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TLMI Names Environmental Winners

(Green Converting)

November 01, 2013, ... says has made excellence in environmental stewardship a highest priority throughout its entire supply chain. The company has improved material efficiencies by 24% since 2011 by utilizing Kaizen practices ...

Release Liner | What’s Next?

(Label/Tape)

October 24, 2013, ... Group, examined the global trends impacting release liner, their implications for the business and its technology, and product and sustainability issues and innovations. The scarcity of some raw materials, ...

Wipak UK Expands Flexible Packaging Production

(News | New Products)

October 24, 2013, ... moving splice table to meet the expanding production requirements of the group’s UK facility. The slitter also will have an unwind and rewind static control system and will be capable of processing materials ...

Coating Matters | Hot Melt Coating Technology, Part 1

(Coating/Laminating)

October 15, 2013, ... at the site, improving turns in inventory, and reducing environmental impact, they are running into the edge of material, expertise, and equipment capability. Hot melt adhesive coating is a great option ...

AVT & Nilpeter Collaborate on Integrated Technology

(Controls News)

October 08, 2013, ... with Nilpeter, introducing added-value features to the integrated AVT’s Microcolor/Mercury digital ink color control system. The new features are said to decrease startup time and materials waste.  One ...

New Solventless Laminator Available from Karlville

(Coating/Laminating News)

October 02, 2013, ... and accurate adhesive applications. Turret Type – Automatic Splice Unwind & Rewind reduces waste during roll changes. The machine comes available in two different material widths 1000 mm and 1300 mm. ...

PECO Introduces New Bag Machine

(Bag Pouch News)

October 02, 2013, ... a uniquely flexible sealing system that uses proprietary seal bars whose temperatures can be pulsed or operated in a constant heat mode, depending on the material requirements and sealing characteristics ...

TAPPI Extrusion Coating Short Course

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

September 25, 2013, ... from the USA, but with several from overseas, including Southeast Asia.  As basic science and engineering doesn't really change much, the material covered was largely the same from the previous course, ...

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 ...

John P. Felinski Shares Background on PET Levels and Pricing

(Materials)

September 21, 2013, ... factor impacting or disguising demand was the tremendous surplus of floor stock that was stockpiled during the shortages of 2010. While raw materials and energy costs have increased, overall PET film price ...

Colordyne to Showcase New Digital Printing System

(News | New Products)

September 20, 2013, ... Laser System to kiss-cut, slit, or perforate label materials. The Laser Pro may be equipped with a complete flexographic print/coating station with UV curing, a lamination tower for applying over laminate, ...

AVT and HP Indigo Offer Integrated Solution

(Inspection/Defect Detection)

September 18, 2013, ... says. The system automatically records all quality information for process improvements, quality assurance, and downstream automatic defective material removal. “We are delighted to launch our integrated ...

MPS to Debut EB Press at Labelexpo Europe

(Curing)

September 17, 2013, ... iStop, and a pre-register solution to minimize waste and set-up time. The press is available with a print width of 360 mm (14.17 in.), a material width of 370 mm (14.5 in.), and is designed for printing ...

TLMI Technical Conference Covers Wide Agenda

(Label/Tape News)

September 14, 2013, ... executives, plant managers, technical managers, and sales and marketing professionals….” Topics included Sustainable Labeling Solutions, Thin Materials, Ink Trending, Hiring Best Practices, Waste Measurement ...

Destination CPP EXPO: Solve Your Technical Questions

(Trade Shows)

September 06, 2013, ... edge. Building the system from the material up to the process sets the stage for a high precision tool designed around the process needs. This material up building process begins with the rheology of the ...

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, ...

Show Preview | What’s Behind the Curtain at Labelexpo Europe 2013

(Label/Tape)

July 29, 2013, ... equipment and helps to organize common jobs together to reduce makeready times. The tool can group press types together so that the scheduler can group jobs by their key drivers—for example, material types ...

ROI for Fluid Coating Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

July 28, 2013, ... rod coating techniques. The savings comes from the volume of material in the pan of a Meyer rod system versus the fluid lost in the tubing and manifold section of the slot die. 3. Uniformity: Slot die ...

Appleton Mfg. Division Upgrades Core Recycler

(Nonwovens)

July 26, 2013, ... conveyor or elevator for moving waste material to downstream processes • Externally mounted operator control panel. Company says a high level of efficiency is achieved via automation of the slabbing ...