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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 ...

Green Trends Prevail

(Flexpack)

February 28, 2011, ... Currently virgin paper containing long fibers is a preferred choice for paper cups from the manufacturing and hygienic points of view. There are other competing hot beverage cup concepts on the market. ...

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: ...

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, ...

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 ...

In-Mold Breaks the Mold

(Label/Tape)

October 31, 2010, MIAMI, FL | Winners of the 2010 In-Mold Decorating Assn. Competition had no trouble breaking the mold with innovative, decorative submissions. Judges MIAMI, FL | Winners of the 2010 In-Mold Decorating ...

Begging for Closure

(Carton Box)

October 31, 2010, ... Zip-Pak, we are constantly asked why many products, such as cereal and pet food, do not feature a resealable closure. With our new zipper profiles and packaging formats, we offer brand managers many ways ...

Packaging Paper: Better Days Ahead?

(Flexpack)

September 30, 2010, ... have a lot in common. This includes similar papermaking and converting operations in many cases, a common set of competitive substrates and materials, similar end-user/supply chain requirements, and similar ...

Barrier Films: SiOx Barrier Benefits

(Coatings)

September 30, 2010, ... coating, Ceramis, comprises a thin inorganic layer of silicon oxide that has been evaporated in a vacuum environment to substrates like polyethylene terephthalate (PET), oriented polyamide (OPA) and biaxially ...

Bag Making: Strength in Numbers

(Flexpack)

September 30, 2010, ... SuperTube pinch-bottom bags, which will be used for pet food, birdseed, lawn and garden products, and the animal feed industry. SuperTube bags are made with tear- and puncture-resistant, woven poly materials, ...

Flexo Printing: Smart Press, Even Smarter Buy

(Flexpack)

August 31, 2010, ... in innovation, we are especially appreciative of the engineering creativity behind the smartGPS. This press has given us the competitive advantage to bring significant new value to consumer and industrial ...

Green Converting: Leading the Pack

(Flexography)

August 31, 2010, ... change sleeves in seven minutes.” Flexo Expansion Along with recent investments in its web offset division, Hammer Packaging recently expanded its flexo division with the addition of a ten-color Nilpeter ...

Show Preview: Heroes Welcome-Labelexpo Americas 2010

(Label/Tape)

July 31, 2010, ... features that reflect the changes and opportunities taking place in our industry. If you want to be successful, profitable, and stay ahead of your competitors, it is essential that you and your team attend ...

Flexpack: DuPont Honors Innovation

(Flexpack)

May 31, 2010, Consumer-driven innovations named as winners in packaging competition DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers recently announced winners of its 22nd DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation. The awards program ...

Pitch the Pail

(Bag Pouch)

May 31, 2010, Hood Packaging, Madison, MS, has created an alternative to the cumbersome, energy-wasting plastic pail often used to package detergent, kitty litter, garden products, and pet food Hood Packaging, Madison, ...

Flexpack: Slider Bags

(Flexpack)

May 20, 2010, ... composite plastic/paper bags.  Product applications include 15-65 pound bags of pet food, kitty litter, birdseed, rock salt, charcoal, rice, and other grains, etc. “We look forward to working with ...

Mocon-Certified Mumbai Testing Lab Earns Independent Certification

(News | New Products)

April 26, 2010, ... complete.   The standard specifies the general requirements to competently carry out tests and/or calibrations, including sampling. It covers testing and calibration performed using standard methods, ...

Narrow Web's Leverag

(Label/Tape)

March 31, 2010, ... variety, speed to market, and increased demand for short runs are the key drivers behind narrow web opportunities. Narrow web printers can produce smaller quantities of flexible packages at very competitive ...

Multipack Juices It Up

(Metallizing)

March 31, 2010, ... Intl. (GPI), Marietta, GA, has walked away with the Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators' AIMCAL Metallized Product of the Year Award, named in honor of PFFC's former publisher, Peter Rigney. ...