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Sigma Plastics Adds Capacity at ISO Poly Films

(Film Mfg.)

August 27, 2012, Plans to install two new VAREX blown film lines from W&H LINCOLN, RI | ISO Poly Films Inc., a member of the Sigma Plastics Group, has ordered two new VAREX blown film lines, one 3-layer and one 7-layer, ...

Maxson Sheeter Suited for Coated Plastic Films

(Carton Box)

August 14, 2012, ... sheeter suited for coated plastic films. Features a continuous operating system that allows sheeted material to be accumulated until complete pile is removed.  Reportedly, manufacturers of coated plastic ...

The Filmquest Group Offers New High-Barrier Plastic Film

(Flexpack)

December 26, 2011, NanoShield high-barrier plastic film is free of solvents and recyclable, extends shelf life, and can replace PVdC-based films in food packaging  BOLINGBROOK, IL | The Filmquest Group offers NanoShield, ...

Polymer-Based Primer Coatings for Plastic Films Are Laser Printable

(Coating/Laminating News)

November 22, 2011, Akron Rubber Development Laboratory's (ARDL) PolyData water-based computer-imprintable top coating or printing primer allows film labels to accept standard printing. AKRON, OH | Akron Rubber Development ...

AkzoNobel Specialty Plastics Announces Full Commercialization of Soliant Bright Film

(News | New Products)

October 11, 2011, AkzoNobel Specialty Plastics has announced the full commercialization of Soliant Bright Film. Lancaster, SC | AkzoNobel Specialty Plastics has announced the full commercialization of Soliant Bright ...

McNeely Plastics Orders VAREX Blown Film Line from W&H

(Substrates)

June 01, 2010, Mississippi-based McNeely Plastics of the Sigma Plastics Group has purchased another VAREX coextrusion line from Windmoeller & Hoelscher to increase the company's capacity and position itself for growth ...

ISO Poly Films & Sigma Plastics Announce Strategic Partnership

(News Eclips)

March 15, 2009, ISO Poly Films Inc. and Sigma Plastics Group have entered a strategic partnership. GRAY COURT, SC | ISO Poly Films Inc. and Sigma Plastics Group have entered a strategic partnership. This alliance brings ...

Plastic Film Study

(Substrates)

February 28, 2009, A new study from The Freedonia Group concludes that demand for plastic film in the US is projected to grow 2.6% annually to more than 16 billion lbs in 2012 Cleveland, OH | Demand for plastic film in the ...

Bloomer Plastics Converts Custom Films

(Substrates)

February 28, 2009, Manufacturer of custom converted and embossed films that converters, Bloomer Plastics supplies more than 32 million lb of film to customers as far away as Europe and Asia Bloomer, WI — population 3,500 ...

US Plastic Film Demand to Exceed 16 Billion Pounds

(News Eclips)

August 12, 2008, A new Freedonia Group study, titled “Plastic Film,” presents trends projecting US demand to grow 2.6% annually to over 16 billion lb in 2012, valued at $13.4 billion CLEVELAND, OH | A new Freedonia Group ...

Grafix Expands Plastic Film Operations

(Archive)

October 25, 2007, Grafix Plastics, a full service plastic film converter, has relocated to an expansive new headquarters at 5800 Pennsylvania Ave. in Maple Heights, OH CLEVELAND, OH | Grafix Plastics, a full service plastic ...

Plastic Suppliers Launches EarthFirst PLA film-specific Web Site

(Archive)

January 09, 2006, Plastic Suppliers has launched a Web site specific to its EarthFirst PLA film, designed to be an informational resource to educate people on the characteristics and uses of EarthFirst PLA film. PRESS RELEASE ...

Film Trends Focus of of Plastic Packaging Conference

(Flexpack)

January 23, 2005, InnoPlast Solutions and Gehrke, Kaas, & Assoc. announce the second annual conference on "Global Trends in Plastic Packaging Films," scheduled for February 28–March 3 at the Hilton Hotel-Airport, New Orleans, ...

Film Supplier Klockner Pentaplast Acquires Greenway Plastics, Slated to Open Brazil PVC Plant

(News | New Products)

October 21, 2003, Klöckner Pentaplast of America reports it has acquired Wayne, NJ-based Greenway Plastics Industries Corp. for an undiclosed sum. GORDONSVILLE, VA, USA - Klöckner Pentaplast of America reports it has ...

Building a Circular Economy for Stretch Film

(Flexpack)

November 10, 2024, ... at thinner gauges. This reduces the amount of plastic used which ultimately gets sent to landfills. To help determine the right film for each wrapped pallet, organizations can leverage a load containment ...

Siegwerk, Tripack and Multi-Plastics to Unveil APR Approved Shrink Sleeve at Label Expo Americas 2024

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 30, 2024, Tripack, Siegwerk and Multi-Plastics debate collaborative recyclable solution for PET bottles at Label Expo Americas, September 10-12 in Chicago, IL. Tripack, Siegwerk and Multi-Plastics debate collaborative ...

Demand Increasing for PCR Plastics: How Recycled PE supports Sustainable Packaging Solutions

(Flexpack)

June 13, 2024, Sustainability is on everyone's mind these days.  By Alan Schrob, Director of Mechanical Recycling, NOVA Chemicals Sustainability is on everyone's mind these days. From reducing plastic pollution to ...

Building a Circular Economy for Stretch Film

(News | New Products)

April 05, 2024, ... companies to downgauge their stretch film by using high performing films at thinner gauges. This reduces the amount of plastic used which ultimately gets sent to landfills. To help determine the right ...

From the Tosaf development laboratory: PFAS-free additives for the plastics industry

(News | New Products)

January 22, 2024, Tosaf, a globally active manufacturer of additives, compounds, and color masterbatches for the plastics industry, has developed processing aids for the extrusion of polyolefins that do not contain fluoroelastomers. ...

New INXCure CardPro UV Offset Inks meet growing demand for Plastic Card printing applications

(News | New Products)

January 21, 2024, INX International Ink Co. has announced the introduction of INXCure CardPro, an offset plastic lamination ink system designed for the plastic card market. Photo courtesy of INX INX International ...