcoming Conference News)

March 31, 2019, Process systems manufacturer IPCO has introduced a high precision continuous casting system that enables the production of membrane and film products to exceptionally narrow tolerances. IPCO’s innovative ...

Davis-Standard’s Global Equipment Platform with Bernal Industrial and Grupo Janfrex at Plastimagen Mexico® 2019

(News | New Products)

March 31, 2019, ... bore. This technology has been shown to increase extruder output rates while improving energy efficiency and reducing barrel and screw wear. Other advantages include lower start-up costs, shorter residence ...

FPA Publishes Perspectives on the Meaning of Sustainability in Flexible Packaging Study Report

(News | New Products)

March 24, 2019, ... efficiency and energy efficiency as important. Brand owners surveyed by Packaging World say that sustainability is a priority for their companies, and packaging plays a key role in sustainability efforts. ...

AIMCAL Awards

(News | New Products)

March 10, 2019, ... for improved energy efficiency, long pot life for easy cleaning and compatibility with high line speeds. The adhesive strongly adheres to most flexible packaging substrates. Potential applications include ...

FPA Launches New Consumer Website

(News | New Products)

March 10, 2019, ... the full life cycle of packaging materials, in most cases, flexible packaging requires less water and energy to manufacture and less gas to transport, reduces product waste, and sends less material to ...

Toray Plastics (America) Joins the Sustainable Packaging Coalition

(News | New Products)

March 05, 2019, ... in 2004. The program involves operating one of the larger solar farms in Rhode Island and two co-generation plants, zero landfill, waste recycling and energy and water conservation. The company is also ...

ICE USA Unveils Conference Program

(News | New Products)

February 14, 2019, ... Synaptic Packaging “Disruptive Innovations Advancing Sustainability in Packaging” on Tuesday, April 9 Dean Schneider, P.E. Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute “Smart Manufacturing: ...

FTA and Koenig & Bauer Flexotecnica Partner for “We Have the Cure” Seminar

(News | New Products)

February 06, 2019, ... the environmental issues caused by them How to bypass the energy costs and heat-related hazards of heatset drying Which value-added coatings can be used efficiently and effectively High-end printing ...

Davis-Standard Announces First Quarter R&D Additions

(News | New Products)

February 03, 2019, ... with a 36:1 L/D. With the Helibar design, helical grooves inside the barrel run along the entire barrel bore. This technology has shown to increase extruder output rates while improving energy efficiency ...

Web Tension Control Fundamentals

(News | New Products)

January 24, 2019, ... greater tension control accuracy. Additionally, AC drive systems have the ability to return regenerative energy back to the AC line, returning the tension energy back to the line that the brake produced ...

Davis-Standard to Host Plastic Extrusion Seminar in April

(News | New Products)

January 19, 2019, ... This includes the agriculture, automotive, construction, healthcare, energy, electronics, food and beverage packaging, and retail industries, among others. With more than 1,250 employees worldwide and ...

Investors Back Grass Paper: Recycled Paper Alternative Shows Promise for Good Returns

(Online Exclusives)

December 13, 2018, ... By producing the paper with regional, natural, unpulped fibers, the material for the product line consumes 50 percent  less carbon, energy, chemicals, and saves approximately 6.000 liters of  water per ...

Some Thoughts on the Pressure-Sensitive Industry

(Sticking With It)

November 25, 2018, ... paint surfaces on cars are now lower surface energy so they repel dirt but then also resist adhesion, the use of vinyl for decorative surfaces continues to grow; all these have spurred the development ...

Dana Industries Invests in Koenig & Bauer Rapida 75 LED Press

(News | New Products)

November 15, 2018, ... Ricci. “Not only does it bring tangible economic benefits, such as reduced energy consumption and significant material savings, but we’re able to print our shelf signage using plastic substrates and it ...

Michael Ring of Heidelberg-Gallus Named TLMI Supplier of the Year

(Label/Tape)

November 11, 2018, ... of his fellow association members. Michael continues to bring his infectious energy to the TLMI Marketing Committee as a Co-Chair and inspires everyone who works with him. I want to personally congratulate ...