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FPA Honors Both Flexible & Flashy

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February 28, 2002, ... SC, uses its oxygen scavenging OS Films to manufacture the packages. OS Films contain a proprietary polymer component coextruded as a layer of the package. Because the scavenger is part of the film, ...

Overcoats Offer Protection (and You Don't Have to Button Up

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January 31, 2002, Printed paper is a key ingredient in many packages and labels. And whether the printing provides information, graphics, or both, it has to be protected. Printed paper is a key ingredient in many packages ...

Reclosability & Flex-Packs

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January 31, 2002, ... vinyl acetate and low-density polyethylene. Most zipper styles on packages today utilize a standard “arrowhead and receiver” design. The reclosable interlocks may come in contact with particulate matter ...

The Future of Package Printing

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December 31, 2001, ... as number of impressions, not packages), “respondents do not expect to see much change overall in flexo run lengths during the next five years,” adding there is a slight shift to shorter run lengths. “Many ...

Products

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December 31, 2001, ... Features include productivity-enhancing Visual Pallet software and PC-based simulation packages. Spreader Roll System Is Improved Converter Accessory Corp., Wind Gap, PA; 610/863-6008; converteraccessory.com ...

Control of Adhesion and Removal of Heat Sealable Tops on Polymer Containers

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December 31, 2001, ... opening of packages very difficult. The growing consumer demand for convenient, ready-to-eat food products has driven manufacturers to produce effective, user-friendly, hygienic, and safe food packaging. ...

Pack-Secure: Critical Conference for Current Crisis

(News | New Products)

November 27, 2001, ...  11:00-11:45 am—"Improving Tamper-Evident Packaging: Tests, Problems, and Solutions" New techniques; costs/availability; line application; upgrading packages; crisis management; problem areas; testing ...

Valmet There for You 24-7

(News | New Products)

November 27, 2001, ... reports Clifton's new machine will rewind packages up to 800 mm in diameter at 600 mpm, with both rotary and razor blades, and it features a separate, shaftless rewind stand; A General EHF4 1650 vacuum ...

Polymers / Laminations / Adhesives / Coatings / Extrusions

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October 31, 2001, ... of aluminum foil in packages, future of paper in flexible packaging, influence of imported packaging materials, and the use of solvent vs. aqueous inks. Next Conference The next conference for the ...

IML Conference Transcends Packaging with Broader Range of Topics

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October 31, 2001, ... as China continues to increase the market for packages of all types. In-mold labels will definitely have a major presence because of their many advantages, she noted. The conference included an exhibit ...

Many New Players Join India's Flex-Pack Boo

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September 30, 2001, ... packages. The rapid expansion of the Indian flex-pack market has accelerated due to the conversion of the more traditional rigid packaging into flexible forms and a favorable government tax structure. ...

The Miracle of Coextrusion Makes Believers of Many

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August 31, 2001, ... packages require excellent graphics, strength properties, barrier characteristics, etc. Judicious choice of plastic films combined in an adhesive or extrusion coating operation provides the results needed. ...

Vacumet Makes Metallizing Dreams Come True

(Magazine)

August 31, 2001, ... provides brilliance to the printed surface. “We estimate less than 10 percent of the packages for consumer goods employ some type of metallized packaging. That leaves a lot of room for us to grow.” ...

Single-Source Ink Supplier for Package Printer

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July 31, 2001, ... with a high bond rate over the full range of temperatures and handling that the packages would undergo. Packaging Products provided the customer with rollstock as well as bags made on a Ro-An bag machine. ...

Products

(Magazine)

July 31, 2001, ... user interface. Corrugated Thermoformers Produce Strong Packages Gralex Inc., Lewis Center, OH; 614/436-6634 TP Series corrugated thermoformers produce food trays plus a variety of commercial, industrial, ...

Converting Industry News

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May 31, 2001, ... and Weyerhaeuser. Covering the Full Spectrum of Industry News, Events & Activities Big Easy Packages Offer Big Benefits The Big Easy is a new line of large, barrier-coated paperboard canisters developed ...

Antimicrobial Additives and Coatings for Food Packaging

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May 31, 2001, ... atmosphere surrounding the food. Oxygen-scavenging materials and other antimicrobial additives promise that packages will absorb oxygen and prevent rancidity of the food. What are antimicrobials?  ...

Materials

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May 31, 2001, New materials from: Adchem Corp., ADM Tronics Unlimited Inc., AT Plastics, Max Daetwyler Corp., Deco-Chem Inc., Klöckner Pentaplast of America, Metallized Products Inc., and National Starch & Chemical ...

Award-Winning Boxmakers Think Outside the Box

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April 30, 2001, ... 83rd annual meeting in Palm Desert, CA. The nearly 300 entries, which are judged in 3 categories and 21 end-use classes, are “some of the most outstanding and well-designed packages in recent years,” ...

High Clarity Linear Low Density Polyethylene for Packaging Applications

(Magazine)

April 30, 2001, ... stand-up pouches to high gloss form, fill, and seal packages for food items. Such packages require low haze, high gloss film for their sophisticated multicolor graphic printing. The haze and gloss of standard ...