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IPCO Double Belt Presses and Precision Scattering Systems highlighted at JEC

(News | New Products)

January 31, 2024, ...  Their main applications in composite processing are in high-pressure ThermoPress SB systems used in the production of thermoset/thermoplastic composite materials, and hybrid ThermoPress CB CombiBelt ...

It’s All About Converting

(Bag Pouch)

December 20, 2023, ... a wide range of sectors, including packaging, printing, plastics, textiles and nonwovens, paper, engineering, chemical, medical and pharma, automotive, aviation, food and electronics. Attendees have three ...

IMDA Announces Award Winners in 2023 Competition Recognizing the Best in IML/IMD/IME

(News | New Products)

October 03, 2023, ... decorating (IMD) and in-mold electronics (IME) by announcing the winners of the 2023 IMDA Awards Competition at the Plastic Product Decorating Summit September 28 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Entries were ...

What’s Special About Films and Synthetics?

(Converting Perspectives)

July 09, 2023, ... growth in the next few years fueled by the advent of bioplastic, environmental concerns on sustainable development, and enforcement of stringent rules and policies by regulatory authorities. Rise in awareness ...

Pregis Sets New Standard for Sustainable Packaging with AirSpeed® HC Renew Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR)

(News | New Products)

June 14, 2023, ... solution that extends the life of plastics, we are helping businesses achieve their environmental commitments without compromising performance or customer experience." Using post-consumer recycled content ...

EFI’s Offerings at FESPA 2023 Offer Print Businesses Profitable Growth Opportunities

(News | New Products)

May 22, 2023, ... applications where common thermoplastic is specified for deep-draw thermoforming. The ink, which offers outstanding elongation characteristics for heat bending and routing without chipping or adhesion ...

Top Packaging Producer is One of the First to Deploy Pioneering Tension-measurement Roller

(News | New Products)

April 24, 2023, ... is critical. It secures your revenue and reputation while maximizing productivity. That’s why one of Europe’s top suppliers of flexible plastic and plastic laminate packaging and technical films, has recently ...

Sun Chemical Issues Latest Sustainability Report

(News | New Products)

April 16, 2023, ... pigments that enable easier recycling of black plastics in recycling facilities “Sustainability is top-of-mind for many converters and brand owners and they’re looking for products that enable them ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

AIMCAL Activities

(Coating/Laminating)

April 03, 2022, ...  AIMPLAS hosts the AIMCAL R2R Europe Conference The AIMCAL R2R (roll-to-roll) Europe Conference will be held June 6–9, 2022, at the AIMPLAS Plastics Technology Centre in Valencia, Spain. The agenda ...

Atmospheric Plasma Treatment

(Surface Prep)

March 31, 2022, ... surface treatment method in the plastic film, extrusion, and converting industries. It is economical and adaptable to many applications such as high-speed printing presses, blown film applications, and ...

The Relationship of Surface Characteristics and Successful Corona Treatment

(Surface Prep)

January 16, 2022, ... The object of surface treatment as a corona process is to render a typical plastic film or surface receptive to inks, glues and coatings. The process is most widely known for its ability to improve the ...

Looking for Custom Converting Solutions?

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

October 10, 2021, ...  METLON CORPORATION  Metlon Corporation specializes in precision, narrow width custom slitting of plastic films, paper, metal foils impregnated fabrics or laminations, handling extremely narrow (down ...

Toppan Develops New Barrier Coated Paper for Packaging

(News | New Products)

September 16, 2021, ... Because GL-X-P itself is heat sealable, a structure consisting only of paper is possible, cutting plastic consumption and facilitating a reduction in CO2 emissions of up to approximately 35 percent when ...

Achieving Fluid Production: Controlling Static and Contamination

(News | New Products)

February 14, 2021, Companies in the label and packaging industry have come under serious pressure this year By Matt Fyffe, Vice President and General Manager, Meech USA Companies in the label and packaging industry ...

Achieving Fluid Production: Controlling Static and Contamination

(News | New Products)

January 27, 2021, Companies in the label and packaging industry have come under serious pressure this year By Matt Fyffe, Vice President and General Manager, Meech USA Companies in the label and packaging industry ...

AIMCAL ACTIVITIES

(AIMCAL)

July 12, 2020, ... once again be a joint effort with the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) and include its FlexPackCon event. An FAQ page (https://www.aimcal.org/r2r-faq.html) answers questions about the meeting and ...