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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 ...

Static Beat: Prevent Winter Static

(Static Elimination)

September 30, 2010, ... to the manufacturer's recommendations. The rubber or polymer coverings on drive, nip, cleaning, spreader, and lay-on rollers often are sources of sparks because static can accumulate on the surfaces ...

New BoPLA Is Available

(Flexpack)

September 30, 2010, ... (Ti)started production of the new NATIVIA film at its plant in San Giorgio di Nogaro, Italy. Based on NatureWorks PLA biopolymers, the biodegradable and compostable film complies with the European standard ...

EVA Resins To Come From China

(Flexpack)

September 30, 2010, BEIJING, CHINA | DuPont has started production for EVA resins at its joint venture, Beijing Hua Mei Polymer Co., in Beijing. The facility is DuPont's BEIJING, CHINA | DuPont has started production for EVA ...

Barrier Films: SiOx Barrier Benefits

(Coatings)

September 30, 2010, ... barriers are provided by the dense nature of the material. With thin plastic films, the situation is different. The molecular structure of polymer plastic films is in the form of chains, oriented like ...

ISCST Symposium Continues Tradition of Connecting Academia with Industry

(Coating/Laminating)

September 19, 2010, ... reduced waste or environmental needs. Recipient Benjamin Schmidt-Hansberg earned this award for the paper “In-situ monitoring the film formation of solution cast polymer-fullerene blends for organic solar ...

US Demand For Biodegradable Plastics To Grow 16% Annually Through 2014

(Flexpack)

September 09, 2010, ... with other biopolymers and an increasing number of suppliers. Opportunities are expected in compostable yard and kitchen bags, foodservice disposables and various types of packaging.   Degradable Plastics ...

Davis-Standard Introduces New Coater at Labelexpo America

(Coating/Laminating)

September 05, 2010, ... processes involving fluoropolymers, biopolymers, and formulations for end market applications in photovoltaics, aerospace, biodegradable packaging and surface protecting films. Davis-Standard’s new ...

Show Previews: Three To Go

(Trends/Management)

August 31, 2010, ... means for companies that want to enter or expand their businesses in the overseas marketplace. Another special exhibit is the “Visions in Polymers” presentation. It spotlights visionary developments ...

PSAs Offered

(Adhesives)

August 31, 2010, ... repositionable adhesives are said to provide a high degree of repositionability of any type of PSA on the market and are approved for FDA indirect food contact. Acrynax acrylic polymer hot melt PSAs provide ...

Tapes Suited For Splicing

(Carton Box)

August 31, 2010, Expanded line of double-coated tissue tapes and double-coated polyester tapes are used in many applications, including corrugated splicing. Products are Expanded line of double-coated tissue tapes and ...

Primer for PET Films

(Coating/Laminating)

August 31, 2010, ... excellent weatherability, non-yellowing characteristics, and a reliable and durable solution for PET film primer needs. This press-ready aqueous polymeric dispersion is called ideal for durable, industrial ...

Michelman Increases Reactor Capacity at Cincinnati Plant

(Coating)

August 31, 2010, ... surface modifiers, additives and polymers Michelman offers for applications, including interior and exterior wood coatings, industrial coatings, fibers and composites, construction coatings, digitial ...

Coating Tech Service To Serve Roll-to-Roll Coating Industry

(Coating/Laminating)

August 12, 2010, ... scalability in web coating applications.  Mark holds a Masters degree in Polymer Science and Engineering from Lehigh Univ. and a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering from the Univ. of Wisconsin and ...