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Bemis Earns Two Awards for Packaging Innovation

(Flexpack)

June 16, 2014, Garners DuPont awards for Technological Advancement and Enhanced User Experience NEENAH, WI | Bemis Co. Inc. received two DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation at DuPont’s recognition celebration, ...

Charter NEX Films Wins NASA Awards

(Materials)

June 15, 2014, ... and monolayer blown films for a wide variety of high-performance packaging applications, has received two awards from NASA as part of the 2013 NASA Agency Honor Awards. The Group Achievement Award was ...

Jindal Films Launches Three Films

(Materials)

June 09, 2014, ... stand-up display, high transparency for optimum visibility, and outstanding moisture barrier, while providing opportunities for downgauging compared to blown LLDPE or CPP alternatives. • Metallyte MM688 ...

Processing Tips to Prevent Gauge Bands - Part 1

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 08, 2014, ... normal ranges, increase to 20 RPM, then to 30 RPM.  You should have a good steady stream of molten resin coming out of the die at this time.  If motor amps surge or are too high, investigate and solve ...

Sudpack Resealable Film Provides Easy Opening

(Flexpack)

May 06, 2014, ... ranging from low to high oxygen barriers. Thanks to many years of experience in coextruding film layers, Südpack holds the required expertise in-house. The film specialists can flexibly tailor each packaging ...

Printing Trends | Emerging Technologies and Applications

(Trends/Management)

May 01, 2014, PRIMIR research study highlights opportunities for new revenue streams "Emerging Printing Technologies & Applications" Examined in New PRIMIR Research PRIMIR’s latest study on “Emerging Printing Technologies ...

Agglomerates

(Mark's Coating Matters)

April 23, 2014, ... they surround the particles and impart a charge that repels the particles. However, with higher loading levels, even this chemical adjustment can be overcome. Alternatively, physical molecules can be added ...

Amcor Flexibles Wins Two Alufoil Trophies

(Flexpack)

April 21, 2014, ... aluminum capsules in different colors. The special design of the capsules helps underlining and differentiating the high product quality and also perfectly complements the company’s promotional slogan ...

RKW Danafilms Touts Film Ratio

(Flexpack)

April 18, 2014, ... shelf. "The current structure for wet wipes is reverse printed polyester laminated to a three-layer coex, the main component of which is high-density polyethylene," says Crimmin. "That provides a nice ...

Carestream Tollcoating Expands Services

(Coating/Laminating)

February 23, 2014, ... expertise through the addition of innovative equipment, features, and highly experienced, technical personnel,” says general manager Rick Daniels. “By investing in key strategic resources in 2013, we have ...

German Perspective: Economic Forum 2014

(Yo's Yarns)

February 19, 2014, ... people might consider controversial. Here are some highlights. Laurenti's Economic Outlook: The outlook for 2014 is slightly better than in past recent years. This year will be one of transition. There ...

Derprosa Films Have Properties to Keep Food Fresh and Safe

(Flexpack)

February 18, 2014, ... packaging and lamination in the food sector, reports these films provide a high level of safety, hygiene, and conservation to the food or household products. Films are available in two categories: standard ...

Bemis Sells Paper Packaging Division to Hood Packaging

(Flexpack)

February 15, 2014, Bemis chooses to focus on high barrier flexible packaging, medical and pharmaceutical packaging, and developing geographic markets   NEENAH, WI | Bemis Company has reached an agreement to sell its ...

Holography | Industry Developments Give Packagers an Edge

(Trends/Management)

February 12, 2014, ...  Holography plays an important role in packaging as manufacturers face the challenge of capturing customer attention by giving products a highly distinctive decorative edge over competitors. Here are ...

Toray Plastics (America) Announces New Metallized BOPP

(Flexpack)

February 09, 2014, ... introduced Torayfan PC5 metallized BOPP film, a versatile ultra-high oxygen- and moisture- barrier film that can be used in tri-laminations, as a foil replacement, and as an overwrap lamination or wrapper.  ...

KristaFilms Installs Fourth BOPP Line

(Flexpack)

January 28, 2014, ... films with high moisture and oxygen barrier, films for the packaging and label markets with higher seal strength, as well as white packaging and label films with greater opacity and gloss. Located in ...

Clondalkin Wentus Offers Skin-Tight Film

(Flexpack)

January 24, 2014, WENTOPRO-SkinTight film is said to offer high barrier, long shelf life, and maximum shelf appeal for a wide range of products   AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS | Clondalkin Wentus has introduced a new ...

Clondalkin LPF Launches Stand-Up Pouches

(Bag Pouch)

January 06, 2014, ... capabilities manufacturing complex multilayer barrier laminates for food, non-food, and confectionery products. In addition to supplying high performance rotogravure and flexo-printed laminates and ...

MOCON Reports Oxygen Transmission Test System

(Controls News)

November 24, 2013, The OX-TRAN Model 2/21 10x, suited for applications requiring high oxygen barrier, is said to offer improved electronics and temperature stability   MINNEAPOLIS, MN | MOCON has developed the OX-TRAN ...

AIMCAL Honors Technical Presentations

(Coating/Laminating News)

November 18, 2013, The John Matteucci Technical Excellence Awards were a highlight of the association’s recent Web Coating & Handling Conference USA   FORT MILL, SC | The Assn. of International Metallizers, Coaters ...