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Martin Automatic celebrates sale to LMI Packaging

(News | New Products)

September 23, 2022, ... standard for improved efficiency on narrow web presses and we anticipate the new LRD will bring savings in time, effort, and material waste.” Gavin Rittmeyer, VP Sales & Marketing at Martin Automatic ...

The “5R” Framework: An Approach Designed to Reduce Packaging Waste

(News | New Products)

September 20, 2022, ... public commitments to, among other things, increase the rate of recycling and recycled material use in their packaging by 2025. Achieving these packaging sustainability goals occurs when organizations ...

Davis-Standard Launches Global Sustainability Initiative

(News | New Products)

September 08, 2022, ... Efforts will focus on further expanding customer use of recycled content, reducing material waste, and efficient use of energy and process structures to support the circular economy. Increase procurement ...

Labelexpo Americas 2022 Show Preview

(News | New Products)

September 05, 2022, ... cover digital embellishment and self-adhesive label materials. Also taking place, on the evening of September 13, is the prestigious annual Label Industry Global Awards, which recognize key achievements ...

Pharmaceutical Industry Increases Automation, Digitization

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 23, 2022, ... energy-efficient equipment, and 40 percent are changing packaging formats. Supply chain challenges have created shortages and delivery delays in packaging materials, raw materials, equipment, and parts. ...

Maxcess European Open House Event returns in 2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 22, 2022, After a Covid-enforced hiatus in 2020, the biennial European open house event is returning in 2022 at the manufacturing facility of RotoMetrics, a Maxcess Brand, in Aldridge, UK After a Covid-enforced ...

Third-Party Certifications Can Validate Sustainability Claims

(Bag Pouch)

July 10, 2022, A 2021 global analysis1 commissioned by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) By Justine Hanlon, Global Marketing Manager for Flexible Materials, H.B. ...

FPA Publishes 2022– 2023 Flexible Packaging Buyer’s Guide

(News | New Products)

June 23, 2022, ... provides a detailed listing of FPA members’ manufacturing and material supplying capabilities and is a valuable tool and resource to assist users in finding the best flexible packaging solution for their ...

100 Per Cent Perfect Packaging Solution for Fresh Produce Supplier

(News | New Products)

May 05, 2022, ... machines and is suitable for chilled and ambient storage. It seals to rPET, APET and CPET trays, and options include mono-material, antifog, and high barrier. The range can incorporate print designs ...

Leveraging the Supply Chain Organization in Times of Crisis

(Foil)

May 04, 2022, ... with raw material shortages, worker shortages and more.   Then, adding to that, power shortages in Chinese factories continue to impact production of raw materials “foilstock” and converter foil, and ...

Rust to Tech: Part 3

(Coating/Laminating)

February 27, 2022, ... disposables such as dry and wet wipes are rolling out new products like masks and reusable wipers. Associated raw materials have evolved with the unique product designs. In market niches ranging from pizza ...

ETI: Empowerment through Innovation

(Coating/Laminating)

February 13, 2022, ... and rethinking how a label is fabricated, ETI materialized a novel idea and presented COHESIO—an all-in-one label printing, gluing, siliconing and finishing machine. By eliminating the need to outsource ...

Converting Machinery Leadership for Better Processing

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 10, 2022, ... systems for R&D all the way up to 6.2-meter-wide systems for industrial materials A proven range of extruders, feedscrews and control systems Automatic profile control (APC), air rings, deckle and ...

Rust to Tech, Part II

(Coating/Laminating)

December 19, 2021, ... ones; diameters provided range from jumbo to tiny—all depending on customer requirements. Some converters who slit and wind rolls combine this step with others such as multiple layering or moving the material ...

Rust to Tech, Part II

(Converting Perspectives)

November 28, 2021, ... ones; diameters provided range from jumbo to tiny—all depending on customer requirements. Some converters who slit and wind rolls combine this step with others such as multiple layering or moving the material ...

Rust to Tech : Part I

(Converting Perspectives)

October 31, 2021, ... and manufacturing in general. Access to raw materials from paper mills along rivers, plus shipping lanes along canals and the Great Lakes, made the Midwest a hub. Other substrates including films and the ...

Best Practices: Corona Treating Pretreated Films Prior to Converting

(Flexpack)

August 01, 2021, ... materials with equal dyne levels, one freshly treated and one from inventory; the freshly treated material consistently provides the better adhesion." Water-based applications almost always require treating ...

ONECode - A new simplified range of solvent-based inks and coatings for European Flexible Packaging converters

(News | New Products)

July 21, 2021, ... and flex their operations as these inks will always deliver high quality and consistent results." After a detailed review of its solvent-based portfolio and the raw materials used in manufacturing, Flint ...

Sun Chemical and DIC Corporation Finalizes Acquisition of BASF’s Global Pigments Business

(News | New Products)

June 29, 2021, ... executive officer and general manager, Color Material Products Division. “Closing this deal enables us to combine the technological capabilities of both companies so we continue to create new value and ...

Siegwerk and Idealliance Partner to Offer G7 Training & Certification to Printing Converters and Brands Worldwide

(News | New Products)

June 01, 2021, ... of printing specifications and materials used. It works across multiple presses, plants and locations significantly increasing consistency and efficiency in print quality offering all substantial benefits ...