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Is it the End for Non-Recyclable Plastic Packaging?

(Flexpack)

March 02, 2020, ... for high barrier, printing and lamination to test the viability of the new materials throughout the production process. The other partners in the project include Dow, a PE resin supplier for the first ...

State of the Industry Report

(Nonwovens)

March 01, 2020, ... of fibers and resins available, with many still being developed.  Then there are a variety of web forming processes to establish the fibrous assembly.  The fibers of this assembly need to be bonded, and ...

Multi-Solution Approach Key to Achieving Sustainability Goals

(Extrusion Coating)

February 24, 2020, ... to offer a range of bio-based PE coatings resins for different packaging applications. Bio-based resins offer the same performance as their fossil-counterparts thus do not compromise final packaging performance, ...

Cor-Pak VpCI Stretch Film Fights Corrosion While Keeping Packages in Place

(News | New Products)

February 16, 2020, ... cause condensation corrosion. Cor-Pak VpCI Stretch Film can help equipment reach customers in good condition and maintain a positive company image for manufacturers. The combination of polyethylene resins ...

NOW Plastics Packaging Solutions Put Environmental Protection First

(Flexpack)

February 04, 2020, ... in the following categories: Post-Consumer Recycled content (PCR) films (PET, BOPA, PE, etc.); Film structures for making packaging recyclable; Bio-based/sustainable sources for raw materials/resins; ...

AMI’S Multilayer Flexible Packaging 2020 Conference

(Upcoming Conference News)

January 22, 2020, ... of film extrusion, resins, additives and adhesives and how these enable brand-owners to reduce environmental impact, yet improve product quality and retain food safety. Delegates will be armed with knowledge ...

Kerscher Succeeds Sheppard at AIMCAL

(News | New Products)

January 11, 2020, ... chain supporting resin companies, film extruders, converters, and large global brands. Prior to joining A. Schulman, Kerscher worked at Milliken & Co., Chemical Division (Spartanburg, SC) in market development ...

Corona Treating System

(Corona, Flame, Plasma)

January 02, 2020, ... driven rollers. In order to make the grounded roller cover more durable, epoxy coverings were introduced.  Some designs were just solid epoxy resin; others included glass fiber or glass matte making ...

Flexible Packages Standing Out in 2019

(Flexpack)

December 11, 2019, ... collaborated with its customer JUSTIN’S. Utilizing a food-contact FDA-compliant structure, this snack pouch reduces its reliance on virgin resin by using 40 percent recycled plastic content in the sealant ...

Polymer Packaging Partners With W&H to Offer the Latest in Co-Extruded Film and Bag Technology

(News | New Products)

November 30, 2019, ... Lanham. The multi-layer films to be produced by Polymer Film & Bag will be stronger than conventional film, yet thinner as a result of both resin technology and superior gauge profile, which significantly ...

Are We on the Road to Achieving Truly Sustainable Packaging?

(Flexpack)

November 11, 2019, ... partners include Dow, a resin supplier for the first step in the production chain, Brückner Maschinenbau for the production of the biaxial stretched polypropylene and polyolefin-based films, Hosokawa ...

North America: Technology Developments and Market Opportunities Drive Industry Growth

(News | New Products)

July 30, 2019, ... have much effect on recycling or the environment. This is because consumer recycling programs in general are not effective in the U.S. Major resin suppliers are promoting local efforts to reclaim flexible ...

Smartbatch™ Frost Collection: PolyOne

(News | New Products)

July 22, 2019, ... with recycled resins; Is now available globally (in liquid and solid form); Has materials well-suited to help the personal care industry address the growing trend of sensorial beauty, and packaging ...

TC Transcontinental Packaging Steals the Show for Sustainable Packaging at the 2019 PAC Canadian Leadership Awards

(News | New Products)

June 19, 2019, ... with barrier films from a sustainability perspective is that it is not easily broken down and recycled, therefore hindering its reuse and contribution to positive environmental change. Dow’s RETAIN™ resin ...

FPA Publishes 2019 – 2020 Flexible Packaging Buyers Guide

(News | New Products)

May 29, 2019, ... inks, coatings, resins, and substrates. It also includes contact information and brief narrative description of each member company. FPA distributes the Buyers Guide at industry trade shows and conferences. ...

Newest APR Recycling Demand Champion Companies Announced at the 2019 Plastics Recycling Conference

(News | New Products)

March 14, 2019, Fourteen new companies have committed to an ongoing campaign that expands market demand for recycled resins and improves plastic recycling in North America. Fourteen new companies have committed to ...

Davis-Standard Expertise at TAPPI Course in March

(News | New Products)

February 18, 2019, ... can gain a better understanding of common resins and equipment used, extruder through winder, in both blown and cast film applications. There will also be discussions on troubleshooting issues such as ...

Sun Chemical Forms Partnership with HAVI

(News | New Products)

February 12, 2019, ... closely with Sun Chemical to help develop natural based inks which not only contain significantly higher levels of bio-renewable resin content, but also deliver high quality printing on fiber-based packaging ...

INDUSTRIAL PACK 2019 announces “State of the Nation” address lead by Kyle Stavig, CEO Myers Container LLC

(News | New Products)

January 22, 2019, ... definitions along with illustrated examples, plus the supply chain and resin properties. Janice Loppe, from UPA will lead an important professional discussion on Navigating the Packaging Ecosystem. Loppe ...

Advancements of Bio-Derived and Bio-Degradable Technologies in the Flexible Packaging Market

(Flexpack)

November 25, 2018, ... Nativia name. The films are made from PLA bio-based resins that replace plastics like polypropylene and polyethylene and can be used in heat sealable, biodegradable forms for bakery, snack and confectionery ...