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Part Three of a Three-Part Series: Ultrasonic Drying of Biodegradable Molded Recycled Paper

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

September 15, 2024, ... MTR-WTR Tests and Complete Data Analysis After completion of the tests, all dried bowls were vacuum packaged and shipped to the Danish Technological Institute for further analysis on water absorbency ...

BW Converting’s Baldwin and W+D empower corrugated manufacturers to achieve more with less at SuperCorrExpo 2024

(News | New Products)

August 08, 2024, ... high-graphics package printing and drying and e-commerce mailing bag manufacturing. The event will take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, September 8-12. At SuperCorrExpo, ...

Shurtape® Expands Line of Sustainable Packaging Tapes with Launch of rPET Recycled Packaging Tapes

(News | New Products)

August 05, 2024, ... packaging no longer means end-of-line packagers need to sacrifice features like quality, performance and dependability that are necessary to keep their lines running smoothly. As a leading manufacturer ...

The Past, Present and Future of Corrugated Die Cutting

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 14, 2024, Die cutting has long been a cornerstone in package manufacturing, playing a pivotal role in producing boxes efficiently and accurately. By Eric Aulton, Product Manager - Rotary Die Cutting, SUN Automation ...

Flexible Packaging — In a Constant Cycle of Evolution

(Flexpack)

June 16, 2024, ... material comingled into the product package itself, or simply placing an active component into a package film lamination structure. For instance, if you open a bag of your favorite beef jerky, you'll ...

Demand Increasing for PCR Plastics: How Recycled PE supports Sustainable Packaging Solutions

(Flexpack)

June 13, 2024, ... do consumers believe should be shaping the future of sustainability? According to survey data from Nielsens Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sustainability report, almost half of consumers hold brands most ...

Obtaining Barriers When Coating and Printing Flexible Materials

(Bag Pouch)

June 09, 2024, ... decorative sheen that they provide. Package print converters sometimes print reels of pre-metallized materials such as polypropylene (PP) as a single ply on flexographic or gravure presses. But there ...

Surface Treatment: The Importance of Getting it Right

(Surface Prep)

May 19, 2024, ... film that are used in today's package printing sector, whether for labels, shrink sleeves, pouches or other kinds of flexible packaging, are all non-absorbent and need to be surface treated to allow ink, ...

IDENTCO Highlights Automation Capabilities and PCB Labeling at PCB East

(News | New Products)

May 13, 2024, ... is evident through the company’s comprehensive label and equipment packages. Designed for hassle-free integration, IDENTCO’s automation products offer plug-and-play functionality with most SMT equipment ...

2024 College Competition Winners Announced

(News | New Products)

May 05, 2024, ... there is growing interest in flexo, label and package printing. This is why I do this, to help and watch these students thrive!” Visit www.phoenixchallenge.org or contact Bettylyn at 704-309-3748 for ...

HOW TO: Do in Register Coating

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, ... intended expressly for in-register applications in a second pass optimizing efficiency and accuracy. Nordmeccanica package is based on an in-feed nip located just before the coating head. The entire system ...

SOMA set to showcase the Optima2 10-color flagship flexo press during drupa 2024

(News | New Products)

April 30, 2024, ... flexo printing presses, enables single-pass operations that dramatically increase the efficiency of package print production. This includes the application of various barrier or functional coatings, as ...

Creating a Circular Packaging Value Chain: How collaboration with suppliers helps converters meet brand owner demands

(News | New Products)

April 28, 2024, ... 25 largest Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies have made commitments related to making their packaging more sustainable, and the majority of those companies have pledged to deliver fully recyclable ...

Innovation in Extrusion Barriers Can Reduce Brand Owners’ Dependence on Plastic

(Coating/Laminating)

April 17, 2024, ... promise to help increase the recyclability of remaining polymers while some coatings can even offer the possibility of composting the entire package. But while fiber boards in general have a lower carbon ...

BioEmitter®- Keeping Corrosion and Rust at Bay in Enclosed Spaces

(News | New Products)

April 15, 2024, ... packaged in a vented cardboard box for easy hanging. This allows Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors (VpCIs) in the BioEmitter® pad to emit while avoiding direct contact between the pad and metal surfaces. The ...

Metsä Group starts pre-engineering project for Muoto™ wood fiber packaging products

(News | New Products)

April 09, 2024, ... the ongoing demonstration phase, Metsä Group has decided to conduct, in parallel with the demo phase, a pre-engineering project related to a possible first commercial-scale factory. Muoto™ packages are ...

Exploring the Advantages of Digital Die Cutting for Converters

(Slit)

March 27, 2024, ... out with new packages or new lines and new packaging in general, we’ve seen an uptick in the last six months. I think it’s here to stay,” said Jordan Patterson, vice president, Virtual Packaging. Differentiation ...

UPM Specialty Papers and Fazer Develop Recyclable Packaging Solution Without Plastic Lining

(News | New Products)

March 22, 2024, ... traditionally been provided by plastic packaging or by laminating plastic to the surface of paper. The use of plastic has also enabled the package to be sealed with heat. In the packaging paper developed ...

Martin Automatic Displays Transformative Web Automation

(News | New Products)

March 18, 2024, ... and rewinds.” The technology package on show in Indianapolis includes an MBSC automatic butt splice and an LRD rewind.  The MBSC is based on Martin’s bestselling MBS but is designed specifically for ...

Management Controls Highlights Top Trends and Predictions for the Paper Industry

(News | New Products)

March 04, 2024, ... million by 2030. It’s no wonder when you consider that Amazon alone delivers 1.6 million packages a day. While the industry and project sizes are expected to continue growing, so does the importance ...