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BillerudKorsnäs Paper Can Be 3D Formed

(Materials)

November 10, 2014, ... renewable, FSC (https://us.fsc.org/) paper that can be 3D formed. Company says the material runs in existing, high-speed thermoforming equipment with less energy and faster than plastics. It is available ...

SAS Introduces Food Box for Inflight Meals

(Carton Box)

November 06, 2014, ...  “Of course the environmental aspect is also an important factor in our decision,” Gustaf Öholm concludes. “Obviously it’s important to us that our food packaging has a high standard from an environmental ...

AIMCAL Fall Technical Conference Packs 'Em I

(Yo's Yarns)

October 27, 2014, ... that has experienced high year over year growth is stand up pouches. Typical multilayer designs incorporate a barrier layer such as foil, metalized film, EVOH, Nylon, or PVDC. All of these layers must ...

CPI Collaborates in Large-Area Flexible Photovoltaics

(Green Converting)

October 25, 2014, ... electrode at CPI, followed by coating the organic semiconductor at Fraunhofer ISE, to printing the silver contacts and the lamination at Coatema and lastly, the high frequency welding of the solar foil ...

Bloomer Plastics Acquires Optimum Plastics

(Flexpack)

October 18, 2014, ... custom-engineered cast embossed films for the industrial, medical, and packaging markets, today announced the acquisition of Optimum Plastics, Delaware, OH, a supplier of high-barrier coextruded blown ...

RKW Danafilms Film Called Impervious to Viruses

(Materials)

October 13, 2014, APTRA microporous film reportedly offers high barrier properties as well as breathability, making it suitable for medical uses and more   WESTBOROUGH, MA | RKW Danafilms announces APTRA, a film said ...

Pack Expo | The Next Generation of Package Printing Solutions

(Trends/Management)

September 24, 2014, ... include new high-speed inkjet equipment, as well as in-mold labeling options that offer improved product protection. Attendees also will find new Ethernet and mobile technologies for remote monitoring ...

AkzoNobel Coating Creates Compostable Paper Cup

(Coating/Laminating)

September 24, 2014, ... from the waste can even achieve higher strength than the original, uncoated paper. An additional advantage is that it enables paper mills to recapture 100% of the paper waste from the production process ...

Raven Expands Product Range with New Blown Film Line

(Flexpack)

September 23, 2014, ... conversion operations. The Vertex die configuration includes high volume IBC airflow and is expandable to nine layers. The machine is configured with two sets of winders to produce small diameter rolls ...

Bemis Sells Pressure Sensitive Business

(Materials)

September 09, 2014, ... says, "Bemis is now positioned to dedicate all of our resources to accelerating strategic growth in our core flexible packaging business. Our focus on increasing sales of value-added products for high-barrier, ...

Preco Expands Abrasives Laser Processing Center

(Die-Cutting)

August 11, 2014, Company adds another high-production laser system to offer abrasive converters access to the latest laser processing technology   LENEXA, KS | Preco announces the expansion of its Abrasives Laser ...

EU Project to Develop Gas Sensor Technology

(Controls)

August 10, 2014, ... in-line food packaging inspection • Fast and high-precision accuracy gas sensor • Sensors available for exploitation in food industry The project will implement an incremental approach starting from ...

Sun Chemical Is HD Plate Certified by Esko

(News | New Products)

August 02, 2014, ... corrugated, and narrow web tag and label markets with the highest quality packaging graphics through the latest in plate manufacturing technology.” SunGraphics offers two different methods for producing ...

AIMCAL Teams with SPE for Technical Meeting

(Coating/Laminating)

July 25, 2014, ...  Other highlights include The Innovation Imperative: Why Big Forces Demand Change in the Packaging of Small Things, the opening keynote by Julia Allen, analyst at Lux Research, Boston, MA. Two days ...

Label Converter Max Aarts Implements MIS-ERP Solution

(News | New Products)

July 22, 2014, ... is fast and direct. "Our order structure represents the full spectrum of a modern, high-end company in today’s label industry: from very small to very large production. Our services range from simple, ...

Cortec Paper Offers Environmental Benefits

(Flexpack)

July 21, 2014, ... premium paper made from what company says is the highest quality recycled paper.  Described as innovative, safe, and economical packaging, product is coated with a water-based barrier coating and is ...

Ampac Introduces E-Z SnackPak Pouch

(Bag Pouch)

June 24, 2014, ... occasions. Options include barrier and non-barrier as well as rotogravure, flexographic, or high-definition flexographic print. Sal Pellingra, Ampac’s VP of innovation and technology, says, “This unique ...

Toray Plastics (America) Announces BOPP Film

(Flexpack)

June 23, 2014, ... Torayfan CBS2 film, described as an environmentally conscious, clear, high-oxygen- and moisture-barrier BOPP film designed for use as the inside sealant web for the packaging of bakery items, crisp salty ...

On Print | Are You Cured? Proper Cure Is Up to You

(On Print)

June 22, 2014, ... or offsetting is to ensure high levels of cure, so essentially all become part of the polymer chain and hence immobile. Any remaining are trapped in the polymer and migrate only slowly if at all. Still, ...

Polysack Films Suited for Food Wrapping Solutions

(Flexpack)

June 22, 2014, ... and curved containers. Company says this is the lightest-weight commercial high-shrink label and enables a labeling speed of more than 50,000 bph, producing nearly 0% scrap. • Polyphane POP is a PE paper-feel ...