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Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2017

(Flexpack)

November 29, 2017, ... PET Films Lumirror MK61HB and PA1HB barrier-coated polyester films are called robust alternatives to foil, PVdC-coated PET and OPP, and AlOx-coated PET. MK61HB metallized-barrier PET is said to offer ...

pacprocess Tehran and IPAP Debut in Iran

(News | New Products)

November 27, 2017, ... enough,” says Hamed Irani, director of BRP. “They lay the foundation for the competitiveness of a wide variety of products and are closely tied to rising export revenue. The trade fair concept of pacprocess ...

AWA Reviews Sessions on Release Liners

(Label/Tape)

November 25, 2017, ... use of polyolefin recyclates as raw material to ensure the long-term sustainability of such products, the PCEP is combining what it says is “a unique set of competencies”: polymer science, recycling, and ...

FPI Honors Two for Innovation & Excellence

(Bag Pouch)

November 20, 2017, PDQ and Pan Pacific Manufacturing shared honors at the annual competition of the Foodservice Packaging Institute FALLS CHURCH, VA | The Foodservice Packaging Institute recently held its annual competition, ...

Mitsubishi Issues Info on Shelf Life Extension

(Flexpack)

November 12, 2017, ... is said to be ideal for retort packaging solutions, the technology has applications for dairy products, soups, dips, moist and wet pet foods, prepared meals and sauces, and organic and natural products. ...

PPC Reports on Trends in Folding Cartons

(Carton Box)

November 11, 2017, ... toward fresh food and continued substitution pressure from plastics. Overseas competition will continue to challenge domestic producers during the next five years, thanks to the anticipated strength of ...

This Is a TEST of Your Imagination!

(Yo's Yarns)

November 09, 2017, ... what idea this email sparked for me: WHAT ARE YOUR PREDICTIONS FOR 2018 and beyond???? Tell me! Here are the rules: Do not predict your competitor is going out of business. Limit your predictions ...

Brand Packaging | Foils & Laminates Deliver Outstanding Benefits

(Print)

November 01, 2017, ... always its packaging. This makes it vital that packs catch the eye, especially in a crowded retail environment where there may be dozens of competitors sharing the same shelf space. So how do brand managers ...

Toray Films Touted as Foil Replacements

(Flexpack)

October 23, 2017, The company’s MET OPP and MET PET films are said to offer converters confidence during uncertainty in the foil market NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) reports that uncertainty about the ...

PPC Awards | All Packaging Wins Top Prize for SlideBoxCR

(Carton Box)

October 19, 2017, ... MA, recently announced the winners of its 74th annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition. Recognized by a panel of packaging experts, these packages represent the latest and greatest in paperboard ...

Aptar Launches EZ Pour Spouts for Standup Pouches

(Bag Pouch)

October 10, 2017, ... to dry food products, such as candy, granular and powder products, seasonings, pet food, and snack foods. The EZ Pour spout features a convenient flip-lid for easy access and resealability, and offers ...

Flexible Packaging | Constantia Flexibles Reports on Global Trends

(Flexpack)

September 26, 2017, ... depending on the region and climate zone. Not only that, but it should be as easy as possible to distinguish between competing brand-name products on the shelf. This is usually achieved through variations ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Europe 2017 is its Largest Exhibition To-Date

(Trade Shows)

September 08, 2017, ... and connecting their entire supply chain. Printers automating their business will boost their competitiveness and become more agile with lower costs, increased productivity and better reliability, leading ...

FPA Calls for Student Design Contest Entries

(Flexpack)

July 30, 2017, The 2018 Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge Competition is looking for flexpack solutions for the future ANNAPOLIS, MD | The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) announces a Call for Entries ...

Parkside Launches Reclosable Lidding Film for Snack Pots

(Flexpack)

July 05, 2017, ... company. The Handy Candy pack, which can contain either tomatoes, blueberries, or an organic range of fruit, comprises a PET pot with complementary re-close lidding film from Parkside. The reclosable ...

Sun Chemical and acpo to Show Films

(Label/Tape)

June 28, 2017, ... to print and convert these films into pouches, bags, or rollstock, for packaging oxygen-sensitive products such as nuts, snacks, nutrition bars, meat, cheese, spices, and pet food. Reportedly, this can ...

IMDA Awards | In-Mold's 2017 Winners Span the Gamu

(Label/Tape)

June 12, 2017, Winners of the 2017 IMDA competition span the commercial gamut from food, to industrial, and prototypes. The In-Mold Decorating Assn. names the winners of its 2017 IMDA Awards competition with submissions ...

Clasper Technology Wins AmeriStar Award for PTI

(Label/Tape)

June 11, 2017, Bottle is combination of two PET containers and a shrink label HOLLAND, OH | Clasper bottle technology has won the prestigious Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) 2017 AmeriStar Package Award ...

Flint Launches UV Low-Migration Inks

(News | New Products)

June 07, 2017, The UltraCURA Sens systems are said to increase stability and color strength STUTTGART, GERMANY | Flint Group announces the launch of its new generation of sheet-fed UV low migration inks: UltraCURA ...

Smithers Pira Reports on Functional & Barrier Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

May 28, 2017, ... demand. China leads the way with 34.2% of world consumption. Peter A. Signoretti, author of the report, says, “There are many demands from the market that require a growing number of substantial advances ...