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Plastics, Packaging and the Environment

(Flexography)

April 22, 2020, ... society.  It protects and keeps food safe throughout every stage of the distribution line and extends the shelf life of food products, which leads to less food waste and lower food cost. Flexible packaging ...

Metallized Packaging Advancements From Terphane

(News | New Products)

April 06, 2020, ... packaging are reportedly Terphane’s top priority.  The company’s developments and investments in new technologies help lower the environmental impacts of packaging materials, both in the production process ...

Narrow Web Twists and Turns

(Web Handling)

January 29, 2020, ... short run requests. The ability to execute fast changeovers and process a wide range of substrates including combinations of paper, film and foil into an existing process workflow is relatively easy on ...

Substrates Create Challenges & Opportunities

(Converting Perspectives)

November 05, 2019, ... to be engineered with special properties such as “touchable, tactile” as supplied by companies like Filmquest for converters. Polyethylene (PE) can be heat-adhered to other substrates, with a low-density ...

In the Spotlight: Sun Centre Machinery Co.

(Bag Pouch)

October 27, 2019, ... China to produce all machinery related to producing high quality pouches, including innovative pouch machinery, blown film extrusion machines, slitting and laminating machines, and pouch spout insertion ...

Sustain the World: the Case for Flexible Packaging

(Case Studies)

May 06, 2019, ... including coffee, motor oil, baby food, laundry detergent, cat litter, and juice. The LCA case studies were developed using the EcoImpact-COMPASS® LCA software, which allows for quick life cycle comparisons ...

AIMCAL Awards

(News | New Products)

March 10, 2019, ... applications include flexible packaging for an array of foods including aggressive alcohol-, acid- or oil-containing foods, pharmaceuticals and medical and industrial products. Eliminating solvent allows ...

Jemmco, LLC Launches New Website

(News | New Products)

January 06, 2019, ... The newly upgraded site includes features such as a completely new layout, which allows for easier use; enhanced online buying including an extension of product lines being sold via the website; expanded ...

AIMCAL Organizes Technical Program at ICE USA and Issues a Call for Papers

(News | New Products)

December 11, 2018, ... with a turnkey booth, simplifying exhibition logistics and lowering costs for members. An integrated lounge provides space where Pavilion exhibitors may sit and talk to attendees over a cup of coffee. ...

Toray Plastics Features BOPP Packaging Films at Pack Expo

(News | New Products)

October 14, 2018, ... superior seal performance. Seal strength and hermetic seals help to maintain the integrity of the package and protect the oxygen and moisture barrier that allows food to stay fresh. Studies have shown ...

Flexible Stand-up Bags for Cat Litter: Discovering the Sustainability Benefits

(Bag Pouch)

August 31, 2018, ... allows for quick life cycle comparisons between different package formats. The case studies include packaging for baby food, cat litter, ground coffee, laundry detergent pods, motor oil, and single serve ...

An In-Depth Look at Extrusion - Part 2

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

July 05, 2018, ... divided into three sections, the feed, transition, and metering sections, as shown in Figure 1 below. The feed section brings plastic pellets (or powder) into the extruder barrel.  The volume of the first ...

Smart Planet Technologies Starts Paper Cup Recycling Program

(Trends/Management)

April 18, 2018, ... we’re providing businesses with a way to take responsibility for their waste and close the loop on it. Our platform allows customers to keep track of their landfill diversion impact and potentially participate ...

Flexible Packaging | PPT Earns Top Prize in FPA Awards

(Flexpack)

March 05, 2018, ... Silver Awards in Expanding the Use of Flexible Packaging and Printing and Shelf Impact.   GOLD AWARD - TECHNICAL INNOVATION Autobahn Tear-Open Flow Wrap Manufacturer: Rollprint Packaging Products ...

Davis-Standard Introduces Winder

(News | New Products)

January 27, 2018, ... problem while also improving product quality and profitability,” says Danis Roy, Davis-Standard’s VP of sales, cast film, and coating systems. “Current markets dictate processing of these films at slower ...

Freedonia Reports on Foodservice Products

(Flexpack)

January 22, 2018, ... be the general rise in foodservice revenues along with foodservice trends such as the following specialty hot and cold beverages, especially iced and cold brew coffee, along with fruit-based drinks ...

FlexPak Leak Detector Upgrades Unit

(Controls)

January 15, 2018, ... “This feature is now standard on all models of FlexPak,” says company president Roxanne Waslowski.  he unit is used by many industries such as in the manufacture of packaging materials and end-user packagers ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2017

(Flexpack)

November 29, 2017, ... acpo, Sun also can deliver SunBar (Aerobloc) pre-coated films to converters, reportedly allowing customers to have alternative barrier films at an economical price with improved barrier protection without ...

Toray Films Touted as Foil Replacements

(Flexpack)

October 23, 2017, ... excellent moisture- and oxygen-barrier durability. Torayfan PCFS, MH5C, and LGHX5 metallized films for PPFP applications have the additional feature of integrated sealant technology, allowing for the replacement ...

TLMI Awards | ASL Print FX Takes Best of Show for Whiskey Label

(Label/Tape)

October 19, 2017, ... a successful debut in September 2017. Nick is known for exemplifying a core TLMI value, sharing information and insight and serving as a resource to fellow members to help them improve their companies ...