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Bluestar Silicones Introduces Release Coating System

(Label/Tape)

October 04, 2014, ... converting speeds. Product is designed for formulation flexibility to allow reduction in platinum catalyst and more cost-effective process conditions for pressure-sensitive applications. Company says ...

DuPont Announces New Flexo Plate Equipment

(News | New Products)

September 04, 2014, Company offers Cyrel FAST DFUV plate, Cyrel FAST 1001 TD processor, and Cyrel FAST DFR plate   WILMINGTON, DE | DuPont announces flexographic plate and equipment technologies for the tag and label ...

Sustainability | Fossil-Free Paperboard Mill Within Reach

(Trends/Management)

September 01, 2014, ... 24. It’s still a fantastic result for anyone who wants elegance and a visual impression that can convey a brand.” ??Paperboard’s printability and ability to be finished to a high level of elegance are ...

DFE to Show Zero and Calibration Feature

(Controls)

August 30, 2014, ... is needed, and no second person is needed for setup or calibration. Each button is pressed once during the calibration procedure for one second and the settings are stored automatically. Another reported ...

Dyna-Tech Offers Biodegradable Adhesive

(Coating/Laminating)

August 26, 2014, ... biodegradable and compostable water-based, pressure-sensitive adhesive. DyTac 9577 is a rubber-resin emulsion, formulated as a permanent adhesive based on components reported to meet the requirements ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2014 Enhances Focus on Package Printing

(Label/Tape)

August 04, 2014, ... under the spotlight and compare their results when producing identical label designs on the same label stocks. The press manufacturers are Domino, Durst, EFI, Epson, and Screen USA. Esko will unveil Esko ...

Kodak Plates Now for Corrugated Applications

(News | New Products)

July 27, 2014, Adding to its line of FLEXCEL NX plates, company says corrugated producers will experience better print quality and more pressroom efficiencies   ROCHESTER, NY | Kodak has commercially released new ...

PCI Analyzes the Global BOPET Industry

(Materials)

July 21, 2014, ... cause of higher prices, are unlikely to be repeated anytime soon, says PCI. The over-supply situation in PTA, a film feedstock, is also expected to dampen any upward pressure on film pricing. Says PCI’s ...

Coating Matters | Steam Remoisturizing Technology for Paper-Based Labels, Pt. 1

(Coating/Laminating)

July 21, 2014, ... also can cause curl. Or, differences in the percent moisture between each layer of laminated paper can cause curl. (This is particularly evident in pressure-sensitive label manufacturing since high cure ...

Kodak Improved Thermal Plates Now in Latin America

(News | New Products)

July 19, 2014, TRILLIAN SP Thermal Plates have a new formulation that uses less chemistry and are said to offer high levels of efficiency   SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL | Kodak announces a new formulation of its TRILLIAN ...

Drytac Introduces Polyester Window Film

(Materials)

July 05, 2014, ViziPrint Impress clear, printable film is said to leave no residue, eliminate bubbling, and be resistant to moisture   RICHMOND, VA | Drytac has added ViziPrint Impress, an optically clear, printable ...

BASF Announces New Products

(News | New Products)

June 15, 2014, Microlith J pigments for UV-curable inkjet inks and Laromer PE 9105 polyester tetra acrylate were featured at the RadTech event   FLORHAM Park, NJ | BASF showcased some new products at the recent ...

T.H.E.M. Reports Availability of High-Speed Cartoner for Zipbox Package

(Carton Box)

May 15, 2014, ... combines the stability of a carton with the convenience of a resealable flexible package, eliminating the need for a separate inner liner. The folding carton and resealable “press-to-close” header are ...

Inometa Offers New Plate Mounting Sleeve

(News | New Products)

May 13, 2014, The Patriot flexo plate mounting sleeve is said to provide increased accuracy and productivity, as well as easier handling in the pressroom   APPLETON, WI | Inometa Flexo Systems announces the “Patriot” ...

DuPont Awards | Consumer Convenience Rates High Marks

(Flexpack)

May 12, 2014, ... its line of compressed deodorants. The international panel of judges recognized Unilever for excellence in all three award criteria: Technological Advancement, Responsible Packaging, and Enhanced User ...

Release Liner | Global Suppliers Must Meet Local Needs

(Label/Tape)

May 07, 2014, ... disposables, and of course, pressure-sensitive labels. Annually, it is the subject of the AWA Global Release Liner Industry Conference and Exhibition, which alternates between the US and Europe. This ...

McLoone Adds Digital UV-Inkjet Printer

(News | New Products)

May 05, 2014, ... DSI UV-inkjet label press in order to bring about production efficiencies and penetrate the mid-run self-adhesive decorative label market. Keith Rosenthal, VP of manufacturing at McLoone, comments, “We ...

SAM NA Open House

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

April 08, 2014, Hot off the press...SAM NA holds open house at it Phoenix, NY headquarters and Pilot Plant facilities. In a move to position itself as an alternate supplier of extrusion coating, cast film and laminating ...

Sun Chemical to Show Solutions at INFO*FLEX

(News | New Products)

April 05, 2014, The FTA event will help company showcase inks, plate technology, and water-based flexo dispenser program   PARSIPPANY, NJ | Sun Chemical will offer solutions said to increase pressroom efficiency ...

Defects in Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

March 24, 2014, ... DOWNWEB BANDS – this set band pattern running downweb is associated with a poor pressure gradient at the coating head. This can be reduced by improve the flow dynamics of the coating head, which is typically ...