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Mesirow Releases 2016 Mid-Year Packaging Report

(Carton Box)

August 14, 2016, ... 7). Given that plastics and packaging are often driven by the food, beverage, healthcare and personal care industries, the cash flows may be more reliable, making them attractive to leveraged private equity ...

AWA Reports on Asian Release Liner Markets

(Label/Tape)

August 14, 2016, ... for release liners across many applications, from labels to food and bakery, hygiene, and tapes, is the highest in the world, representing 37% of the total global market. In 2015, 47% of Asian release ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2016 Offers Technology in Action

(Label/Tape)

August 08, 2016, ... during a product's supply chain journey. Uses the latest temperature data logging technology to provide brand owners the ability to collect data regarding the temperature ranges their foods are subjected ...

Toray Selected for HP Indigo Pack Ready Program

(Flexpack)

August 07, 2016, ... When necessary, certain enhancements can be "dialed in" to the films in order to meet specific end users' needs. Among the films' applications are food and snack food packaging, packaging for such specialty ...

Kotkamills Starts Production on New Board Machine

(Carton Box)

July 31, 2016, ... started production in Kotka. A range of folding boxboards will be produced under the brand name AEGLE and a range of food service boards under the brand name ISLA.  Company says BM2 is the first machine ...

Sticking With It | PSAs for Labeling Applications

(Coating/Laminating)

July 11, 2016, ... a specific end use also can be a significant factor to consider. As examples, FDA regulations for indirect and direct food use will apply to applications like fruit and snack package labels. UL certification ...

Toray Plastics (America) Reports Lidding Film

(Flexpack)

July 05, 2016, LumiLid XL7AF PET lidding film, for use with PP food trays, is said to offer anti-fog and easy-to-peel properties NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America), US manufacturer of polypropylene, polyester, ...

Clear Lam Launches Lightweight Packaging Materials

(Bag Pouch)

July 05, 2016, ... terephthalate (PET) lidding films, drink pouches, foamed PET rigid rollstock and the Peel ReSeal lidding system for a variety of food and non-food applications. Each product is said to offer intuitive, ...

European Cluster Observatory Reports Smart Packaging Project

(Flexpack)

July 02, 2016, ... logistics and reduced food waste are two examples. AdPack is a project shared by five European clusters and co-founded by the European Union through the Cosme Programme, (http://ec.europa.eu/growth/smes/cosme/) ...

IPACK-IMA & interpack Alliance to Share Platform

(News | New Products)

June 28, 2016, Messe Düsseldorf’s interpack alliance will share the platform with IPACK-IMA at the food processing & packaging exposyum in Nairobi in December CHICAGO, IL | Messe Düsseldorf reports the food processing ...

Elif Big Winner in WorldStar Competition

(Flexpack)

June 27, 2016, ... and lamination-free sealing features. In the “Household” category, the winning product was ElifCare, which company says prevents waste of food due to its high product protection performance and ensures ...

Materials Handling | Pneumatic Conveyor Reduces Injuries, Cuts Waste

(Web Handling)

June 27, 2016, ... The wax product is adhered to paper and used in the graphics industry as a transfer agent for transferring images onto various plastic products including food packaging. Previously 40-lb bags containing ...

Kotkamills Board Is Recyclable and Repulpable

(Carton Box)

June 26, 2016, The AEGLE brand is the folding boxboard range, and ISLA brand is for food service uses HELSINKI, FINLAND | Kotkamills is launching a range of consumer board products: the folding boxboard range will ...

Martin Automatic and KPG Europe Enjoy Partnership

(News | New Products)

June 20, 2016, ... casing presses, and Martin supplies the company with splicing and rewind technology.  Examples of food casings produced on KPG Euroflex presses All Euroflex casing presses are based on a central-impression ...

On Print | drupa 2016 Lived Up to Expectations

(On Print)

June 20, 2016, ... degree. The use of ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) cure inks is expanding rapidly, with the latter now cost effective for a bigger share of the food packaging business. Extended color gamut ...

Tekni-Plex Opens Closure Liner Facility

(Flexpack)

June 18, 2016, ... regulatory standards required by the US Food & Drug Administration.” The facility will include laminating, slitting, and punching lines, and it has capacity to accommodate future expansion requirements ...

HP Press Is Post-Print Corrugated Solution

(News | New Products)

June 14, 2016, ... HP inks are designed for printing on the non-food contact surface of paperboard packaging and comply with global food safety regulations and industry guidelines necessary to produce food-compliant packaging. ...

PCE Instruments Announces Gloss Meter

(Controls)

June 07, 2016, ... On food packaging, gloss does more than just maximize customer appeal. Gloss plays a vital role in ensuring consumer safety, company adds For example, if the gloss level of an ultraviolet varnish drops ...

Common Barrier Packaging Polymers—Their Functions & Applications

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

June 05, 2016, ...  Below is a table of common polymers used in multilayer food packaging. It should come in handy for R&D personnel and perhaps even marketing and sales people when presenting a list of capabilities to ...

DuPont Announces 2016 Award Winners

(Flexpack)

June 05, 2016, ... costs, especially with digital printing.” DIAMOND FINALISTS Daisy Squeeze-Flexible Squeeze Pouch for Daisy brand sour cream (Aptar Food + Beverage, USA) TeaBrewer/CoffeeBrewer - premium whole leaf ...