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Avery Dennison Matrix Waste Directory Now Includes Canada

(Label/Tape)

February 09, 2014, ... processors in the US. “Many of our customers are committed to diverting their matrix waste from landfill disposal,” says Rosalyn Bandy, senior sustainability manager, Avery Dennison Materials Group. ...

Nordson Meters Monitor and Control Material Flow

(Inspection/Defect Detection)

July 08, 2013, ... of material flow during all phases and line speeds of production for nonwovens, packaging applications, and more.  This variation management capability allows manufacturers to measure, understand, and ...

Spain Passes Waste Recycling Act

(Green)

January 20, 2013, Act allows companies and towns to demand materials be recycled in Europe, adding hope for more green jobs   MADRID, SPAIN | ASPAPEL (the Spanish Assn. of Pulp and Paper Mfrs.) reports large retail ...

Printing, Converting, and Material Innovations at PACK EXPO International 2012

(Print)

September 19, 2012, More than 1,800 exhibitors will be highlighting innovation across the line, including materials, equipment, and components This year’s PACK EXPO International 2012 (October 28-31; McCormick Place, ...

AWA Reports on P-S Label Web Waste

(Green)

September 08, 2012, ... in the coating, laminating, converting, and application of pressure-sensitive labels; identifies the main stakeholders affected by this waste material; and explores options for these materials after their ...

DuPont Awards | Packaging that Reduces Food Waste Captures Top Prize

(Carton Box)

May 09, 2012, ... markdowns/waste than store-wrapped meats, less landfill waste and reduces packaging materials up to 75%, compared to other case-ready formats, thereby improving sustainability.   Gold winners Pepperidge ...

GN Thermoformer Saves Waste

(Green)

April 17, 2012, ... area of 30 x 21 in. (762 x 533 mm), meeting the demand for medium- and large-volume runs. Reportedly, it offers a reduction in electrical consumption of 35%–50% and uses servo drives for plugging, material ...

Static causes 6 kinds of waste

(Kelly on Static)

October 27, 2011, ... that are not creating customer value are waste. Here are seven forms of waste: 1. Transportation is moving product without transformation. This is factory lay-out and material flow issue where static ...

Send EPA Comments on MSW & Sustainable Materials Management

(Green Converting)

August 03, 2011, The EPA solicits written comments regarding its role in the measurement of materials in municipal solid waste (MSW) by August 31 WASHINGTON, DC | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking for ...

New Material-Neutral Organization Focuses on Packaging & Environment

(Trends/Management News)

July 14, 2011, ... on public policies impacting the packaging value chain on topics related to packaging and the environment. The new organization will represent the interests of the industry, which includes raw material ...

DuPont Awards: Sustainability, Waste Reduction Drive Winners

(Trends/Management News)

July 04, 2011, ... “We see how sustainability takes many shapes – ranging from use of organic or renewably sourced materials to the relentless drive to reduce waste and weight.” These trends bear out in the results of ...

Slitting Special Report: New Technology Can Cut Waste and Make You More Efficient

(Slit)

June 29, 2011, New Technology Can Cut Waste and Make You More Efficient Technical Report: Up & Running Automation technology designed to reduce downtime at the slitter/rewinder is offering converters more efficiency ...

Materials Substrates: Building Blocks

(Flexpack)

November 30, 2010, ... customers to replace fossil fuel-based materials with up to 30% plant-based. Pentaclear, Pentaform, and Pentafood films feature the same performance properties as standard APET films, so there is no need ...

Eliminate Label Backing Material

(Narrow Web)

October 31, 2010, UVPSA001 for the linerless label market is intended to eliminate label backing materials often discarded as waste, with associated cost and environmental UVPSA001 for the linerless label market is intended ...

Generate Less Waste

(New Products)

March 31, 2010, The ECS 340 press offers a short web path requiring less material and generating less waste. Press integrates company's traditional technology for the The ECS 340 press offers a short web path requiring ...

Reduce Gravure Waste

(News | New Products)

February 10, 2010, ... is a very extensible material that also requires drying at low temperature. At the touch of a dedicated pushbutton on the main console, TAPS starts the press, moves all the cylinders into register position, ...

Edge Bead Reduction Training Helps Eliminate Waste

(News Eclips)

April 28, 2009, ... system, companies can typically save approximately 75% of trim waste, which often results in savings of $500,000/yr or more, depending on materials and operating speeds. Optex Process Solutions designs ...

Flexible Packaging Wipes Out Waste

(First Glance)

January 31, 2009, ... offers a 6%-17% weight reduction compared to traditional PET/PE laminates. The material is said to process well on high-speed sealing equipment with clean die-cut areas, and the flat package is easy to ...

Materials/Substrates: Custom Fit

(Substrates)

May 31, 2008, ... resulting in an efficient converting process, reduced raw materials costs, and lower overall material weight. ExxonMobil Chemical | www.oppfilms.com PFFC-ASAP 308 Natura Platina bleached liquid packaging ...

Film- and Foil-Free Materials Help Reduce Carbon Footprint

(News Eclips)

May 29, 2008, ... packaging and printing materials that can help a company reduce its carbon footprint FAIRFIELD, NJ | Unifoil Corp. has a new product guide in which consumer goods manufacturers, converters, printers, and ...