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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 ...

AMI Issues Report on Polyethylene Film

(Flexpack)

January 31, 2017, The PE film industry remains strong, but there are challenges ahead, says a study by Applied Market Information BRISTOL, UK | Applied Market Information (AMI) reports the polyethylene film industry ...

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 ...

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 ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2016 Offers Technology in Action

(Label/Tape)

August 08, 2016, ... Plastics Recyclers. Films are engineered to offer high performing shrink percentages for optimal design freedom and to impact the visual presentation of the product due to clarity. Its digital print receptive ...

Toray Selected for HP Indigo Pack Ready Program

(Flexpack)

August 07, 2016, The film manufacturer joins the program that enables digital converters and printers to print, laminate, and pack on demand NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America), manufacturer of polypropylene, ...

Common Laminating Techniques & Associated Adhesives

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

July 10, 2016, ... US $170 billion North American packaging market and is the third largest packaging segment after paperboard packaging and rigid plastic (source: Smithers Pira 2012). The fundamental processes used to make ...

EcoCortec Celebrates Tenth Anniversary

(Trends/Management)

July 06, 2016, Bioplastics manufacturer in Croatia continues its sales growth and participation in European projects ST. PAUL, MN | Cortec reports that bioplastics manufacturer EcoCortec is celebrating its tenth ...

Elif Big Winner in WorldStar Competition

(Flexpack)

June 27, 2016, ... and tear-resistance by combining the moisture and gas tightness of plastic films with the natural texture of paper. Also said to enhance recycling opportunities with its light structure of mineral fill ...

Common Barrier Packaging Polymers—Their Functions & Applications

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

June 05, 2016, Plastics for use in barrier packaging is commonplace today. A list of common barrier polymers identifies their functions and aplications in an easy-to-read table. Plastics for use in barrier packaging ...

IoPP Reports AmeriStar Winners

(Carton Box)

June 01, 2016, ... Medical Device Amara View Bubble Plastic Ingenuity The Amara View Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear by Philips Respironics is a full face mask design featuring lightweight materials and core full-face ...