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UPM Raflatac & Baumgarten Collaborate on LCA

(Label/Tape)

September 07, 2016, ... converter Baumgarten on a life-cycle assessment (LCA) of label material release liners. The purpose is to help understand the full "label life" of their products, from the extraction of raw materials to ...

Air Motion Systems to Show LED System

(News | New Products)

September 05, 2016, ... XP Series curing modules reportedly can print at speeds of 650 fpm, while drawing less electricity than a standard UV lamp-based system. Additional reported benefits: The systems save time since the ...

UPM Raflatac to Feature Wide-Ranging Display at Labelexpo Americas

(Label/Tape)

August 27, 2016, Company says its broad range of labeling products includes a strong commitment to sustainability and reduced waste solutions MILLS RIVER, NC | UPM Raflatac will have a range of offerings at the upcoming ...

FKuR Technology Produces Thinner Films

(Flexpack)

August 16, 2016, ...  Films made from these materials are suitable for food contact and compostable according to EN 13432. Depending upon the type, the proportion of renewable raw materials is more than 50%. Company says ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2016 Offers Technology in Action

(Label/Tape)

August 08, 2016, ... color. New color libraries now support gravure. PantoneLIVE Digital Drawdowns are peel and stick color labels that can be attached directly to a sample to verify accuracy in proofs, mock-ups, or press ...

Constantia Brings Blister Eco Lidding to U.S.

(Flexpack)

July 26, 2016, ... share of aluminum in the product is 40%—far less than standard foil’s approximately 90%—and it also uses renewable raw material paper and less lacquer coating, making it more sustainable. CONSTANTIA Blister ...

Experience Speaks | Q&A with Charlie Eitel

(Trends/Management)

July 19, 2016, ... renewable resources; provide the documentation on sustainable raw materials to meet "chain of custody" requirements or restriction of hazardous chemicals compliance; lean manufacturing initiatives that ...

D.P.R. Labeling to Launch Digital Die-Cutter

(Die-Cutting)

July 12, 2016, ... the speed depends on thickness. The software manages files in both Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw format. “The versatility of this product is unmatched,” says Luca Bortolon, sales at D.P.R. Labeling. ...

Dow Adds Barrier to Recycling Technology

(Bag Pouch)

June 18, 2016, ... layers but use only polyethylene as the basic raw material. Dow reports RecycleReady Technology in North America has been approved by the SPC’s How2Recycle (http://www.how2recycle.info) program to use ...

Amcor Packaging Wins 3 Alufoil Trophies

(Flexpack)

May 31, 2016, ... can be elongated more than standard cold form solutions, resulting in cavities that can be drawn deeper and with sharper wall angles than ever before. This gives pharmaceutical companies two options: 1) ...

HawkPoint Technologies Launches Software

(Trends/Management)

May 18, 2016, ... manage inventory efficiently from raw materials to final product and includes the following: Work Order Processing Inventory Control Invoicing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Integration Scheduling/Routing ...

Toray BOPP Used for PVdC-Free Lamination

(Flexpack)

May 01, 2016, ... barrier film containing PVdC. "Though PVdC-coated OPP film keeps bakery and snack foods fresh and gives consumers a window to the product inside the package, the film has several drawbacks. It yellows as ...

DiTrolio-Graymills Anilox Cart Protects Rolls, Blades

(News | New Products)

April 20, 2016, ... pressroom more efficient and improves work flow by putting necessary parts at press side. Features include the following: 25 drawers with adjustable internal holders to fit most anilox roll sizes Secured ...

HERMA Offers Resin-Free Adhesive

(Coating/Laminating)

March 25, 2016, ... tack, adhesive is ideally suited for labels that are applied to whole sausages or raw ham without a barrier layer made of film.  “The lower the resin content, the lower initial tack and final adhesion, ...

Acimga and ICE Survey US Opportunities

(News | New Products)

March 16, 2016, ... of brokers associated to the magazine Packaging World, and drawing from a database of the most representative food processing companies with revenues ranging between $2 million and $100 million). Most ...

K 2016 Show Will Again Feature Science Campus

(News | New Products)

March 13, 2016, ... and equipment for the plastics and rubber industry, raw materials and auxiliaries, semi-finished products, technical parts, and reinforced plastics products. Approximately 200,000 trade visitors from all ...

Global Specialty Products Cleaner is Eco-Friendly

(News | New Products)

March 06, 2016, ... any raw materials known to the State of California (Proposition 65) to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Cleans uncured or semi-cured industrial Inks (oil-based, solvent-based, ...

Economic Outlook | US Manufacturing: Dispersed Gains, Concentrated Losses

(Trends/Management)

February 28, 2016, ... of chemicals (and the plastic and rubber products that use chemicals as a raw material) is likely to continue to grow for several years. Those who continue to recite the “manufacturing recession” mantra ...

Coating Matters | Clean Coating and Fluid Preparation

(Coating/Laminating)

February 15, 2016, ... of areas that a converting and coating manufacturer needs to concentrate on to develop a clean product. These include the raw materials (substrate and fluid), the backing roll, the coating head, but most ...

Show Preview | FTA’s 2016 Forum and INFO*FLEX

(Print)

February 01, 2016, ... Scott, Berry Plastics Corp., co-chair of the event along with Paul Teachout of Nilpeter. “The 2016 events will draw from the past success to provide a well-rounded Forum for each and every attendee. The ...