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DataPhysics Instruments Launches Portable Contact Angle Goniometer PCA 200

(News | New Products)

August 21, 2024, ... plastics originally have a low surface energy before they are treated. Depending on the area of application, a high or low surface energy is desirable. Materials are easier to print on or stick to if they ...

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 ...

Shurtape® Expands Line of Sustainable Packaging Tapes with Launch of rPET Recycled Packaging Tapes

(News | New Products)

August 05, 2024, Made with 90% post- consumer recycled PET film, the new tapes offer a way to dramatically reduce the use of virgin plastics in case sealing operations. Made with 90% post- consumer recycled PET film, ...

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 ...

Consider Wool an Eco-Friendly Industrial Material

(Web Handling)

July 28, 2024, ... of surfaces, including metals, plastics and wood. Wool polishing pads provide consistent surface pressure and application of compounds, ensuring uniform results without scratching or marring the surface. ...

TIPA and Fresh-Lock Collaborate to Enhance Home Compostable Packaging Market

(News | New Products)

July 23, 2024, ... These alternatives maintain the same functionalities, such as transparency and durability while helping to reduce the world’s dependence on traditional plastics. At the end of their use, when placed in ...

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. ...

NIRI Strengthens Fiber, Filament, Fabric Extrusion Capabilities with Appointment of Dr. Javier Vera Sorroche

(Coating/Laminating)

July 11, 2024, ... Lowell, managing R&D projects with the U.S. Department of Defence, AFFOA, and ANTEA GROUP. He holds a PhD in Thermoplastics Extrusion from the University of Bradford and a Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering ...

OXO Packaging is Focusing on Improvements in Sustainable Food Packaging With Kraft

(News | New Products)

June 27, 2024, ... best packaging choices for food companies. Their offering helps small or large businesses that are interested in targeting the eco-conscious buyer. OXO Packaging also provides biodegradable plastics ...

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 ...

NOVA Chemicals Receives FDA LNO for Plastic Films Mechanical Recycling Process at Indiana Facility

(News | New Products)

June 17, 2024, ... we collect flexible plastics and, in return, provide rPE for your food and non-food contact packaging,” said DeKunder. NOVA Chemicals’ Circular Solutions is focused on recycled solutions that will help ...

Strong Interest in K 2025

(News | New Products)

June 09, 2024, Exhibit space at K 2025 is in high demand from all over the world. Exhibit space at K 2025 is in high demand from all over the world. With the motto “The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible”, ...

Static Charges: Production Mishaps and Product Misbehavior

(Surface Prep)

May 26, 2024, ... developed a vast knowledge of the plastics, packaging, automotive, medical, converting and electronics industries. He heads up the five principal sector solutions for Meech in the USA; Static Control, ...

Creating a Circular Packaging Value Chain: How collaboration with suppliers helps converters meet brand owner demands

(News | New Products)

April 28, 2024, ... value chain manager at NOVA Chemicals. He has two decades of experience in the packaging, plastics and chemicals industry. He is passionate about helping customers, partners and brand owners design sustainable ...

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 ...

Innovation in Extrusion Barriers Can Reduce Brand Owners’ Dependence on Plastic

(Coating/Laminating)

April 17, 2024, According to the most recent statistics from the Environmental Protection Agency1, in 2018 the U.S. produced 35 million tons of plastics, while 27 million tons went to landfill. By Jalliina Järvinen, ...

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® ...

Recyclability & Circularity Consumers Support Sustainable Brand Packaging

(Print)

April 08, 2024, ... sustainability means managing their carbon footprint or reducing reliance on virgin plastics, whereas, for others, it encompasses more traditional Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, for ...

Green Bay Innovation Group hosts Converters Expo

(News | New Products)

April 01, 2024, ... emerging technologies Robotics Automation and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Coating Material innovations and renewablies Slitting and Rewinding updates Substrates: Paper, Film, Plastics ...

A New Era in Sustainable Packaging

(News | New Products)

March 26, 2024, ... Dangers of plastic have become widely known. Conventional plastics cannot compost or biodegrade. This enables plastic features such as stretchability and strength, but it also makes it impossible to naturally ...