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FPI Kit Aids in Recycling Efforts

(Flexpack)

July 15, 2017, ... input that would result in education and awareness resources to effectively increase the amount of cups, containers, bags, and more that get recycled.” The kit includes recommended language and best ...

Mactac Launches Transfer Adhesive

(Coating/Laminating)

July 02, 2017, ... be ideal for foam bonding, product assembly, laminating, and signage and graphics mounting and are available in a 1.8-mil construction (IF1011-78) and a 2.6-mil construction (IF1013-78). The new transfer ...

Uflex Reports Gravure Cell Optimization

(News | New Products)

June 25, 2017, ... area of substrate. So, reportedly, you get more print coverage with lesser amount of ink by laser engraved cylinder having modified/optimized cell shape/structure. The company says the advantages of ...

Two Sides NA Environmental Report Is Positive

(News | New Products)

June 24, 2017, ... in our forests and have increased the amount of fiber procured from certified forestlands to 29% from about 23% in 2005. They have also increased their use of certified fiber, which is a key tool to promote ...

Roller Geometry | What Is Your Roller’s True Shape?

(Web Handling)

June 21, 2017, ... 1). However, you wouldn’t want to use a camshaft as a backup roller. And as shown in the camshaft image, rollers are typically checked in three areas across the face. With this amount of measurement, ...

Codimag to Show Press Upgrades

(News | New Products)

June 20, 2017, ... system said to bring a uniform ink amount across the web. High-definition plates can be imaged within three minutes, reportedly assuring fast set-up times and outstanding quality on all commonly used label ...

Global Specialty Products Cleaner Is “Green”

(Coating/Laminating)

June 13, 2017, OPTIMA 2000 FG Aqueous Cleaner is reported to meet many safety and health standards and to be suited for a number of applications MOUNT HOLLY, NJ | Global Specialty Products USA offers OPTIMA 2000 ...

FocalSpec Announces Roughness Scanner

(Controls)

June 06, 2017, ... sheets, laminates, coatings. and paper webs. The system’s LCI sensor, mounted on a traversing frame, automatically scans for the web’s microtopography across its full width. The system freezes and analyzes ...

Smithers Pira Reports on Functional & Barrier Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

May 28, 2017, ... for innovative approaches to replace fiber content. The use of micro-fibrillated cellulose and functional coatings will reduce the amount of fiber needed, while maintaining package strength and integrity. ...

CTC Splicer Is Semi-Automatic

(News | New Products)

May 19, 2017, ... standard features include the following: Precise tension control via festoon feedback to pneumatic braking system Unitized construction—all parts mounted on a solid base for easy moving Turret ...

Esko Reports Integration with Luxion KeyShot

(News | New Products)

May 13, 2017, ... reportedly provides the best of both worlds for brand owners and pre-media: print modeling plus realistic, high-resolution rendering, in a short amount of time.  All print modeling is done by Studio, ...

Pruftechnik Offers Unit for Shaft Alignment

(News | New Products)

May 07, 2017, ... and flange-mounted machines and coupled and uncoupled shafts.  Features a sensor with XL HD detectors and MEMS inclinometer. Hundreds of positions are automatically measured during shaft rotation. Allows ...

Maxson Retrofits Dual Knife Cutters

(Carton Box)

May 06, 2017, ... adjustment clamps allow fine tuning of the cross cut blades and extends knife life to four times that of conventional cutters, company says. The dual-knife design mounts both top and bottom blades in ...

AWA M&A Forum Spotlights Innovative Packaging

(Innovation Station)

May 04, 2017, ... Corp., got involved with the packaging industry just about two years ago, and he is surprised by the amount of innovation. Opportunities exist to develop high quality products that run faster on customers' ...

Verstraete Supplies IML Labels for New Sugar Pack

(News | New Products)

May 04, 2017, ... of the production flow. Hordijk continues: “The main technical challenges we had to surmount? Achieving a constant wall thickness in the entire cylinder and positioning the elongated label perfectly ...

Mica Adds Photovoltaic Array for Clean Energy

(Coating/Laminating)

May 01, 2017, ... remained focused on reducing its carbon footprint by developing more concentrated primers, and providing recyclable, stackable IBC totes as an order option to reduce the amount of truck loads for deliveries. ...

FTA Awards | 6 Best of Show Winners Take Top Honors

(Print)

May 01, 2017, ... a positive impact on the three mainstays of sustainability – people, planet and profit. This year, FTA presents Artcraft Label Inc. of Ontario, Canada, and Polymount International of Newnan, GA, as the ...

Phoenix Challenge Celebrates 20 Years

(News | New Products)

April 26, 2017, ... making up 18 teams, who went to work to prove their skills in the various disciplines from prepress, platemaking and mounting to mathematics and written skills to print setup and press operation. The results ...

ProAmpac Acquires Trinity Packaging Corporation

(Flexpack)

April 25, 2017, ... in Rocky Mount, VA Trinity is headquartered in Armonk, NY, with operations in Rocky Mount, VA, and Buffalo, NY. ProAmpac, a global flexible packaging, operates primarily under the Prolamina, Ampac, ...

UPM Raflatac Launches Conformable Films

(News | New Products)

April 23, 2017, ... MDO films are said to be ideal for thicker-width bottles that present twice the amount of curve (when compared to flat panel wall-to-wall squeezable containers) and those that require a full squeeze at ...