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Giving Adhesive Coating Its Due Respect

(Coating/Laminating)

May 02, 2015, ... requires a dry edge on either side or where multiple handling can cause more rejected material. Dry edge considerations can be attacked with lane coating, but this adds one more factor of complexity to ...

E-Books

(Uncategorized)

February 21, 2015, ... challenges the converting process. From the material side to production efficiency, every stage of the process is under pressure for improvement. It is an exciting time to be in the industry as these challenges ...

Freedonia Study Predicts Future of Plastic Films

(News | New Products)

January 31, 2015, ... of plastic film versus other materials. Increased penetration of pouches into new markets will also boost demand for plastic film. Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) is the largest volume film resin, ...

Rohrer Wins Award for OTC Package

(Carton Box)

January 23, 2015, A WorldStar 2015 Packaging Award honors company for fold-over blister card aimed to maximize billboard space and minimize material usage   CHICAGO, IL | Rohrer Corporation, with Chattem/Sanofi US, ...

Amcor Introduces AOF on Child-Resistant Blister Lidding

(Flexpack)

January 14, 2015, ... with this drastic reduction in material usage and weight, AOF maintains product stability with no compromise to the barrier layer or the seal integrity of the package. The senior-friendly qualities and ...

Wax Coatings on Corrugated Are Declining

(Corrugated)

November 22, 2014, ... packaging is recovered for recycling than any other packaging material primarily due to recovery efforts at supermarkets where OCC is baled, then sold to generate substantial revenue and to improve store ...

Heritage Bag Grows with Support from Gloucester Engineering

(Bag Pouch)

November 17, 2014, ... we can do. If these are successful, we’ll use it as a model for our five other plants. From material handling to labor usage, from lab testing to facility management, we envision this new headquarters ...

Release Liner | Annual AWA Seminar Paints Picture of Today’s Market

(Label/Tape)

November 16, 2014, ... on available recycling programs as practical alternatives to landfill, and to support that with down-to-earth, helpful educational material. Much activity in this arena is already visible—including a straightforward, ...

PMMI: Secondary Packaging Takes on Dual Role

(News | New Products)

November 09, 2014, ... primary packaging are resulting in the need for stronger support from secondary packaging. The 2014 study also shows a decrease in RSC usage and corrugated fiberboard materials, and an increase in the ...

Dow Corning Release Coating Solves Anchorage, Rub-Off Issues

(Coating/Laminating)

September 17, 2014, ... prescription bottles, food packaging, shipping materials, and other labeling applications. Importantly, Syl-Off SL 585 Coating customers can use this new solution in their existing Syl-Off coating equipment ...

Freedonia Issues Study on Pouches

(Bag Pouch)

June 15, 2014, ... study says overall pouch unit demand is expected to expand 2.7% yearly to 92 billion. Advantages of superior esthetic appeal, portability, light weight, reduced material use, and significantly lower shipping ...

FlexPak To Show New PrimePeel Packaging

(Flexpack)

June 04, 2014, ... and freshness. When compared to traditional applications, such as clamshell packaging, PrimePeel greatly reduces material usage, resulting in up to 20% cost savings. Increase consumer satisfaction by ...

RKW Danafilms Touts Film Ratio

(Flexpack)

April 18, 2014, ... says this sourcing of materials leads to a reduced polymer usage, reduced energy consumption, and the potential to downgauge or reduce film thickness compared to comparable conventional filmstocks, adding ...

Skanem Willich Finds Screen Printing Indispensable

(News | New Products)

March 04, 2014, ... Gallus Ferd. Ru?esch AG supplied the necessary equipment to manufacture Gallus Screeny screen printing cylinders using Gallus Screeny materials and ensured that Skanem Willich GmbH could also use Gallus ...

Gibson Box Switches to Automated Gluing System

(Carton Box News)

September 30, 2013, ... tremendous asset.” Gibson Box is a small-sheet plant in that produces custom packing materials for companies shipping computer components, medical supplies, car parts, bathroom cabinets, and similar ...

Henkel Opens Adhesives Plant in Shanghai

(Adhesives)

September 22, 2013, ... it uses only half the amount of water thanks to condensed water recovery systems, while recycling has reduced the volume of packaging materials by 60%, and electricity usage for factory lighting has been ...

Market Trends | Profile of North American Label Industry

(Label/Tape)

August 12, 2013, ... commercial printers who, today, are suffering from the detrimental effects of the growing online market and the reduced requirement for printed materials. It is a fact that the packaging print market ...

Show Preview | CPP EXPO and PRINT 13 Share a Stage

(Print)

August 07, 2013, ... 8-12, and attendees will have one-badge access to both events. To register, click here. CPP EXPO will feature suppliers of equipment, materials, and supplies of specific interest to the converting industry, ...

Roll Handling | API Foils Finds Custom Roll Cradle Solution

(Foil)

June 11, 2013, ... company that made roll protectors out of recycled material, and it seemed like a great idea,” said Jeff Pendleton, finishing and distribution manager for API Foils. “We could lay two rolls side by side ...

Packaging Awards | AidPod Takes Top Spot as DuPont Celebrates Innovation

(Flexpack)

May 12, 2013, ... (BCM Inks USA; Close the Loop. Ltd.) BCM Inks USA Inc. partnered with Close the Loop materials recovery company to create a closed-loop system for used inkjet cartridges that result in zero waste ...