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Toray Plastics (America) Announces New Metallized BOPP

(Flexpack)

February 09, 2014, ... introduced Torayfan PC5 metallized BOPP film, a versatile ultra-high oxygen- and moisture- barrier film that can be used in tri-laminations, as a foil replacement, and as an overwrap lamination or wrapper.  ...

KristaFilms Installs Fourth BOPP Line

(Flexpack)

January 28, 2014, ... films with high moisture and oxygen barrier, films for the packaging and label markets with higher seal strength, as well as white packaging and label films with greater opacity and gloss. Located in ...

MOCON Partners with Ronox in Testing Lab

(Controls)

January 13, 2014, ... “In addition to Poland, Ronox will also be serving the needs of Hungry, Romania, and the Ukraine.” Ronox's laboratory capabilities now include MOCON-certified oxygen and water vapor permeation instrumentation ...

E.C. Shaw Installs nyloflex NExT FV Exposure

(News | New Products)

December 11, 2013, ... exposure technology utilizes a high intensity UV-A-LED light source to conduct rapid crosslinking of the photopolymer surface before oxygen inhibition can occur, resulting in a flat top dot structure on ...

Toray Plastics (America) Broadens LumiLid Film Platform

(Flexpack News)

September 18, 2013, ... and frozen foods, puddings, applesauce, desserts, wet and dry foods, and specialty items is especially popular. Company says LumiLid clear, white, and metallized lidding films provide excellent oxygen ...

Sun Chemical Opens Plate Manufacturing Facility

(News | New Products)

July 18, 2013, ... Dot technology—the MacDermid Lux system and the DuPont DigiFlow/DigiCorr system. The MacDermid Lux system utilizes a membrane laminator for an oxygen barrier, and the DigiFlow/DigiCorr system uses a nitrogen ...

Scholler Packaging Opts for Flint Exposure Unit

(News | New Products)

July 18, 2013, ... Group is not only a main supplier; their equipment is also an inherent part of Scholler’s production process. "In recent years, topics like HD, oxygen effect, flat top dots, and micro structures, etc., ...

Amcor Flexibles Launches Packpyrus Packaging

(Flexpack News)

June 10, 2013, ... total life cycles. Amcor Packpyrus is a thermoformable cellulose-based packaging solution for the fresh market. Thanks to its oxygen barrier it is particularly suitable for pre-sliced products like meat ...

Freedonia Studies Specialty Films

(Flexpack News)

June 09, 2013, ... barrier films have the largest share, with more than 90% of the market. According to the study, growth in barrier film demand will be driven by the rapid rise in the use of vacuum packaging, oxygen scavenging, ...

Packaging Awards | AidPod Takes Top Spot as DuPont Celebrates Innovation

(Flexpack)

May 12, 2013, ... collagen or cellulose, it is much cleaner and fewer harsh chemicals are needed to produce the sausage. The oxygen barrier and relatively high moisture barrier prolong shelf life, preserve flavor, and significantly ...

MOCON and Inspection Systems Establish Lab in Australia

(Inspection/Defect Detection)

April 28, 2013, ... We are pleased to announce the establishment of this new laboratory with its wide range of testing options.” Laboratory capabilities include oxygen, water vapor, and carbon dioxide permeation testing; ...

FlexoCenter Partner Chooses Cyrel DigiFlow

(News | New Products)

April 22, 2013, ... off when the standard digital dot is the preferred result. “DuPont Cyrel DigiFlow provides exposure in a controlled oxygen environment— the concept was proven successful several years ago with a product ...

Toray Metallized BOPP Film Offers Barrier Features

(Flexpack News)

April 16, 2013, Torayfan MWX6 white film is suited for gas-flushed packaging applications, reportedly offering high moisture and oxygen barrier   NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) announces Torayfan ...

AIPIA Program Focuses on Packaging Technology & Marketing

(Flexpack News)

February 26, 2013, ... and Nanotechnology • A&IP and Anti-Counterfeiting • Opportunities in Active Oxygen Scavenging • How Tamper-Evident is your Packaging? • Packaging That Communicates Can Improve Our Health • Innovative ...

Static Beat | How Do Passive Dissipaters Neutralize Static?

(Static-Beat)

February 24, 2013, ... cause the molecules of nitrogen and oxygen in air to ionize. So, the intense electric field near sharp points generates a corona discharge that forms both positive and negative ions. In Figure 1, negative ...

Coating Matters | It’s a Turbulent World

(Coating/Laminating)

January 10, 2013, ... the same cavity and maintain a distinct layer. The advantages of this phenomenon can be seen in multilayer packaging films that have a printable polymer on one side and an oxygen barrier that can contact ...

Readers Choice: Top 11 New Products of 2012

(Coatings)

January 01, 2013, ... packaging. Said to resist moisture and oxygen from penetrating a clear package structure, resulting in fresher and healthier food with improved shelf life. Company says technology has environmental benefits ...

MonoSol Films Make Edible Pouches

(Bag Pouch)

September 06, 2012, Pouches made with Vivos Edible Delivery Systems films from MonoSol are edible, transparent, and said to offer good oxygen barrier   MERRILLVILLE, IN | MonoSol,, supplier of specialty water-soluble, ...

Sustainable Packaging | Use Newspaper & Water

(Carton Box)

August 20, 2012, ... prevents oxygen entry to the bottle). “Unlike bulky, petroleum-based EPS, molded fiber is completely sustainable, recyclable, and biodegradable,” says Bill Hall, owner of Grafcor Packaging. “Because ...

Coating | The Movement Toward Thinner Films and Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

July 30, 2012, ... layers with individual attributes are combined to make a higher-performing film—a thin layer on one side of the film is used to provide a barrier to oxygen and moisture and protect the product, while another ...