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Bilcare Research Expands Global Capabilities

(Coating/Laminating News)

April 23, 2013, ... of mono- and multi-layer barrier films and foils for the pharmaceutical industry, reports the introduction of a modern, high-speed lamination line for the production of Aclar multilayer films and Triplex ...

Bringing Theory into Focus

(Coating/Laminating)

April 04, 2013, ... coating applicator). The knife acts as the moving force that the fluid is resisting. The more the resistance to flow, the higher the viscosity. Viscosity, however, is not the only force acting on a fluid ...

Microwaveable Package Brings Home the Bacon with Top Product of Year Award

(Metallizing)

March 09, 2013, ... the snack food aisle, evidencing high gloss, vivid graphics, and barrier properties that eliminate the need for inner bags or hot melt sealing. The consumer will appreciate a pattern-coated silicone release ...

Charter NEX Films To Add 2 Coex Lines

(Film Mfg.)

February 18, 2013, ... its expertise in high performance blown film manufacturing.   “With our recent merger and the strong support of our ownership group, we believe that the time is right to expand and upgrade our Milton ...

Pakiston-based Tri-Pack Films Installs Atlas Slitter/Rewinder

(News | New Products)

February 11, 2013, ... Series primary slitter/rewinder at Tri-Pack Films Ltd., based in Karachi, Pakistan, at the end of December 2012. This 8.7-m-wide primary film slitter has been installed in conjunction with a new high-speed ...

Show Preview | ICE USA 2013

(Trends/Management)

February 04, 2013, ... (Polymers, Laminations, Coatings and Extrusions) and its Nanotechnology Div., the association will offer a three-session event. The first session highlights Innovations in Preparing Polymer-Based Nanomaterials ...

Flexible Packaging | Exopack Wins FPA’s Top Award for Kraft’s YES Pack

(Flexpack)

January 21, 2013, ... Solutions Direct LLC. Highest Achievement Award Exopack, Spartanburg, SC, earns the Highest Achievement Award for the Kraft YES Pack. Designed to provide a flexible alternative to rigid gallon jugs, ...

What do Kerite, UMASS-Lowell, Malloy, Womer and Glycon Have in Common?

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

January 17, 2013, ... longer versions of the rubber screw, with a higher L:D diameter, to allow the materials to melt. In the middle of the research, Kuhman came across an exciting historical find. While making a sales call ...

Intl. Paper Exploring Green Packaging Options

(Carton Box News)

January 13, 2013, ... for the first quarter of 2013. The EarthCoating mineralized resins are innovative, high performance coatings, which contain less plastic than traditional low-density polyethylene coatings. EarthCoating ...

Management | So, Should We Patent That?

(Trends/Management)

January 08, 2013, ... high priority work. Introduction My father grew up in the 1930s on a farm in Kansas. While he always dreamed of having his own farm someday, he had no desire to depend on the land for income. He ...

Chocolate Wrapped in Compostable Packaging Film

(Film)

January 02, 2013, ... and converting, NatureFlex films have inherent deadfold and anti-static properties, high gloss and resistance to grease and oil, good barrier to gases, aromas and mineral oils, and a wide heat-seal range. ...

Readers Choice: Top 11 New Products of 2012

(Coatings)

January 01, 2013, ... reduce carbon footprint. Products include direct and indirect FDA food approval. Application methods include flexo and gravure for pouches, retort packaging, and high COF end-use applications. Acceptable ...

Walki Helps Gourmet Coffee Producer Go Green

(Flexpack News)

December 09, 2012, Malongo is introducing coffee pods using sustainable, recyclable materials. This December, French luxury coffee maker Malongo is introducing a novel way to pack high quality coffee pods using environmentally ...

Industry Outlook | Packaging Predictions for 2013

(Trends/Management)

December 02, 2012, ... ways to reach consumers and create interest are turning to digital printing. The ability to “click and print” in stunning high definition resolution is creating shelf appeal and a premium feel. This discovery ...

Universal Lubricants’ ECO ULTRA FlexPak Wins Award for Innovation

(Flexpack News)

November 29, 2012, ... customers a high-performance product in an environmentally responsible package. “Packaging our high performance motor oil, manufactured with re-refined base oil, in flexible pouches is what we call eco-innovation,” ...

McCullagh Coffee Launches Compostable Packs Using Natureflex Film

(Flexpack)

November 28, 2012, ...  NatureFlex films offer advantages for packing and converting such as inherent deadfold and anti-static properties, high gloss, resistance to grease and oil, good barrier to gases, aromas, and mineral ...

PFFC’s Kelly Robinson Named Matteucci Winner for ‘Patent’ Paper

(Coating/Laminating)

October 24, 2012, Dr. Kelly Robinson’s presentation on the decision to patent or not to patent at the AIMCAL Fall Technical Conference earns the coveted Matteucci Award for best paper-Coating & Laminating. MYRTLE BEACH, ...

On Print | Digital Print at Labelexpo

(Label/Tape)

October 24, 2012, ... the lion’s share. Xeikon and Indigo were introduced at the same time and set high image quality standards early. They deserve the credit for developing the premium digital label market. Recently both have ...

Show Preview | Pack Expo Intl. 2012

(Print)

October 17, 2012, ... technology is called ideal for high-volume, large-format color labels for drums and chemicals. It can produce labels up to 8.5 in. wide at speeds to 16.5 ppm. Also featured is the ColorWorks C3400 label ...

Rapidly Expanding Flexpack Converter Details Equipment Plans

(Flexpack News)

October 02, 2012, ... Also Beswick Machinery has an excellent team providing top-class technical and maintenance support, so I’m very happy,” Le Roux confirmed. The Titan ER610 is an affordable, high-performance slitter/rewinder ...