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Letterhead Press Adds More Kluge Equipment

(Carton Box)

December 26, 2016, ... and plastic products reported to enhance product and marketing effectiveness by using an assortment of equipment (including Kluge Platen presses) to foil stamp, emboss, die-cut, apply holograms, fold and ...

UPM Raflatac Recognized for Recycling

(Label/Tape)

December 13, 2016, The company’s new shrink sleeve films receive recognition for recyclability from the Association of Plastic Recyclers TAMPERE, FINLAND | UPM Raflatac reports it has received the Critical Guidance recognition ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2016

(Flexpack)

December 01, 2016, ... overwrap, bags, and pouches.     Multi-Plastics MULTI-LID LIDDING FILMS The MULTI-Lid line of lidding films is engineered to achieve strong peels with various substrates. The line contains five ...

CTI Color-Changing Process Meets Many Regs

(News | New Products)

November 26, 2016, POWERCAPSULES offer color-changing technology for many plastics applications, including the food industry COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | Chromatic Technologies Inc. (CTI) reports that its POWERCAPSULES, a ...

Toray Announces New Metal-Transfer Film

(Coating/Laminating)

November 21, 2016, New Lumirror MR20 is called an eco-friendly, super-bright, cost-effective metal-transfer PET film for decorative packaging and printing applications NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) exhibited ...

CTC Splicer Offers Nonstop Production

(News | New Products)

November 12, 2016, ... changes during the process, company says. Splicer is said to be suited for a wide range of materials used in the packaging, plastics, and converting industries and can be application engineered for a ...

FTA Offers Info on 2017 Annual Forum

(News | New Products)

November 06, 2016, ... hosted by the Flexo Quality Consortium (FQC), dubbed #Research! Program development is being led by Forum Chairs Paul Teachout of Nilpeter and Bob Coomes of Plastic Packaging Technologies. Coinciding ...

Dow Resins Suited for Many Uses

(Flexpack)

November 06, 2016, INNATE Precision Packaging Resins are said to provide toughness and stiffness for a number of flexible packaging applications MIDLAND, MI | Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics will showcase INNATE Precision ...

ExxonMobil Adds to Exceed XP Portfolio

(Flexpack)

October 30, 2016, ... Cindy Shulman, plastics and resins VP, ExxonMobil Chemical. “Since its launch, Exceed XP has been exceptionally well received in the market with customers reporting an unprecedented level of performance. ...

K 2016 Receives Top Reviews

(News | New Products)

October 26, 2016, ... was in top form, says organizer Messe Düsseldorf. The fair for the plastics and rubber industry featured 3,285 exhibitors (compared to 3,220 at K 2013) and is said to have benefitted from the good economic ...

Study Says Corrugated Stops Bacteria

(Carton Box)

October 11, 2016, New research done in Italy says corrugated packaging outperforms returnable plastic containers in the prevention of pathogenic microorganisms ITASCA, IL | New scientific work explains why corrugated ...

RKW Adds Flexo Press with Many Benefits

(Bag Pouch)

October 04, 2016, ... high quality printing images—especially for the self-venting ProVent plastic bag and other industrial bag solutions. The ProVent plastic bag, described as a polymer-based alternative to paper packaging ...

AMI Issues Study of High Barrier Films

(Flexpack)

October 03, 2016, ... consulting data report entitled High Barrier Flexible Films for Food Packaging. AMI says food packaging represents one of the largest and most important global markets for plastic films, and developing ...

Banknote Security | New Development Features Film-Based Currency

(Trends/Management)

October 03, 2016, New £5 banknote is made from durable flexible polymer New £5 banknote is made from durable flexible polymer. The advent of the new plastic £5 banknote is as an “exciting opportunity” that showcases ...

Show Preview | Pack Expo Intl. 2016 Largest Show To-Date

(Trends/Management)

October 02, 2016, ... laminating films and innovative plastic and paper-based barriers. Applications include food, pet food, beverages, motor oil, detergent, building materials, pellets and fertilizer. NOVEXX Solutions (Booth ...

Dow Evercap Resin Caters to Aging Population

(Flexpack)

September 27, 2016, New PE resin offered for flexpack, caps, and closures MIDLAND, MI | Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics has unveiled its new EVERCAP PE resins portfolio for rigid caps and closures. Resins with the ...

Menasha Opens New Headquarters

(Carton Box)

September 10, 2016, ... of its new headquarters in Neenah. Menasha is a provider of corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturer and supply chain solutions specializing in retail merchandising packaging and displays, plastic ...

GPA Adds 3D Film to Line

(Flexpack)

September 08, 2016, ... applications. Material a #5 recyclable plastic with lightweight durability. Both sides of this translucent sheet reportedly offer superior printability. Sheets can be converted into striking applications, ...

Toray Metal-Transfer Film Is Bright and Green

(Flexpack)

September 05, 2016, Lumirror MR20 PET film is said to be well suited for decorative packaging, to be cost-effective, and to help the environment as well NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) announces Lumirror ...

UPM Raflatac to Feature Wide-Ranging Display at Labelexpo Americas

(Label/Tape)

August 27, 2016, ... labels with every shipment. The company reports it offers sustainable products and manages waste responsibly. The Assn. of Plastic Recyclers (APR) has recently recognized 2.6-mil PP Pearlescent TC as ...