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Materials

(Magazine)

April 29, 2005, ... of temperature and humidity conditions. Company says films can be heated in the microwave and used with metal detectors; provide superior flex crack and pinhole resistance; and are printable and environmentally ...

Cleaning the Right Way

(Magazine)

March 30, 2005, Cleaning has two important goals. The first one is obvious: Be certain the surfaces are clean and free of any residual adhesive or coating. The second one is less obvious: Be certain the cleaning operation ...

Converting Industry News, Part 1

(Magazine)

March 30, 2005, ... hygiene aids. The markets are expected to grow due to the use of biocides in an increased number of polymers and the replacement of traditional biocides by more expensive, environmentally friendly biocides. ...

Nordmeccanica Technology Supports New Dupont/Von Roll Isola USA Laminator Production Line

(Archive)

February 03, 2005, ... 70% wider than previously possible, company says. According to Nordmeccanica, the laminator is a safer, more environmentally-friendly piece of equipment. The machine has a PTE (permanent total enclosure) ...

Digital Gone Wide

(Magazine)

December 30, 2004, ... and unloader, print engine, and drying unit. Using the same standard-format artwork files used for digital and litho production, the CORjet prints with four- or six-color configurations using environmentally ...

Coating & Laminating Special Report, Part 5

(Archive)

December 30, 2004, ... solvent-based systems before cross-linking with UV, for example, can offer unique properties. With ever-increasing regulatory issues concerning the safe and environmentally friendly disposal of hazardous ...

Model Mock-Ups

(Magazine)

November 29, 2004, ... If I buy paper stock in Europe, the acid or pH level is such that I don’t have to apply Sapphire to it. If I buy paper stock in the US, I need to apply Sapphire to it. Sapphire is environmentally friendly, ...

New Product Digest, Part 2

(Magazine)

November 29, 2004, ... substrate conversion, and laser energy for high-speed printing. It is described as a non-toxic and environmentally friendly ink, coating, or substrate additive that produces a positive image when marked ...

Materials

(Magazine)

September 29, 2004, ... UV ink jet printing solution consists of BreezeMark UV Ink and an UltraJet II or 768Jet Printhead, reportedly featuring low-energy curing and print to 4 in. tall. Ink is called an environmentally friendly ...

New Clear Barrier Film Resin Technology Replaces Coated Films

(Archive)

September 29, 2004, ... In addition, non-PVdC-coated films are environmentally friendly and completely recyclable. Converters can grind manufacturing scrap into resin pellets and consumer waste can be incinerated. Specifically, ...

Materials

(Magazine)

August 30, 2004, ... CB-P 10G nonsealable, clear barrier BOPP films are noncoated and have moisture transmission rates equal to PVDC-coated films, company says. Also reported to be nonyellowing, microwavable, and environmentally ...

Roots & Realized Dreams

(Magazine)

July 30, 2004, ... Timmons' allusion to the familiar American adage, “making dreams come true.” As for Burrows Paper Corp.'s future, well, the fact that it's environmentally aware (it sells recycled pulp and much of its ...

Recycled Paperboard Packages Win Big in Paperboard Contest

(Archive)

June 06, 2004, ... International, and Kraft foods. In addition, reports RPA-100%, the FedEX legal reusable envelope won for being an environmentally friendly packaging solution, and the packaging for Swoops, a product ...

Leading POP Producer Simpsongroup Installs First Scitex Vision CORjet in UK

(Archive)

May 16, 2004, ...  "The CORjet prints with four- or six-color configurations using environmentally friendly, water-based inks developed and produced by Scitex Vision and approved for use in food packaging by the US Food ...

Optimum Release

(Magazine)

April 29, 2004, ... release performance. Solvent-Based Thermal Cure Use of solvent-based coatings is not growing because there are more environmentally friendly alternatives, but they continue to be popular in areas in ...

Il Melograno Packs Fresh Salads in Cargill Dow's Maize-Based Nature Works PL

(Archive)

April 21, 2004, For additional PFFC coverage of Cargill Dow's Nature Works PLA, check out Stan Sacharow's August 2003 Green Stands for Go feature. NAARDEN, THE NETHERLANDS—Grocery shoppers want the convenience and freshness ...

Stora Enso and Xeikon Partner to Develop On-Demand Production Line for DBS Media/Entertainment Packaging

(Archive)

April 18, 2004, ... and printing with low weight, stiffness, and durability. The company also says paperboard is environmentally friendly and a cost-effective solution for disc packaging. The DBS packs are produced with licensed ...

Scitex Vision's CORjet at Drupa: Taking Inkjet to the Top of the Short-Run Corrugated and Rigid Display Market

(News | New Products)

March 09, 2004, ... environmentally friendly water-based inks developed and produced by Scitex Vision and approved for use in food packaging by the US Food and Drug Administration. The system prints at actual throughput ...

Appleton Introduces Ream Wrap MoistureBloc; Delivers Moisture Barrier and Is 100% Recyclable/Repulpable

(News | New Products)

March 04, 2004, ... for environmentally friendly paper-based products, adds Appleton. "There is a common misconception that all ream wrap is fully recyclable," explains Appleton's VP of performance packaging Steve Sakai, ...

Patent Pending

(Flexpack)

February 28, 2004, ...  eye-catching golden metallic look and triangular clear windows, Amcor utilizes the in-line demetallization process during the gravure printing process, which is both efficient and environmentally friendly ...