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An OEM Perspective on Industry Changes and Trends

(News | New Products)

April 23, 2023, ... targets are toward recyclability ... not only the reduction of layers but also the reduction of polymers involved, all the way down to “single material” pouches. We are involved in some of the most advanced ...

Two Sun Chemical Employees Honored with NAPIM Awards

(News | New Products)

March 31, 2023, ... industry and are more than deserving of this award from NAPIM,” said Russell Schwartz, Chief Technology Officer, Sun Chemical. “Ralph’s work with polymers and Jim’s leadership in energy curing technology ...

BY WOMEN FOR WOMEN: “Women in Packaging” at interpack for First Time

(News | New Products)

March 29, 2023, ... of biopolymers at BASF, Australian Nadia Taylor, co-founder and Director tna solutions, Marjo Halonen, Vice President Communications at Metsä Board Corporation in Finland and Gabi Bauer, Head of Marketing ...

Achieving Sustainability: Q&A with Sun Chemical’s Dr. Nikola Juhasz

(Coating/Laminating)

March 12, 2023, ... naturally-derived materials such as plants, rather than with fossil fuel-sourced materials such as conventional polymers, contributes to the sustainability and carbon footprint reduction of the printed ...

How a Full Lineup of Coatings Can Transform Packaging

(Coating/Laminating)

February 07, 2023, ... are composed of multiple layers of various polymers, which provide superior performance as barriers to oxygen and other gases, as well as moisture that could otherwise cause spoilage and reduce freshness ...

Fujifilm Expands its RxD Inkjet Pigment Dispersions Colour Range

(News | New Products)

February 07, 2023, ... Orange, Green and Violet dispersions we’ve carefully selected the best polymers and processing conditions to ensure optimum stability and print performance for our customers, in line with the standard ...

The Leader in Web Handling Expertise and Innovation

(Coating/Laminating)

February 06, 2023, ... polymers like Teflon. Our expertise with polymer materials is gained from decades of providing the highest quality and most extensive selection of polymers. Our field engineers will evaluate your application ...

KM Packaging is officially established in Australia

(News | New Products)

February 01, 2023, ... Tammy Spencer has been appointed as Business Unit Manager (ANZ) based on the Gold Coast in Queensland. Tammy has a wealth of experience and was most recently Business Manager - Packaging & Polymers (QLD) ...

The Role of Corona in Flexible Packaging Lamination Requires an Understanding of Filmic Substrates

(Surface Prep)

January 29, 2023, All flexible substrates require two basic principles for high-quality lamination: high bond strength and no optical defects. By Kirsten Lykke, Consultant in Polymers & Flexible Packaging Technology, ...

Stevanato Group Collaborates with Transcoject to Provide Pre-Fillable Syringe Polymer Options for Pharma

(News | New Products)

January 25, 2023, ... trends – Stevanato Group will be able to offer pre-fillable syringes in glass and in both COP and COC polymers. COP and COC pre-fillable syringes may be usable in a wide range of applications, including ...

Three Ways Water-Based Primers are Advancing Extrusion Coating Trends in the Flexible Packaging Industry

(Bag Pouch)

January 15, 2023, ... before extrusion coating some of these polymers enhances fiber tear without negatively affecting end-of-life plans for the package. Primers can Aid in Material Reduction to Promote Sustainability and ...

The Versatility of UV Curing

(News | New Products)

December 15, 2022, ... touch into crosslinked solid polymers that are fully dry-to the touch. UV formulations are 100 percent solids, contain no liquid carriers that must be evaporated and require no energy-consuming thermal ...

For Composite Packaging Recycling, the Future is Now

(Flexpack)

December 04, 2022, ... packaging designs often combine different polymers such as PET, PA, EVOH and polyolefins, and complement these polymer films with metal layers like aluminum foil or vacuum metallization. In another study, ...

Thinking Inside and Outside the Coating Box

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2022, ... polymers can considerably improve barrier resistance. The drawback, seldom mentioned, is that the positive environmental credentials associated with paper and paperboard could be regarded as being compromised. ...

TAPPI European PLACE Conference Offers Valuable Educational and Networking Opportunities

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 26, 2022, ... in the areas of polymers, laminates, adhesives, coatings and extrusion. There’s still time to register, but don’t delay! The next TAPPI European PLACE won’t take place until 2025. Learn more on the Division’s ...

Rust to Tech: Part 4

(News | New Products)

September 05, 2022, ...  Sustainability with newer recyclable polymers as an alternative to biodegradables; and Printed electronics specifically with growth in the healthcare industry. Digital Manufacturing Procter ...

Keynote Speaker Announced for TAPPI’s 18th Biennial European PLACE Conference

(News | New Products)

August 07, 2022, ... the only event of its kind in Europe that focuses on Polymers, Laminations, Adhesives, Coatings and Extrusion (PLACE). Speakers include not only experts from the industry, but many top academicians from ...

Sustainable Machinery Performance and Smart Factory Solutions Brought To You By Davis-Standard at K2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

July 24, 2022, ... and needed flexibility for processing various polymers at changing web widths. The motorized deckling adjustment promotes safe operation, and an optional way-encoder reduces waste during product changeover. ...

Sustainability Beyond Recyclability

(Flexpack)

July 04, 2022, ... polymers are reduced in size via grinding, then they are melted, pelletized and mixed with virgin resins during extrusion. Both PET-PCR from water and soda bottles, as well as PCR-PE from milk jugs are ...

There’s More than One Way to Treat a Film

(News | New Products)

June 26, 2022, ... the late 19th century that low pressure plasmas can react with surfaces and form new materials (including polymers) [The Foundations of Vacuum Coating Technology, Donald M. Mattox Berlin Heidelberg: Springer ...