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Innovia Films Launches BOPP Film

(Flexpack)

June 03, 2017, ... the pack can be reduced during the feeding stages, protecting seal damage and allowing good pack integrity to be maintained. Strong seals are achieved every time.” This film, company reports, besides ...

Trends/Management | Managing Change for Continuous Improvement in a Regulated Industry

(Trends/Management)

May 30, 2017, ... reduce the company’s environmental footprint, or simply to preserve business reputation. Either if the company changes in a reactive way or in a proactive way, those changes all have one ultimate goal: ...

Atlas Offers Upgrade Packages for Slitters

(Slit)

May 29, 2017, ... productivity and reliability and reduce maintenance requirements as well. The upgrade packages include the following: PC operating systems upgrades PLC system upgrades Differential quick shafts ...

Smithers Pira Reports on Functional & Barrier Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

May 28, 2017, ... Asia-Pacific market will represent more than 54% of worldwide functional and barrier coatings use by 2022, up from 46% in 2012, with Japan the only major economy in the region expected to have a reduced ...

HERMA Launches PP Label Film

(Label/Tape)

May 23, 2017, ... die-cutting pressure can be decreased by 15%–20%. This not only reduces wear, but also contributes to raising production machine output. With this adhesive, cohesion has been significantly increased. Since ...

Static Beat | 'GeeZE' Rules for Static Reading

(Surface Prep)

May 23, 2017, ... has a different shape and size for each different measurement geometry. Any nearby conducting object will reduce the static reading. Take a static reading at a location where all other conducting objects ...

Coating Matters | The Critical Variable—Slot Die Lip Gap

(Coating Matters)

May 16, 2017, ... either separated by a body shim or adjusted by lip adjusting bolts working against a hinged lip design. When the slot die lip gap is reduced, the back pressure increases, the velocity increases, and ...

ProAmpac Wins Two WorldStar Awards

(Bag Pouch)

May 15, 2017, ... products a leg up over competitors still using jars, cans and bottles. “Both WorldStar award winning packages deliver ease of use, reduced product waste and better environmental outcomes”, Pellingra ...

Jospak Fiber-Based Food Tray Is Alternative to Plastic

(Carton Box)

May 14, 2017, ... the use of the additional stickers and paperboard sleeves and therefore reduces packaging materials and related costs overall. "We have recognized the sustainable trends both in the food and in the packaging ...

SGIA Is Recognized by the EPA

(Trends/Management)

May 10, 2017, ... to actively inform stakeholders about ways to reduce freight emissions and other environmental impacts. Organizations must apply to be considered for the honor. “SGIA is committed to sustainable business ...

ROTOCONTROL and EMT Combine Forces

(News | New Products)

May 09, 2017, ... can increase capacity, reduce lead times, and broaden our reach in the North American market." "ROTOCONTROL has built world-wide recognition as a successful brand of finishing machines in the narrow web ...

W&H Press Aids Capacity at Admiral Packaging

(News | New Products)

May 07, 2017, ... tools for us to reduce cycle times even further while increasing process rates. The MIRAFLEX II C fits nicely with Admiral’s Lean manufacturing culture. We will continue to identify waste and work tirelessly ...

Cerm Offers Software Solution in Modules

(News | New Products)

May 03, 2017, ... labels and quickly obtain accurate quotes remotely; shopfloor, delivering insight into operations, including capacity and utilization per machine and how they can be optimized to reduce change-over times; ...

Blown Film | Which Applications Are Most Suited for 7/9/11 Layers? Part 1

(Flexpack)

May 03, 2017, ...  Improved physical properties Optimization of film structures for specific applications Improved Gelbo flex resistance (reduced flexural failures) Reduced layer thickness of expensive resins Improved ...

Mica Adds Photovoltaic Array for Clean Energy

(Coating/Laminating)

May 01, 2017, ... remained focused on reducing its carbon footprint by developing more concentrated primers, and providing recyclable, stackable IBC totes as an order option to reduce the amount of truck loads for deliveries. ...

FTA Awards | 6 Best of Show Winners Take Top Honors

(Print)

May 01, 2017, ... of Plastic Recyclers (APR) recognized Artcraft Label’s innovation as being effective and meeting the established industry protocol. The rPET thermoform recycling process is estimated to reduce greenhouse ...

Tosaf Product Aids Extrusion Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

April 30, 2017, The ME800047 white masterbatch is said to boost efficiency and reduce smoke and odor in extrusion coating AFULA, ISRAEL | Tosaf Compounds announces ME800047, a newly developed white masterbatch for ...

Esko System Aids Platemaking at Inci.Flex

(News | New Products)

April 30, 2017, ... operation. According to Esko, CDI Crystal 5080 XPS flexo plate production system reduces the complexity in the plate room and brings innovation to the production of flexo printing plates. After imaging ...

Emissions from UK Paper Mills Fall

(Flexpack)

April 17, 2017, ... to reduce their emissions of fossil carbon. However, we remain the largest net-importer of paper and paper products in the world, with associated emissions not being counted in the UK. We look forward ...