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Bio Break Down

(Flexpack)

March 30, 2004, ... ideal for cups, clamshell packages, molded containers, and laptop computers. However, its rigidity makes it a poor material for compost collection bags. Again, polyesters are very versatile. Polyester ...

Novel Method for Testing the Grease Resistance of Plastic-Based Dry Pet Food Packaging

(The Place)

March 30, 2004, ... staining of the package. With polymeric packages, a fatty film will form on the surface of the material. These are cosmetic problems, not product quality ones, but they still need attention. Judging the ...

Materials

(Magazine)

March 30, 2004, ... a Treat for Ice Cream International Paper, Bleach Board Business, Memphis, TN; 877/922-5547; internationalpaper.com Fortress ice cream board, developed for 1/2-gal, brick-style packages, is said to give ...

Muller Martini to Launch Its Newest Web Offset Printing Press at Drupa; Equipment Has Label and Packaging Printing Capabilities

(News | New Products)

March 22, 2004, Visit Muller Martini at Drupa in hall 14, stands A52/D52. (mullermartiniusa.com) Düsseldorf, Germany—Müller Martini will showcase its latest web offset printing press, the Alprinta, at Drupa 2004. According ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

February 28, 2004, ... and three of the four packages have windows to display the tube or bottle of lotion inside. The “kit” cartons include printed images of the package's contents, and one carton includes images of the other ...

Materials

(Magazine)

February 28, 2004, ... and superior performance as well as physical protection of the packaged product, company reports. Also said to have superior gauge control and low outgassing and corrosivity. Blend Creates Barrier Material ...

Flint Ink Corp. to Launch Its Newest Ink Systems and Printing Technologies at Drupa

(News | New Products)

February 26, 2004, ... ink systems and printing technologies for high-performance commercial, publication, package, digital, and printed electronics applications at Drupa. The organization, including Flint-Schmidt, Jetrion LLC, ...

Gidue to Launch Unipro Packaging Press at Drupa; OEM Also to Showcase Other Converting Machinery

(News | New Products)

February 23, 2004, ... converting developments currently in the pipeline," states Gidue. Upgrade Your Package Printing with Holograms In addition to printing machinery, Gidue plans to demonstrate its HHS hologram-deposition ...

Coating and Laminating: At the Heart of the Packaging Industry

(Magazine)

January 31, 2004, ... stretch, and shrink sleeve) and in-mold labels — as well as direct-printed flexible packaging (e.g., pouches and sachets), where the label is integral to the package. Different technologies may ...

UV & Jet Inks: An Exciting Combo

(Materials)

January 30, 2004, Jet ink printers dominate the growth of digital printing. One of the most promising applications of jet ink technologies is radiation-curable jet inks used in package and label printing. Jet ink printers ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

January 30, 2004, ... will feature many consumer products already printed and packaged using UV and EB technology, as well as demonstrations of both technologies. The event will take place May 2-5 at the Charlotte Convention ...

Products and Materials

(Magazine)

December 30, 2003, ... produces 0-20mA, 4-20mA, 0-10V, or 2-10V analog output. Strip for Easy-Open Packages Zip-Pak, Manteno, IL; 815/468-6500; zippak.com EZ Open Strip is said to be a faster way for food service staff ...

Materials

(Materials)

November 29, 2003, ... consumer electronics; and hardware. Tear-proof foldover board is reported to be economical and to allow packagers to run their equipment more efficiently due to shorter dwell times and lower temperatures ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

November 29, 2003, ... development process. Environmental News Goods Packaged in 100% Recycled Paperboard HonoredWASHINGTON, DC, USA—Thirteen winners in the 60th Annual National Paperboard Packaging Competition featured ...

Award-Winning FlexiProof 100 to Debut in China at China-Labelexpo

(News | New Products)

November 20, 2003, RK Print Coat Instruments Ltd. reports it will show its award-winning FlexiProof 100 at Labelexpo in China, a growing geographic market for package printing and converting-related applications. HERTS, ...

Products

(Magazine)

October 30, 2003, ... Produce Package Mockups Easily Intelicoat Technologies, South Hadley, MA; 413/536-7800; intelicoat.com Magic X-Vinyl is a cast vinyl product for the production of soft-package mockups. Said to provide ...

Converter Panel Attracts Interest at Conference

(The Place)

September 30, 2003, ... technologies or chemistries.” One obvious solution is an electron beam coating mono-web approach that offers the following benefits: Reduce cost by 10%-20% Reduce package design complexity  ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

September 30, 2003, ... will include electronic article surveillance; radio frequency identification; smart inks and diagnostics; and polymer and other laminar electronics, e.g., the transparent electronic package. For more information ...

Meeting the Need

(Materials)

September 30, 2003, ... additive masterbatch reportedly eliminates cold-fog formation, enhances package aesthetics, and improves product appearance. Offering is said to provide longer efficiencies by as much as 35% improvement ...

Producing Coextruded High Barrier Heat-Shrinkable Packaging Films

(The Place)

September 30, 2003, Application: Examining and comparing high barrier polymers and structures provides guidelines for matching film performance with application. PEER-REVIEWED TECHNICAL PAPER: Following is an expanded summary ...