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A Leader in Bag Converting Equipment

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 23, 2023, Hudson-Sharp, part of BW Converting Solutions, is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of plastic bag-making equipment Hudson-Sharp, part of BW Converting Solutions, is a global ...

Folding Carton Market to Enjoy Measured Growth Through 2026

(News | New Products)

January 20, 2023, ... for the next five years, including changing consumer spending habits, substitution away from plastic packaging, and efforts to reduce plastic waste. Shipment growth will be healthiest at the end of the ...

At Pharmapack Paris, TekniPlex to Showcase Cleanroom-produced COC Films, Among Other Solutions

(News | New Products)

January 18, 2023, ... applications. For example, the company’s range of punched rubber gaskets for aerosol valves improve functionality for metered dose inhaler valves, while its punched plastic gaskets perform well with nasal ...

France to Serve as the European Pilot Market for Digimarc Recycle

(News | New Products)

January 18, 2023, Stakeholders Select a Key National Market to Advance the Adoption of Digital Watermarking Technology and Improve Plastics Recycling At-Scale Stakeholders Select a Key National Market to Advance the ...

At Pharmapack Paris, Schreiner MediPharm to Showcase New First-Opening Indication Feature for Protective Needle-Trap Solution

(News | New Products)

January 10, 2023, ... and first-opening indication. Due to its integrated plastic trap, the Needle-Trap needle protection label poses special challenges to a first-opening indication feature. In addition to smooth processing ...

Rust to Tech: Part 5

(Converting Perspectives)

January 01, 2023, ... Stora Enso and GP mills have had drastic reductions in process water usage. Plastics, too, are under major moves to reduce plastic. Manufacturers are finding disruptive avenues throughout their factories. ...

Adina Starke Joins Baldwin Technology as West Coast Regional Sales Manager

(News | New Products)

December 12, 2022, ... Technology Company Inc. is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of innovative process-automation equipment, parts, service and consumables for the printing, packaging, textile, plastic film extrusion ...

The “5R” Framework

(Coating/Laminating)

December 11, 2022, ... 2018 with 30.4 million tons of that going to landfills. Of special concern is plastic waste which only has recycling rates in 2021 of 5 to 6 percent — or about 2 million tons, according to the World Economic ...

Automating the Die-cutting Process for Zero-fault Production

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

November 27, 2022, ... is at the forefront of every brand owner’s mind as they pledge to lower their impact on the planet. Many are turning to fibre-based solutions in response to consumers’ concerns over plastic waste and to ...

Pregis Introduces the Performance Flexibles Renew Series Film Solutions

(News | New Products)

November 27, 2022, ... whether that’s a general-purpose film produced with 30 percent of recycled content or a barrier film that meets the Association of Plastics Recyclers and How2Recycle recyclable film guidance,” said Jonathan ...

Recycling is Broken

(News | New Products)

November 25, 2022, How Compostable Packaging can Help Solve the Plastic Crisis How Compostable Packaging can Help Solve the Plastic Crisis By Daphna Nissenbaum, co-founder and CEO, TIPA Plastic waste is a growing ...

Happy Birthday, Verner Eisby!

(News | New Products)

November 07, 2022, ... years after the Second World War saw the advent of plastic materials in packaging, and brand owners were keen to have their products displayed in bright colors on this new material.  This was especially ...

Microhardness Testing Explained: Vickers & Knoop Testing

(Coating/Laminating)

November 06, 2022, ... tin plating, solder and weld lines, automotive and marine paints and coatings, glass, ceramics and even plastics. The MicroVT has a modular automated turret design to support an indenter and microscope ...

Enhanced Partner Program Increases Value at PACK EXPO International

(Upcoming Conference News)

October 17, 2022, ... – The Organization for Machine Automation and Control The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) The Association Partner Pavilion will be located within the North Hall, providing one central location ...

The Pros and Cons of Flexo vs. Gravure Printing

(Print)

October 16, 2022, ... is more commonly associated with uses in flexible plastics and other non-porous materials such as film, labels, foil and other packaging. The ability to control and repeat the process for images printed ...

Keystone Folding Box Co. Completes Multi-Million-Dollar Production Equipment Installation

(Upcoming Conference News)

October 05, 2022, ... drug in clinical trials and retail prescription pharmaceutical products. Comprising up to 75% less plastic than bottles or amber vials, Key-Pak® has a highest-possible F=1 child-resistance rating while ...

Thinking Inside and Outside the Coating Box

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2022, ... care for the environment, less reliance on conventional plastics and a move over to materials that can be recycled or in some way be dealt with in an environmentally responsible way are viewpoints so widely ...

TAPPI European PLACE Conference Offers Valuable Educational and Networking Opportunities

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 26, 2022, ... planning your conference agenda. You also won’t want to miss the keynote address, ‘The Importance of Food-Grade Recyclates for the Circular Plastics Economy’ by Horst-Christian Langowski, Ph.D., Professor ...

Rust to Tech: Part 4

(News | New Products)

September 05, 2022, ... a final production run. Canisters are prototyped for customers to test market new products, brands and designs. Sustainability & Environment Some say plastics will never be biodegradable. Responding ...

SOMA to demonstrate at K 2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 31, 2022, ... K Show (K 2022) from October 16-26 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The highlight of the SOMA stand will be live demonstrations, showing not only the exceptional printing accomplished on plastic substrates with ...