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Elastomer Enhances BOPP Seal

(Flexpack)

December 31, 2010, Vistamaxx propylene-based elastomers help converters that currently manufacture BOPP films using specialty, polybutene-1 modified, terpolymer PP or apply Vistamaxx propylene-based elastomers help converters ...

Print on Paper, Film, Foil-now WATER?!

(Print News)

December 07, 2010, ... thin liquid film stays on the surface of water. Then the ink is instantly cured by UV-LED light, the image transforms into the polymeric film, which also stays on the surface of water due to the difference ...

Mondi Plants Boost Coating Capabilities for Food Packaging

(Extrusion Coating)

December 01, 2010, Mondi Örebro has upgraded its extrusion coating facilities with tandem equipment, allowing the Swedish-based plant to increase capacity and run two-sided products with different polymer types VIENNA, ...

Davis-Standard Equips New Jen-Coat Plant

(Extrusion Coating)

November 30, 2010, ... Davis-Standard Converting Systems and modified in-house by Jen-Coat. It has two laminating heads, each equipped to deliver three layers of polymers. Other equipment will include a ten-color printing ...

PSAs Free of APEs

(Adhesives)

November 30, 2010, ... of peel, tack, and shear. Also can design an APE-free version of any existing PSA to meet specific needs. Franklin Adhesives & Polymers | 800-877-4583 | www.franklinadhesivesandpolymers.com Circle ...

Experience Speaks: Larry Owen

(Trends/Management)

November 30, 2010, Sr. VP, Adhesives & Polymers Div., Franklin Adhesives & Polymers Management style | Empowering Motto | If you're gonna be lucky, you have to think lucky Sr. VP, Adhesives & Polymers Div., Franklin Adhesives ...

Calendar of Events: Converter Datebook

(Magazine)

November 30, 2010, ... Odyssey 2011, Intl. Assn. of Diecutting & Diemaking/Foil Stamping Assn., Nashville Convention Ctr., Nashville, TN (815-455-7519; www.iadd-fseaodyssey.com). 30-1 | TAPPI European PLACE Conference, Polymers, ...

Year Finishes Upbeat

(Trends/Management)

November 30, 2010, ... of Coating Tech Service. He holds a Master's degree in Polymer Science and Engineering and a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering. He's eager to hear from you about your coating matters at mark@coatingtechservice.com. ...

Using Electrostatic Voltmeters

(Static Elimination)

November 30, 2010, ... dielectric constant (κFILM) of polymer as in Figure 2. The dielectric constant of the film polymer is typically in the range 2-5. Figure 2 can be used to select a voltmeter with a range that is appropriate ...

NEWS CLIPS

(Magazine)

November 30, 2010, ... will distribute MacDermid's flexographic photopolymer plate products and equipment in Canada. Allied Development, Burnsville, MN, publishes “Pharmaceutical Blister Packaging 2010-2014.” Also offered ...

DuPont Aims to Seal Customer Loyalty

(Flexpack)

November 30, 2010, ... for Appeel lidding, said consumers like the safety and security of hermetically sealed packages. Converters' interest in extrudable polymers is rapidly increasing, and more companies will expand into hot ...

Degradable Plastics Trending Positive

(Trends/Management)

November 30, 2010, ... Starch-based resins will benefit from the introduction of improved resin grades, blending with other biopolymers and an increasing number of suppliers. Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), a new product, had ...

Toyo Realigns Ink Operations

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

November 30, 2010, ... ink and polymers businesses of its sister subsidiary, Toyo Ink Technologies, and merge them with its existing commercial printing inks operation. The acquisition includes Toyo Ink Technologies' production ...

ISCST Connects Academia with Industry

(Flexpack)

November 30, 2010, ... formation of solution cast polymer-fullerene blends for organic solar cells.” A Founders Award marked the retirement of Edgar Gutoff from the ISCST board for his ongoing contributions and service to the ...

Global Packaging Adds Irisleeve

(Prepress)

October 31, 2010, OAKS, PA | Global Packaging has installed a Camis Irisleeve polymer plate mounting system, distributed in the US by Tri-X Inc., Tampa, FL. The Irisleeve OAKS, PA | Global Packaging has installed a Camis ...

Masterbatches Meet Standards

(Flexpack)

October 31, 2010, Masterbatches are formulated for use in biopolymer applications requiring compliance with European and US standards governing compostability and ecotoxicity, Masterbatches are formulated for use in biopolymer ...

Alpha Packaging Acquired by PPS

(Trends/Management)

October 31, 2010, ... IL, and RBCOR, San Marcos, CA, to distribute Asahi's water washable photopolymer plates in the US. FLEXcon, Spencer, MA, reports a newly approved registered trademark name for its solar panel backsheet ...

Process Troubleshooting

(Coating/Laminating)

October 31, 2010, ... Coating Tech Service, Eau Claire, WI. As a certified Six Sigma Black Belt for 3M, Mark has been integral to new developments and technology in web coating applications. He holds a Masters degree in Polymer ...

Fusion UV Systems, DVUV Holdings Announce Strategic Alliance

(Print News)

October 19, 2010, Fusion UV Systems and DVUV Holdings, leaders in the ultraviolet (UV) curable coatings industry, have announced an alliance to jointly market UV-curable powder coating systems for heat sensitive substrates ...

Coating Tech Service Presents at AIMCAL Fall Tech Conference

(Coating/Laminating News)

October 13, 2010, ... manufacturing, especially as the 4green! label is providing a marketing edge in commerce. But what are the limitations? How thin can an adhesive be stretched before the rheology of the polymer is detrimental ...