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Americhem Color Solutions Are Green

(News | New Products)

May 29, 2012, Americhem announces a new facility and the nBalance sustainable line of color and additive masterbatches, said to reduce impact on the environment   CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH | Americhem, a global provider ...

Toray Plastics (America) Is Certified by FDA for Dairy Shipping

(Carton Box)

May 27, 2012, With new packaging and lidding technologies, Toray Plastics (America) receives the seal of approval from the Interstate Milk Shippers   NORTH KINGSTON, RI | Toray Plastics (America) supplier of precision-performance ...

DuPont Awards | Packaging that Reduces Food Waste Captures Top Prize

(Carton Box)

May 09, 2012, ... overcomes many of the challenges facing materials handling: it reduces the number of pallets and amount of shrink wrap needed, eliminates the need for corrugated materials and enables an attractive, durable ...

Coating Matters | Plumbing Basics in Coating Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

April 30, 2012, ... fluid coating in industry over the years, I would like to think that the fluid dynamic problems I have encountered are more highbrow than a monkey wrench and cleaning up after plugged flow, but alas, the ...

Cast Film | COPOL Invests in 5-Layer Line from W&H

(Flexpack)

April 16, 2012, Responds to changing consumer demands for packaging and expands customer base with FILMEX  extrusion line. Copol Intl., based in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, has invested in its first FILMEX cast film ...

Release Liner | Industry Conference Covers Market Data & Trends

(Label/Tape)

April 11, 2012, ... away from dispensed drinks in bars to home consumption, both using bottles and cans—and this has had a positive effect on Heineken’s use of pressure-sensitive labels. Heineken choose pressure-sensitive ...

3 Sigma Hosts USDA & Ohio Development Officials

(Coating/Laminating)

April 02, 2012, Business & Industry loan guarantee enabled company to purchase and install a 78-in. wide aqueous coater TROY, OH | In March, officials from the US Dept. of Agriculture and Ohio Rural Development offices ...

Experience Speaks | Tom Spina

(Experience Speaks)

April 02, 2012, ... of continual improvement. 12. What is the biggest mistake you made in business and how did you fix it? Not dealing with problems immediately and thinking they might fix themselves. 13. What do you ...

Duncan Print Group Adds New Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105

(Carton Box)

March 27, 2012, ... and packaging producer, it needed a press that could process lightweight 60 gsm papers through to 1-mm boards and could run both conventional and ultraviolet (UV) inks with an easy switch between the two. ...

New Joint Venture Formed by Colbert and Haapanen

(Carton Box)

March 26, 2012, A provider of micro-folded packaging inserts/outserts, C and H Print Solutions is formed by a joint venture of Colbert Packaging and Haapanen Brothers   CHICAGO, IL | Colbert Packaging Corp., a manufacturer ...

Carton/Box | Heavyweight SBS Is Ready to Print

(Carton Box)

March 26, 2012, Eliminate the extra mounting step by printing or foil stamping directly on thick SBS board from vertically integrated Lamitech.   With razor thin margins and fierce competition in the industry, converters ...

Coating Matters | Battery Coating Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

March 25, 2012, ... engineer needs to think about whether a direct coating method, with a precision roll, is ideal or whether a free span coating method, without a roll, will provide the most process capability. The assembled ...

Fast-to-Shelf Pouch Program from EnVision & Coyote

(Bag Pouch)

March 21, 2012, ... a sparkling package said to capture attention in the marketplace while minimizing expenses of such package upgrades. They also offer environmental advantages of a pouch, such as using water-based inks ...

Highcon, Esko Report Cutting/Software Agreement

(Carton Box)

March 20, 2012, Highcon Systems will integrate its Euclid digital cutting and creasing machine with Esko’s ArtiosCAD software to deliver new folding carton solutions   YAVNE, ISRAEL | Highcon Systems is pleased ...

Spinnaker Coating, Avery Dennison Agreements

(Adhesive Coating)

March 16, 2012, To expand its competitive edge, Spinnaker will manufacture Avery’s Crack ‘n Peel and FasTrack brands and sell and distribute Avery die-cut labels   TROY, OH | Spinnaker Coating, a manufacturer of ...

LPS Industries Adds Equipment, Continues Green Ways

(Coating/Laminating)

March 13, 2012, Flexible packaging company adds new graphics software, lamination, and slitting equipment, expanding its ability to serve medical and food customers   MOONACHIE, NJ | LPS Industries, an ISO-certified ...

HP Indigo Widens Flex-Pack & Carton Digital Options

(Bag Pouch)

March 12, 2012, ... portfolio also features an HP Indigo WS6600 Digital Press compatible with broader range of synthetic substrates, as well as HP Scitex FB7500 and FB7600 Industrial Presses that have a new white ink option ...

Avery Dennison Boasts Good Safety Record

(Label/Tape)

March 11, 2012, Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials uses teamwork and innovation to keep employee injuries and illnesses at a minimum   MENTOR, OH | Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials (LPM) reports ...

AIMCAL: Tidland Gives Blades a ‘Sharper Image’

(Film Mfg.)

March 10, 2012, ... IL, for its Process for Seamless Roller Coverings. Instead of traditional rubber extrusion, Menges relies on a proprietary compounding and application process that crosslinks the rubber after it's applied. ...

Flexo Printing | Colbert Packaging Installs Nine-Color Primographic Press

(Flexography)

February 28, 2012, ... format options for customers, and it can print both water-based and ultraviolet inks. It also features cold foil and HoloCure technologies for producing metallic and holographic effects on package surfaces. ...