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How To Choose the Best Adhesive System

(Archive)

March 25, 2008, ... such as hot melt typically have been driven by the cost. Today, many other factors, such as environmental sustainability and energy costs, are coming into play to increase attention to these systems. However, ...

Metal Is in the Mix

(Metallizing)

February 29, 2008, ... use in AstroShield material, a low-emissive product sold by Innovative Energy, Lowell, IN, for applications with these requirements, Reflect-Met is incorporated in the converting process by Pregis Innovative ...

What's New Product

(New Products)

February 29, 2008, ... surface temperature capability to 900 deg C and emits medium- and long-wave IR energy of 2-10 µm. Said to offer long service life, clean heating surface, and easy installation. Heating surface does not ...

The Market Matures

(Label/Tape)

February 29, 2008, ... process and on narrow web combination-process presses is increasing. This opens new opportunities for label converters to widen their product offerings. Threats and Opportunities Raw material and energy ...

February Products

(Magazine)

January 31, 2008, ...  PFFC-ASAP 407 Measure Pulsed-Type UV Energy The UV Power Puck Flash is designed specifically for use with pulsed-type UV curing systems. Self-contained, electro-optic radiometer with fast advanced ...

National Adhesives Raises Adhesive Prices

(News | New Products)

January 27, 2008, ... increase is necessitated by tight supplies, high energy costs and significant increasing costs of raw materials used in the manufacture of these products, according to National Adhesives officials. See ...

Products

(New Products)

December 31, 2007, ... of 97%. Features a proprietary burner management system and heat transfer media that combine to reduce natural gas consumption by at least 40%. With reduced energy usage and high VOC destruction rates, ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

November 30, 2007, ... continuing rise in raw materials, transportation, and energy costs. Charter Films, Superior, WI, completes a major plant expansion on its existing manufacturing and warehouse facilities. The company, ...

New Converting Products, Part 3

(Magazine)

November 30, 2007, ... treater is said to improve printing on a wide variety of materials used in the medical industry, including Tyvek. Technology will raise surface energy to improve ink adhesion while leaving physical, mechanical, ...

Release Liner Special Report, Part 3

(Tapes)

October 31, 2007, The market for radiation-curable release coatings is healthy, and the rising cost of energy makes their use even more attractive. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Curable Coatings The use of silicone acrylates ...

Ahlstrom Raises Prices on Label and Packaging Papers

(Tapes)

October 23, 2007, Ahlstrom will increase prices on all its label and packaging papers, as a consequence of the continuous rise of raw materials and energy costs. PRESS RELEASE HELSINKI, FINLAND | Ahlstrom will increase ...

CRI Increases Prices on Ink

(Archive)

October 15, 2007, Color Resolutions Intl. (CRI) has announced that effective November 1, 2007, prices on all packaging inks will be raised from 7% to 14%, depending on the color and resin technology. PRESS RELEASE FAIRFIELD, ...

Wet on Wet

(Magazine)

September 30, 2007, Uniprint Knauer (formerly UV-Flex) recently installed a Fischer & Krecke WetFlex ten-color Flexpress 16 S press. It features Sun Chemical’s WetFlex technology, Energy Sciences’ EZCure-I electron beam ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCT

(Magazine)

September 30, 2007, ...  NDC Infrared Engineering | 626-960-3300 | ndcinfrared.com | PFFC-ASAP 339 Extruder Saves Energy Single-screw extruder for the production of premium-quality A-PET sheet is suited for processors ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

September 30, 2007, ... electricity from 45,000,000 kWh to 60,000,000 kWh annually. This is approximately 60% of all the electric energy used for Mohawk’s manufacturing, converting, and distribution operations. Biodegradable ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Magazine)

August 31, 2007, ... and plastics, including low-surface-energy substrates. RF-Based Security Agreement THOROFARE, NJ | Checkpoint Systems announces a strategic agreement with RENO, part of the European shoe retailer ...

WHAT'S NE

(Magazine)

August 31, 2007, ... Expression and Beckett Concept premium papers are carbon neutral and manufactured with wind-generated electricity. Company says this means they are made entirely with renewable energy. Line features new ...

Reduce & Comply

(Magazine)

August 31, 2007, ... Directive Directive 94/62/EC on Packaging and Packaging Waste imposes responsibility for minimizing the creation of packaging waste and promoting energy recovery, re-use, and recycling of packaging materials ...

5 Steps to Green

(Magazine)

August 31, 2007, Organizations that make environmental responsibility a top priority are realizing that not only are the results great for the environment, they’re also good for business. Lower energy costs, less waste, ...

Lights Lead the Way

(Magazine)

August 31, 2007, Sealed Air wraps up energy efficiency and cost savings while providing environmental benefits with T8 high-intensity fluorescent (HIF) fixtures from Orion. Green Converting Alfred Fielding and Marc ...