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PaperWorks Adds Folding Carton Options

(Carton Box)

May 31, 2017, ... “We wanted to give brand owners and private label companies many of the attributes they have come to enjoy from virgin grades, but do so with 100% recycled content fibers. With the addition of these three ...

Smithers Pira Reports on Functional & Barrier Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

May 28, 2017, ... for innovative approaches to replace fiber content. The use of micro-fibrillated cellulose and functional coatings will reduce the amount of fiber needed, while maintaining package strength and integrity. ...

Kotkamills Offers Uncoated Folding Boxboard

(Carton Box)

May 23, 2017, ... where a natural look is as important as excellent printability and conversion properties. The grade is made from the same strong, virgin Nordic fiber that AEGLE Pro and AEGLE White are made from and reportedly ...

Mica Adds Photovoltaic Array for Clean Energy

(Coating/Laminating)

May 01, 2017, ... Other highlights include reducing water waste in manufacturing and replacing fiber drums with recyclable plastic drums. H-VAC and lighting systems as well as a modern heating system has decreased gas ...

PPC Spring Meeting Has Broad Agenda

(Carton Box)

April 25, 2017, ... fiber-based packaging has an advantage in national campaign aimed at shifting consumer attitudes in favor of paper.  Shawn Rhodes discusses change management at PPC’s recent conference Imparting ...

Dow Launches Nonwovens for Comfort

(Flexpack)

April 18, 2017, ASPUN MB Meltblown Fiber Resins are said to provide softer, cloth-like nonwoven materials MIDLAND, MI | Dow Chemical Company recently announced ASPUN MB Meltblown Fiber Resins and POUCHUG sensory packaging ...

Show Preview | INFO*FLEX 2017 Celebrates its 35th Anniversary in Phoenix

(Trade Shows)

April 05, 2017, ... for flexographic printers around the world. Also featured will be Pamarco’s renowned Absolute woven carbon fiber-chambered doctor blade systems and Inometa lightweight fiber composite components. Phoseon ...

Martin Automatic Installs Unwind Roll Changer

(News | New Products)

April 05, 2017, ... fiber idler rollers built to Martin’s specifications. With the high cost of fabric materials run on the coater, Martin equipped the splicer with its WRS Waste Reduction System. (http://www.martinautomatic.com/company.php) ...

Show Preview | ICE USA 2017 Exhibits with InPrint USA in Orlando

(Trade Shows)

March 27, 2017, ... corrugated graphics applications. The Italian OEM is currently shipping its carbon fiber chambers standard with the Green blade. Flexo Concepts will also feature its TruPoint Orange® doctor blade as a ...

Metsa Board Presents New Paperboard Cup Design

(Carton Box)

March 21, 2017, Lidloc design removes need for separate plastic lid. ESPOO, FINLAND | Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, presented a revolutionary new paperboard cup design concept called "Lidloc" for the first time ...

Walki Reports Biodegradable Mulching Paper

(News | New Products)

March 18, 2017, ... packaging materials, has developed a new fiber-based soil mulching solution that is said to be completely biodegradable. This organic mulch type is used for weed control and to optimize soil conditions ...

Pamarco to Exhibit at INFO*FLEX 2017

(News | New Products)

March 03, 2017, ... fiber-chambered doctor blade systems and Inometa lightweight fiber composite components. Company says each of the products featured has been designed to fully maximize the quality and consistency of ...

Elevate Packaging Compostable Label Is Certified

(Label/Tape)

March 01, 2017, PURE Labels, produced with partner Bio4Life, are made with sugarcane fiber, said to offer many environmental benefits CHICAGO, IL | Elevate Packaging, a supplier of sustainable packaging and labels, ...

Flexo Concepts to Launch Doctor Blade

(Carton Box)

February 10, 2017, ... Plast at CCE (3rd International Exhibition for the Corrugated and Folding Carton Industry) in Hall B6, Stand 114. The Italian OEM is currently shipping all of its carbon fiber chambers standard with the ...

BillerudKorsnäs Launches Premium Cartonboard

(Carton Box)

January 09, 2017, ... flexibility. The board is composed of a blend of 100% primary fibers from Nordic spruce and pine, combined with short and dense birch fibers. Company says this composition cultivates resilient and stiff ...

Carton of the Year Made of Metsa Paperboard

(Carton Box)

November 21, 2016, ... fresh fiber paperboards from Metsä Board have won at the 2016 Pro Carton ECMA Awards, including the award of the Carton of the Year. Metsä Board’s paperboards were used by the winners in Food and Beauty ...

Toray Plastics (America) Film Strengthens Box Handles

(Carton Box)

November 08, 2016, ... direction (TD or cross-machine) and high tensile strength in the machine direction (MD) and it replaces traditional polyester- and fiberglass-filament-based tapes that are primarily in use in the market ...

PPC Awards | TPC Printing Takes 2016 Prize for Feat of Precision

(Carton Box)

October 30, 2016, ... special laminated Landmark Black stock from Neenah Fibermark Simulating the look of fire and charcoal, this Jack Daniels carton features special holographic red foil stamping and extensive embossing. ...

Study Says Corrugated Stops Bacteria

(Carton Box)

October 11, 2016, ... fresh up to three days longer than RPCs.  Professor Lanciotti’s recent work revealed that microorganisms died much quicker when placed on corrugated surfaces where they get trapped in the paper fibers ...

Show Preview | K 2016 To Reveal How Plastics Shape the Future

(Trends/Management)

September 21, 2016, ... have internal bridge-breakers. Will present new PET-BOOSTER, a continuously operating system that dries PET within 7-10 minutes. Focus is on applications in extrusion of plastic films and fibers with degassing ...