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Barrier Resins | Properties, Processing & Handling of EVOH, Pt. 1

(Flexpack)

February 01, 2015, ... higher than commonly used polyolefin resins and even medium barrier polymers like polyamide (PA) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). EVOH also has superior barrier properties compared to other high barrier ...

Freedonia Study Predicts Future of Plastic Films

(News | New Products)

January 31, 2015, ... of plastic film versus other materials. Increased penetration of pouches into new markets will also boost demand for plastic film. Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) is the largest volume film resin, ...

Clear Lam Packaging Wins DuPont Award

(Flexpack)

May 19, 2014, ... PrimaPak package was produced from a single roll of flexible film incorporating the Prima ExoShell made with recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) and the Peel and ReSeal lid system, eliminating the ...

Z-Flute Boxes for Kitty Litter are Purr-fect

(Coating/Laminating)

March 08, 2014, ... paper-based substrates in West Monroe, LA. Toray Plastics (America), North Kingstown, RI, supplied the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film. The two smaller metallized Composipac Z-Flute cartons consist ...

Para Print Joins DuPont's Plate Recycling Progra

(News | New Products)

February 04, 2014, ... rolls, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) cover sheets, Cyrel plates, and trim waste for its TR3 program participants at a modest fee. DuPont recovers, reuses, and recycles the returned materials either ...

Clear Lam Announces Freezer-Grade RPET Rollstock

(Flexpack News)

November 03, 2013, Rollstock made from Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate is said to perform in tough frozen applications with no compromise in quality   ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL | In response to growth in frozen baked ...

Plastic Technologies Offers PET Recycling Calculator

(Green Converting)

October 19, 2013, ... a new free iPhone and Android app to help users calculate the recyclability of their polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, containers, and/or packages. The objective is to determine how compatible ...

Eastman Reports on Full-Wrap Label Consortium

(Green)

September 22, 2013, ... of the full-wrap label consortium the company organized. The consortium is dedicated to solving current recycling stream issues, including identifying polyethylene terephthalate (PET) containers with full-wrap ...

Packaging Awards | AidPod Takes Top Spot as DuPont Celebrates Innovation

(Flexpack)

May 12, 2013, ... the direct heat required to seal the lid to the blister. Shedding 29% of its plastic content from previous packaging, the new package eliminates polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in favor of highly recyclable polyethylene ...

Commodore Plastics Offers Foam Label Technology

(Label/Tape News)

March 20, 2013, ... reports it has developed a technique for coextruding polystyrene foam shrink-label stock that insulates aluminum, glass, and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) beverage containers, keeping liquids colder ...

Microwaveable Package Brings Home the Bacon with Top Product of Year Award

(Metallizing)

March 09, 2013, ... converter and metallizer for the Bacon Microondas Espina package while it also assisted with design. QuiltWave susceptor rollstock comprises a dual lamination of polyethylene terephthalate (PET)/paper, ...

P-S Tapes | A Converter’s Guide

(Label/Tape)

January 07, 2013, ... paper carriers and release liners, but films are growing (especially in the developed markets for advanced technical tasks), from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polypropylene (PP) (a leading choice ...

Consumers Buy with Their Eyes | Designing to Differentiate

(Print)

September 19, 2012, ... two-compartment polyethylene terephthalate (PET) container that gives brand owners the opportunity to sell a single serving of two compatible products—such as milk and cookies—in one portable container. ...

TLMI Paper Covers PET Thermoform Recycling

(Green)

July 21, 2012, With grocers and retailers concerned about recycling PET thermoformed containers due to label/adhesive issues, TLMI issues a White Paper for members   GLOUCESTER, MA | The Tag & Label Mfrs. Institute ...

Biobased Label Uses Building Block from DuPont Tate & Lyle

(Adhesives)

June 06, 2012, ... associated with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) container recycling. To develop the adhesive, DaniMer utilized renewable building blocks from two suppliers: DuPont Tate & Lyle BioProducts and Myriant. ...

New Features for Dynisco Melt Flow Indexer

(Coating/Laminating)

April 15, 2012, The LMI melt flow indexer from Dynisco makes use easier for operators with a digital encoder, new software, and a digital encoder   FRANKLIN, MA | The LMI Series melt flow indexer from Dynisco offers ...

Smokin' Hot Cigarette Cartons Are Top Product of the Year

(Coating/Laminating)

March 08, 2012, ... of biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP)/metallized BOPP/low-density polyethylene laminate and features a reclosable slider zipper. A special rib construction reinforces the upper seal area, enabling ...

Release Liner Market: Growth Projected, but Threats Remain

(Label/Tape)

November 10, 2011, ... as it does in Canada and Mexico, but in the US, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is much in evidence, with calendered kraft paper also in common use. In Asia and South America, paper remains the preferred ...

Pet Food Packaging: Evolution, Revolution & Innovation

(Flexpack)

August 18, 2011, ... biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate (BOPET) laminated to bulk and sealant layers and also can include foil or other barrier layers. At least one brand, St. Charles, MO-based Royal Canin, packs ...

Flexographic Printing: A Push for Growth

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2011, ... newly expanded 120,000-sq-ft facility in Clinton, MO. This investment has allowed the company to expand its reach and serve more end-users of high quality low density polyethylene (LDPE), oriented polypropylene ...