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EC packaging waste directive drives European legislation.

(Magazine)

July 31, 1995, ... at the end of 1994 has been the force driving most European nations to finalize their own packaging legislation. Propelled by the general upward trend in raw material prices and the increasing costs of ...

Interest in waste-disposal technologies at all time high

(Magazine)

May 31, 1995, ... the Waste Reduction Institute for Training and Applications Research, Minneapolis, MN, said. In 1993, the resource-recovery sector had $15.2 billion in revenues, with materials recovery contributing ...

Quality, waste get action from suppliers of sheeters.

(Magazine)

January 31, 1995, ... Maxson's Erni said. "This type of sheeting offers better cut quality when sheeting heavier caliper materials and when sheeting multiple rolls of paper." Erni defined heavy caliper as being beyond 24-pt. ...

Building a Circular Economy for Stretch Film

(Flexpack)

November 10, 2024, ... market. Stretch film is an indispensable material for companies as it offers a range of benefits across different industries and applications including packaging, shipping and storage. While many companies ...

Merging Innovation and Sustainability in Flexible Packaging

(Bag Pouch)

November 03, 2024, Optimizing Product Protection, Minimizing Material Usage Optimizing Product Protection, Minimizing Material Usage By Swapna Gawale, Research Consultant, Towards Packaging Flexibility in packaging ...

Laser Cutting for Automating the Cutting Process in Labels & Packaging Applications

(Slit)

October 27, 2024, ... Cutting Laser cutting uses a concentrated beam of light to cut or engrave materials. The laser's high intensity can cut through a variety of substances, including paper, cardboard, plastic and thin metals. ...

Signode Unveils New Transit Packaging Innovations and Integrated Automation Solutions at PACK EXPO International 2024

(News | New Products)

October 23, 2024, ... configurations that adapt to a variety of product lines. Integrating a Simpli-flex conveyor system upstream in your operation helps set the stage for a continuous flow of materials throughout each phase ...

ROTOCON Appointed Distributor of DYM Machinery Unwinders and Rewinders in South Africa

(Slit)

October 21, 2024, ... their machines handle materials ranging from 25µm plastic film to 600gsm paperboard. DYM machines are compatible with all leading printing presses. Jesin Wang, DYM Machinery co-owner and global sales ...

A Look at Meeting Customer Demands

(Bag Pouch)

October 20, 2024, ... price increases, material supply chain disruptions and increasing customer demand for quicker turnaround times. This leads to them placing pressure on OEMs for faster speeds, easier-to-use controls and ...

What Is Web Cleaning, and Why Is It So Important?

(News | New Products)

October 14, 2024, ... of materials. Web cleaning is a crucial technology employed across various industrial processes, such as printing, coating, laminating and converting, to ensure the quality and cleanliness of continuous ...

Optimize PEM Fuel Cell Loadings with Continuous Monitoring & Control

(News | New Products)

October 08, 2024, ... are expensive. Improper loadings can impact the overall cost of a fuel cell. With NEX LS, you can easily set control parameters to alarm for variations in the uniformity of the catalyst material. A clear ...

Ensuring Clean Cuts in the Converting Industry

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

October 06, 2024, ... to accommodate the unique properties of these materials. The Role of Cutting Tests: Finding the Optimal Tooth Style Different films require different tooth configurations to achieve clean cuts. Conducting ...

Natural Habitat Adventures a Natural Fit with Monadnock Paper Mills

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2024, ... working to raise the bar on eco-friendly operations, including materials sourcing and recycling. Choosing 100% post-consumer waste recycled papers results in meaningful and quantifiable impact reductions. ...

UFlex Founder, Chairman and Managing Director Recognized as “Business Leader of the Decade” at 21st Indo-US Economic Summit

(News | New Products)

September 24, 2024, ... highlighting the need for adequate recycling infrastructure supported by a stronger waste collection ecosystem, biodegradable polymers and innovative flexible packaging materials. He stated, "The flexible ...

Converter Requirements Toward Inks and Printability

(Bag Pouch)

September 22, 2024, ... the source of a problem and assist in determining a course of action. Some filmic materials incorporate slip agents. While slip agents do an admirable job of modifying the co-efficient of friction, if ...

Modern Drying and Curing

(Coating/Laminating)

September 18, 2024, ... variant, necessitating the reformulation of these materials to ensure effective curing. This transition is not without its challenges. The chemical complexity involved in formulating LED-compatible inks ...

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 ...

Go with the Float: CCL announces extended range of floatable polyolefin shrink sleeves that support PET recycling

(Label/Tape)

July 30, 2024, ... of the rigid packaging in the PET, HDPE and PP recycling steams Future-proof: Shrink sleeve material endorsed by the Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR) Alternative for widely-used PET-G or OPS ...

TIPA and Fresh-Lock Collaborate to Enhance Home Compostable Packaging Market

(News | New Products)

July 23, 2024, ... a compost bin with other organic material, they disintegrate and biodegrade into nutrient-rich soil, within months. TIPA's packaging is also seamlessly compatible with existing machinery throughout the ...

The Past, Present and Future of Corrugated Die Cutting

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 14, 2024, ... transforming manufacturing, shoe companies needed a more efficient way to cut leather. This led to the invention of the first die, a metal tool with sharp edges designed to cut or shape materials into ...