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Recycled and Recyclable: The Woven Plastic Bag of the Future

(Bag Pouch)

February 05, 2023, ... in the respective countries. A fee of EUR 450 ($478 U.S.) per ton will apply to all types of single-use plastic packaging used for goods and foodstuffs. In contrast to the UK plastic packaging tax, there ...

FOX IV Appointed Eclipse Distributor

(News | New Products)

January 11, 2023, ... implementation combined with quality performance - all in a compact footprint.  Food & Beverage, Wine & Spirits, Health and Beauty are all segments amongst the many that require high product decoration, ...

Sustainability Within Bags, Pouches and Emerging Films

(Bag Pouch)

December 21, 2022, ... as those used for packaging pet food, lawn and garden products, and grocery store items. Creating sustainable packaging for these types of products is even more challenging due to their protection throughout ...

Flint Group Supports Global CEFLEX Packaging Project

(News | New Products)

December 15, 2022, ... that does not inhibit the printing and converting process of today’s supply chain. In doing so, the project aims to ultimately recycle a higher percentage of PP in non-food contact film applications. The ...

The “5R” Framework

(Coating/Laminating)

December 11, 2022, ... technology and direct food contact inks can reduce packaging layers and weight, while inks with higher levels of renewable content translates into CO2 transmission reductions. Converters can redesign their ...

For Composite Packaging Recycling, the Future is Now

(Flexpack)

December 04, 2022, ... the current climate landscape. However, there’s a catch: flexible packaging materials typically require special barrier layers to adequately protect packaged food and reduce food waste. As a result, ...

Happy Birthday, Verner Eisby!

(News | New Products)

November 07, 2022, ... true in the food industry, where the extra shelf-life that plastic packaging offered was a significant advantage.  It was, I suppose, the early days of ‘best before’ and ‘sell by’ labelling that is common ...

The “5R” Framework: An Approach Designed to Reduce Packaging Waste

(News | New Products)

September 20, 2022, ... multiple wash cycles. Barrier adhesives technology and direct food contact inks can reduce packaging layers and weight, while inks with higher levels of renewable content translates into CO2 transmission ...

Three Ways the Pulp and Paper Industry Can Benefit from NIR Technology

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

September 05, 2022, ... growing in popularity across many industries including pulp/paper, chemical, pharmaceutical, food and textile. About the Author John Bogart is an expert in moisture and composition analysis at Kett ...

Let’s Cut to the Point: Shearing Accuracy Can Make or Break You

(News | New Products)

September 05, 2022, ... foils, flexible packaging, food, nonwovens or another industry. Thankfully, you can eliminate existing problems and avoid future dilemmas with the right know-how. Is my depth set for optimal cutting? ...

Saperatec to Showcase Breakthrough Delamination Approach to Composite Packaging Recycling At K Fair in Düsseldorf

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 14, 2022, ... and solvent-free, and are reused more than 30 times in the process. Any and all materials employed during packaging recycling are listed for food contact materials without specific migration limit, per ...

Keynote Speaker Announced for TAPPI’s 18th Biennial European PLACE Conference

(News | New Products)

August 07, 2022, ... in effect through September 10. Dr. Langowski is widely respected for his research and vast knowledge in the areas of food packaging and processing. In his keynote address, “The Importance of Food-Grade ...

SEI Laser Converting Chooses Vetaphone for Surface Treatment

(News | New Products)

May 30, 2022, ...  The Labelmaster series, which is available in 350mm and 600mm web widths, is a high-performance system for the self-adhesive label converters involved in production for the food and beverage, wine, beauty, ...

Starlinger Viscotec: Heat Resistant and Fully Recyclable Rpet100 Material Wins Re|focus Sustainable Innovation in Material Award 2022

(News | New Products)

April 04, 2022, ... °C), it can be made from 100 percent recycled content, and it is 100 percent recyclable in food-grade quality. This makes it the environmentally sustainable alternative to single-use cups, tubs and trays ...

Innovation in Sustainability - Sun Chemical Q&A

(Sustainability)

February 24, 2022, ... coatings feature industry-leading amounts of biorenewable content. These inks have been launched for both corrugated and liquid packaging applications. Another ink platform, SunPak DirectFood Plus sheetfed ...

A Guide to Selecting the Optimal Water-Based Primer for Extrusion Coating and Extrusion Lamination Applications

(Surface Prep)

November 28, 2021, ... requirements needed for this application? Will the primer have direct or indirect contact with food? Do all the materials in the structure need to be REACH registered, Halal certified, or free of Substances ...

Q&A Know Your Films!

(Surface Prep)

November 21, 2021, ... in food packaging or guaranteed hygiene for medical applications.  Take a typical coffee pack for example, which is often a multi-layer material.  Corona treatment will be required on the PP surface to ...

Q & A: NORDMECCANICA

(Coating/Laminating)

November 08, 2021, ... custom designed lines grew significantly as the industry faced a demand out of control for more packaging and higher hygiene standards both in the food and the pharma sectors. Despite the odds, our production ...

Easy Open Application in Flexible Packaging: Snack N’ Seal

(Flexpack)

October 24, 2021, ... part of the top has two flange-type bits that scroll off to the sides. Those two thin strips of plastic break off as you pull the tab open to reveal the food inside, and you ca not get to the food without ...

Q & A: NORDMECCANICA

(Coating)

September 20, 2021, ... custom designed lines grew significantly as the industry faced a demand out of control for more packaging and higher hygiene standards both in the food and the pharma sectors. Despite the odds, our production ...