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Mondi Introduces Shaped Pouch for HIgh-Impact Packaging

(Flexpack)

January 06, 2015, ... bone.” Cost-Effective Option In addition to its marketing impact, the Shaped Pouch is often a highly cost-effective option for consumer goods companies. Packagers that currently use rigid plastic packaging, ...

Multi-Plastics Expands in the Midwest

(Materials)

October 22, 2014, Move into a facility twice the size of current location is expected to cut Midwest delivery times and meet growing needs of the area   LEWIS CENTER, OH | Multi-Plastics, an international manufacturer ...

Bloomer Plastics Acquires Optimum Plastics

(Flexpack)

October 18, 2014, Bloomer expects the addition of Optimum’s blown film to its existing portfolio is core to its growth plans and is predicted to nearly double revenue   BLOOMER, WI | Bloomer Plastics, a producer of ...

Freedonia Issues Study of Pet Food Packaging

(Flexpack)

August 24, 2014, ... to the continuing humanization of pets by their owners) also will spur packaging demand growth, notes the study. According to analyst Joe Pryweller, “Plastic pouches will be the primary beneficiary of ...

Signature Flexible Packaging Operating New 10-Color Press

(News | New Products)

July 07, 2014, ... and the results are stunning. Print quality is superb, and ease and speed of set-ups are amazing. Run speeds are double over those in our existing presses. We are printing thin-gauge plastic film (OPP, ...

Plastics Recycling and Sustainability

(Trends/Management)

June 24, 2014, ... of a "Zero Waste Zone" to bring life to the plastics industry's mission to advance recycling and sustainability. NPE2015 will take place March 23-27, 2015, at the Orange County Convention Ctr. in Orlando, ...

Toray Plastics (America) Announces BOPP Film

(Flexpack)

June 23, 2014, Said to have environmental benefits and excellent barrier properties, CBS2 is suited as inside sealant layer for many food and non-food items   NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) introduces ...

Bloomer Plastics Completes Expansion Program

(Flexpack)

June 03, 2014, Program includes a debottlenecking initiative, a plant expansion, and installation of a new cast film extrusion line   BLOOMER, WI | Bloomer Plastics, a producer of custom-engineered cast embossed ...

Clear Lam Packaging Wins DuPont Award

(Flexpack)

May 19, 2014, ... EarthClear initiative to commercialize new packaging technologies that minimize the impact on the environment. These efforts include packaging materials made from renewable plastics, materials that incorporate ...

Freedonia Issues Study on Protective Packaging

(News | New Products)

May 01, 2014, ... that has limited domestic manufacturing gains. The study says these factors will bode well for related protective packaging, especially plastic foam, molded pulp, and paperboard protectors. Rolled foams ...

Plastics are Alive and Well in Southeast Asia

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

February 19, 2014, I had the opportunity to do some extrusion training recently in Southeast Asia, and all I can say is that plastics are alive and well there. I taught nearly 70 students over a 2-week period in Thailand, ...

Bemis Sells Paper Packaging Division to Hood Packaging

(Flexpack)

February 15, 2014, ... flexible packaging and bags, consumer plastic packaging, and industrial plastic packaging from its facilities located across the US and Canada. Henry Theisen, Bemis Company’s chairman and CEO, says, ...

Toray Plastics (America) Announces New Metallized BOPP

(Flexpack)

February 09, 2014, Called a cost-effective replacement for foil, film also has use as inner barrier web of a tri-lamination in gas-flushed stand-up or flat pouches   NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) has ...

The Packaging Conference 2014 Issues Final Agenda

(Flexpack)

January 24, 2014, ... cost-effective solutions, coupled with performance. The Packaging Conference is produced by Plastic Technologies and SBA-CCI. Click here to see the final agenda. John Maddox, president of SBA-CCI, ...

Freedonia Reports on Converted Flexible Packaging

(Flexpack News)

December 22, 2013, ... in sealing and protection and strong handling capabilities are driving gains. The continuing conversion to plastic bags in the pet food market and the popularity of ready-to-eat and case-ready meats will ...

PrimaPak Technology Used for Holiday Packaging

(Flexpack News)

December 11, 2013, ... patent pending PrimaPak technology is designed to replace heavy rigid packaging and improve shelf appeal. It achieves up to 70% weight savings compared to plastic jars, reduces warehousing demands, and ...

The Packaging Conference 2014 Coming Up Soon

(News | New Products)

November 19, 2013, ...  Organizers Plastic Technologies and SBA-CCI, say this year’s event will have a strong environmental component—specifically how to use sustainable packaging to create brand loyalty and environmentally ...

Wipak UK Expands Flexible Packaging Production

(News | New Products)

October 24, 2013, ... at its production facility in Welshpool (Powys), in central Wales. Wipak UK Ltd. is part of the Wipak Group, which has extensive operations in plastic film production and converting in ten locations throughout ...

Plastic Technologies Offers PET Recycling Calculator

(Green Converting)

October 19, 2013, Product helps users determine how compatible a specific package is with today’s recycling systems and its impact on recycled PET production   HOLLAND, OH | Plastic Technologies Inc. (PTI) has developed ...

Multi Packaging Solutions Adds KBA Press

(Carton Box News)

October 01, 2013, Specially configured Rapida press will be used for board packaging and plastic printing DALLAS, TX | KBA North America announces that Multi Packaging Solutions Inc. (MPS), which serves the multimedia, ...