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Label Printing | Rotakett Opts for Gallus RCS 330 Press

(Label/Tape)

November 26, 2012, ... out of Sweden and now source labels from local suppliers wherever they are. Competition in these markets comes from Dutch and Italian label converters, but Rotakett maintains that few can match the quality ...

DuPont to Reward Packaging Innovations

(Flexpack)

November 12, 2012, ... for entries for 25th DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation. The deadline for entries to the independently judged competition is Feb. 28, 2013. “Over the years, packaging innovations selected as winners ...

Flexo Printing | Multiprint Installs Gallus RCS 430

(Label/Tape)

November 07, 2012, Label printer expands into the spirits, wine, and other high-value markets with ten-color press. If a company has been in the highly competitive self-adhesive label business for almost 50 years, it ...

Carton/Box | PPC Report Forecasts Gradual Growth

(Carton Box)

October 30, 2012, ... in many years, aseptic milk packagers are struggling, as PET containers—and now stand-up flexible pouches—eat into their market share. The number of Americans 65 and older is poised to double in the ...

ExxonMobil Offers New Films at Pack Expo

(Flexpack)

October 28, 2012, ... 50TD200 shrink sleeve film, which reportedly facilitates flotation separation of labels from bottles in support of PET bottle recycling (where available). Also on display will be ExxonMobil Chemical’s ...

On Print | Digital Print at Labelexpo

(Label/Tape)

October 24, 2012, ...  13.5 165 Miyakoshi MJP20W UV 21.4 450 Nilpeter Caslon UV 13 160 Omet JetPlus UV 26 200 Screen TruePress L350UV UV 14 165 Shiki PicoJet ...

Show Preview | Pack Expo Intl. 2012

(Print)

October 17, 2012, ... and Label-Lyte TD shrink sleeve film, which facilitates flotation separation of labels from bottles to support PET bottle-to-bottle recycling.  H.B. Fuller (Booth S771) is introducing its solvent-free ...

Microwaveable Packaging | Robust Growth Predicted

(Carton Box)

October 16, 2012, ... food products to date, and they will continue to be so in the future. The U.S. market for microwaveable packaging materials will continue to grow at its current rate, with some added impetus generated ...

Carton/Box | Stellar Entries Earn PPC Awards

(Carton Box)

October 15, 2012, ... 18 in Las Vegas, as part of the 69th annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition. Six packaging experts adjudicated this year’s competition, which took place over three days in July at PPC ...

Sustainability | BASF, Mariners Debut Compostable Snack Bags

(Bag Pouch)

October 03, 2012, ... BASF’s market development manager consumer packaging. “It means that popular snack foods can be brought to market in compostable packaging that delivers needed shelf-life at a competitive price point, ...

Rapidly Expanding Flexpack Converter Details Equipment Plans

(Flexpack News)

October 02, 2012, ... of flexible plastic packaging materials. The company produces high quality gravure-printed BOPP, PET, PVC, PE, and paper, as well as duplex and triplex laminations. These include five-layer co-extruded ...

MACtac Introduces Optically Clear Adhesive

(Coating/Laminating)

September 25, 2012, ... of areas, including: Aggressiveness to HDPE, LDPE and PET Exceptional clarity Improved non-water whitening Outstanding initial tack Direct food contact compliance Tamper evident MACtac ...

Consumers Buy with Their Eyes | Designing to Differentiate

(Print)

September 19, 2012, ... achieve a competitive edge. One example is the advanced desiccant polymer (ADP) from Süd-Chemie Performance Packaging (Belen, NM; Booth #7558), a Clariant Group Co. ADP delivers adsorbent properties ...

Klöckner Pentaplast Films Shrink with Impact

(Label/Tape)

September 17, 2012, PETG roll-sleeve films for shrink labels join the Pentalabel line at Klöckner Pentaplast, reportedly offering high shelf impact with energy savings   GORDONSVILLE, VA | Klöckner Pentaplast reports ...

Sun Chemical Inks Offer Low Migration

(News | New Products)

September 17, 2012, EtiJet LM UV low-migration UV-curing ink for digital labels, from Sun Chemical, is said to meet be highest industry standards for food packaging   PARSIPPANY, NJ | SunJet, the global inkjet division ...

No-Label Look with ExxonMobil Film

(Label/Tape)

September 02, 2012, ... goods, household products, pet food, and other diverse markets Coated print surface is compatible with UV, flexo, letterpress, screen, and offset systems. The film is also compatible with solvent- and ...

WS Packaging Expands into Flexible Packaging

(Flexpack)

August 29, 2012, With flexible packaging now part of its line, WS Packaging will offer barrier, sealability, and more for a wide range of products   GREEN BAY, WI | Printer and label converter WS Packaging Group ...

Sustainable Packaging | Use Newspaper & Water

(Carton Box)

August 20, 2012, ... petroleum-based materials. The molded fiber packaging can be placed in curbside recycling with newspaper or paper products. In some cases, flower or herb seeds can be embedded within the packaging. In ...

On Print | Electrophotography for Packaging

(On Print)

August 06, 2012, ... Indigo is the only EPG device that does not rely on hot fusing. Its web machines, such as the 13-in. model 7250, can process films as thin as 48 ga PET and 40 ga OPP, which gives it access to a good deal ...

Vacumet Paper Improves Roll Quality with Goldenrod Chucks

(News | New Products)

August 02, 2012, ... company plans to further incorporate these chucks into the slitting portion of its operations. Because of Goldenrod’s highly competent technical service, Vacumet has complete confidence in the company’s ...