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Eastman Copolyester Provides Easy Label Removal, Saves Materials

(Label/Tape)

November 27, 2011, The benefits of Embrace HY resins for shrink body labels include high printability, sustainability, and noise-free film. KINGSPORT, TN | Embrace HY copolyester resins from Eastman Chemical Co. are ...

Release Liner Market: Growth Projected, but Threats Remain

(Label/Tape)

November 10, 2011, ... for plastics (http://www.epro-plasticsrecycling.org/c_19_1.html), went on to provide an update on the whole field of packaging waste legislation, and asked why, in general, we concentrate on post-consumer ...

Toray Lumirror Multi-Layer PET Ideal for IMD Apps

(Flexpack News)

November 08, 2011, An advanced manufacturing technology by Toray Plastics (America) has led to the development of Lumirror FA6 PET film, a proprietary, multi-layer polyester (PET) that is said to be ideal for in-mold decorating ...

Things have settled down

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

November 07, 2011, ... to the industry and it is an honor to be associated with this team. Your questions and comments are welcome. I will be discussing a wide variety of topics in the plastics/polymers/extrusion/film making ...

PCR Milked for Flex-Pack

(Flexpack)

August 21, 2011, ... Tyler, TX, facility, which produces heavy duty plastic shipping sack and film rollstock, often for wrap and form/fill/seal applications, general manager Gulam Harji thought the customer’s idea had true ...

Pet Food Packaging: Evolution, Revolution & Innovation

(Flexpack)

August 18, 2011, ... 2011 that separates barrier creation from the typical co-injection molding process (see Figure 4). The approach demonstrated at Interpack inserted a pre-folded thin aluminum foil container (barrier plastic ...

Green Converting: Landfill Diversion

(Green Converting)

August 16, 2011, ... to traditional plastic products, and the trend is growing in states outside California. Wagner says residents in Minnesota, Texas, and Washington also include municipalities that have strict rules about ...

NDC Diversifies into Metals Business

(Controls News)

August 11, 2011, ... a leading manufacturer of web gauging equipment for the plastics, rubber, nonwoven, and extrusion-coated businesses, acquires the Alleur, Belgium-based IRM Group, manufacturers of high-technology measuring ...

Package Design: Make an Impact

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2011, ... into a reusable container.” She says the new system represents an 89% reduction in plastic usage, while the outer carton is fully recyclable. This design earned Scholle and Shell Global Lubricants, ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Narrow Web)

July 31, 2011, ... Merrillville, IN, reports four MonoDose PVOH-based thermoplastic films for detergent and disinfectant packaging now carry the US EPA's Design for the Environment Safer Product Labeling program approval. ...

Update on World BOPET Market Trends

(Flexpack News)

July 07, 2011, PCI Films Consulting, a leading specialist in oriented plastic film market intelligence, publishes its "World BOPET Film Market Trends Statistical Update 2011" NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, UK | PCI Films Consulting, ...

Exopack Recapitalizes Transactions

(Flexpack News)

June 20, 2011, ... in Spartanburg, SC, Exopack is a full-service plastic and paper flexible packaging solutions manufacturer that specializes in substrate development, film extrusion, printing, lamination and converting ...

One Sweet Delivery Option

(Flexpack)

June 15, 2011, The AirLiner, an inflatable, insulating plastic liner produced by Coldpack, San Diego, CA, offers delicate food items exceptional temperature control and protection from rough handling during shipping. ...

In-Mold Competition Deadline Extended

(Label/Tape)

June 08, 2011, ...  (PFFC) and Package Design Magazine. This year’s judges will include the following: • Clare  Goldsberry, senior editor, Modern PlasticsWorldwide • Rob Krebs, director of market innovation, Plastics ...

Capacity Needed

(Slit)

May 31, 2011, Logistics played a role in the decision by Mexico-based Plasticos Especializadoes de Monterrey S.A. (Plemsa) to purchase a Titan ER610 compact slitter Logistics played a role in the decision by Mexico-based ...

Post Consumer Resin Gets New Life from Milk Jugs and Water Bottles

(Flexpack News)

May 18, 2011, ... plastic shipping sack and film rollstock, often for wrap and form/fill/seal applications. Gulam Harji, general manager at its Tyler plant, learned its customer’s idea had true merit and could reduce materials ...

BEST OF SHOW

(Magazine)

April 30, 2011, ... Glue Applied Label category for its Molson Export Ale label. Brewing Top Honors Ukrplastic Kyiv, Ukraine, takes the top International Best of Show honor for the Tchibo Coffee label in the Process category. ...

Atlas Sells Titan Compact Slitter to Mexico-Based Plemsa

(Slit News)

April 19, 2011, ... Equipment Ltd. (UK) has announced the sale of a Titan ER610 compact slitter off the booth at the ICE USA exhibition, held April 6–8, 2011, in Orlando, FL, to Plasticos Especializados de Monterrey S.A. ...

Service Makes the Sale

(Flexography)

March 31, 2011, ... 2006. Scott Zgoda serves as its president. Their company supplies high-volume markets that comprise food, including bakery, seafood, snacks, and frozen foods; industrial, including plastic bags for ...

AIMCAL Awards: Canisters Blow Away Competition

(Metallizing)

March 31, 2011, ... 7% and reduces waste 12%. Toray Plastic (America), North Kingstown, RI, supplies the PET film; Rol-Vac LP, Dayville, CT, performs metallization. Mouthwatering Graphics The Packaging Div. of Uflex ...