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ROTOCON Appointed Distributor of DYM Machinery Unwinders and Rewinders in South Africa

(Slit)

October 21, 2024, ... their machines handle materials ranging from 25µm plastic film to 600gsm paperboard. DYM machines are compatible with all leading printing presses. Jesin Wang, DYM Machinery co-owner and global sales ...

What Is Web Cleaning, and Why Is It So Important?

(News | New Products)

October 14, 2024, ... the materials which have a solid and smooth surface like film, foil, plastic or coated papers. This web cleaner will neutralize the electric charge on the web and remove dust and other airborne particles ...

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 ...

Reducing Energy Use and Optimizing Performance Through UV LED Printing

(White Paper)

September 29, 2024, ... are working to implement stricter environmental regulations, like extended producer responsibility legislation and bans on single-use plastic. Suppliers, converters and brand owners must work together ...

ProCon Appoints Claudio Muñoz as Vice President of Innovation, Sales and Marketing

(News | New Products)

September 11, 2024, ... rising across all sectors, the Vireo® coatings are uniquely positioned to replace traditional plastic formats and coatings, significantly reducing the carbon footprint in packaging solutions.” Dan Curtin, ...

Adapting for Digital or Conventional Labels

(Flexpack)

August 11, 2024, ... print stocks need to be eco-friendly, recyclable-friendly or sustainable. The pressure is on stock, inks, recycling, streams and related issues — affecting costs. Single-use plastics are being considered ...

International Molded Fiber Association Unveils Speaker Lineup for September Conference in Carlsbad, CA

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 04, 2024, ... fiber technology and its role in reducing plastic usage. James Magee, CEO of Operations Feedback Systems (OFS), will delve into advancements in operational efficiencies within the industry. Additionally, ...

Go with the Float: CCL announces extended range of floatable polyolefin shrink sleeves that support PET recycling

(Label/Tape)

July 30, 2024, ... of the rigid packaging in the PET, HDPE and PP recycling steams Future-proof: Shrink sleeve material endorsed by the Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR) Alternative for widely-used PET-G or OPS ...

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. ...

Ultrasonic Drying of Biodegradable Molded Recycled Paper

(Coating/Laminating)

June 30, 2024, ... surely replacing plastic ones. Discussions on biodegradability in packaging, replacing plastic with paper in various converting-and packaging-related applications, take place in various national and ...

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 ...

Sustainability: A Journey Through Coating and Lamination Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

June 19, 2024, ... bond compounds; energy cured compounds; thermoplastics... The solvent-less adhesive class does not require drying, consequently there are no VOC emissions. The air that is exhausted at the coating head ...

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 ...

BioEmitter®- Keeping Corrosion and Rust at Bay in Enclosed Spaces

(News | New Products)

April 15, 2024, ... not contain nitrites, silicones, phosphates, or heavy metals. They have no negative effects on electrical or chemical properties and will not harm plastics, elastomers, or painted surfaces. BioEmitter® ...

Fedrigoni Names New Commercial Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer

(News | New Products)

April 14, 2024, ... with significant brands within the high-end retail, food & beverage, beauty & personal care markets, with a strong focus on fiber-based alternatives to plastic. He brings a wealth of expertise in packaging ...

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 ...

Building a Circular Economy for Stretch Film

(News | New Products)

April 05, 2024, ... companies to downgauge their stretch film by using high performing films at thinner gauges. This reduces the amount of plastic used which ultimately gets sent to landfills. To help determine the right ...