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TOPAS Advanced Polymers’ Cyclic Olefin Copolymer (COC) Earns Certification as Recyclable Material in Europe

(News | New Products)

November 01, 2020, ... labels for decoration and other applications such as polyolefin-based high-barrier films and recyclable pouches.”  The findings by Institut cyclos-HTP reportedly conclude that COC can be considered as ...

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

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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, ... with manufacturing machines that can run poly stand-up pouches with ease also was a deciding factor in our purchase.” “We had the opportunity to service an existing customer, who has firsthand experience ...

Power to the Pouch: GreenSeed Designs Customized Pouch Packaging for Enhanced Consumer Health & Safety

(News | New Products)

August 30, 2020, ... can reportedly accommodate all types of applications, including small or large format pouches, stand-up, easy tear, and zippered designs, all with horizontal form fill seals. It’s reported increased demand ...

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 ...

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 ...

Three Ink Market Trends Helping to Achieve Sustainability Goals

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

April 16, 2020, ... to the obvious reduction of a film layer, there are also economic benefits from using less adhesive and improving the visibility of the product. By removing the extra layers on the packaging of pouches, ...

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 ...

Digitalize, Automate and Connect: The Backbone of Packaging Production

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

March 30, 2020, ... agile collaborative operation. “The vision for the future is clear – flawless execution from design, a roll of labels and pouches or a stack of paper boards to the final inspected boxes within the packers’ ...

Leaders in Sustainability

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

March 05, 2020, ... partnership for innovation that revolutionizes the Total Recyclable PE world is born. At K 2019 ELBA presented its “Total Recyclable PE Pouches” at more than 200 strokes per minute, through the long ...

Is it the End for Non-Recyclable Plastic Packaging?

(Flexpack)

March 02, 2020, Nothing perhaps defines our consumer-driven society of recent decades better than plastic. The different types of mono-material high barrier pouches exhibited on the BOBST stand at K 2019 By BOBST ...

Multi-Solution Approach Key to Achieving Sustainability Goals

(Extrusion Coating)

February 24, 2020, The extrusion coating market is growing as global brand owners continue to choose aseptic cartons, stand-up pouches and paper-based flexible packaging formats over glass, metal and rigid containers. By ...

BOBST Opens the Doors to its New Flexo Center of Excellence

(News | New Products)

February 16, 2020, ... results and exceptional productivity with both solvent and water-based inks. Attendees were able to see the EXPERT CI print sustainable flexible pouches made from new high barrier mono-material laminates, ...