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AIMCAL and SPE Continue Partnership

(Coating/Laminating)

May 23, 2016, ... and Laminators (AIMCAL) and the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), Bethel, CT, will partner once again to present the Web Coating & Handling Conference USA/FlexPackCon 2016. More than 400 attendees and ...

IMDA Honors In-Mold Decorating Standouts for 2016

(Label/Tape)

May 18, 2016, ... June 6, 2016, Franklin Marriott Cool Springs, Franklin, TN. Holding the gavel as judges for this year's competition were Clare Goldsberry with Plastics Today; Rob Neilley from RN Marketing; and Yolanda ...

Ampacet Reports Alternative to Paper

(Flexpack)

May 14, 2016, Paper 2.0, with a combination of additives and resins, is said to provide the appeal of paper with the functionality of plastic in many applications TARRYTOWN, NY | Ampacet announces Paper 2.0, said ...

Metallic IML Gives Baby Formula Premium Look

(Label/Tape)

May 11, 2016, ... this project Mead Johnson worked with Verstraete IML and the American injection molder Berry Plastics Corp. Mead Johnson recommends Verstraete IML as a partner because of their high quality IML labels ...

Experience Speaks | Q&A with Anoosheh Oskouian

(Trends/Management)

May 02, 2016, ... energy recovery systems www.shipandshore.com How did you get into the converting business? We were involved with a client who introduced us to CEFCA, which is today the WPA (Western Plastics Assn.), ...

Toray BOPP Used for PVdC-Free Lamination

(Flexpack)

May 01, 2016, Torayfan CBS2 BOPP film is said to provide a high-performance, environmentally friendly alternative to traditional transparent barrier film NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) and Packaging ...

Show Preview | Focus on Industrial Printing at drupa 2016

(Print)

April 28, 2016, ... alternative to print on a range of substrates such as flossy and coated paper, plastics, foils, pharmaceutical applications, and packaging. Also launching inkjet systems. The Amica LR54 is a new roll-to-roll ...

UPM Raflatac and Cielo e Terra Study Wine Bottles

(Label/Tape)

April 20, 2016, ... production has the most significant environmental impact in the wine bottle product life cycle. Energy and fuels used on site, as well as secondary and tertiary packaging such as boxes, pallets, and plastic ...

Innovia Sells Cellophane Business to Futamura

(News | New Products)

April 10, 2016, ... Futamura is a manufacturer of plastic and cellulose films, principally servicing the food packaging industry Innovia says that, following the sale, it will continue to deepen its focus on its fast-growing ...

Scodix Press Enhances Folding Cartons

(Carton Box)

April 08, 2016, ... system. The digital enhancement press reportedly is proficient with a wide range of substrates from paperboard to plastic and metallized boards, as well as offset and digital prints, as well as WB coated ...

Landa Press Prints on Many Substrates

(News | New Products)

April 05, 2016, ... flexible packaging at drupa 2016, May 31–June 10, in Düsseldorf, Germany. The m-wide (41-in.), high-speed web press prints up to eight colors at 200 mpm (656 fpm) on plastic packaging films, paper, carton ...

Bobst Enters Negotiations with WIFAG-Polytype

(Coating/Laminating)

April 03, 2016, ... owned international engineering and manufacturing company with its headquarters in Fribourg, Switzerland. The group is a producer printing machines for plastic containers and tubes and metal packaging ...

FPI Announces Foodservice Recovery Toolkit

(News | New Products)

April 02, 2016, ... Paper Recovery Alliance and Plastics Recovery Group, is separated into different sections based on target audiences. For communities, material recovery facilities, and end markets, the toolkit highlights ...

Performance Pkg. of NV Relaunches PouchPop After Voluntary Recall

(Bag Pouch)

March 28, 2016, ... contact with a pouch’s hard plastic edges, threads, straws, seals and foil edges. Knowing the PouchPop provides the safety and comfort are assurances for parents and caregivers of young children. PouchPop ...

Dow Wins UPM Raflatac Label Life Award

(Label/Tape)

March 27, 2016, ... and Specialty Plastics, a business of The Dow Chemical Company. The awards recognize strong performance in responsible sourcing from the company's suppliers. The awards are dedicated to suppliers who develop ...

KAMPF to Deliver Slitters to New Plant in India

(Slit)

March 18, 2016, ... textiles, fluorine chemicals, specialty chemicals, and engineering plastics, is setting up a new BOPET plant in India. The plant will produce up to 30,000 tons of BOPET film per year. The capacity for ...

Acimga and ICE Survey US Opportunities

(News | New Products)

March 16, 2016, ... widely employed materials include paper and plastic film (over 60%) followed by rigid plastic (26%) and corrugated cardboard (13%). Machine types see a major prevalence of flexo machines (70%) followed ...

AIMCAL Awards | Toothpaste Carton Is 'Touching' Winne

(Coating/Laminating)

March 16, 2016, ... recycling. This year it was earned by Toray Plastics (America), North Kingstown, RI, in recognition of the bio-based content in its LumiLid polyester lidding films. Along with the Product of the Year Competition, ...

Constantia Flexibles Introduces Quality Tests

(News | New Products)

March 13, 2016, ... the punched edge, because the base foil’s aluminum creates a 100% barrier against water and oxygen). Such cross-permeation can be controlled using laminates whose plastic layers provide a higher barrier ...

Klöckner Pentaplast Offers New Shrink Label Film

(Label/Tape)

February 28, 2016, ... Guidelines as set by the Assn. of Postconsumer Plastics Recyclers (APR), providing a higher yield of PET container recycling. Reportedly, it is engineered to offer high shrink percentages for optimal design ...