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Bobst Offers Technology for Metal Adhesion

(Coating/Laminating)

February 28, 2018, ... layer increases lamination bond strength and leads to high performance during lamination, extrusion, and coating processes, preventing failure of the packaging. AluBond reportedly has been shown to greatly ...

Industry Predictions | TESTing Your Imagination

(Trends/Management)

December 27, 2017, Forward-thinking industry leaders submit their predictions for the gamut of converting topics, including counterfeiting, fluid & extrusion coating, recyclability, marketing, static control, adhesives, ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2017

(Flexpack)

November 29, 2017, ... integrate a sealant layer through extrusion coating. The barrier coating may be metallized and extrusion coated. The films are designed for use as an outer layer in a two-ply lamination or as the middle ...

AMI Reports on Polymer Demand in Asia

(Flexpack)

November 20, 2017, ... the end-use applications for polymer by process (extrusion, molding, etc.) and by major market (packaging, building, automotive, etc.). AMI's analysis shows that growth in Asian polymer demand is largely ...

A 4-Shift, Around-the-Clock Schedule EVERYONE Will Love—REVISITED

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

November 13, 2017, ... from the schedule proposed below are larger firms with continuous operations, such as paper mills, plastics extrusion and molding facilities, metal foundries, refineries, etc., that cannot be easily shut ...

Ampacet Announces Synthetic Tissue

(Flexpack)

November 05, 2017, ... craft applications, concrete bags, and more. SynTear, like SynWrap, enables extrusion of single-layer synthetic paper that can be as thin as 0.5 mils and can be produced with blown or cast film extrusion ...

Toray Films Touted as Foil Replacements

(Flexpack)

October 23, 2017, ... extrusion laminations/coatings when compared with regular corona-treated films. Those characteristics eliminate the dissatisfying delaminated “pouch in a pouch” effect that can occur when a consumer opens ...

Davis-Standard Completes Maillefer Acquisition

(Flexpack)

September 14, 2017, Maillefer joins its expertise in wire, cable, pipe, and tube production to Davis-Standard’s extrusion operation PAWCATUCK, CT | Davis-Standard has closed its acquisition of Maillefer International ...

Constantia Flexibles Invests in German Plant

(Flexpack)

September 11, 2017, Blown film extrusion lines and a dual metallizer are among the equipment that will be added to produce films for food packaging VIENNA, AUSTRIA | Constantia Flexibles has invested approximately €6 ...

Davis-Standard Adds Extruder for Trials

(Flexpack)

September 10, 2017, ... Series 4.5-in. (114-mm) extruder is available for trials at its Extrusion Technology Development Center in Pawcatuck.  Davis-Standard’s Thermatic Series extruder at the Extrusion Technology Development ...

AIMCAL Announces Short Course Option

(Coating/Laminating)

August 23, 2017, ... or up to two half-day sessions on Wrinkling and Spreading; The Stand-Up Pouch Seminar; Controlled Coating Process: Details Are Essential for a Quality Cost-Effective Product; and Extrusion 101. Attendees ...

IMDA Announces Annual Basic Course

(News | New Products)

August 14, 2017, ... the field. The seminar, updated yearly, is said to provide a basic grounding in in-mold labeling and in-mold decorating as well as the fundamentals of extrusion blow molding (IML-B), injection IML (IML-I) ...

Davis-Standard Acquires Maillefer

(Coating/Laminating)

August 08, 2017, The two companies combine their extrusion systems and services as well as common values PAWCATUCK, CT | Davis-Standard, supplier of plastic and rubber extrusion and converting systems. has reached ...

AIMCAL Posts Agenda for R2R Conference

(Coating/Laminating)

August 06, 2017, ... Product; and Extrusion 101. Other optional events include a Scramble Golf Tournament, Corn Hole Tournament, and Dr. Bernard Henry Memorial 5k Fun Run/Walk. A conference-based app, provided in conjunction ...

Worthen Adds Vetaphone Corona Treater On Coating Line

(Surface Prep)

August 02, 2017, ... offers converting, film extrusion, web coating, private labelling, and toll manufacturing. All are carried out with a close eye on sustainability, and the company’s environmental management system has ...

Blown Film | Which Applications Are Most Suited for 7/9/11 Layers? Part 3

(Flexpack)

August 02, 2017, ... 100 patents, further indicates that "Nanolayer coextrusions of nylon 6 and EVOH can be made with higher-than-standard blow-up ratios on a blown film line, which yield high-strength, crystal-clear film, ...

Toray Launches High-Barrier PET Films

(Flexpack)

July 22, 2017, ... done in-house. If hermetic seals are required, company can integrate a sealant layer through extrusion coating. The barrier coating may be metallized and extrusion coated, depending on the customer’s barrier, ...

Davis-Standard Celebrates Facility Expansion

(Flexpack)

July 16, 2017, ... global leadership in extrusion technology, as well as their commitment to economic stability in our region,” said Diana Urban, Connecticut State Representative for North Stonington and Stonington. “We ...

SAM Chooses Vetaphone for Surface Treatment

(News | New Products)

July 04, 2017, ... extrusion, coating, and laminating technology, has been working with Vetaphone for surface treatment solutions across a variety of substrates from PET to BOPP, Alu foil, and metallized film.  Joon Shin, ...

Tekni-Plex Reports Investment in China

(Flexpack)

June 13, 2017, ... 10K cleanroom that will produce Natvar’s pharma-grade tubing. The facility also will produce Natvar’s recently announced silicone extrusion tubing for catheters, feeding tubes, drug delivery, and peristaltic ...