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

(Bag Pouch)

January 15, 2023, ... but if the barrier or protective layer that’s added in has not passed stringent compostability testing, such as the ASTM D6400 for industrial composting, it can significantly slow down or totally impede ...

Pregis Announces Senior Leadership Changes

(News | New Products)

October 05, 2022, Kevin Baudhuin advances to chairman and CEO, Laurin Darnell promoted to COO, Joey Phister assumes role as president of Pregis Protective Products Kevin Baudhuin advances to chairman and CEO, Laurin ...

Rust to Tech: Part 4

(News | New Products)

September 05, 2022, ... and make it right here.” Enabling that determination is continued sales growth. Protective inventory build-up also is far removed from the just-in-time era. Many of these examples are leading indicators ...

TekniPlex Healthcare to Showcase Multilayer Sensitive Drug Transfer Tubing & High-Performance Coated Barrier Products

(News | New Products)

April 07, 2022, ... better patient outcomes, will showcase a variety of medical device and protective barrier solutions products at MD&M West Booth #3019, April 12-14 in Anaheim, CA. In addition, the recently consolidated ...

The Fundamentals of Adhesive Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

March 27, 2022, ... and equipment. Adhesive coatings are applied to fabrics and non-woven materials so they can be laminated to hard substrates and provide a soft, protective, finish to secure cargo during transportation. ...

Davis-Standard to Market Nonwovens and Converting Solutions at Techtextil North America

(News | New Products)

March 02, 2022, ... footwear, protective outerwear, and multiple products for the aviation, marine, and membrane industries. Davis-Standard’s coaters and laminators can support widths up to 126 inches (3.2 meters), line speeds ...

Innovation in Sustainability - Sun Chemical Q&A

(Sustainability)

February 24, 2022, ... and/or removal of protective film layers or coatings, which offers an additional lightweighting sustainability benefit.  Lastly, our partnerships and collaborations with other sustainability stakeholders ...

Converting Machinery Leadership for Better Processing

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 10, 2022, ... operational efficiencies. To support continued growth in markets such as food and protective packaging and agricultural films, we’ll work with you to engineer the right solution for the application(s). ...

Expansions and New Markets for Nonwovens

(Nonwovens)

November 28, 2021, ... and still to this day those markets are impacted by their own supply chain issues, resulting in many nonwoven producers with material but no market. Other markets—notably protective medical apparel, wipes, ...

Pregis Joins the Flexible Packaging Association

(News | New Products)

August 17, 2021, Pregis, a leading global manufacturer of protective and flexible packaging solutions, has joined the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) Pregis, a leading global manufacturer of protective and flexible ...

A Surge in Demand for Antimicrobial Protection

(Coatings)

June 27, 2021, ... covered with hard-coated films but, even with this added protective layer, consumers and operators alike know that it is often impractical to expect them to be continually sprayed and wiped between every ...

Exhibitor Sneak Peek - Davis-Standard

(Exhibitor Sneak Peek)

March 14, 2021, ... garments, footwear, and protective outerwear as well as multiple products for the food, marine and aviation industries. Davis-Standard’s equipment can support speeds up to 330 feet per minute (100 mpm), ...

The Back Page: Taking it back 64 years

(The Back Page)

February 17, 2021, ... brought together and fuse to each other, giving a very strong seal. Generally, and disregarding the protective requirements for the product, less heat seal material is required to give a satisfactory closure.  ...

INX International and VerifyMe Sign Supply Agreement

(News | New Products)

February 15, 2021, ... fraudulent products. This includes aluminum beverage cans and bottles, and packaging for cannabis, personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical equipment, motor vehicle parts, silicon chips, weapons ...

Mondi Celebrates Eight Wins at the 2021 WorldStar Packaging Awards

(News | New Products)

January 11, 2021, ... flexibility with just a small number of packaging sizes (SKUs). The goods are always tightly enclosed and well protected. The mailer secures the products in place without additional protective material, ...

Rising to the Challenge

(News | New Products)

June 14, 2020, ... It is a light-weight, full-coverage shield made from optically clear polycarbonate for maximum visibility, with a soft polyether foam forehead barrier and adjustable elastic headband. A removable protective ...

Davis-Standard’s Packaging Solutions Deliver Consistency and Quality

(News | New Products)

May 24, 2020, The protective properties of packaging used for medical, healthcare and food products have proven especially valuable during the COVID-19 pandemic. The protective properties of packaging used for medical, ...

Wisconsin Converting Manufacturers Run Full-Out to Supply Healthcare Needs During Fight Against COVID 19 Pandemic

(News | New Products)

April 25, 2020, ... the current pandemic, commitment and collaboration characterize the industry. Converters produce hundreds of specialty products that are used for medical protective equipment and hospital supplies, food ...

thelmoco, Inc. Experiencing Surging Demand

(News | New Products)

April 22, 2020, Michigan-based thelamco, inc. announced today that it is experiencing surging demand for hook-and-loop fastener materials for securing medical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to aid first responders ...

State of the Industry Report

(Nonwovens)

March 01, 2020, ... as a significant industry in the 1950s, nearly 70 years ago. Today, by combining the best qualities of paper, plastic film and aluminum foil, flexible packaging can deliver a broader range of protective ...