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Label Industry Innovators Are Winners

(Label/Tape)

September 25, 2017, ... the systems are compact, vacuum-sealed, zero maintenance, and have high longevity.  ebeam Mike Fairley, chair of the judges, says, “It is through the sheer determination and tenacity of our many ...

Mactac Reports New Overlaminate in Portfolio

(Label/Tape)

September 10, 2017, ... UL recognition is highly advantageous for our customers, as now the entire durable label construction is UL approved without the need for any additional testing—just a simple paper transfer,” says Kim ...

HERMA Adhesive Promises Benefits

(Coating/Laminating)

September 03, 2017, HERMAperfectCut 62Xpc multilayer adhesive is said to provide strong tack, high clarity, and increased cohesion FILDERSTADT, GERMANY | HERMA will feature the 62Xpc multilayer adhesive at Labelexpo Europe ...

Mactac Film Certified for Vehicle Safety

(Label/Tape)

August 20, 2017, ... marketing manager, Mactac Performance Adhesives. “Mactac places great emphasis on developing labeling solutions that are of the highest quality and are as safe and reliable as possible. Receiving FMVSS ...

Show Preview | PRINT 2017 Heads Back to Chicago

(Trade Shows)

August 16, 2017, ... business networking and commerce within our community needed to grow this industry.” To make it easier for the entire industry to come together for the show, NPES is providing free high-speed wireless ...

Oracle Packaging Has Solution for Effervescent Tablets

(Flexpack)

August 13, 2017, Company says its high-barrier pouchstock for OTC effervescent tablets yields excellent hot tack and hermetic seals at low temperatures WINSTON-SALEM, NC | Oracle Packaging, a provider of flexible packaging ...

Sticking With It | Q&A on Testing and Evaluation

(Coating/Laminating)

August 07, 2017, ... For instance, if a tape will be used to secure a component on a roof, survival at high and low temperatures will be needed, so most likely a solvent–based adhesive would be the best option. In many cases ...

Blown Film | Which Applications Are Most Suited for 7/9/11 Layers? Part 3

(Flexpack)

August 02, 2017, ... structure can utilize a lower-cost LLDPE in the second layer and an expensive, high-performance metallocene LLDPE as the skin layer, which has superior hot tack and heat seal properties. This structure, ...

Karton-Pak Adds Pasaban Sheeter for Improved Productivity

(Carton Box)

July 31, 2017, ... times for its customers, the company made the strategic decision to cut the boxboard itself instead of buying it in reams. To do so it needed a highly automated, versatile machine that enabled it to ...

Mactac Launches Transfer Adhesive

(Coating/Laminating)

July 02, 2017, New high-strength XT High Performance Rubber Transfer Adhesive is said to provide customization and application versatility STOW, OH | Mactac Technical Tapes Products has launched its latest high-strength ...

Sticking With It | Overview of Radiation Curable Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

(Coating/Laminating)

June 14, 2017, ... temperatures of 270 deg F are recommended to maximize product stability. Here higher temperatures are not a plus as they decrease stability and do not result in appreciable viscosity reduction, especially ...

IMDA Awards | In-Mold's 2017 Winners Span the Gamu

(Label/Tape)

June 12, 2017, ... via barrier in-mold labels that deliver more than premium graphics with strong shelf appeal. Judges appreciated that the IML also delivered high barrier properties that work in concert with the plastic ...

Cosmo Films Upgrades Anti-Fog Film

(Flexpack)

June 07, 2017, ... cold and hot anti-fog properties and high hot tack and low coefficient of friction that can deliver high-speed overwrapping performance. This means that the film would now be suitable for packaging of ...

Innovia Films Launches BOPP Film

(Flexpack)

June 03, 2017, Propafilm REF coextruded BOPP film reportedly offers high speeds and a wide sealing range WIGTON, CUMBRIA, UK | Innovia Films announces Propafilm REF, its latest high-speed biaxially oriented polypropylene ...

Maxson Sheeter Handles Filtration Papers & Nonwovens

(Carton Box)

June 02, 2017, ... the productivity of operations that use conventional converting methods.  The cutter’s dual-motor drive sheet length control, anti-static devices, and customized jogging system allows for high-speed ...

Mactac Debuts All-Temperature Adhesive

(Coating/Laminating)

May 27, 2017, ... any temperature application,” says Kathy Magyar, senior marketing manager, Mactac Performance Adhesives. “Because of its high-performing attributes, CHILL AT is an ideal off-the-shelf, all-in-one product ...

HERMA Launches PP Label Film

(Label/Tape)

May 23, 2017, HERMA PP white solid tc (grade 971) is said to provide reliable application and enhanced strength for high quality labels FILDERSTADT, GERMANY | HERMA continues to expand its range of films using multilayer ...

Blown Film | Which Applications Are Most Suited for 7/9/11 Layers? Part 1

(Flexpack)

May 03, 2017, ...  1. US Patent 2820249 2. US Patent 3308508 3. "Blown Film Training", The Dow Chemical Co. 4. "Rethinking Technology Innovations for High Barrier Applications", Kurt Freye, Reifenhäuser Kiefel Extrusion ...

Mica Adds Photovoltaic Array for Clean Energy

(Coating/Laminating)

May 01, 2017, ... Other highlights include reducing water waste in manufacturing and replacing fiber drums with recyclable plastic drums. H-VAC and lighting systems as well as a modern heating system has decreased gas ...

Web Lines | Action Plan for CD Buckles, Part 2

(Web Handling)

April 10, 2017, ... land. Remedies: Wind on a core with high stiffness (resistance to compression from buildup of roll core pressure). Reduce the pressure exerted on the core with low starting tension, more taper ...