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PFFC’s Kelly Robinson Named Matteucci Winner for ‘Patent’ Paper

(Coating/Laminating)

October 24, 2012, ... and co-presenter Devan Padmanabhan with Winthrop & Weinstine. Dr. Robinson, as well as Miller and Padmanabhan, received recognition for presentations under the Web Coating & Laminating track, while Carolin ...

What's New with Primers, and a visit to old friend

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

October 17, 2012, ... acetate (EVA) onto oriented polyester film (OPET), and the like.  For these products, simple primers such as polyethylene-imine (PEI) and process enhancers such as corona treating and flame priming work ...

Carton/Box | Stellar Entries Earn PPC Awards

(Carton Box)

October 15, 2012, ... a fascinating competition!” Each of the 117 entries in the General category was first evaluated by considering the package’s development objectives and the types of materials used. The judges then considered ...

Reducing Sealing Failure

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 09, 2012, I had a nice talk with Dr. Barry Morris on a recent visit to DuPont's Chestnut Run facility in Wilmington, Delaware.  We discussed his work on package performance and his White Paper entitled "Sure ...

New Packaging Rockets MoonPie Sales

(Flexpack)

April 09, 2012, ... and appetite appeal better than photography,” she says Terri Goldstein. The final illustration, says Johnston, “has unbelievable taste appeal and, along with other elements of the brand’s new trade-dress, ...

Register Now for CPP EXPO Conference Program

(News | New Products)

March 08, 2012, ... Offering technical elements for all types of packaging, this track focuses on specific processes as well as evaluation and quality control. Included will be testing, measurement, and inspection. • Fundamentals: ...

Thin Films Expert VCF Films Expands Manufacturing Capabilities

(Coating/Laminating)

March 06, 2012, ... meet the demands of the marketplace.” According to VCF President Reva Kamins, “The investments we’re making in both personnel and equipment reflect our commitment to continuous improvement and keep us ...

Daelim Offers BOPP for Many Uses

(Substrates)

January 16, 2012, ... lamination film does not require an anchoring agent for EVA coating, company says. Anti-scuff film, which is printable and suitable for hot stamping, is said to provide excellent adhesion and high tensile ...

Jury Is Announced for DuPont Packaging Innovation Awards

(Flexpack)

December 08, 2011, An impressive panel of judges will evaluate entries for innovation, sustainability, and cost/waste reduction in the DuPont packaging awards competition  WILMINGTON, DE | DuPont has announced the jury ...

PFFC Relaunch Led by Yolanda Simonsis & YTC Media

(Trends/Management News)

October 18, 2011, ... product-oriented E-Xpress e-newsletter starting in 2012. "The YTC Media team plans to be on the forefront of the converting sector with a large presence on the popular and prevalent search engines such ...

Pet Food Packaging: Evolution, Revolution & Innovation

(Flexpack)

August 18, 2011, ... to a variety of papers or films and is compatible with pre-made bag production and filling technology. Sewn ends are most prevalent. Continue on Page 2 Laminations of reverse- or surface-printed ...

SVC To Explore Future Innovation at Annual Symposia

(News | New Products)

August 10, 2011, SVC announces its vacuum coating education tutorial courses and technical program for its upcoming TechCon 2012, slated for April 28—May 3 at the Santa Clara Convention Ctr., Santa Clara, CA ALBUQUERQUE, ...

Holographic Technology: Pattern Pressing

(Print)

June 30, 2011, ... captivating placement on the boxes of children's toys or the toys themselves. But Glenn Wood, US media representative for the UK-based International Hologram Mfrs. Assn. (IHMA), says there are “some unbelievably ...

Drives Motors: From Zero to 800

(Label/Tape)

June 30, 2011, ... Technologies to evaluate how to proceed because Circonix had performed a similar extrusion line move four years earlier at Mondi's Lancaster plant in the US. Plus, Fulton Machinery, Circonix's machinery ...

PFFC Online Buyers Guide Goes LIVE!

(Trends/Management News)

June 15, 2011, ... revamped directory helps converters identify and locate over 750 suppliers by name in over 300 categories and subcategories, including Basic Materials (Films & Resins, Foils, Paper & Board); Equipment, ...

Roll-Sleeve Film: Helping Shape Brand Identity

(Label/Tape)

May 10, 2011, ... increased visibility that’s optimal for creating brand recognition. *Allow for decoration of contoured product containers given the elevated shrink-level performance of new roll-sleeve films. A higher ...

Carton & Box Reporter

(Carton Box)

April 30, 2011, ... capital improvements at its 300,000-sq-ft packaging and display plant over the next 12 months, increasing plant capacity by 35%. A plant evaluation conducted by the National Assn. of Printing Ink Mfrs. ...

AIMCAL Awards: Canisters Blow Away Competition

(Metallizing)

March 31, 2011, ... recycling process produces Reprocess Sustainable Liners with recycled content and diverts spent liner from landfills or shipping overseas for low-end applications. A third-party evaluation in a cradle-to-gate ...

AIMCAL Awards: Canisters Blow Away Competition

(Coating/Laminating)

March 17, 2011, ... overseas for low-end applications. A third-party evaluation in a cradle-to-gate analysis shows the Cumulative Energy Demand for production of 1 kg of PET chip from recovered spent liner is 92% less than ...

How To Measure Charge Performance

(Magazine)

February 28, 2011, ... unique formulation. When a new product is introduced or when the formulation of an existing product is changed, static performance should be evaluated. For example, when high levels of static are measured ...