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Machine Engineering to Address the Needs of Emerging Flexible Films

(News | New Products)

October 27, 2020, ... markets. Throughout the first half of 2020, we’ve seen an increased demand for flexible pouches that help foods maintain freshness during the eCommerce shipping process. Enhanced freshness and extended ...

Inside the October Issue of PFFC

(Blog)

October 26, 2020, ... the shipping process. Enhanced freshness and extended shelf life became even more desirable features for flexible pouches during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the article, “Machine Engineering to Address the ...

Global Adaptation in Flexible Packaging Machinery

(News | New Products)

October 15, 2020, ... for flexible packaging including: Multilayer blown film lines; Bag makers, pouch makers and Wicketers; and Pouch packaging machines for premade pouches and rollstock HFFS applications. In ...

Newest Generation of Packaging Solutions Produced at EcoCortec, the First Croatian Biopastics Plant

(News | New Products)

October 06, 2020, EcoCortec’s team announced that patented EcoSol® water soluble pouches will be available from EcoCortec®, Cortec’s European bioplastics plant located in Croatia. EcoCortec’s team announced that patented ...

Associated Labels and Packaging Installs Hudson-Sharp’s Ares 400-SUP

(News | New Products)

September 13, 2020, ... the installation of its Ares 400-SUP. This marks the first installation of Hudson-Sharp’s newest pouch machine. Providing quick changeovers, the Ares 400-SUP reportedly delivers recycle-ready structures ...

Acculink Becomes First Color-Logic Certified Flexible Packaging Printer

(News | New Products)

July 23, 2020, ... company can produce pouches and other flexible materials that really stand out from the competition. AccuFlex Packaging knows that metallics enhance the perceived value the product inside." "The eye-popping ...

Plastics, Packaging and the Environment

(Flexpack)

June 29, 2020, ... thrown away.  Various advancements in flexible packaging films have made these source reductions possible, and food packagers should try to consider them at least periodically.  Preformed pouches have ...

New H.B. Fuller Flexible Packaging Adhesive Helps Converters Meet Paa Guidelines Faster and Enhance the Food Safety System

(News | New Products)

June 28, 2020, ... converters to increase efficiency by meeting PAA guidelines quicker. That means you can slit, pouch and ship in one day.” Features of Flextra Fast SF8400 / XR1700 include: Pouch and zipper/fitment ...

First Complete Remote Installation of a Comexi Laminator During COVID-19 Pandemic

(News | New Products)

June 17, 2020, ... principally for the food industry, as well as for the production of a 100 percent polyolefin pouch, which can be recycled with traditional machines.” Access facilitation and the handling of machines ...

Windmöller & Hölscher to Host Virtual Expo

(News | New Products)

June 12, 2020, ... RUBY Track Printing for industrial sacks with the FLEXA II press Heavy duty sack film on the OPTIMEX II FFS blown film line For film extruders ALL PE pouch film on the VAREX II blown film line ...

Terphane Antifog Films Improve the Appearance & Hygiene of Your Product

(News | New Products)

June 12, 2020, ... clarity, reduced fogging, and are easy to peel open for the consumer, yet still offer tamper evidence. Terphane’s Sealphane 10.94TAF are designed to be used in flow wrapper packs, SUP pouches, or weld ...

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Launches Lumirror STM Soft-Touch Matte PET Film

(News | New Products)

May 24, 2020, ... found that the look and feel of the new STM film make it a perfect choice for smaller bags and pouches that are used for dog food and treats. The STM film can also be specified for use with healthful snacks, ...

The Back Page: Taking it back 54 years

(News | New Products)

April 23, 2020, ... Scotchpar and other polyester films are assuming ever greater importance in packaging. And since they are generally used in very demanding applications such as boil-in-pouches, sterilization packages and ...

Plastics, Packaging and the Environment

(Flexography)

April 22, 2020, ... thrown away.  Various advancements in flexible packaging films have made these source reductions possible, and food packagers should try to consider them at least periodically.  Preformed pouches have ...

AIMCAL Announces Winners During Virtual Award Ceremony

(News | New Products)

April 16, 2020, ... CT)/Plastic Suppliers Inc. (Columbus, OH). ProAmpac has developed a high-barrier pouch with 25% post-consumer-recycled (PCR) content. It’s used for Justin’s nut butter covered nuts. A zipper provides ...

Three Ink Market Trends Helping to Achieve Sustainability Goals

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

April 16, 2020, ... of barrier extends the shelf life of a product in a flexible pouch while also keeping migration to a minimum. Oxygen barrier coatings provide a smooth, homogenous, pin-hole-free layer that can be easily ...

PFFC’s Companies to Watch

(Flexpack)

April 09, 2020, ... We are also working on a track and track application, only possible through digital printing, that would allow each brand and consumer to have visibility to track each discarded pouch and see where it ...

Metallized Packaging Advancements From Terphane

(News | New Products)

April 06, 2020, ... of the U.S., with leading categories including tomato-based products, powdered milk, soups and coffee, particularly with stand up pouches. “The transition of rigid packages into flexible packaging provides ...

Sun Centre USA Appoints Tiffany Madigan as Operations Manager

(News | New Products)

April 01, 2020, Sun Centre USA, an international source of advanced pouch-making machinery, announced it has appointed Tiffany Madigan as operations manager. Sun Centre USA, an international source of advanced pouch-making ...

Digitalize, Automate and Connect: The Backbone of Packaging Production

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

March 30, 2020, ... the individual printing machines, but rather the entire workflow encompassing converting.” “At BOBST we have a fully automated and controlled workflow from file to the final label, pouch or box, and ...