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- SVC Holds Ambitious Technical Conference
- (Coating/Laminating News)
- April 20, 2011, ... Metallic Films and Clusters on PET Substrates.” His talk included information on “touchskin,” a proximity and touch-sensitive intelligent surface that replaces mechanical switches, sliders, and wheels ...
- People
- (Trends/Management)
- March 31, 2011, ... sales and marketing. Peter Wallace, Arclin, receives the 2011 Herman Joachim Distinguished Service Award from TAPPI, Norcross, GA. Mike Springan is promoted to product manager and technical ...
- Narrow Web & Label Reporter
- (Narrow Web)
- March 31, 2011, ... Competition until June 1. The judging panel includes Rob Krebs, director of market innovations, American Chemistry Council Plastics Div.; Clare Goldsberry, senior editor, Modern Plastics Worldwide; and ...
- Green Converting: Is IML Sustainable?
- (Label/Tape)
- February 28, 2011, ... competing labeling techniques. Pressure-Sensitive Labeling | For p-s labeling, the container is molded, followed by, in some cases, flame treating before the application of the p-s label. This post-mold ...
- W&H Issues Good News
- (Trends/Management)
- February 28, 2011, ... in a substantial reduction of raw materials, a priority for W&H under its “greenovation” philosophy. Managing director Peter Steinbeck says, “The positive customer feedback was overwhelming. We are ...
- Surface Treating: Promoting Adhesion
- (Surface Prep)
- February 28, 2011, ... films, nylon, vinyl, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), foils, coated papers, foams, and many other roll-to-roll substrates benefit from this categorical solution as well. Corona ...
- Flexible Packaging: Eco Innovation
- (Flexpack)
- February 28, 2011, Two entries in the 55th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition sponsored by the Flexible Packaging Assn., Linthicum, MD will share its Two entries in the 55th Annual Flexible Packaging ...
- Counting Clicks
- (Magazine)
- February 28, 2011, Adhesive Aids Fast Manufacturing The Liofol UR2790-22/UR5026-21 adhesive system allows converters to produce laminated films, then roll, slit, pouch, NO.1 HENKEL CORP. Liofol UR2790-22/UR5026-21 adhesive ...
- Where Can I Find?
- (Trends/Management)
- February 28, 2011, ... of the unrest is resulting here in an abundance of price increase announcements found on any number of media distribution channels, including PFFC-online.com. Instead of paper, PET film is now scarce. ...
- The Bottle Reborn
- (News | New Products)
- February 14, 2011, ... the Flexible Packaging Assn. and was a third-place winner in the 2010 Pack Expo Selects competition. Because it ships flat, it takes nearly 90% less space and uses less fuel to transport than rigid water ...
- Market Update: Coating & Laminating Special Report: Still Growing
- (Flexpack)
- January 31, 2011, ... in the important beer label market in response to a demand for lower costs (therefore white papers), competition from pressure-sensitive (p-s) labels, and reduced beer consumption. Barrier packaging ...
- Show Preview - Forecast for Orlando: ICE
- (Trends/Management)
- January 31, 2011, ... Mechanics: Kevin Cole, Optimation Technology Inc. Web & Sheet Cleanliness: Always the Last Thought! Why?: Pete Byam, Polymag Tek Inc. 10:30-11:00 a.m. Advancements in Wax Coating - Thinner, Faster: ...
- Coatings Offer High Barriers
- (Coating)
- January 31, 2011, ... high-oxygen barrier over the widest relative humidity and provide similar moisture barrier to that of PVDC-coated PET when tested at 85RH and 40 deg C, company says. Coating also provides a new level of ...
- Elastomer Aids Laminations
- (Extrusion Coating)
- January 31, 2011, ... to the extrudate when laminating unprimed BOPP film (clear and printed) is said to increase adhesion significantly compared to LDPE using a primer. Improved adhesion to unprimed OPET (clear and printed) ...
- Metallized PP for Barrier Pouches
- (Flexpack)
- December 31, 2010, ... twice the moisture barrier and three times the oxygen barrier of previous generations of company's metallized OPP. Said to be ideal for metallized PET and foil replacement in tri-laminations and to offer ...
- Xeikon partners with Yupo To Expand Substrate Range
- (Digital)
- December 06, 2010, Xeikon, an innovative leader in digital color printing, has tested and qualified synthetic substrates from Yupo Corp. of America for its Xeikon 3000 Series of digital label presses ITASCA, IL | Xeikon, ...
- Holograms with Transparency
- (Print)
- November 30, 2010, ... to create attractive and innovative designs with a transparent feature. Films are available as BOPP, PET, or paper substrates. Company also can originate custom-made hologram masters. BEP Hologram ...
- Materials Substrates: Building Blocks
- (Flexpack)
- November 30, 2010, ... Based on Clearfoil barrier-coated PET, plus an aggressive sealant, structure enables high-speed sealing. Oxygen barriers available to 0.0008 cc/100 in.2/24 hr, and moisture barrier properties to 0.0008 ...
- Adhesive System Is Fast, Versatile
- (Adhesives)
- November 30, 2010, ... for speed, versatility, and efficiency. Said to allow converters to laminate at up to 1,800 fpm, slit in as few as 6 hr, and PAA decay in as few as 2 days. Adheres to cellophane, nylon, OPP, PET, and high-slip ...
- TLMI Awards: Challenges Met
- (Label/Tape)
- October 31, 2010, ... entries in TLMI's 2010 Awards Competition: Steve Lee, RotoMetrics Mike Buystedt, Flint Group Narrow Web J. Page Crouch, educator Jim Flynn, Gallus Gary Gordon, Comco Pat Hague, Actega WIT Ray ...