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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 ...

Eco-Friendly Packaging for an Eco-Friendly Product

(Archive)

October 13, 2007, ... corn, not foreign petroleum. This material is produced from plastic that consists of polyactide, a corn-based polymer. Corn plastic is more energy efficient than other plastics and takes 60% less fossil ...

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 ...

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 ...

On Being Earth Friendly by (re)Design

(Magazine)

August 31, 2007, ... and a case history covering how converter Sealed Air reaped environmental benefits by installing energy-efficient light fixtures ("Lights Lead the Way"). Hats off and thanks to KURZ Transfer Products ...

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 ...

Be A Good Citizen

(Magazine)

August 31, 2007, ... waste and energy use, including eliminating “double cupping” by using beverage sleeves made of up to 60% post-consumer recycled fiber, and utilizing wind power to reduce reliance on oil and coal. “CSRs ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

June 30, 2007, ... systems reduce energy costs and destroy higher levels of air pollutants. Providing practical information to the converting and packaging industries… EXECUTIVE SUMMARY New High Barrier Lidding Materials: ...

Converter Clips

(Magazine)

May 31, 2007, ... says The ULS Report. The study examined the energy used, waste created, and greenhouse gas emissions generated by a number of common packages made from plastic, including drink cups, water bottles, ...

New Product Digest

(Magazine)

April 30, 2007, ... operations costs by capturing waste heat. Extracts waste heat energy and uses it to heat areas of a plant or process. Designed for efficient installation and overall cost-effectiveness, system will work ...

What's Ne

(Magazine)

February 28, 2007, ... NY; 716/876-9951; mokon.com The newly redesigned HF-2 Series heat transfer fluid system is said to offer energy efficiency and reduced space requirements for large flow and higher heating capacity applications. ...

A Look at Liquid

(Magazine)

January 31, 2007, ... package weight coupled with an increase in the renewable resource component—the paperboard—as a percentage of total package weight. On the other hand, aseptic packaging is said to be more energy-efficient ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

December 13, 2006, ... with implications for alternative energy development. Chemsultants received a 2006 federal appropriation from the Dept. of Energy to conduct research in this area. Group Focuses on Digital Print  ...

CONVERTER CLIPS

(Magazine)

November 30, 2006, ... technology, a new company initiative with implications for alternative energy development. Chemsultants received a 2006 federal appropriation from the Dept. of Energy to conduct research in this area. ...

Please Touch

(Folding Cartons)

November 30, 2006, ... a great importance on keeping pace with the latest technology. “The newest machine designs are typically more efficient,” says Lynch. “They run faster, have shorter makeready times, are more energy ...

Optimizing Costs

(Magazine)

November 30, 2006, ... cost-effective laminate components. Low-Temperature Cure The ability to cure coatings at lower temperatures can lower energy costs. It also reduces the need for paper re-moisturization and minimizes ...

Wal-Mark Unveils Packaging Scorecard

(Archive)

November 05, 2006, ... be based on Cube Utilization 10% will be based on Transportation 10% will be based on Recycled Content 10% will be based on Recovery Value 5% will be based on Renewable Energy 5% will be based on ...

Clean Coating

(Unprinted Rolls)

September 30, 2006, ... also to ensure efficient use of energy and control of noise. Benchmarked Best Available Techniques (BAT) are used to minimize pollution from current activities and ensure that future developments are ...