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Automating the Die-cutting Process for Zero-fault Production

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

November 27, 2022, ... is at the forefront of every brand owner’s mind as they pledge to lower their impact on the planet. Many are turning to fibre-based solutions in response to consumers’ concerns over plastic waste and to ...

Pregis Introduces the Performance Flexibles Renew Series Film Solutions

(News | New Products)

November 27, 2022, ... whether that’s a general-purpose film produced with 30 percent of recycled content or a barrier film that meets the Association of Plastics Recyclers and How2Recycle recyclable film guidance,” said Jonathan ...

Recycling is Broken

(News | New Products)

November 25, 2022, How Compostable Packaging can Help Solve the Plastic Crisis How Compostable Packaging can Help Solve the Plastic Crisis By Daphna Nissenbaum, co-founder and CEO, TIPA Plastic waste is a growing ...

The Value of Atmospheric Plasma

(Surface Prep)

November 20, 2022, ... adhesives and coatings. Corona treatment is the most popular method in the plastic film, extrusion and converting industries. It is economical and adaptable to many applications such as high-speed printing ...

Toray Supports Amenity Aid and Helps Provide Hygiene Supplies to Rhode Islanders

(News | New Products)

November 13, 2022, ... To help address the problem, Toray Plastics (America), Inc., recently made a financial contribution to Amenity Aid Rhode Island, which serves vulnerable populations by improving access to essential hygiene ...

Happy Birthday, Verner Eisby!

(News | New Products)

November 07, 2022, ... years after the Second World War saw the advent of plastic materials in packaging, and brand owners were keen to have their products displayed in bright colors on this new material.  This was especially ...

Microhardness Testing Explained: Vickers & Knoop Testing

(Coating/Laminating)

November 06, 2022, ... tin plating, solder and weld lines, automotive and marine paints and coatings, glass, ceramics and even plastics. The MicroVT has a modular automated turret design to support an indenter and microscope ...

Enhanced Partner Program Increases Value at PACK EXPO International

(Upcoming Conference News)

October 17, 2022, ... – The Organization for Machine Automation and Control The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) The Association Partner Pavilion will be located within the North Hall, providing one central location ...

The Pros and Cons of Flexo vs. Gravure Printing

(Print)

October 16, 2022, ... is more commonly associated with uses in flexible plastics and other non-porous materials such as film, labels, foil and other packaging. The ability to control and repeat the process for images printed ...

OMNI Systems moves into Prime Labels with Martin Automatic and Mark Andy Technology

(News | New Products)

October 10, 2022, ... is proud of its procurement process that sees more than 99% of its face stock sourced from FSC approved resources, and a similar figure for its adhesives that meet TLMI Recycling Protocols.  On plastic ...

Toray’s Commitment to Innovation Helps Forge the Future of Flexible Packaging

(Upcoming Conference News)

October 10, 2022, Attendees at Pack Expo International 2022, October 23-26, who are seeking information about leading-edge advancements in OPP and PET packaging and label films are invited to meet with the Toray Plastics ...

Keystone Folding Box Co. Completes Multi-Million-Dollar Production Equipment Installation

(Upcoming Conference News)

October 05, 2022, ... drug in clinical trials and retail prescription pharmaceutical products. Comprising up to 75% less plastic than bottles or amber vials, Key-Pak® has a highest-possible F=1 child-resistance rating while ...

Mamata unveils new packaging machines at Pack Expo

(News | New Products)

October 03, 2022, ... in Chicago, including three machines that have never been exhibited at a trade show. Mamata, a technology-based global plastic bag and packaging machinery manufacturing company, produces the industry’s ...

Thinking Inside and Outside the Coating Box

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2022, ... care for the environment, less reliance on conventional plastics and a move over to materials that can be recycled or in some way be dealt with in an environmentally responsible way are viewpoints so widely ...

TAPPI European PLACE Conference Offers Valuable Educational and Networking Opportunities

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 26, 2022, ... planning your conference agenda. You also won’t want to miss the keynote address, ‘The Importance of Food-Grade Recyclates for the Circular Plastics Economy’ by Horst-Christian Langowski, Ph.D., Professor ...

Sun Chemical to Highlight the “Power of Sustainable Packaging” at PACK EXPO International 2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 26, 2022, ... show, Dr. Nikola Juhasz, Global Technical Director for Sustainability, Sun Chemical, will present a session about SunSpectro Solvawash titled Recycle-Friendly Washable Inks for Plastic Packaging on Monday, ...

The “5R” Framework: An Approach Designed to Reduce Packaging Waste

(News | New Products)

September 20, 2022, ... tons of packaging waste was produced in 2018 with 30.4 million tons of that going to landfills. Of special concern is plastic waste which only has recycling rates in 2021 of five to six percent — or about ...

CIRCULAR ECONOMY FORUM AT K 2022

(News | New Products)

September 06, 2022, VDMA and 13 member companies present the latest technologies for circular economy in the plastics industry at K 2022 VDMA and 13 member companies present the latest technologies for circular economy ...

Rust to Tech: Part 4

(News | New Products)

September 05, 2022, ... a final production run. Canisters are prototyped for customers to test market new products, brands and designs. Sustainability & Environment Some say plastics will never be biodegradable. Responding ...

SOMA to demonstrate at K 2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 31, 2022, ... K Show (K 2022) from October 16-26 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The highlight of the SOMA stand will be live demonstrations, showing not only the exceptional printing accomplished on plastic substrates with ...