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Cortec Products Recertified as Compostable

(Flexpack)

July 18, 2017, ... (reg # 7P0091) Compostable Shopping Bags (reg # 7P0343 Eco Film is a replacement for traditional nondegradable films such as low and high density polyethylenes. The film can be made into waste disposal ...

Coating Matters | Balancing Slot Die Design

(Coating/Laminating)

July 18, 2017, ... a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master's degree in Polymer Science & Engineering from Lehigh Univ. and a Juris Doctor from Hamline Univ. Mark is a technical ...

Flint Digital Plate Suited for Corrugated

(News | New Products)

July 15, 2017, The nyloflex FTC digital plate for corrugated postprint is said to provide significant fluting reduction and high print quality STUTTGART, GERMANY | Flint Group Flexographic Products announces the ...

Roller Geometry | What Is Your Roller’s True Shape?

(Web Handling)

June 21, 2017, ... in Engineering Physics from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA, and a BS in Manufacturing Engineering from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Stephen holds domestic and international patents ...

Blown Film | Which Applications Are Most Suited for 7/9/11 Layers? Part 2

(Flexpack)

June 05, 2017, In Part 2 of this three-part series, polymer processing expert Tom Bezigian explains the advantages of one- and three-layer lines. In Part 2 of this three-part series, polymer processing expert Tom ...

Coating Matters | Dispersions in Liquid Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

June 05, 2017, ... in Polymer Science & Engineering from Lehigh Univ. and a Juris Doctor from Hamline Univ. Mark is a technical consultant and CEO of Coating Tech Service LLC. He has worked in web coating technologies and ...

Trends/Management | Managing Change for Continuous Improvement in a Regulated Industry

(Trends/Management)

May 30, 2017, ... the technical manager of Carestream’s Polyester Mfg. Dept. in Windsor, CO. Marcos holds a Chemical Engineering degree from Universidade de Sao Paulo (Brazil) and a graduate degree in Business Administration ...

Smithers Pira Reports on Functional & Barrier Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

May 28, 2017, ... coatings and biopolymers are expected to make inroads into more traditional petroleum-based wax and plastic laminate paperboard products for fresh food bakery, frozen food, and takeaway applications. Novel ...

Coating Matters | The Critical Variable—Slot Die Lip Gap

(Coating Matters)

May 16, 2017, ... from the Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master's degree in Polymer Science & Engineering from Lehigh Univ. and a Juris Doctor from Hamline Univ. Mark is a technical consultant and CEO of Coating Tech ...

FTA Honors Innovative Products

(News | New Products)

May 14, 2017, ... controlled UV LED exposure unit that provides both main and back exposure for photopolymer flexo plates. With little required from the operator, the machine fits into a fully automated workflow that can ...

FTA Awards | 6 Best of Show Winners Take Top Honors

(Print)

May 01, 2017, ... the Prepress Graphics category, Esko won for its XPS Crystal 5080. The XPS Crystal 5080 is a digitally controlled UV LED exposure unit that provides both main and back exposure for photopolymer flexo plates. ...

Show Preview | INFO*FLEX 2017 Celebrates its 35th Anniversary in Phoenix

(Trade Shows)

April 05, 2017, ... from industry data and disruptive technologies, to learning the basics and Forum sponsors including Esko, Kodak, 3M, Anderson & Vreeland, DuPont Advanced Printing MacDermid Graphic Solutions, Polymount ...

PSSMA Video Demonstrates Paper Sack Recycling

(Bag Pouch)

March 29, 2017, ... The symbol will help promote awareness and boost recovery.” Recyclable shipping sacks must be unlined with poly or plastic film; must have been used for food products or ingredients; and must be emptied ...

Walki Reports Biodegradable Mulching Paper

(News | New Products)

March 18, 2017, ... mulching also reduces the need for pesticides, fertilizers, and irrigation. Traditionally, soil mulching materials have been made from plastic, and, most typically, from polyethylene film. While effective, ...

Cosmo Films Installs New BOPP Line

(Flexpack)

February 13, 2017, ... polypropylene (BOPP) films for packaging, lamination, and labeling applications, reports the startup of its tenth BOPP line. With installation of this new line, the company will increase its annual capacity ...

Flexible Packaging | Biodegradables Are From Mars

(Flexpack)

February 06, 2017, ... for a special packaging solution for its Mars and Snickers chocolate products. Confectionary giant Mars has been in a four-year research & development program with Rodenburg Biopolymers, a Dutch producer ...

Coating Matters | Smart Glass Coating Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

January 25, 2017, ... from the Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master's degree in Polymer Science & Engineering from Lehigh Univ. and a Juris Doctor from Hamline Univ. Mark is a technical consultant and CEO of Coating Tech ...

Chocolate Bar Wrapper Wins Global Bioplastics Award

(Flexpack)

January 19, 2017, Mondi Solec converts the bio-based film used for Mars and Snickers bars VEGHEL, THE NETHERLANDS | Mars, Rodenburg Biopolymers, and Taghleef Industries have been announced as winners of the 2016 ‘Oscar’ ...

Green Converting | Nestlé Pulls No Punches on Bioplastics

(Flexpack)

January 09, 2017, ... the case when Nestlé, arguably the world’s largest Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) food brand, took the stage at the biannual Innovation Takes Root conference, NatureWorks' collaborative biopolymers ...

Printpack's New Pouch Complies with How2Recycle Strea

(Bag Pouch)

January 03, 2017, Easy-tear polyethylene also boosts food preservation ATLANTA, GA | Printpack has launched its new, easy-tear polyethylene pouch designed for compliance with the How2Recycle store drop-off recycling ...