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- Atmospheric Plasma: The New Functional Treatment for Films
- (Magazine)
- January 31, 2001, ... terephthalate (PET), and polytetraflluoroethylene (PTFE). The surface energies of the treated films increased substantially without any backside treatment. This enhanced the wettability, printability, ...
- Polyester Film Sourcing: Tips to Improve the Bottom Line
- (Magazine)
- November 30, 2000, ... purchasing polyester film than ever before. Competition is growing, traditional channels overlap through consolidation, and supply chain management has transitioned from a buzzword to an everyday practice. ...
- Polyester Film Supplier Helps Converter Grow
- (Magazine)
- September 30, 2000, ... delivery and higher quality, while also reducing costs. "Filmquest's pricing has been very competitive," says Pomazak, "which has helped us expand our sales, along with Filmquest's—obviously, it goes hand ...
- Bringing Together the Many Benefits of Film and Paper
- (Magazine)
- September 30, 2000, ... and converts like paper but has the advantages of a moisture barrier and resistance to oils and fats. Based at Peterborough, Harrier Packaging was set up in August 1998 with a œ3 million investment ...
- It's Definitely a Bull Market for High-Performance Film
- (Magazine)
- May 31, 2000, ... properties. Some of the major high-performance films include those made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET polyester), nylon, polycarbonate (PC), polyimide (PI), and fluoropolymers. In 1999 Frost ...
- Decorative Films Served by Multilayer Structure
- (Magazine)
- May 31, 2000, ... done at the Phillips Plastics Technical Center (PTC) at the Phillips Petroleum headquarters. Ellenbogen describes the facility as "a first-class operation. It has actual production equipment to test the ...
- Oxide-coated films are still finding their market niche
- (Magazine)
- November 30, 1996, ... to date has been with polyethylene terephthalate (PET), but the technologies do not get interesting until non-PET substrates are commercialized. Uncoated PET is presently coated by plasma or evaporation, ...
- PET supplies increasing as markets expand
- (Magazine)
- May 31, 1996, "There's nothing in the world as powerful as an idea whose time has come." Dr. Samuel Johnson.Suppliers of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which was "There's nothing in the world as powerful as an idea whose ...
- MSC Specialty Films reaches success down to the core
- (Magazine)
- May 31, 1996, ... coating/laminating areas operate in a cleanroom environment. Cost-Competitive, Custom Cores As a unique company, MSC was looking for a core supplier that would respond to its individual needs. This ...
- Innovation is a winner in FPA competition
- (Magazine)
- March 31, 1996, ... ten companies are honored with Top Packaging Awards by the Flexible Packaging Assn. Judges in the annual competition of the Flexible Packaging Assn., Washington, DC, selected 13 packages from ten companies ...
- Regulation, competition drive the adhesives industry
- (Magazine)
- January 31, 1996, Perhaps the biggest reason for the rapid change in the adhesives business is the Environmental Protection Agency's push to eliminate volatile organic Perhaps the biggest reason for the rapid change in ...
- Growing popularity of PET drives shortage to crisis level
- (Magazine)
- August 31, 1995, Widely hailed as the "green" resin of the '90s, polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, is now the wunderkind of the converting/packaging industry. Sometimes Widely hailed as the "green" resin of the '90s, polyethylene ...
- Consider film cores when analyzing costs.
- (Magazine)
- July 31, 1995, ... in a total system cost analysis, but using the wrong ones may cost you more than you realize. As film markets become more competitive, producers, converters and suppliers are being forced to more closely ...
- Film offers food packagers green marketing opportunity
- (Magazine)
- April 30, 1995, ... film, already cleared for food and drug applications in the US, is 100% pure PET. It's equivalent in nearly every way to one of the most widely used PET films for flexible-packaging applications--Melinex ...
- Innovative uses earn honors from film supplier
- (Magazine)
- December 31, 1994, ... required a film with a barrier high enough to permit gas flushing while offering excellent machinability and printing surface for the subtle graphics of the design," Peter Taylor, Canadian sales manager ...
- ARC Honors Award Winners at R2R Conference USA
- (News | New Products)
- November 12, 2024, ... The judges noted the product’s reliance on multiple coatings, its life-saving potential and the use of fewer materials than competing products. Honorable Mention in the Product of the Year competition ...
- Merging Innovation and Sustainability in Flexible Packaging
- (Bag Pouch)
- November 03, 2024, ... created a compelling impetus for plastic packaging manufacturers4 to explore innovative packaging solutions and drive the growth of the packaging industry. Manufacturers are increasingly recognizing ...
- A Look at Meeting Customer Demands
- (Bag Pouch)
- October 20, 2024, ... reduces manual labor and allows operators to focus on more diverse tasks. This technology also plays a crucial role in reducing repetitive motion, a major cause of stress and injury in the workplace. Automating ...
- Ensuring Clean Cuts in the Converting Industry
- (Equipment/Machines - Converting)
- October 06, 2024, ... conditions and customizing blades to meet specific cutting requirements. By implementing these strategies, converters can ensure high-quality, efficient production processes and maintain a competitive ...
- Siegwerk, Tripack and Multi-Plastics to Unveil APR Approved Shrink Sleeve at Label Expo Americas 2024
- (Upcoming Conference News)
- August 30, 2024, Tripack, Siegwerk and Multi-Plastics debate collaborative recyclable solution for PET bottles at Label Expo Americas, September 10-12 in Chicago, IL. Tripack, Siegwerk and Multi-Plastics debate collaborative ...
