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State of the Industry Report

(Nonwovens)

March 01, 2020, ... on the state of the U.S. nonwovens industry, stating that it is strong and growing. Flexible Packaging on the Rise With advances in plastics film technology, the flexible packaging market developed ...

Multi-Solution Approach Key to Achieving Sustainability Goals

(Extrusion Coating)

February 24, 2020, ... Carolina Gregorio, Lead Marketing Manager, Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics EMEA The extrusion coating market is growing as global brand owners continue to choose aseptic cartons, stand-up pouches ...

Comexi Consolidates its Presence in Brazil

(News | New Products)

February 03, 2020, Comexi announced it has consolidated its presence in Brazil after the sale of an F2 MB press to Pamplastic Indústria de Embalagens Plásticas LTDA. Comexi announced it has consolidated its presence ...

SÜDPACK Announces its Multi SV Skin is Cyclos-Certified

(News | New Products)

February 02, 2020, ... sides, and a wafer-thin plastic film. After removing the product, consumers can quickly and easily separate the film and paper. Certified Sustainability Thanks to the certified recyclability of Multi ...

Looking Forward and Back

(News | New Products)

January 11, 2020, Launched just a year ago in January 2019, the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) began bringing together organizations that make, use, process, sell, collect and recycle plastics in order to tackle the ...

Kerscher Succeeds Sheppard at AIMCAL

(News | New Products)

January 11, 2020, ... Sheppard, who retired at the end of 2019 after 21 years at the helm of the association. Kerscher has worked with international teams and all stages of the plastics and specialty material value chain ...

Uteco Group and ESI Announce the Release of the DIAMOND HP CI FLEXO PRESS Now Configured with ESI’s Flexobeam for Printing Gelflex-EB Inks

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

January 11, 2020, ... the development of this technology, which is presented as a great solution for food-safe packaging applications providing different surface print options, promoting less plastic material and higher recyclability ...

Flexible Packages Standing Out in 2019

(Flexpack)

December 11, 2019, ... collaborated with its customer JUSTIN’S. Utilizing a food-contact FDA-compliant structure, this snack pouch reduces its reliance on virgin resin by using 40 percent recycled plastic content in the sealant ...

AIMCAL Activities

(AIMCAL)

November 11, 2019, ... activities include a TableTop Exhibition, short courses, networking activities and opportunities to speak to industry experts.  AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, is a non-profit research association, ...

Comexi Expands its Presence in the U.S. with the Sale of an F2 MP to New Wave Converting

(Flexography)

November 08, 2019, ... with flexographic presses in this area.” For over 30 years, New Wave Converting, a family-owned American company, has been printing and laminating plastic film for the snack food and food industries ...

Substrates Create Challenges & Opportunities

(Converting Perspectives)

November 05, 2019, ... and performance-driven properties, according to Filmquest. With a spotlight on the environment, plastics suppliers are innovating. From a Coke bottle made with “Plastic from the Sea” to a degradable ...

Dow and Mespack industry Collaboration Displayed

(News | New Products)

October 13, 2019, ... stand-up pouches to be designed for recyclability. Jointly developed PE-based prototypes will be on display at Dow’s stand at K 2019, the world’s largest trade fair for plastics and rubber. Starting ...

Dow Presents New ADCOTE™ L76-500 High-Solids Adhesive for High-Speed Metal Lamination

(News | New Products)

October 07, 2019, ...  “Converters operate in an increasingly competitive market, facing material and processing cost pressures,” said Izzat Midani, marketing manager EMEA at Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics. “With the ...

K 2019 Düsseldorf: New Technologies as Drivers of Innovation for a Productive and Responsible Today, Tomorrow and Future

(Upcoming Conference News)

October 02, 2019, K 2019, known as “The World’s No. 1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber” is scheduled to take place in Düsseldorf October 16-23 K 2019, known as “The World’s No. 1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber” ...

Trends from PPC’s Folding Carton Design Competition

(Flexpack)

September 15, 2019, ... beverage space, specifically in terms of replacing plastic with renewable paperboard. There was a significant move away from plastic hi-cones and shrink-wrap to highly decorated carton-based multipack ...

Coating and Laminating Offer Related and Unique Benefits

(Coating/Laminating)

September 11, 2019, ... other packages combining paper or plastic and foil as a barrier-to-moisture have had disposal challenges. Products with barrier properties meeting food-grade, EPA or FDA acceptance. Level of barrier ...

FPA Partners With Pack Expo Las Vegas

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 29, 2019, ... #LS-6519, in the Lower South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, which is sponsored by FPA member, Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics. FPA members can register for free using a special promotional ...

Davis-Standard’s Aftermarket Services Deliver Convenience and Improved Performance at K2019

(News | New Products)

August 29, 2019, During K2019, Davis-Standard will promote its full menu of global aftermarket and technical services. During K2019, Davis-Standard will promote its full menu of global aftermarket and technical services, ...

PACK EXPO Las Vegas at a Glance

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 28, 2019, ... in paperboard, glass, metal and plastic, flexible and resalable packaging as well as containers and materials in The Containers and Materials Pavilion located in the Lower South Hall. Additionally, 200 ...

Agenda set for AIMCAL/SPE Technical Conference

(News | New Products)

July 31, 2019, ... between the Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) and the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE, Bethel, CT). New this year are three-hour workshops on safety and intellectual ...