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Slot Die Coating Technology

(Mark's Coating Matters)

July 16, 2014, ... attributable to partial use of the coating on the applicator roll. The contamination that can result damages product quality and leads to raw material waste. Slot die coating systems can transcend limitations ...

Ideal Labels Delivering Complete Digital Flexo Solution

(News | New Products)

July 15, 2014, ... for its workflow. As for its current Esko solution, says Kailas, "It's a lifesaver. Basically if you want to draw up more time for production, and want to ensure consistent jobs, invest in it. It will definitely ...

Labelexpo Americas Announces New Features

(Uncategorized)

July 14, 2014, The 2014 edition of the giant label show will include four new features in addition to 400 exhibitors and 16 conference sessions   BROOKFIELD, WI | Labelexpo Americas 2014 will be here soon, and ...

Foodservice Packaging Institute Reports Survey Results

(Flexpack)

July 13, 2014, ... a summary of its annual survey showing that encouraging sales and growth in 2013 has led foodservice packaging converters, raw material and machinery suppliers, as well as foodservice distributors and ...

Clear Lam Packaging Supports Stonyfield Yogurt Pouch

(Bag Pouch)

July 09, 2014, Compact Grab n’ Go Pouch reseals for convenience and portion control ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL | Meeting consumer demand for convenient, portable, resealable packaging, Clear Lam Packaging has worked closely ...

Clondalkin Rebrands Two UK Businesses

(Flexpack)

June 29, 2014, CB Packaging and AP Burt now will trade as Clondalkin Consumer Bangor and Clondalkin Consumer Bristol respectively   AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS | International packaging producer Clondalkin Group ...

AWA Reports on Labeling and Product Decoration

(Label/Tape)

June 24, 2014, ... from established pressure-sensitive and glue-applied label formats to sleeving technologies continued, and positive growth in in-mold labeling was also in evidence. These trends, along with raw material ...

Coating Matters | Everything You Wanted to Know about Coating But Were Afraid to Ask

(Coating/Laminating)

June 17, 2014, ... flow disturbances, inhomogeneities in the fluid, or uncontrolled air flow may still cause coating defects. Defect formation may be connected to raw material variation or equipment instability. Everything ...

Freedonia Issues Study on Pouches

(Bag Pouch)

June 15, 2014, ... will be the ability of stand-up pouches to differentiate and draw attention to products on store shelves due to their large front panel billboard space and the perception of pouches as a more contemporary ...

SUNY-ESF Expands Radiation Curing Program

(News | New Products)

May 26, 2014, New on-line short course covers, Principles of Energy Curing Technologies, is for current or potential employees in radiation-curing-related businesses   SYRACUSE, NY | The State University of New ...

Coating Matters | Stop Defects Before They Start

(Coating/Laminating)

May 26, 2014, ... data gathering time associated with process development. Understanding fundamentals of coating and how they can be applied to your raw materials will prevent defects and allow for improved troubleshooting. ...

Sudpack Resealable Film Provides Easy Opening

(Flexpack)

May 06, 2014, ... are also part of the portfolio. The resealable top film “Multipeel” is mainly used for MAP packaging processed on deep drawing machines. It keeps products safe for a long period of time and opens very ...

AWA Issues New Release Liner Study

(Label/Tape)

May 05, 2014, The 2014 update on the global release liner industry includes market structure, raw material trends, M&A activity, growth expectations, and more   AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS | AWA Alexander Watson ...

Agfa Graphics Named Supplier of the Year by ICG

(Carton Box)

April 18, 2014, ... its independently owned and operated member companies and negotiating vendor contracts as a group, the ICG can capture volume discounts on the raw materials, supplies, and equipment its members use every ...

OMNOVA Announces Price Increases

(Materials)

April 12, 2014, Increases cover polyvinyl acetate homopolymer, vinyl acetate, and vinyl acrylic-based emulsions   FAIRLAWN, OH | OMNOVA Solutions’ Performance Materials business recently reported a price increases ...

Defects in Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

March 24, 2014, ...  • Monitor incoming raw materials. Understanding if the fluid rheology has shifted or if the substrate varies in quality will lead to process shifts in the coating system. • Avoid vibrations and fluctuations. ...

Z-Flute Boxes for Kitty Litter are Purr-fect

(Coating/Laminating)

March 08, 2014, ... Award in the Healthcare, Cosmetics and Toiletries Packaging Category for auto-bottom folding cartons in three versions: mint, melon, and peach. A double rainbow hologram draws consumers to touch the velvet-smooth ...

Wacker Polymers Raises Prices in EMEA and Asia

(News | New Products)

March 08, 2014, Prices of VINNAPAS vinyl acetate-ethylene and VINNOL ethylene-vinyl chloride-based copolymer dispersions go up due to raw material cost increases   MUNICH, GERMANY | Wacker Polymers is to raise its ...

Top Five Things To Remember in Fluid Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

February 17, 2014, ... the process as entering raw materials change are critical to recipe formulation on a production line. Computer models and operational correlations can be developed over time or through designed experiments. ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2013

(Coating/Laminating)

December 30, 2013, As 2013 draws to a close, we bring you our annual review of the Top 10 new products of the year As the PFFC staff looks back on the new technology we covered in 2013, it’s no surprise to find a diverse ...