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A Deeper Look at UV Inks in Label Production

(Surface Prep)

August 16, 2024, ... inks for embellishment. Given all this, what's NOT to like about UV inks? It is important to note that UV inks require careful consideration of the substrate material. Many substrate suppliers have adjusted ...

ETI Converting is ready to turn heads at LabelExpo Americas 2024 with an innovative live demo of its Cohesio machine

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 08, 2024, ... materials into finished labels in a single pass in real time. “We’re excited to demonstrate the synergies between our technologies and how they can deliver unparalleled value to our customers in today’s ...

Update on Paperboard Packaging Sustainability Trends

(Bag Pouch)

June 26, 2024, ... petroleum-based materials. Unlike such materials, paperboard is manufactured with renewable wood pulp from sustainable and certified1 forests — which are planted and replanted over and over again. Additionally, ...

Beontag Publishes 2023 ESG Report Reinforcing Role as Sustainability Enabler

(News | New Products)

June 17, 2024, ... Materials (GLM) sales in 2023 were from sustainable products, up from 71% in 2022. ‘Sustainable products’ are defined by four criteria: material reduction, responsible sourcing, recycled content and enable ...

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

(Flexpack)

June 13, 2024, ... streams that support a reliable supply of PCR material. Recent innovations in PE resin technology have brought recyclability to a variety of flexible packaging formats with mono-material designs and high-performance ...

Paper Mills Forge Ahead with Speedy Delivery of High-Quality Parts

(Web Handling)

June 02, 2024, ... flats, hexes, rounds, plates and custom shapes. Carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, nickel, titanium and aluminum are among the materials used for forging. These forgings meet rigorous industry ...

Surface Treatment: The Importance of Getting it Right

(Surface Prep)

May 19, 2024, ... optimum productivity. Surface treatment, usually referred to as Corona, is all about adhesion and the issues associated with non-absorbent materials, where matching the surface energy of the ink or lacquer ...

Why Cleaning is a Must in the Flexo Industry

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

April 28, 2024, ... printed colors. This will increase press downtime, material usage and overall labor costs. Ink costs, an expensive part of ink formulation, will also increase with a dirty anilox roll as the addition of ...

Double E Group Releases the Schlumpf Powered Core Plug Handler for the Tissue Industry

(News | New Products)

April 22, 2024, ... in material handling. They have taken their time-proven advancements in other converting applications and designed something really new for the tissue industry.” The Schlumpf Powered Core Plug Handler ...

INX promotes three to Vice President positions

(News | New Products)

April 17, 2024, ... administrator who began her career at INX 19 years ago and has worked in all facets of the liquid ink division. The new Vice President of R&D Liquid Solvent Technology, she has expertise in raw material ...

Exploring the Advantages of Digital Die Cutting for Converters

(Slit)

March 27, 2024, ... with conventional dies, contributing to a more agile and sustainable approach. Unlike traditional dies, digital die cutting doesn’t require wood, metal or rubber, minimizing material costs and time. ...

A New Era in Sustainable Packaging

(News | New Products)

March 26, 2024, ... wrap packaging material is usually made from polymer plastic film. When heated, it shrinks tightly over the item it is covering. Shrink wrap and shrink film are very versatile materials and can be used ...

Pressure on Paper Packaging Converters

(Flexpack)

March 24, 2024, ... help manufacturers meet their sustainability goals by reducing plastic and raw materials, using bio-based content and light-weighting, without yielding on durability and production productivity. Let’s ...

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes Launches New Appliance Portfolio

(News | New Products)

March 22, 2024, ... materials used for noise and vibration, as well as materials used for heat dissipation, PSA tapes in the appliance industry have myriad applications. The new appliance portfolio of tapes offers manufacturers ...

Distinguished Global Partnership Aims to Extinguish Lithium-Ion Battery Fires

(News | New Products)

March 13, 2024, ... (PACT®), a CT-based manufacturer of a proprietary, fire-suppressant paper wrap and BS Technics, a thermal interface material company in Korea, today announced an exclusive partnership that allows the expansion ...

ABB Delivers Microwave Consistency Meters to Greenfield Pulp and Paper Mill in Greece

(News | New Products)

February 27, 2024, ... of recycled corrugated case material, such as testliner and recycled fluting grades, at our mill in Pelasgia.” “Our customer only brought the mill online in 2023 and we’re looking forward to their team ...

Extinguishing Lithium-Ion Battery Liability with Green Packaging

(Flexpack)

February 21, 2024, ... outer packaging made of durable, waterproof and cushioned, yet cost-effective and eco-friendly, materials. Keep purchasing and shipping costs down with packaging that is also lightweight and reusable. ...

Sun Chemical Implements Freight Surcharges in Light of Red Sea Crisis

(News | New Products)

February 11, 2024, ... the situation is also causing significant cost increases and could soon start to impact the availability of raw materials. As a proactive response to these challenges, Sun Chemical is actively monitoring ...

Flint Group Provides Update on Effect of Developments in Red Sea

(News | New Products)

February 11, 2024, ... to mitigate the impact of the current sea freight disruption by proactively tracking incoming materials, reviewing stock levels and adjusting the mode of transportation to recover delays. Our top priority ...

The Leader in Web Handling Expertise and Innovation

(Coating/Laminating)

February 06, 2024, ... finishing options, and journal/shaft/core body repair. Core Fabrication Industrial cores and bases are manufactured in-house with the capability to apply all material types. Our experienced team of ...