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Update on Paperboard Packaging Sustainability Trends

(Bag Pouch)

June 26, 2024, ... to folding cartons and rigid boxes: Recyclability and labeling requirements, compostability, extended producer responsibility, post-consumer content mandates, chemistry in packaging, ESG reporting requirements ...

Demand Increasing for PCR Plastics: How Recycled PE supports Sustainable Packaging Solutions

(Flexpack)

June 13, 2024, ... converters and purchasers should ask potential rPE suppliers about the source of the recycled material, what types of foreign materials could be present, such as labels or other polymers and the processes ...

Static Charges: Production Mishaps and Product Misbehavior

(Surface Prep)

May 26, 2024, ... and label printing sectors. The design of the system allows operators to see the contamination being collected on a second adhesive roll, which removes debris from the first roll that makes contact with ...

Surface Treatment: The Importance of Getting it Right

(Surface Prep)

May 19, 2024, ... film that are used in today's package printing sector, whether for labels, shrink sleeves, pouches or other kinds of flexible packaging, are all non-absorbent and need to be surface treated to allow ink, ...

2024 College Competition Winners Announced

(News | New Products)

May 05, 2024, ... there is growing interest in flexo, label and package printing. This is why I do this, to help and watch these students thrive!” Visit www.phoenixchallenge.org or contact Bettylyn at 704-309-3748 for ...

Recyclability & Circularity Consumers Support Sustainable Brand Packaging

(Print)

April 08, 2024, ... that need to be in place to achieve this. Looking further ahead to the future of packaging and label design, there is growing interest in developing barrier coatings and metallic inks that could supplement, ...

HiFlow Solutions Releases Free Imposition App for Packaging and Commercial Print Applications

(Flexpack)

March 13, 2024, HiFlow Solutions, a leading global provider of end-to-end management software solutions for folding carton, label converters, flexible packaging and corrugated producers HiFlow Solutions, a leading ...

FPA: The State of the U.S. Flexible Packaging Industry

(Print)

March 10, 2024, ... processes such as coating, extrusion and labeling, among others, help converters differentiate themselves from their competitors. While not cited as a specific process, sustainability capabilities and ...

BOBST’s innovations for flexible packaging

(Coating/Laminating)

February 06, 2024, ... for its end-to-end solutions when receiving the sought-after Top Company to Watch Award at the Digital Packaging Summit 2023. The award was given after two leading European label printing companies – Geostick ...

Safety Compliance in the Printing and Packaging Industry

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 31, 2024, ... and safety. Examples of protective measures include a formal written program, safety data sheets for all relevant chemicals, employee training and precise container labels. Machine Guarding Standards ...

Charter Next Generations Builds Extensive Portfolio of Store Drop-off Ready Films with 250 How2Recycle ® Pre-qualification Letters

(News | New Products)

January 17, 2024, ... makes it easy for companies to make environmentally responsible choices while pursuing Store Drop-off qualification on their own.   How2Recycle is a standardized labeling system that clearly communicates ...

Create the Future with Xeikon at drupa 2024

(News | New Products)

December 20, 2023, ... technology for medium-run commercial print with Xeikon SIRIUS. Label Printing: Delivering sought-after sustainable benefits, both Panther (UV Inkjet) and LION (Dry Toner) technologies excel in speed ...

It’s All About Converting

(Bag Pouch)

December 20, 2023, ... Finishing, Laminating Printing, Adhesives, Inks, Substrates, Labels & Labeling Slitting, Rewinding, Sheeting, Cores, Core Cutters Automation, Handling, Retrofits/Used Machinery, Bag Making Machine ...

Materials Lead The Way

(Web Handling)

November 26, 2023, ... offer an advanced role. From adhesives, liners and face stocks, changes roll out. “Direct Thermal Linerless blank labels manufactured in Ohio, offer excellent thermal sensitivity and consistent release. ...

Managing Print Quality on Multiple Levels

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

November 05, 2023, ... at the dot matrix that makes up the print. Figure 1 shows the print your eye sees on a final label. These colors are made up of an array of color dots to provide different shades of any color and great ...

How Research & Development Brings Practical Solutions to Production Problems

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

October 29, 2023, ... to thrive through short-term trends as well. One of the long-term trends we have all seen developing is toward shorter runs and more proliferation of label variants, personalization and customization. ...

Textured Rolls Create Attractive and Functional Substrates

(News | New Products)

October 08, 2023, ... the paint coating to expose the copper beneath it. The roll then goes to an etching machine that uses ferric chloride acid on the copper. These rolls can be used to put images on labels or even individual ...

Hybrid Software Group Brings Industrial Printing Solutions to Printing United Expo 2023

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2023, ... software for labels and packaging. The updated HYBRID PACKZ editor adds tools to predict the color of printed artwork under various printing conditions, including different spot color strategies. The feature ...

drupa 2023 Focuses on Key Future Topics with Special Forums

(News | New Products)

September 25, 2023, ... di Belle Arti (New Academy of Fine Arts Milan) in partner projects with exhibitors promises to deliver smart packaging solutions for folding boxes, labels, flexible packaging and corrugated cardboard. ...

Flint Group Spotlights UV LED Curing Technology in New Whitepaper

(News | New Products)

September 25, 2023, ...  With a focus on how sustainability, efficiency, and performance can work together, the whitepaper is a valuable resource for printers and converters seeking to stay ahead in the label printing industry. ...