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IMDA Reports on 2012 Meeting, 2013 Events

(IML/IMD)

December 31, 2012, ... Also providing assistance were media sponsors Paper, Film and Foil CONVERTER, Package Design magazine, and Plastics Decorating magazine. Immediately following the annual meeting, IMDA presented the Awards ...

ExxonMobil to Exhibit at Arabplast

(Flexpack)

December 11, 2012, ... 11th Arab International Plastics & Rubber Industry Trade Show & Conference in Dubai, UAE, January 7–10. On display will be Exceed metallocene polyethylene (mPE) resins, said to offer excellent performance ...

GOEBEL Supplies 11-m-wide Slitter/Rewinder to China

(News | New Products)

November 27, 2012, The widest slitter/rewinder in the world will be shipped to China Soft Packaging Group, which ordered three monoslit giant models. China Soft Packaging Group, which produces 350,000 tons of plastic ...

Haremar Offers Draw-Tape Ribbons

(Bag Pouch)

November 13, 2012, With what is said to be consistent sealing at high speeds, Haremar’s draw-tape ribbons are always on hand for shipment   VAUGHAN, ON, CANADA | Haremar Plastic Mfg., a supplier of premium film, also ...

Atlas, Titan to Show New Slitters in Dubai

(News | New Products)

November 13, 2012, ... January 7–10, where it will present its next-generation Atlas CW Series and Titan SR9 Series slitter/rewinders for a wide range of plain, coated, and printed plastic films and other flexible materials. ...

Ampac Pouch Is Honored by IFT

(Bag Pouch)

November 07, 2012, ... and dry, the pouch can be recycled with plastic retail shopping bags collected at many stores across the US in conjunction with the How2Recycle initiative and the American Chemistry Council’s Flexible ...

IML | Mozzarella in a Fresh New Look

(Label/Tape)

November 04, 2012, ... in a stay-fresh cup manufactured by Weidenhammer Plastic Packaging (WPP), the plastics division of the Weidenhammer Packaging Group (WPG). What makes the oval-shaped packaging special is the seamless in-mold ...

On Print | Digital Print at Labelexpo

(Label/Tape)

October 24, 2012, ... with new software suites for different applications, for example, heat transfer label capability so that printers of plastic tubes, tubs, and pails now have an efficient digital option. Both companies ...

Eastman Polymers Offer Durable Transparency for IMD

(Label/Tape)

October 22, 2012, ... electronics, automotive, and medical devices with the addition of a clear plastic substrate molded behind a decorative film or foil. Company says these clear polymers allow backlighting options that ...

Appleton Core Recycler Can Be Customized

(Green)

October 21, 2012, ... leftover roll material. The scrap material, such as paper, film, foil, plastic, or nonwovens can then be recycled and the core reused. In-stock configurations, the unit can handle rolls to 32 in. dia, ...

Show Preview | Pack Expo Intl. 2012

(Print)

October 17, 2012, ... time, it determines the authenticity of a package or product within seconds. Product-specific and user-friendly, the application works with a variety of packaging materials (paper, board, plastic, and ...

Appleton Facestock Suited for Weigh-Scale Labels

(Label/Tape)

October 16, 2012, ... helps labels remain legible and scannable when in contact with PVC wrap, packaging films, and bags containing plasticizers or where labeled items are stacked in cold cabinets or store shelves. Like company’s ...

Sustainability | Q&A with Kyla Fisher

(Carton Box)

October 11, 2012, ... them achieve a gradual increase over the next decade. In addition, some customers are looking for completely plastic-free and additive-free packaging solutions to address consumer concerns around estrogenic ...

Converter Accessory Corp. Adds Bowed Rolls

(News | New Products)

October 08, 2012, ... or excessive ozone exposure may be a concern. FB350 bowed rolls are acceptable for use with all types of plastic films, paper, and nonwovens. They can be used in applications from slow speed to high ...

Rapidly Expanding Flexpack Converter Details Equipment Plans

(Flexpack News)

October 02, 2012, South Africa-based M-Tech Plastics praises performance of new Titan slitter/rewinder from Atlas Converting Equipment BEDFORD, UK | M-Tech Plastics, based in Gauteng (Johannesburg), South Africa, is ...

Coating Matters | Understanding Rheology

(Coating/Laminating)

October 01, 2012, ... or flow, you are describing a rheological force. In plastics, everything boils down to mayonnaise and Silly Putty. While Silly Putty is more fun to play with, let’s examine mayonnaise first, because ...

Printing, Converting, and Material Innovations at PACK EXPO International 2012

(Print)

September 19, 2012, ... generates improved, vibrant graphics, and because the label and lid are made from single thermoplastic, the entire package can be recycled in streams that collect polypropylene. Enhance Efficiency with ...

Consumers Buy with Their Eyes | Designing to Differentiate

(Print)

September 19, 2012, ... integrated directly into thermoplastics, can be molded as needed, and offers built-in dust-free desiccant protection. From a design standpoint, ADP maximizes available space, allowing manufacturers to ...

Best Digital Installs Screen Truepress Jet Printer

(News | New Products)

August 30, 2012, ... Jet W1632UV. It can run roll-to-roll media, including paper, vinyl film, banners, and textiles. It also handles acrylic, glass, corrugated plastic, aluminum, and other rigid materials up to 1.96 in. thick. ...

Daelim Industrial (Korea) Adds Atlas Slitter

(News | New Products)

August 29, 2012, ... is the country’s biggest producer of resin compounds and many types of plastic extrusions including BOPP, LDPE, and HDPE films for flexible packaging applications and plastic materials for the construction ...