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Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2016

(Flexpack)

December 01, 2016, ... performance is controlled by printing a black graphic, or “shadow mask,” on the backside of the liner. The adhesive is then irreversibly modified by exposing it to a high-intensity UV light during conversion. ...

Innovia Propafilm Protects Yorkshire Tea

(Flexpack)

November 29, 2016, ... boxes is an anti-static, high speed overwrapping film. The high level of anti-static enhances machine performance and minimizes dust attraction onto the wrapped packs. This film also offers good puncture ...

MOCON Testing System Cuts Time to Market

(Controls)

November 27, 2016, The OX-TRAN Model 2/22 10X system is said to be well suited for products requiring ultra-high oxygen barrier MINNEAPOLIS, MN | MOCON announces the OX-TRAN Model 2/22 10X system, said to help companies ...

Coating Matters | Pre-Metered Fluid Flow Analysis with Computational Methods

(Coating/Laminating)

November 27, 2016, ... takes the sections determined by the computer, and a mesh of these sections is formed, and the effects of the flow are determined. This can take a high-powered computer hours to complete for accurate understanding. ...

Arconvert to Present Range of Paper and Films

(Label/Tape)

November 18, 2016, ... innovation and high-level performances in terms of machine runnability, printability, die-cutting, and label application, in addition to an elevated ice water resistance with high condensed water resistance. ...

Klöckner Pentaplast Film Blocks Light

(Label/Tape)

November 05, 2016, ... process-efficient, and improve light barrier characteristics. Films are said to offer high-performing shrink percentages for optimal design freedom while eliminating the need for high-barrier primary containers. ...

Lachenmeier Shows Stretch Hood Machine

(Carton Box)

November 02, 2016, ... However, condensation can also build from the inside due to high humidity or fluctuations in atmosphere temperature. The patented multilayer film technology used to manufacture Xeros is said to prevent ...

Transcontinental Acquires Flexstar Packaging

(Flexpack)

October 26, 2016, ... of Flexstar Packaging, a flexible packaging supplier based in the Vancouver suburb of Richmond, BC, Canada. The company specializes in converting high-barrier film, including printing, lamination, and ...

Sticking With It | What Is the Value of Technical Meetings?

(Sticking With It)

October 25, 2016, ... It was a very practical and pragmatic discussion of the factors that one needs to weigh when considering these larger investments. Naoki Rikita of MMC Ryotec introduced a new high precision slot die ...

Coating Matters | Vacuum Systems Offer More Capability

(Coating/Laminating)

October 18, 2016, ... to obtain a stable coating for the dimensions and process conditions requested. Typical vacuums created at the point of bead formation are in the range of 4 in. of water (1000 Pa) or higher. So what ...

Innovia’s Wrap Rage Solution

(Flexpack)

October 04, 2016, Propafilm™ RCP is now available in 52 and 60 microns. This easy-to-open food packaging film now includes heavy duty, high barrier and snap wrap options ATLANTA, GA | Innovia Films is expanding its ...

Performance Pkg. of NV Launches Additive for Extended Shelf Life

(Flexpack)

October 03, 2016, ... through two of Performance Packaging’s patented offerings: its PouchPops and SipP pouches. While highly proprietary, it can be acknowledged that AIRSHIELD’s technical components are constructed so that ...

Show Preview | Pack Expo Intl. 2016 Largest Show To-Date

(Trends/Management)

October 02, 2016, ... a full range of solutions from advanced barrier film structures, special filling and dispensing fitments and high-performance aseptic bag technologies. The company’s liquid packaging technologies allow ...

Jindal Launches Coextruded Family of Films

(Flexpack)

October 01, 2016, SealTOUGH coextruded films are reported to offer high puncture resistance and clarity while meeting sustainability goals LAGRANGE, GA | Jindal Films announces SealTOUGH, a coextruded packaging family ...

Avery Dennison Adds Narrow Web Solutions

(Label/Tape)

September 18, 2016, ... Ultra and Ultra Plus structures, these flexible packaging laminations are said to provide the following benefits: Offer Barex-equivalent solutions for high barrier and chemical resistance Resist ...

NDC Sensor Has Many Applications

(Controls)

August 28, 2016, The FilmPro is a modular high-performance IR thickness sensor for film, sheet, and coating measurement applications IRWINDALE, CA | NDC Technologies, a global provider of precision measurement and ...

Show Preview | GRAPH EXPO 2016 Heads to Orlando

(Trends/Management)

August 24, 2016, ... Candy Store—Highlights the trends in wide format inkjet equipment Materials Matter—Multiple substrate manufacturers will demonstrate the role their paper and non-paper products play in every print job. ...

Zanders Paper Resists Oil and Grease

(Flexpack)

August 23, 2016, ... of experience in the use of high-performance technologies for surface treatments has enabled us to test and implement all different kinds of barriers,” says Jakob Jonsson, sales director at Zanders. “We ...

Sun Chemical Partners with ACPO

(Coating/Laminating)

August 21, 2016, ... films, to meet the demand of brand owners and flexible packaging converters for high-barrier transparent packaging. Sun will supply its SunBar oxygen barrier coatings to ACPO to coat and supply various ...

Flair Flexble Pkg. Launches Portfolio of Lidding Films

(Flexpack)

August 10, 2016, ...  The LiDynamics program offers a variety of seal types, structures, barrier properties, and can be custom rotogravure printed up to 10 colors. These high clarity films work well for a range of products, ...