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Eastman Copolyester Provides Easy Label Removal, Saves Materials

(Label/Tape)

November 27, 2011, ... suited for labeling and packaging. Said to provide smarter solutions for shrink body labels, product reportedly offers excellent printability, a soft touch, and noise-free film for squeezable packaging. ...

Release Liner Market: Growth Projected, but Threats Remain

(Label/Tape)

November 10, 2011, ... technology from other labeling formats (see Figure 2) and flexible packaging (http://pffc-online.com/flexpack/), as well as the overall challenges regarding environmental/sustainability (search?searchword=green+converting&ord=d&cat= ...

Pet Food Packaging: Evolution, Revolution & Innovation

(Flexpack)

August 18, 2011, ... rim for lid sealing; in-mold labeling can be added (see Figure 5). The explicit target of this technology is metal can replacement with pet food a target market. Fresh & Frozen Minimally Processed Food ...

Package Design: Make an Impact

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2011, ...  Labeling Solutions Div., Wyman's had been thinking about expanding its juice lines and was considering moving to shrink sleeves as a labeling option. “They weren't sold on shrink until mid-2009, and the ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Narrow Web)

July 31, 2011, ... Merrillville, IN, reports four MonoDose PVOH-based thermoplastic films for detergent and disinfectant packaging now carry the US EPA's Design for the Environment Safer Product Labeling program approval. ...

Positive News In IML, IMD Survey

(Label/Tape)

July 31, 2011, ... conducted a real-time market study of Q4 2010 to gauge the momentum and growth of companies that have a vested interest in in-mold labeling (IML) of packaging and in-mold decoration (IMD) of durable products. ...

Adhesives for Medical Uses

(Label/Tape)

July 31, 2011, Medical adhesive solutions are available for diagnostic lab, patient ID, and prescription labeling applications. Said to offer superior performance and Medical adhesive solutions are available for diagnostic ...

Brand Security Innovations Technical Report: Tamper Evidence

(Print)

June 30, 2011, ... labeling. It will be mandatory and applies to all drug manufacturers (including generic), contract packers, re-packers, and importers. Although the final details have yet to be ratified, it is probable ...

Label Stock For Rx Use

(Label/Tape)

June 30, 2011, MACScript 2 direct thermal label stock is designed for the prescription labeling market. Advanced thermal chemistry design is said to virtually eliminate MACScript 2 direct thermal label stock is designed ...

Roll-Sleeve Film: Helping Shape Brand Identity

(Label/Tape)

May 10, 2011, ... roll-sleeve labels, adding a shrink tunnel and making some changes in labeling units may be all that’s required to run it on roll-fed equipment. Existing roll-on shrink-on equipment also can be modified ...

Synthetic Adhesives Perform Well

(Label/Tape)

April 30, 2011, Optal XP casein-free is a new generation of synthetic adhesives for glass bottle labeling that offers an excellent performance spectrum. Adhesives are Optal XP casein-free is a new generation of synthetic ...

Portfolio of Security Labels

(Label/Tape)

April 30, 2011, Each product in company's security labeling portfolio has a built-in feature that provides visible evidence of destruction when altered. Products include Each product in company's security labeling portfolio ...

Printing Proofs-Color Control: Spot On!

(Print)

April 30, 2011, ... also includes three Sanjo rotary letterpresses for commodity labeling and two Comco presses used for shrink sleeve film, carton board, and flexible packaging films. A nine-unit Gallus EM 280 UV flexo label ...

Green Converting: Is IML Sustainable?

(Label/Tape)

February 28, 2011, ... containers, many choices are available, including the following methods: wet glue applied heat transfer pressure-sensitive (p-s) shrink sleeve in-mold labeling (IML) Each of these labeling methods ...

Ribbon Is Economical

(Digital)

February 28, 2011, ... designed as an economical solution for high print performance on a broad range of materials for flexible packaging and labeling applications. Printing applications include date/lot codes, bar codes, small ...

IML/IMD Business Survey Gauges Growth

(Label/Tape News)

February 14, 2011, ...  Results from the brief survey are expected to gauge the momentum and growth of companies having a vested interest in in-mold labeling of packaging (IML) and in-mold decoration of durable products (IMD). ...

Metallic Ink Is For Digital Use

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

January 31, 2011, XenInx Onyx silver metallic ink is for use in a wide range of digital decoration applications, including packaging, graphics, labeling, and product decoration. XenInx Onyx silver metallic ink is for use ...

Materials Suited for High-End Use

(Label/Tape)

January 31, 2011, ... in water of 100 deg F. Company says facestock texture and printed appearance of substrates make them ideal for wine labeling as well as premium beverage and high-end grocery applications. Masterpiece ...

Optimism Returns

(Trends/Management)

December 31, 2010, ... we experienced a sense of optimism at nearly all of these visits. — Larry N. Montague, President/CEO, TAPPI In-Mold Labels In-mold labeling in North America has shown a moderate uptick in most areas ...

Teaming Up For Sustainability

(Coating/Laminating: Green)

December 31, 2010, RICHMOND, CA | Biomass Packaging has teamed up with Natural Value to make its compostable, sustainable products available directly to consumers. BioMass RICHMOND, CA | Biomass Packaging has teamed up with ...