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Carton & Box Reporter

(Carton Box)

January 31, 2011, ... reportedly combines the stability of a carton with the convenience of a resealable flexible package. It incorporates an attached flexible film header containing a DoubleZip zipper profile. The proof-of-principal ...

Coating Matters: Defects | Finding the Cause

(Coating/Laminating)

December 31, 2010, ... — the interactions and the limitations of the equipment and materials — the more you will be able to directly influence defect reduction and product yield. Let's take an example: A flexible web coating ...

RotoMetrics Opens New Converting Technology Center

(Die-Cutting News)

December 01, 2010, ... products that keep RotoMetrics and our customers at the forefront of technology." Featured is a 26-in. Rotary Processing Module, designed to convert a wide range of materials such as flexible packaging, ...

Calendar of Events: Converter Datebook

(Magazine)

November 30, 2010, FEBRUARY 9 | FPA Safety Conference, Flexible Packaging Assn., TradeWinds Island Grand Resort, St. Petersburg Beach, FL (410-694-0800; www.flexpack.org). FEBRUARY 9 | FPA Safety Conference, Flexible Packaging ...

Year Finishes Upbeat

(Trends/Management)

November 30, 2010, ... were on to something big,” with numbers up for every sector, including tag and label, flexible packaging, folding carton, and corrugated products. “From all accounts, everyone had a great show, exhibitors ...

H.B. Fuller, Nordmeccanica Hold Flex-Pack Symposium

(Adhesives)

October 31, 2010, ST. PAUL, MN | H.B. Fuller Co. held a Focus Forward Flexible Packaging Symposium September 22 at its St. Paul headquarters. Fifty flexible packaging converters ST. PAUL, MN | H.B. Fuller Co. held a Focus ...

Paper Report Issued

(Carton Box)

October 31, 2010, ... Report. FLXON, Charlotte, NC, forms a market development alliance with WINK Stanzwerkzeuge GmbH, Neuenhaus, Germany, a manufacturer of precision flexible dies. American Forest & Paper Assn., ...

Packaging Paper: Better Days Ahead?

(Flexpack)

September 30, 2010, ... While many also are being pursued by flexible packaging/film-based suppliers, the opportunities are clearly available to paper producers and converters as well, and they have the potential to change the ...

Pilot Coaters: Small Volume, Big Advances

(Coating/Laminating)

September 30, 2010, ... 3). This is a very flexible coater that reproduces quality product with attractive economics. It can function as a pilot coater as well as a small-volume coater. Two versions are available to provide for ...

Barrier Films: SiOx Barrier Benefits

(Coatings)

September 30, 2010, ...  Plastic films are very flexible and offer medium protection against moisture, gases, and aromas. However, consumers expect not only product protection from packaging, they want to see the food they buy; ...

Experience Speaks: James E. Hammer

(Trends/Management)

September 30, 2010, ... and sharing the successes with the entire Hammer team. What is the key to growing business in a bad economy? Be flexible and remember that you can't steal second base with one foot on first.  ...

Two 'Green' Companies Honore

(Green Converting)

August 31, 2010, ... up to a 203-mm layflat for shrink sleeves, cold foil, and additional laminated structures and flexible packaging capabilities. Mark Andy, Chesterfield, MO, reports the installation of a Rotoflex ...

Motion Control: Drives

(Controls)

August 23, 2010, ... in the printing industry.  The two companies primarily serve the needs of the flexible packaging, folding carton, tag and label, health and beauty, wine and beer, plus other label segments.  During ...

Show Preview: Heroes Welcome-Labelexpo Americas 2010

(Label/Tape)

July 31, 2010, ...  Beyond Labels Label converters planning to expand will want to visit Hall C, dedicated to growth opportunities such as flexible packaging and medical products. Labelexpo reports more than 26% of label ...

Pressure-Sensitive Coating: Ready & Able

(Label/Tape)

July 31, 2010, ... liners, and adhesives, can be delivered within seven to ten days. “We know who we are and understand our limitations,” says Guzzetti. “We try to overcome those limitations by being flexible and easy-to-do-business ...

Special Report: Covert Markers-Microscopic Markers

(Print)

June 30, 2010, ... and enable accurate, in-field detection within a matter of seconds, without destroying the sample. Another advantage of this covert marker technology is that it is extremely flexible in its use and ...

HP Explores Flexpack, Certifies Media Partners

(Yo's Yarns)

June 22, 2010, ... Guy of Michelman, global business manager Flexible Packaging, commented on water-based barrier and functional coatings for flexible film packaging, paperboard, corrugated and folding cartons; and Kirit ...

Gravure Printing: Small (& Large) Wonders

(Gravure)

May 31, 2010, ... lines, the company reports. The packages are produced at Shorewood Packaging's Newport News, VA, facility. A Touch of Class In the Technical Innovation-Packaging category, Sonoco Flexible Packaging, ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Narrow Web)

April 30, 2010, ... labels, flexible packaging, shrink sleeves, and folding cartons. The Roll Materials Div. of Avery Dennison Corp., Mentor, OH, is sponsoring the wines, champagnes, and spirits category of the 2010 ...

AIMCAL turns 40!

(Trends/Management)

April 30, 2010, ... this industry. I am grateful for my involvement in AIMCAL throughout my career and look forward to what the next ten years will bring! Mission AIMCAL serves as the global forum for the flexible ...