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Flexible Packaging, a Converting Dynamo

(Converting Perspectives)

December 01, 2019, ... and allows for high-level visual promotion. Being “green” and allowing for recycling, re-use and other features are under constant development. The multi-wall nature of many of these packages makes recycling ...

Diamond Packaging Wins Three Awards in 76th Annual Paperboard Packaging Competition

(Print)

November 24, 2019, ... 20 percent postconsumer waste (PCW) fibers. The printed ombré design seamlessly blends purple, pink, yellow, and green inks, creating a luxurious gradient background for the hot foil stamped and embossed ...

Charter NEX Joins the Alliance to End Plastic Waste

(News | New Products)

November 23, 2019, ... chain to create new end-of-life solutions for plastic waste,” said Kathy Bolhous, CEO of Charter NEX Films. Through its award-winning GreenArrow™ portfolio of sustainable films, Charter NEX develops ...

Wisconsin Converting Technology Event Announced

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2019, ... generally.” Wisconsin’s converting industry is the largest in the nation, particularly in the “converting corridor” from Green Bay to Milwaukee where many small to mid-sized producers operate, often ...

Debuting PFFC

(News | New Products)

July 31, 2019, ... converting industry. In 2018, PFFC became a property of RDG Media, Inc., which is led by publishing veteran Randy Green. In the August issue we formally debuted our new print publication name and are ...

Assessing the Sustainability Benefits: Flexible Stand-Up Pouches for Laundry Detergent Pods — A LCA Case Study

(Case Studies)

May 01, 2019, ... injection molding process for the rigid PET container. The rigid PET container’s water footprint is +660 percent larger than the flexible stand-up pouch. When considering the greenhouse gas emissions ...

Assessing the Sustainability Benefits: Flexible Drink Pouch — A LCA Case Study

(Case Studies)

May 01, 2019, ... amounts of water during manufacturing as part of the cooling process. The flexible drink pouch has lower overall greenhouse gas emissions because of its light weight and overall efficient material and ...

A Guide on Essential Maintenance for Chill Rolls and Rubber Rolls

(News | New Products)

April 17, 2019, ... end of the titration may be green or blue-green instead of pure blue. Care of Rubber Covered Rolls For rubber-covered rolls, special care is needed. Following are suggestions that will help protect ...

Assessing the Sustainability Benefits: Flexible Stand-Up Pouches for Motor Oil — A LCA Case Study

(News | New Products)

April 16, 2019, ... rigid HDPE bottle has a greenhouse gas emission about 1.5X that of the flexible stand-up pouch with fitment. Even though rigid HDPE bottles are recycled at a rate of 34.4 percent, 2X as much material still ...

Newest APR Recycling Demand Champion Companies Announced at the 2019 Plastics Recycling Conference

(News | New Products)

March 14, 2019, ...  Pactiv Revolution Plastics Coldkeepers These companies join those that already committed earlier in 2018: Berry Global, Keurig Green Mountain, The Procter & Gamble Company, Target Corp., Champion ...

AIMCAL Awards

(News | New Products)

March 10, 2019, ... in transparent and opaque colors and embossed to give it a depth that reflects the purpose of the contouring makeup inside. A lime green color printed on the inner surface of the carton enhances its premium ...

FPA 2019 Flexible Packaging Achievement Award Winners Announced

(News | New Products)

March 10, 2019, ... Slim Jim Premium Smoked Sticks, Bemis Company, Inc. Dole Crafted Smoothies, Emerald Packaging, Inc. FLEXMAX™ Packaging for Floor Care Products from Midlab®, Printpack Green Giant Veggie Spirals™ ...

New TrueVIS™ VG2 Series Wide-Format Printer/Cutters with New TR2 Ink: Roland DGA

(News | New Products)

March 04, 2019, ...  Warranty providing assurance of the quality and durability of graphics on qualified 3M materials. The VG2 with TR2 ink has also earned Avery Dennison’s ICS performance guarantee, and is certified GREENGUARD ...

Investors Back Grass Paper: Recycled Paper Alternative Shows Promise for Good Returns

(Online Exclusives)

December 13, 2018, ... partner of the Green Growth Fund 2 (GGF2). The recent increase in funding will be used to scale up proven grasspaper production to significant monthly volumes primarily for food and retail applications, ...

AICC Offers Corrugated Packaging Fundamentals Seminar

(News | New Products)

November 25, 2018, ... the foundation for a better understanding our packaging industry,” says Laurie Green, Independent Paperboard Marketing. Registrations received on or before Friday, March 1, 2019, will receive the early ...

Advancements of Bio-Derived and Bio-Degradable Technologies in the Flexible Packaging Market

(Flexpack)

November 25, 2018, ... materials side of the equation, and thermoplastic starch (TPS) films on the petroleum replacement side. Brazil’s Braschem Green PE has made significant strides on the latter, with much of the PE consumed ...

Advertise in Print and Online

(Uncategorized)

October 22, 2018, ... the converting industry. In 2018, PFFC became a property of RDG Media, Inc., which is led by publishing veteran Randy Green. With a global perspective and commitment to editorial quality, no other resource ...

Advertise in Print and Online 2024

(Uncategorized)

October 22, 2018, ... unbiased perspective on the business trends and technical innovations shaping the converting industry. In 2018, PFFC became a property of RDG Media, Inc., which is led by publishing veteran Randy Green. ...

Advertise in Print and Online 2025

(Uncategorized)

October 22, 2018, ... by publishing veteran Randy Green. With a global perspective and commitment to editorial quality, no other resource covers the converting and package printing market with the same expertise and analysis ...

Zangrass Grass Paper for Sustainable Packaging

(Flexpack)

October 03, 2018, ... heterogeneous look with fine grass dots on a greenish-beige basic tone. 20 to 40 percent virgin fibers of sun-dried grass are being used for the new quality. The rest consists of bleached fresh fiber pulp. ...