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Sun Chemical to Showcase Latest Innovations at European Coatings Show 2025

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2025, ... flexibility and adhesion on a variety of substrates, from wood and plastic coatings to flexo and gravure laminating inks for packaging films. HYDRAN: This line of innovative, water-based polyurethane ...

Paper — Still The Foundation of Substrates

(Print)

February 22, 2025, ... some papers, and more recently, back again. The six factors above have propelled decisions. Here's a deeper look based on these factors. Consumers have been involved with paper-vs-plastic recycling ...

Next Generation Flexible Packaging Solutions from Mamata

(Equipment & Machines)

February 06, 2025, For over 33 years, Mamata has been a pioneer in the plastics and packaging industry, offering cutting-edge solutions for film extrusion, converting, and packaging. For over 33 years, Mamata has ...

Mis-Steps to Avoid When Performing a Dyne Test

(Surface Prep)

February 02, 2025, Certain Precautions Increase Likelihood of Reliable Results Certain Precautions Increase Likelihood of Reliable Results By Russ Smith, President, Diversified Enterprises The dyne test offers ...

Applying Barriers to Flexible

(Bag Pouch)

January 29, 2025, ... that for all of us: "The clock is ticking." While we cannot uninvent plastics' we all appreciate the need to put the house in order and reduce our carbon footprint. Endeavor where possible to find alternatives ...

Delivering Packaging Sustainability Through Pigment, Ink, Coating and Adhesive Technologies

(Coating/Laminating)

January 16, 2025, ... businesses and consumers. In Europe, the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD), a key part of the EU's overarching Circular Economy Strategy, places limits and strict regulations on single-use plastic ...

Maplesoft – Flexible Simulation Solutions to Address Your R2R Issues

(Coating/Laminating)

January 15, 2025, Why use Simulation? Why use Simulation? Web handling equipment suppliers and manufacturers of paper, film, plastics, and EV batteries are turning to modeling and simulation to improve handling and ...

A Leader in Bag Converting Solutions

(Bag Pouch)

January 15, 2025, Under their Hudson-Sharp brand, BW Converting is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of advanced plastic bag-making and pouch-making equipment Under their Hudson-Sharp brand, ...

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 ...

Charter Next Generation Showcases Advanced Materials at Pack Expo 2024, Driving Sustainability and Operational Excellence

(News | New Products)

October 29, 2024, ... natural properties to create packaging solutions that will break down easily and offer a biobased alternative to traditional plastics. Sway materials are highly versatile, with applications spanning industries ...

Ensuring Clean Cuts in the Converting Industry

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

October 06, 2024, ... in achieving clean cuts in the converting industry, providing insights into the best practices for optimizing cutting processes. The Evolution of Plastics: Opportunities and Challenges Plastics have ...

TIPA and Fresh-Lock Collaborate to Enhance Home Compostable Packaging Market

(News | New Products)

July 23, 2024, ... home and personal care, and more. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for consumers and businesses seeking sustainable packaging solutions to combat plastic pollution. Flexible packaging ...

Driving Flexibility and Cost Savings With Modular Cutting Assemblies Exploring Alternatives to Inflexible Purpose-built Production Equipment

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 21, 2024, ... is easy — simply install and start using. These assemblies support a wide variety of material types, even difficult ones like laminated plastics, adhesive-based products and high-performance materials. ...

Mondi and traceless Develop Ground-breaking Coating Solution

(Sustainability Forum)

June 20, 2024, ... from the agricultural industry. This innovative bio-circular coating solution is the first of its kind and will be able to replace traditionally used plastic coating. There is an increasing demand for ...

Flexible Packaging — In a Constant Cycle of Evolution

(Flexpack)

June 16, 2024, ... method (glass, plastic, metal, paper, etc.) can be applied to all our various packaged products, we can strive to use each in their most sustainable state. Using compostable and plant-based materials, ...

Static Charges: Production Mishaps and Product Misbehavior

(Surface Prep)

May 26, 2024, ... will slowly decrease over a period of time, but in fast-moving business environments this is less than ideal. Some materials, such as plastic, have very high resistivities which allows them to maintain ...

Surface Treatment: The Importance of Getting it Right

(Surface Prep)

May 19, 2024, ... surface energy in dynes, which is a function of watts of energy applied per square meter per minute. It is important to understand this because all plastic film intended for packaging is surface treated ...

Sun Chemical Recognized by FTA for Sustainability Excellence

(News | New Products)

May 13, 2024, ... is TÜV Austria-certified as “OK Compost” for compostable packaging. The multipurpose solvent-based inks are designed for printing on a wide range of plastic films intended for both external surface/reverse ...

Back to the Beach: Global Pouch Forum 2024

(Bag Pouch)

April 21, 2024, ... for flexible plastics packaging; Hear case studies and best practices on pouches that offer shelf appeal, innovation, functionality and convenience; and, Network with top CPG producers and brand owners ...

SEI integrates Vetaphone on new Labelmaster KyoJet

(News | New Products)

April 14, 2024, ... and carton to plastic films and foils. Speaking for SEI, Head of Procurement Raffaella Copetti commented: “Having identified Vetaphone as the best technology for corona treatment, when we looked at introducing ...