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BOBST Metallizer Handles Many Films

(Coating/Laminating)

January 24, 2018, ... handle a wide variety of different film types including heat-sensitive films and thin-gauge substrates. It can run at speeds to 840 mpm, is available in widths from 1,250–2,450 mm, and can house roll diameters ...

Pregis Invests in Blown Film Testing Lab

(Flexpack)

January 20, 2018, The company looks forward to having an on-site facility to allow R&D work on its PE film, helping converters deliver performance-oriented materials DEERFIED, IL | Pregis, a provider of innovative protective ...

Mactac Films Receive UL Approval

(Label/Tape)

December 31, 2017, The Durable Films with DNP thermal transfer ribbons are pre-approved for label use STOW, OH | Mactac announces the addition of the R550 thermal transfer ribbon from DNP Imagingcomm America Corporation ...

Tangent Shear Slitting | Reduce Edge Defects in Shrink Sleeve Film

(Slit)

December 04, 2017, When slitting shrink sleeve films, "razor sharp" may not be good enough. When slitting shrink sleeve films, "razor sharp" may not be good enough. Slitting is really just a controlled crack. When we ...

Drytac Launches Anti-Scratch Film

(Flexpack)

December 02, 2017, Company expands Protac line with Anti-Scratch Gloss film said to protect and enhance images BRISTOL, UK | Drytac, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label, and ...

AWA Seminar Covers P-S Graphic Films

(Flexpack)

November 18, 2017, New technologies were on the agenda in a wide-ranging discussion of how pressure-sensitive films are meeting expanding graphics market needs AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS | AWA Alexander Watson Associates ...

DUNMORE Offers Inkjet Printable Film

(Flexpack)

November 18, 2017, Films are said to be suited for labels, packaging, and more and feature coatings designed to optimize performance with several different types of inks BRISTOL, PA | DUNMORE Corporation introduces a ...

AMI Issues Report on Agricultural Films

(Flexpack)

October 24, 2017, According to the study, plastic films are the key solution to growing and sustainable agriculture BRISTOL, UK | AMI Consulting has issued a new report on the global agricultural film market. Agricultural ...

Cosmo Films Announces Overwrap Films

(Flexpack)

October 24, 2017, A range of BOPP-based overwrap films is said to offer good moisture barrier and is suited for cigarette packs, cartons, snacks, and more NEW DELHI, INDIA | Cosmo Films, a global supplier of films for ...

Toray Films Touted as Foil Replacements

(Flexpack)

October 23, 2017, The company’s MET OPP and MET PET films are said to offer converters confidence during uncertainty in the foil market NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) reports that uncertainty about the ...

Mondi Announces Water-Soluble Film

(Flexpack)

October 16, 2017, Film, which is said to dissolve completely in water, reportedly reduces packaging waste and improve customer safety VIENNA, AUSTRIA | Mondi reports its technical films business has created and introduced ...

Mondi Launches Barrier Films

(Flexpack)

September 28, 2017, Multilayer films, offered in two versions, provide what is said to be a very strong barrier to moisture, scent, and gas VIENNA, AUSTRIA | Mondi Consumer Packaging showed its latest industrial barrier ...

HP Display Film Promises Ink Versatility

(News | New Products)

September 05, 2017, Everyday Blockout Display Film is said to provide dual ink compatibility and environmental assurance SARASOTA, FL | HP introduces Everyday Blockout Display Film, described as an economical display ...

Flex Films Launches Twist Wrap Film

(Flexpack)

August 29, 2017, FLEPET F-WTG-AS BOPET film is said to offer low opacity and high gloss for candy and confectionery packaging DUBAI, UAE | Flex Films, the global film manufacturing arm of Uflex, reports it has has ...

Freedonia Reports on Packaging Films

(Flexpack)

August 21, 2017, PET film is forecast to grow the fastest of all packaging films through 2021, says a new study CLEVELAND, OH | In a new study the Freedonia Group reports that PET film demand in the packaging market ...

Mactac Film Certified for Vehicle Safety

(Label/Tape)

August 20, 2017, Company’s VDG6911 durable film solution is recognized for fire retardancy and burn resistance in motor vehicles STOW, OH | Mactac has received Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 302 ...

Cosmo Films Launches Low Noise Tape Film

(Label/Tape)

August 13, 2017, Proprietary release surface treatment enables easy release and generates low noise on unwinding DELHI, INDIA | Cosmo Films announces the launch of a low noise tape film, used in making of low noise ...

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

(Flexpack)

August 02, 2017, ... an LLDPE/Tie/Nylon/EVOH/Nylon/Tie/mLLDPE structure can be made with a seven-layer die, shown in Figure 3B. This structure is used as a lidding film with excellent barrier properties and gloss. If ethylene ...

Toray Launches High-Barrier PET Films

(Flexpack)

July 22, 2017, Lumirror MK61HB and PA1HB barrier-coated polyester films are said to provide extended shelf life and a chlorine-free coating formula NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) announces Lumirror ...

Parkside Launches Reclosable Lidding Film for Snack Pots

(Flexpack)

July 05, 2017, Created to tap into the developing on-the-go snacking market NORMANTON, WEST YORKSHIRE, UK | Parkside is launching a reclose lidding film for a snack fruit pack in America – a first for the UK-headquartered ...