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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 ...

Now Plastics Introduces 60 to 90 Percent PCR PET Films

(New Products)

November 07, 2018, ... post-consumer recycled (PCR) PET films made from 60 to 90 percent PCR PET resin. This line of products uses an extremely high content of recycled PET materials which have been fully sanitized and reconfigured ...

An In-Depth Look at Extrusion - Part 1

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

September 11, 2018, ... instead of vertically.  The two processes yield films with vastly different properties due to the cooling methods and resins used. Figure 2 below shows a complete small cast film/extrusion coating line, ...

Victor Dixon has been named CEO of LL Flex

(News | New Products)

August 07, 2018, ... film formulations using uniform, high quality resins throughout the structure for consistent, reliable long-term performance. For tobacco companies, LL Flex is North America's largest supplier of cigarette ...

Epson SurePress Receives 91 Percent Pantone Coverage Certification

(News | New Products)

July 31, 2018, Epson announces its Epson SurePress® L-4533A/AW digital label press. Epson announces its Epson SurePress® L-4533A/AW digital label press has been evaluated and approved by Pantone®, the provider of ...

FPA Publishes 2018-2019 Flexible Packaging Buyers Guide

(News | New Products)

July 22, 2018, ... and industrial applications); value added services; printing and converting processes; and, suppliers of flexible packaging machinery, equipment, supplies, services, adhesives, inks, coatings, resins and ...

Mactac Reports Partnership with ARMOR

(Label/Tape)

June 12, 2018, ... to chemicals and solvents and has very good adhesion to high- and low-energy substrates. ARMOR’s AXR 7+ thermal transfer ribbon is a super premium resin ribbon reported to provide excellent print quality ...

Nordson Adapts Extrusion Die Technology

(News | New Products)

May 28, 2018, ... and multilayer production.” The die provides what company says is an affordable option for high-speed production of thermally stable resins with very few rate changes, such as for stretch film. Its versatile ...

Sun Chemical Has Big Plans for LatinPack

(News | New Products)

May 28, 2018, ... the company will highlight SunVisto AquaGreen water-based inks. Formulated with significantly higher levels of bio-renewable sourced resin content compared to other previous market offerings from Sun Chemical, ...

Hoffer Plastics Adds Flex Pak Closures

(Flexpack)

May 27, 2018, ... one hand.” Tether Lok is molded using a proprietary resin that reportedly offers excellent sealing properties, multiple color options, and is environmentally friendly. The second closure in the company’s ...