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Do Not Ruin a Good Thing... Practice Good Static Control in Slitting

(Surface Prep)

November 12, 2023, ... Vsplice should not exceed ±0.5 volts per micron of web thickness. For example, when running 2 mil (50 um) thick polypropylene, Vsplice should not exceed ±25 volts. Use an electrostatic fieldmeter to measure ...

Mondi and Skånemejerier Partner to Introduce Mono-material Plastic Packaging

(News | New Products)

November 08, 2023, Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has collaborated with Skånemejerier to create a mono-material, polypropylene (PP) based packaging for, among others, ICA’s Hushållsost cheese. Mondi, ...

VTT Finds Unprecedented Extensible Limits for Formable Cellulose-based Food Packaging to Replace Single-use Plastic

(News | New Products)

November 06, 2023, ... adjusting the tray forming process and tray dimensions even larger cardboard-like packages can be produced. “Polypropylene film is one of the world’s most used polymers – its extensibility is up to ...

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Receives International Sustainability and Carbon Certification

(News | New Products)

October 22, 2023, ...  Toray Plastics (America), Inc., is a leading manufacturer of polyester, polypropylene, and metallized films and polypropylene and polyethylene foams. The company is committed to environmental, social, ...

At Compamed, TekniPlex Healthcare to Highlight Multilayer Tubing and PVC Alternatives, Among Other Solutions

(News | New Products)

October 09, 2023, ... configuration, designed for fluid transfer of DMSO and other solvent suspensions, features a polypropylene-based outer layer providing safe product delivery in dual hormone delivery systems and advanced ...

Takes on Tapes, Labels & Liners

(News | New Products)

October 08, 2023, ... of materials. Filament tapes alone can incorporate polyester, polypropylene and glass yarn filaments, often to increase strength for strapping and other specific applications. There are different types ...

At CPHI Barcelona, TekniPlex Healthcare to Highlight Automatic Filler-Sealer for Single-Dose Plastic Vials

(News | New Products)

October 04, 2023, ... geographies where the #5 (polypropylene) recycling stream is available, the mid-barrier blisters feature a polyolefin blister film paired with a barrier PP lidding film. This marks the first time a formed ...

Sabic and Partners Introduce First In-Mold Labeling Solution With Certified Polymers for Food Packaging Containers

(News | New Products)

September 28, 2023, ... specialists in the field of in-mold labeling (IML) to demonstrate the use of certified renewable polypropylene (PP) resins in high quality mono-PP thin-wall container packaging without compromising quality, ...

Bringing the Power of Dow Innovation to Labelexpo Europe 2023

(News | New Products)

September 06, 2023, ... with Avery Dennison, which has led to a breakthrough in hotmelt adhesives. This co-developed technology designed for chilled food applications enables polyolefin filmic labels and polypropylene (PP) or ...

Signode to Highlight Industry-Leading Automation and Support Solutions at CorrExpo 2023

(News | New Products)

August 16, 2023, ... reduces operator fatigue, and saves time and money. The BXT3 is specifically designed for strapping applications using Signode Tenax® polyester and Signode Dylastic® polypropylene strapping. It accommodates ...

How Barrier Properties Impact Your Barbecue and Beyond

(Flexpack)

August 06, 2023, ... (PET), Metallized Polypropylene (MPP), Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH), Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE), and Nylon (PA) are the most common materials creating many of the laminate structures used in ...

Walnut Packaging Inc. Invests in an Often-ignored Way to Improve Packaging Productivity: A New SOMA Pluto Slitter

(Flexography)

August 03, 2023, ... different substrates, including polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, shrink films, metalized films, and various co-extrusions. Walnut Packaging Inc. wanted to invest in a faster, high quality slitter ...

At Pack Expo, TekniPlex Healthcare to Give Feature Presentation on Narrowing Sector’s Sustainability Disparity

(News | New Products)

August 03, 2023, ... will showcase its latest sustainability breakthrough: the world’s first fully transparent recyclable mid-barrier blister package. Recyclable in geographies where the #5 (polypropylene) recycling stream ...

Learning Center: Sustainable Wipes Packaging 101

(News | New Products)

August 02, 2023, ... PLA or starch to improve functional properties PBS: Polybutylene succinate A biodegradable aliphatic polyester with properties that are comparable to polypropylene We work with the Biodegradable ...

IDENTCO Designs Custom Labeling Solution for Industrial OEM with Enhanced Cleaning Agent Resistance and Exponentially Reduced Price Point

(News | New Products)

July 17, 2023, ... single-layer industrial labeling solutions, and are available in an expanded array of ribbon lengths and widths. The new labeling system also displayed superior adhesion to both stainless steel and polypropylene ...

What’s Special About Films and Synthetics?

(Converting Perspectives)

July 09, 2023, ...  Technical Packaging Systems of Kalamazoo, MI, covers a wide range of representative end use products featuring various films including OPP (oriented polypropylene); polyethylene films; bags and shrink ...

At Connect in Pharma, TekniPlex Healthcare to Present Forward-looking Approaches to Latest Sustainability & Recyclability Packaging Regulations

(News | New Products)

June 07, 2023, ... geographies where the #5 (polypropylene) recycling stream is available, the mid-barrier blisters feature a polyolefin blister film paired with a barrier PP lidding film. This marks the first time a formed ...

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Invests $10 Million in Closed Loop Partners’ Circular Plastics Fund, Accelerating More Capital Toward Innovation and Infrastructure for Plastics Recovery and Recycl

(News | New Products)

May 30, 2023, ... Corporation (SMBC). The investment partnership aims to advance the recovery and recycling of rigid and flexible polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) plastics in the United States and Canada. The ...

FASTEN Wins Top Honor at German Innovation Awards

(News | New Products)

May 30, 2023, ... recycled polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and features a transparent outer jar with a curved inner portion for a sleek appearance. By not mixing or gluing material, this makes it ...

TekniPlex to Showcase New Advancements in Sustainable Closure Liner, Sealing & Dispensing Technologies

(News | New Products)

April 28, 2023, ... and commitments. For example, TekniPlex’s ProTecSeals® are 100 percent polypropylene (PP) coextruded foam liners ideally compatible with PP closures, jars, bottles and containers, particularly in the cosmetics ...