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Green Converting | Nestlé Pulls No Punches on Bioplastics

(Flexpack)

January 09, 2017, Addressing the Innovation Takes Root bioplastics conference, Sustainability Specialist Sokhna Gueye delivered some uncomfortable messages. Addressing the Innovation Takes Root bioplastics conference, ...

Plastic Pouches: How To Make Them & Growth Projections

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

September 21, 2016, A report from Smithers-Pira examines the future of pouch packaging. In my job as a consultant, teacher, and author, I get to see and read a lot of various processes and reports behind the scenes so ...

Show Preview | K 2016 To Reveal How Plastics Shape the Future

(Trends/Management)

September 21, 2016, Venture to the Trade Fair for Plastics in Germany to see the raw materials you'll soon be converting. Venture to the Trade Fair for Plastics in Germany to see the raw materials you'll soon be converting. ...

Freedonia Reports on Wine Packaging

(News | New Products)

August 17, 2016, ... not always necessary. These factors have led to the rise of alternatives, including bag-in-box containers, aseptic cartons, plastic bottles, cans, and cups. Europe will continue to be the largest regional ...

Mesirow Releases 2016 Mid-Year Packaging Report

(Carton Box)

August 14, 2016, ...  As demonstrated in Chart 1, M&A activity through the first half of 2016 fell 36.6% compared to the same period last year. This reduced level of deal activity was mirrored in plastic and packaging ...

Toray Plastics (America) Reports Lidding Film

(Flexpack)

July 05, 2016, LumiLid XL7AF PET lidding film, for use with PP food trays, is said to offer anti-fog and easy-to-peel properties NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America), US manufacturer of polypropylene, polyester, ...

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 ...

Toray Plastics (America) Launches Polyester Film

(News | New Products)

May 15, 2016, Barrialox SBR2 high-barrier, transparent, aluminum oxide-coated film is suited for retort applications NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) announces the introduction of Barrialox SBR2, a ...

UPAKOVKA/UPAK ITALIA & interplastica Remain Stable

(News | New Products)

March 07, 2016, ... Packaging and Printing, and interplastica 2016, 19th International Trade Fair Plastics and Rubber, not only remained stable but increased slightly, reports organizer Messe Düsseldorf North America.  A ...

MULTI-PLASTICS Launches Lidding Films

(Materials)

February 10, 2016, The MULTI-Lid film line, containing five different polyester film laminations, is said to complement company’s flexible packaging and labeling films LEWIS CENTER, OH | MULTI-PLASTICS, an international ...

Plastic Technologies Issues Study on Coffee Capsules

(Flexpack)

January 25, 2016, The research study findings show that coffee capsule barrier performance varies significantly across types and brands HOLLAND, OH | A new research study conducted by Plastic Technologies Inc. (PTI) ...

ULS Report Issues Study on Packaging Efficiency

(News | New Products)

January 23, 2016, ... and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Plastics, especially in the form of films and flexible pouches, play important roles in significantly reducing discards per unit of product delivered. • Recovery ...

Performance Packaging of Nevada Offers Sterilization Method

(Flexpack)

November 23, 2015, ... such as dental tools, medical devices, or enclosed plastic, glass, or metal objects, can be sterilized within the package, and the method makes aseptic cold-fill processes possible. Company says there ...

Optimum Plastics Adds Extrusion Line

(Flexpack)

October 26, 2015, Company increases cast embossed capacity with new line, capable of producing film to five layers in many resin grades BLOOMER, WI | Optimum Plastics, a producer of custom engineered cast embossed and ...

Shanghai World of Packaging Coming This Fall

(News | New Products)

September 07, 2015, ... plastics, textiles, and more. This year, swop cooperates with the “Packaging Family” to present the "Packaging Material Zone" at PacPro Asia. The new zone will feature nearly 200 leading companies joining ...

Toray Plastics (America) Celebrates 30 Years

(Materials)

July 20, 2015, Company, with three decades of manufacturing history in the US, now has three divisions and sells into a wide range of markets NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) is celebrating its 30th ...

Coveris Acquires Elldex Packaging Solutions

(Flexpack)

June 27, 2015, ... into Australasia. Elldex is a manufacturer and importer of HDPE and LDPE flexible plastic packaging. With more than 125 employees, Elldex provides products that serve the meat, dairy, seafood, horticulture, ...

On Print | UV/EB Inkjet for Food Packaging

(On Print)

May 11, 2015, ... discussed in the presentation were plastic containers —polyester beverage bottles and polypropylene tubs for dairy products. Both polymers are moderately good barriers to organic compounds, so other potential ...

Kotkamills Oy to Produce Packaging Board

(Carton Box)

May 04, 2015, ... price of the recyclable product being any obstacle to its use. Company says the next-generation packaging board with zero plastic content facilitates the recycling activities of consumers as well as ...

Icebox Water Debuts Kid-Friendly Packaging

(Carton Box)

March 30, 2015, ... lead the ride to healthy hydration. “Our goal of reducing plastic waste is best achieved when everyone has access to sustainable products,” says Andrew Reynolds, co-founder of Icebox Water. “The smaller ...