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Surface Tension and Wettability

(Surface Prep)

May 01, 2024, ... or flame treatment to increase the surface tension of substrates, or they can opt for pre-treated materials to improve adhesion. Understanding materials and the fundamentals of surface tension and wettability ...

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 ...

Innovation in Extrusion Barriers Can Reduce Brand Owners’ Dependence on Plastic

(Coating/Laminating)

April 17, 2024, ... set to play key roles in paving the way for a more circular packaging industry in the next decade. Extrusion coating technology applied to fiber-based materials has made significant strides in recent ...

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 ...

FPA: The State of the U.S. Flexible Packaging Industry

(Print)

March 10, 2024, ... expectations, profitability, capital spending) Materials and processes (printing, expected material usage) End-uses (end-use forecast, U.S. Census Bureau retail segments data) Structure and consolidation ...

Interactive Panel Explores Flexible Packaging’s Challenges and Limitations in Creating More Sustainable Solutions at TAPPI’s FlexPack PLACE Conference

(Upcoming Conference News)

January 31, 2024, ... the packaging sector is under tremendous pressure to reduce waste and find innovative, eco-friendly materials. With its reduced material usage and lower transportation costs, flexible packaging is emerging ...

Takes on Tapes, Labels & Liners

(Converting Perspectives)

January 14, 2024, ... for tapes run the gamut of materials. Filament tapes alone can incorporate polyester, polypropylene and glass yarn filaments, often to increase strength for strapping and other specific applications. There ...

Pulp & Beyond 2024 Conference Program Released

(News | New Products)

December 14, 2023, ... Nova-Institute, discussing the role of wood in the renewable carbon concept. Tiina Pursula, SVP Sustainability, Division Packaging Materials, Stora Enso, will provide insights from the perspective of forest ...

Toray Carbon Fiber Recycled from Boeing 787 Wing Production Process Applied in Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12

(News | New Products)

December 14, 2023, ... to landfill and produce recyclable materials, while Lenovo has been exploring materials to reduce the carbon footprint of their products. Toray rCF connects these visions by repurposing Toray’s high-performance ...

High-performance Stretch Wrap Films Improve Puncture Resistance for Better Product Protection

(News | New Products)

December 12, 2023, Challenge: Produce high-performance stretch wrap films for better product protection and safer transportation High puncture resistance Reduced material usage** Easy processability Challenge: ...

International Molded Fiber Association Applauds Student Design Pioneers

(News | New Products)

November 30, 2023, ... eco-conscious preferences and providing a more sustainable alternative to traditional packaging materials.  Moreover, using molded pulp’s thinner profile facilitated a reimagining of product design previously ...

3DXB Group Pioneering Sustainability in 3D Printing Solutions for the Construction Industry

(News | New Products)

November 26, 2023, ... construction practices, 3DXB incorporates various initiatives into its 3D printing solutions. The company prioritizes material sourcing from local and eco-friendly suppliers to reduce transportation emissions ...

Keystone Folding Box Company Brings F=1 Child Resistance to Cold-Form Blisters with Its Key-Pak® Wallet Card

(News | New Products)

November 06, 2023, ... attractive are reports of longer-than-usual lead times to obtain some conventional blister packaging materials, especially polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and Aclar® substrates. Notably, as it is mostly paperboard, ...

3DXB Group: Pioneering Sustainability in the Construction Industry Through Eco-Friendly 3D Printing Solutions

(News | New Products)

October 22, 2023, ... prioritizes the use of locally sourced and eco-friendly materials to reduce transportation emissions and support local economies. Moreover, their 3D printing machinery is designed to be energy-efficient, ...

Takes on Tapes, Labels & Liners

(News | New Products)

October 08, 2023, ... of materials. Filament tapes alone can incorporate polyester, polypropylene and glass yarn filaments, often to increase strength for strapping and other specific applications. There are different types ...

Fujifilm launches new LED UV curing system: LuXtreme

(News | New Products)

September 11, 2023, ... less material distortion, improving the overall quality of printed materials. The energy savings this offers compared to conventional UV systems, as well as competitive LED curing systems, are significant, ...

Label Apeel Automates with Martin

(Uncategorized)

September 07, 2023, ... MPS flexo presses.  Capable of handling rolls of various materials from film to board on rolls up to 660mm wide and 1270mm in diameter, and at speeds up to 300m/min, the MBS is one of Martin’s most popular ...

Bringing the Power of Dow Innovation to Labelexpo Europe 2023

(News | New Products)

September 06, 2023, ... to delivering a sustainable future for the world through materials science, Dow will launch SYL-OFF™ Protect – a carbon neutral selection of SYL-OFF™ Silicone Release Coatings. Certified by an independent ...

Pregis Showcases its Sustainability Leadership at Pack Expo 2023

(News | New Products)

September 06, 2023, ... solution crafted from 80 percent post-consumer recycled (PCR) material. Sustainability Central is a featured exhibit presented by PMMI designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of packaging sustainability. ...

Morchem North American President to Present Latest Advances in Laminating Adhesives at PACK EXPO

(Uncategorized)

August 22, 2023, ... an innovative manufacturer of adhesives and coatings committed to the circular plastics economy, will present technologies at PACK EXPO Las Vegas that the company has developed to reduce material and energy ...