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Plastic Technologies Offers PET Recycling Calculator

(Green Converting)

October 19, 2013, ... materials, barrier, additives, closures, labels, etc., can potentially impact the next generation of PET (rPET) that is produced from these recycled containers. The free download can be quickly located ...

Coating Matters | Hot Melt Coating Technology, Part 1

(Coating/Laminating)

October 15, 2013, ... for traditional solvent-based tape and label manufacturing, especially as the “green” label is providing a marketing edge in commerce. But what are the limitations? How thin can an adhesive be stretched ...

AVT & Nilpeter Collaborate on Integrated Technology

(Controls News)

October 08, 2013, ... Shamri, VP of corporate business development at AVT, says, "Following the growing demand of the label and narrow web market for faster changeover and shorter make-ready time, AVT and Nilpeter have collaborated, ...

MAXStick Products Offers Platen Roller

(Adhesives)

October 06, 2013, Roller for linerless label printers accommodates hot melt, rubber-based adhesives and works with all of company’s liner-free label products   LANCASTER, PA | MAXStick Products announces the development ...

Gibson Box Switches to Automated Gluing System

(Carton Box News)

September 30, 2013, ... cutters, and labelers. The company was hand gluing the structures as recently as September 2012, applying hot melt or light glue using roll coaters. “Gluing was the bottleneck, as well as the ‘big variable’ ...

Colordyne to Showcase New Digital Printing System

(News | New Products)

September 20, 2013, The CDT 1600-PC Laser Pro, featuring AzTECH web handling and LasX system for cutting, will be on display at Labelexpo Europe 2013   BROOKFIELD, WI | Colordyne Technologies (CDT), provider of end-to-end ...

TLMI Technical Conference Covers Wide Agenda

(Label/Tape News)

September 14, 2013, Converters, suppliers, and consumer packaged goods companies met to address sustainability, hiring best practices, flexo vs digital printing, and more   GLOUCESTER, MA | The Tag and Label Mfrs. Institute ...

Destination CPP EXPO: Solve Your Technical Questions

(Trade Shows)

September 06, 2013, ... tags and other printed electronic means for enhancing the functions of packaging. C03 Digital Printing for Packaging and Labels Sept. 10: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Room 504D Presented by: Dene Taylor, PhD, Principal ...

LAB/PILOT/TECHNICAL FACILITIES DIRECTORY

(Uncategorized)

August 31, 2013, ... specialty structures, solar, tag & label, tapes, thermal papers, window film CO | 2 coating labs; 18 or 36 in. max. coated width (60 in. extrusion lab); up to 3,000 fpm max. line speed; range of thicknesses: ...

LAB/PILOT/TECHNICAL FACILITIES DIRECTORY

(Uncategorized)

August 31, 2013, ... tag & label, tapes, thermal papers, window film COATING | 2 coating labs; 18 or 36 in. max. coated width (60 in. extrusion lab); up to 3,000 fpm max. line speed; range of thicknesses: 0.25–200 pli; dryer ...

Luminer Converting Group Adds Epson Digital Press

(Label/Tape News)

August 11, 2013, SurePress L-4033AW inkjet press to print high quality labels for diverse markets LONG BEACH, CA | Epson America Inc. today announced that label printer and converter, Luminer Converting Group, has ...

Show Preview | CPP EXPO and PRINT 13 Share a Stage

(Print)

August 07, 2013, ... including flexible packaging, folding carton/boxmaking, corrugated converting, tissue converting, and narrow web tags and labels. Although the PRINT show focuses on commercial printing, it offers exhibits ...

Avery Dennison Offers Reclosure Solutions

(Flexpack News)

July 30, 2013, Select Solutions Reclosure portfolio features filmstocks and adhesives suited for wet and dry home, personal care, and food product applications   MENTOR, OH | Avery Dennison Label and Packaging ...

Trends | The Future of Package Printing

(Print)

July 17, 2013, ... are increasingly turning to in-mold labeling (IML) to improve product visibility in a cost-effective manner. Europe was first to embrace this technology, which is now making inroads in the United States. ...

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Big Packaging Show

(News | New Products)

July 09, 2013, ... equipment, finishing equipment, label printers, and labeling equipment. Organizers say the show is a major milestone event that will offer exhibitors a highly qualified audience with strong decision-making ...

Roll Handling | API Foils Finds Custom Roll Cradle Solution

(Foil)

June 11, 2013, ... enhance a large and diverse range of products worldwide from wine bottle labels, beauty care packaging, and greeting cards. The company offers a broad variety with a wide choice of functionality, colors, ...

Global Packaging Alliance Meeting Strengthens Cooperation

(Green Converting)

May 22, 2013, ... biodegradable, and compostable materials, and clearer, more prominent recycling labeling. To that end, the GPA has pioneered the use of several more sustainable innovations, most notably its Green Chic ...

Avery Dennison Matrix Recycling Tool Is Online

(Green Converting)

May 20, 2013, ... a directory that indicates locations of non-landfill operations or energy-from-waste facilities. Most of these operations process discarded pressure-sensitive scrap materials generated by label presses ...

Packaging Awards | AidPod Takes Top Spot as DuPont Celebrates Innovation

(Flexpack)

May 12, 2013, ...  Innovative 3D In-Mold Technology Provides Multi-Sensory Experience for Consumers (Trexel; PACCOR Intl. GmbH; Britton Decorative; Unilever) 3D IML combines MuCell technology with IML label technology ...

Demand for Heat Shrink Sleeves Still Hot

(Shrink Sleeves)

May 07, 2013, Market demand for heat shrink sleeve labels continues to grow ahead of other label decorating systems with Asia setting the pace. A podcast with Cory Reardon of AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. gives details. ...