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AIMCAL Fall Technical Conference a Huge Success

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

November 04, 2015, ... available as well as modern "bead-reduction" die technology in use today. Christopher Walker of ExxonMobil gave a paper entitled "New sealant solutions for food packaging structures", highlighting ExxonMobil' ...

ExxonMobil Adds Resin Grade to Portfolio

(Coating/Laminating)

November 02, 2015, Exceed 0019XC for coating and laminating is said to offer high seal and hot tack range with no compromise in processability HOUSTON, TX | ExxonMobil is extending its portfolio of Exceed metallocene ...

AWA Reports on Release Liner Seminar

(Label/Tape)

November 01, 2015, ... (AWA) reports that its Label Release Liner Industry Seminar, held just before Labelexpo Europe 2015 in Brussels, Belgium, highlighted key issues facing that segment of the industry. It represented an opportunity ...

Maxson Offers Rapid Pallet Discharge System

(News | New Products)

November 01, 2015, ... the cutter ramps down to a reduced speed. At the same time, the high- and low-speed tape sections accelerate clearing sheets from the delivery system. When the last sheet assigned to the pile enters ...

PaperWorks Launches ClubStak Packaging

(Carton Box)

October 08, 2015, Offers strength of corrugated and high quality graphics appeal of a folding carton BALA CYNWYD, PA | PaperWorks Industries Inc. announces its launch of ClubStak, an innovative paper-based packaging ...

PPC Awards | Ellis Group Honored for Stunning Family of Cartons

(Carton Box)

October 07, 2015, ... the vibrant splash of the cocktail in the highball glass as well as the prominent Bud Light Logo further differentiate the carton, truly bringing the brand identity to life.   TPC?Printing and Packaging ...

Coating Matters | Optical Films Require Multiple Layers

(Coating/Laminating)

September 30, 2015, ...  degree in Chemical Engineering from the Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master's degree in Polymer Science & Engineering from Lehigh Univ. and a Juris Doctor from Hamline Univ. Mark is a technical consultan ...

Heidelberg Folding Carton Gluers Are Upgraded

(Carton Box)

September 27, 2015, ... from entry-level to high-end production. With a maximum machine speed of 1,476 fpm, the gluers of the Diana Smart Series are said to be well suited for a variety of production applications in the 21-, ...

Foil Substrates: Handling, Web Control & Substrate Interaction

(Coating/Laminating)

September 21, 2015, ... of the fluid on the substrate is also important. For many applications, this is viscosity driven – the higher the viscosity the less the fluid spreads on contact. Spreading can be controlled with temperature ...

Optical Sheet Counter Saves Money, Reduces Errors

(Carton Box)

September 20, 2015, ... P7 is available in two speed versions – standard or high speed – and requires very little room with a compact, vertical footprint. “The P7 can handle stacks up to 70 in. high without anyone needing to ...

ExxonMobil Has New Platform for Hot Melt Adhesives

(News | New Products)

August 17, 2015, ... polymers. These polymers for high-performance, cost-effective hot melt adhesives used in packaging, hygiene, and assembly applications are based on company’s proprietary metallocene technology. They ...

Adhesives Research Details Splicing Tape

(News | New Products)

August 09, 2015, ARclad 0082 is said to offer easy splice detection and to be suited for challenging substrates in high-speed applications GLEN ROCK, PA | Adhesives Research, a developer and manufacturer of pressure-sensitive ...

Eleven Are Awarded IMDA Accolades

(Label/Tape)

August 03, 2015, ... Logo Plate Assembly Submitted By: Distinctive Plastics, Inc. Brand Owner: Hotspring Spa Molder: Distinctive Plastics, Inc. Label Supplier: Kurz America This logo plate for a high-end hydrotherapy ...

Bobst Holds Open House in Mexico

(News | New Products)

May 23, 2015, ... of the applications to be run on the line. Cartograf’s reports its machine features a highly flexible delivery and stacking section that, along with the printing and converting units, clearly illustrates ...

HP Scitex Press Suited for Short-Run Corrugated

(Corrugated)

May 10, 2015, The 15500 press features the Corrugated Grip media handling system for warped boards and is said to offer high print quality   PALO ALTO, CA | HP reports a new digital printing solution for corrugated ...

Giving Adhesive Coating Its Due Respect

(Coating/Laminating)

May 02, 2015, ... as demanding as some higher tech type coatings in the electronics, optical and energy storage worlds. Considerations are similar, with an understanding of the economies playing a larger role. If you' ...

BDT Granted Patent for Sheeting Method

(News | New Products)

May 02, 2015, ... to the front edge of a pallet or trolley. This eliminates the need within converting applications to realign stacks off-line and reportedly enables higher quality on applications such as cutting or gluing. ...

New IML Package, Label for Cream Cheese

(Label/Tape)

April 07, 2015, ... marketing opportunities. Mondelez now prints delicious recipes on the inside of the lids. They highlight the product’s versatility and provide surprising cooking ideas, from tasty appetizers to mouthwatering ...

DuPont Installs Platemaking System

(News | New Products)

April 03, 2015, The DuPont Cyrel 3000 Modular InLiner at Phototype New Flexographic Printing System is processing plates with high productivity at Phototype   WILMINGTON, DD | DuPont Packaging Graphics has installed ...

NPE 2015 Wrap-up

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

March 31, 2015, ... high-efficiency IBC units (which I was not allowed to photograph, but I can say it is sweet), photos of their blown film equipment, and also a nice display of their newly acquired Pearl Technologies. Gloucester ...