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Web Lines | Action Plan for CD Buckles, Part 2

(Web Handling)

April 10, 2017, ... core is the paper, plastic, or metal cylinder that defines where winding will begin. The second core is formed by the initial layers of the product wound near the core. The layers nearest to a stiff ...

PSSMA Video Demonstrates Paper Sack Recycling

(Bag Pouch)

March 29, 2017, ... The symbol will help promote awareness and boost recovery.” Recyclable shipping sacks must be unlined with poly or plastic film; must have been used for food products or ingredients; and must be emptied ...

Walki Reports Biodegradable Mulching Paper

(News | New Products)

March 18, 2017, The organic product is made from kraft paper with a biodegradable coating, and is said to better for the soil than plastic ESPOO, FINLAND | Walki, a global producer of technical laminates and protective ...

Constantia Acquires Lidding Company in Italy

(Flexpack)

February 28, 2017, ... by two private equity companies and has annual sales of close to 20 million euros. It employs more than 50 employees at its plant, supplying aluminum die-cut lids and plastic films to local dairies and ...

Verstraete IML Ice Cream Package Wins Awards

(Label/Tape)

February 21, 2017, ... a seamless design, is compact, and allows efficient stacking. Plastic packaging producer Dairypack Tubs joined forces with Verstraete IML for the development of the new Dairymaid ice cream packaging. ...

Sticking With It | Selecting the Right Adhesive for Your Pressure-Sensitive Tape

(Coating/Laminating)

February 13, 2017, ... to be used will narrow adhesive selection. For instance, if a vinyl tape is being developed, then we should limit adhesive choice to those that are not sensitive to degradation by the plasticizers in the ...

Flexible Packaging | Biodegradables Are From Mars

(Flexpack)

February 06, 2017, ... of bioplastics that was just not available in the market at the time,” explained Rodenburg, “The focus was to use a packaging material that is sustainable and uses second-generation feedstock – one that ...

HERMA Announces New Adhesive

(Coating/Laminating)

February 04, 2017, ... by consistent, smooth, and silent peeling in conjunction with most plastic surfaces and films. At the same time, its very high cohesion prevents the formation of unsightly strands. To ensure that the labels ...

Printpack's New Pouch Complies with How2Recycle Strea

(Bag Pouch)

January 03, 2017, ... WRAP helps to propel the recycling of polyethylene film in the US by expanding public awareness of plastic film recycling and boosting the number and proficiency of store drop-off locations throughout ...

UPM Raflatac Recognized for Recycling

(Label/Tape)

December 13, 2016, The company’s new shrink sleeve films receive recognition for recyclability from the Association of Plastic Recyclers TAMPERE, FINLAND | UPM Raflatac reports it has received the Critical Guidance recognition ...

ASACLEAN Introduces Purging Compound

(Flexpack)

December 10, 2016, The next-generation UF2 Grade compound for blown and cast film extrusion is said to require less product and allow quicker cleanup PARSIPPANY,NJ | ASACLEAN, a commercial purging compound for thermoplastic ...

3M Strapping Tape Removes Cleanly

(Label/Tape)

December 05, 2016, ... 3M pressure-sensitive rubber adhesive that is specifically formulated to adhere evenly to surfaces. Tape removes cleanly and resists stains on common surfaces, such as painted metal, plastic, and glass. ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2016

(Flexpack)

December 01, 2016, ... overwrap, bags, and pouches.     Multi-Plastics MULTI-LID LIDDING FILMS The MULTI-Lid line of lidding films is engineered to achieve strong peels with various substrates. The line contains five ...

MOCON Testing System Cuts Time to Market

(Controls)

November 27, 2016, The OX-TRAN Model 2/22 10X system is said to be well suited for products requiring ultra-high oxygen barrier MINNEAPOLIS, MN | MOCON announces the OX-TRAN Model 2/22 10X system, said to help companies ...

CTI Color-Changing Process Meets Many Regs

(News | New Products)

November 26, 2016, POWERCAPSULES offer color-changing technology for many plastics applications, including the food industry COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | Chromatic Technologies Inc. (CTI) reports that its POWERCAPSULES, a ...

Dow Resins Suited for Many Uses

(Flexpack)

November 06, 2016, INNATE Precision Packaging Resins are said to provide toughness and stiffness for a number of flexible packaging applications MIDLAND, MI | Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics will showcase INNATE Precision ...

DuPont Technology Aids Recycling

(Flexpack)

November 02, 2016, ... that are said to be able to boost the performance of recycled polyolefins to a similar level as virgin resins. Company says this is a solution to the problem of recycling waste streams based on mixed plastics ...

ExxonMobil Adds to Exceed XP Portfolio

(Flexpack)

October 30, 2016, ... Cindy Shulman, plastics and resins VP, ExxonMobil Chemical. “Since its launch, Exceed XP has been exceptionally well received in the market with customers reporting an unprecedented level of performance. ...

RKW Adds Flexo Press with Many Benefits

(Bag Pouch)

October 04, 2016, ... high quality printing images—especially for the self-venting ProVent plastic bag and other industrial bag solutions. The ProVent plastic bag, described as a polymer-based alternative to paper packaging ...

Show Preview | Pack Expo Intl. 2016 Largest Show To-Date

(Trends/Management)

October 02, 2016, ... laminating films and innovative plastic and paper-based barriers. Applications include food, pet food, beverages, motor oil, detergent, building materials, pellets and fertilizer. NOVEXX Solutions (Booth ...