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FKuR Technology Produces Thinner Films

(Flexpack)

August 16, 2016, New blends of Bio-Flex reportedly allow for reduction in thickness for compostable films and aid resource conservation WILLICH, GERMANY | Bioplastic specialist FKuR has developed a new technology—Bio-Flex ...

Common Laminating Techniques & Associated Adhesives

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

July 10, 2016, ... US $170 billion North American packaging market and is the third largest packaging segment after paperboard packaging and rigid plastic (source: Smithers Pira 2012). The fundamental processes used to make ...

Materials Handling | Pneumatic Conveyor Reduces Injuries, Cuts Waste

(Web Handling)

June 27, 2016, ... The wax product is adhered to paper and used in the graphics industry as a transfer agent for transferring images onto various plastic products including food packaging. Previously 40-lb bags containing ...

Dow Adds Barrier to Recycling Technology

(Bag Pouch)

June 18, 2016, ... Fields, North America director, Packaging Solutions for Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics. According to the company, the stand-up pouch made with RETAIN polymer modifiers is the first package of its ...

IoPP Reports AmeriStar Winners

(Carton Box)

June 01, 2016, ... Medical Device Amara View Bubble Plastic Ingenuity The Amara View Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear by Philips Respironics is a full face mask design featuring lightweight materials and core full-face ...

Ampacet Reports Alternative to Paper

(Flexpack)

May 14, 2016, Paper 2.0, with a combination of additives and resins, is said to provide the appeal of paper with the functionality of plastic in many applications TARRYTOWN, NY | Ampacet announces Paper 2.0, said ...

FPI Announces Foodservice Recovery Toolkit

(News | New Products)

April 02, 2016, ... Paper Recovery Alliance and Plastics Recovery Group, is separated into different sections based on target audiences. For communities, material recovery facilities, and end markets, the toolkit highlights ...

AIMCAL Awards | Toothpaste Carton Is 'Touching' Winne

(Coating/Laminating)

March 16, 2016, ... recycling. This year it was earned by Toray Plastics (America), North Kingstown, RI, in recognition of the bio-based content in its LumiLid polyester lidding films. Along with the Product of the Year Competition, ...

Performance Packaging of Nevada Offers Sterilization Method

(Flexpack)

November 23, 2015, ... such as dental tools, medical devices, or enclosed plastic, glass, or metal objects, can be sterilized within the package, and the method makes aseptic cold-fill processes possible. Company says there ...

Coveris Holdings Acquires Olefinas

(News | New Products)

July 19, 2015, Coveris enters Latin American market with Olefinas, a supplier of agricultural plastics CHICAGO, IL | Coveris Holdings S.A., a global packaging and coatings solutions company, reports the acquisition ...

AirTrim Unit Chops and Collects Trim

(News | New Products)

May 31, 2015, ... removal systems is said to be suited for a wide range of materials including paper, film, foil, and plastics with a minimum thickness of 0.0004 in. The MITS-AIO-PF includes control, trim intakes, duct, ...

DuPont Awards | Salsa Container Blends Rigid and Flexible To Earn 2015 Highest Honor

(Flexpack)

May 26, 2015, IPL’s SkinnyPack uses 54.8% less plastic than the original salsa containers IPL’s SkinnyPack uses 54.8% less plastic than the original salsa containers. The 2015 DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation ...

Creative Edge Software Upgrades 3D Suite

(News | New Products)

May 15, 2015, ... visualization of packaging products of all kinds—including flexible packages, cartons, bags, plastic containers, and more. Suite allows users to visualize instantaneously the impact of certain design decisions, ...

ColorMasters Adds Two New Extruders

(Flexpack)

May 10, 2015, ... by filling a local need for quality plastic bags. And meeting customer needs (often in advance) has remained its focus. The most recent signs of that philosophy are two new extruders from Windmoeller & ...

Show Preview | FTA’s 2015 Info*Flex and Forum in Perfect Harmony

(Print)

April 08, 2015, ... by Jessica Harrell, Anderson & Vreeland, and Jennye Scott, Berry Plastics—is to give attendees the tools and insight necessary to achieve the absolute highest level of quality. “Gauging Your Flexo Vital ...

NPE 2015 Wrap-up

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

March 31, 2015, ... convert plastic to oil, but working with governments around the country, municipal waste recovery companies, and more to make this work.  A separate pink collection was used for the program, and in the ...

Icebox Water Debuts Kid-Friendly Packaging

(Carton Box)

March 30, 2015, ... lead the ride to healthy hydration. “Our goal of reducing plastic waste is best achieved when everyone has access to sustainable products,” says Andrew Reynolds, co-founder of Icebox Water. “The smaller ...

Inteplast Group Announces Acquisitions

(News | New Products)

March 07, 2015, Company has acquired certain assets of El-En Packaging Co. and Haremar Plastic Manufacturing, solidifying its presence in the Canadian marketplace   LIVINGSTON, NJ | Inteplast Group has acquired ...

Flexible Packaging | Coveris, Cryovac Big Winners at FPA Awards

(Flexpack)

March 03, 2015, ... and product spoilage as a result of flex cracking.   Gourmet Express Complete Meals Award: Silver—Sustainability Award: Silver—Printing and Shelf Impact Manufacturer: Berry Plastics Corp. The ...

Barrier Resins | Properties, Processing & Handling of EVOH, Pt. 1

(Flexpack)

February 01, 2015, ... is used for very high barrier in flexible food packaging applications. EVOH Processing EVOH resins can be easily processed on conventional plastic extrusion and other fabrication equipment and do not ...