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Polyonics Program Delivers Pre-Slit Materials

(Label/Tape)

December 12, 2016, The SWIFT program provides customers with pre-slit width label materials WESTMORELAND, NH | Polyonics offers the SWIFT program, which provides converters with same- or next-day shipping of company ...

Zip-Pak Sensus Selected for Cat Food Treats

(Bag Pouch)

December 07, 2016, ... each time the pouch is opened. As a result, Purina’s Sensus-enhanced package helped deliver a more interactive, mutually engaging treating experience for pet owners and their cats. The Sensus feature ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2016

(Flexpack)

December 01, 2016, For package converters, it’s all about the seal. A tough, puncture-resistant coextruded packaging film captures this year’s top honor. For package converters, it’s all about the seal. A tough, puncture-resistant ...

Holographic Effects Generate Excitement for Hall of Fame Event

(Coating/Laminating)

November 28, 2016, Hazen Paper creates tickets and more to enhance visitor experience HOLYOKE, MA | Hazen Paper Co. created a coordinated, custom package of holographic promotional items and event souvenirs for the 2016 ...

Sealed Air Debuts Stealthwrap Packaging

(Carton Box)

November 20, 2016, ... that allows primary package cartons to be protected for transit without the need for outer boxes or additional packaging materials. The company also announced that XPO Logistics, a global provider of ...

PPC Awards | TPC Printing Takes 2016 Prize for Feat of Precision

(Carton Box)

October 30, 2016, ... revealed the winners of its 73rd North American Packaging Competition on October 28 at its fall meeting in San Antonio, TX. Here is a look at the top prize winners.   Paperboard Package of the Year ...

DuPont Adds Cyrel Plate for Corrugated

(Carton Box)

October 24, 2016, The Cyrel EASY EPC is said to offer high quality image reproduction while minimizing fluting WILMINGTON, DE | DuPont Advanced Printing reports the launch of the newest addition to the Cyrel EASY plate ...

Toray Plastics (America) Film Takes the High Road

(News | New Products)

October 23, 2016, ... use in the manufacture of pillows, pouches, and stand-up pouches (SUP) for salty and savory snacks, cookies, crackers, biscuits, and confectionery items, are designed to prevent packages from bursting ...

PCE Instruments Improves Force Gauges

(Controls)

October 10, 2016, ... for transport, storage, and consumer safety. Company says it has improved the accuracy of the digital force gauges from ±0.2% to ±0.1%, making these package testing devices even more competitive on the ...

Toray Lidding Film Suited for Refrigerated Dairy

(Flexpack)

October 09, 2016, ... XL7W film, a white, easy-to-peel PET lidding film said to be ideal for use with refrigerated and frozen dairy foods that are packaged in polypropylene (PP) containers.  The XL7W film and company’s on-site ...

Catbridge Offers Details of New Slitter/Rewinder

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2016, ... and the adaptability to grow with user’s business.  “The 900-M is a ‘performance meets value’ machine. All the high performance and features you expect from [our company] are packaged for this industry ...

Show Preview | Pack Expo Intl. 2016 Largest Show To-Date

(Trends/Management)

October 02, 2016, ... package design, and mechatronics programs. In addition to providing world-class entertainment, networking, recruiting, and charitable opportunities, Pack Expo 2016 will also provide unprecedented chances ...

BST Upgrades Inspection System

(Controls)

September 24, 2016, ... traps, die-cuts, reverse print, tiny type, and many other print attributes.  The hardware package now includes a touch control commander that can be mounted on the camera, the machine frame, or elsewhere. ...

Epson Ships First UV Digital Label Press

(Label/Tape)

September 20, 2016, ... and beverage, as well as standard consumer packaged goods. “Epson is directly addressing industry concerns regarding UV digital label press print quality, which has historically looked too shiny with ...

Uflex Reports Solution for Heavy-Duty Bags

(Bag Pouch)

September 04, 2016, Low S.I.T., high seal strength matt BOPP film is said to solve “big bag” problems such as palletizing difficulty NOIDA, INDIA | Uflex Ltd. reports the availability of “Big Bags” for heavy-duty packages ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2016 Offers Technology in Action

(Label/Tape)

August 08, 2016, Opportunities to optimize your workflow are just some of the possibilities you’ll discover at this bi-annual label and package printing event. Opportunities to optimize your workflow are just some ...

Sticking With It | PSAs for Labeling Applications

(Coating/Laminating)

July 11, 2016, ... a specific end use also can be a significant factor to consider. As examples, FDA regulations for indirect and direct food use will apply to applications like fruit and snack package labels. UL certification ...

Common Laminating Techniques & Associated Adhesives

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

July 10, 2016, ... acrylic-vinyl acetate copolymer emulsions Snack packages (e.g., potato chip bags) Wet-Bond Adhesive Acrylic emulsion pressure-sensitive adhesives Pressure-sensitive labels Wet-Bond ...

Toray Plastics (America) Reports Lidding Film

(Flexpack)

July 05, 2016, ... metallized, and bio-based films, announces the introduction of LumiLid XL7AF film, an anti-fog PET lidding film for use with fresh and refrigerated food that is packaged in polypropylene (PP) trays, including ...

On Print | drupa 2016 Lived Up to Expectations

(On Print)

June 20, 2016, Printing expert Dene Taylor reflects on the recently concluded trade show where digital package printing was a real market focus. Printing expert Dene Taylor reflects on the recently concluded trade ...