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AMI Issues Report on Polyethylene Film

(Flexpack)

January 31, 2017, ... and continued dominance of PE in this segment of the market is driven by the development of more sophisticated resins, including linear varieties, a wide range of copolymers, and improved grades of conventional ...

AWA Issues Agenda for Release Liner Event

(Label/Tape)

January 22, 2017, ... trends in resin and film raw materials/silicone raw materials. The next day’s agenda features overviews of major market sectors today for release liner—automotive and aerospace (from 3M and consumer ...

ASACLEAN Introduces Purging Compound

(Flexpack)

December 10, 2016, ... removing it, can effectively remove gels and contamination that is not carbonized, and has excellent compatibility with polyethylene (PE) resins. The purging compound is recommended for color changes, ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2016

(Flexpack)

December 01, 2016, ... different polyester film laminations offering multiple options for peelable seals to a multitude of tray resins. Microwavable, ovenable, chillable, or freezable options are available. All can be printed ...

MOCON Testing System Cuts Time to Market

(Controls)

November 27, 2016, ... for film and resin manufacturers, converters, and brand owners in industries including electronics (OLED and thin film), solar, vacuum panel, food, pharmaceutical, and medical devices who benefit from ...

DuPont Technology Aids Recycling

(Flexpack)

November 02, 2016, ... that are said to be able to boost the performance of recycled polyolefins to a similar level as virgin resins. Company says this is a solution to the problem of recycling waste streams based on mixed plastics ...

ExxonMobil Adds to Exceed XP Portfolio

(Flexpack)

October 30, 2016, ... Cindy Shulman, plastics and resins VP, ExxonMobil Chemical. “Since its launch, Exceed XP has been exceptionally well received in the market with customers reporting an unprecedented level of performance. ...

Davis-Standard Extruder Has New Features

(Coating/Laminating)

September 07, 2016, ... feedscrew design, and quick screw exchange (QSE) technology. This extruder is designed for high temperature processes to 300 deg C and those requiring specialty copolymer resins for film, coating, adhesion, ...

FKuR Technology Produces Thinner Films

(Flexpack)

August 16, 2016, ... toughness is already known for quite some time. Films made from biodegradable resins have reached sufficient performance values with thicknesses of about 15 microns. In practice, the film thicknesses today ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2016 Offers Technology in Action

(Label/Tape)

August 08, 2016, ... the new ChemControl Portfolio also will be featured. Specifically designed for narrow web applications, it replaces the Barex resin widely used for chemical resistant packaging. Smart Solutions Zone will ...

Updates from TAPPI, SPI & the Industry

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

August 01, 2016, ...  For example, Dow Chemical announced a new tubular reactor resin technology that produces polyethylene resins with a molecular weight distribution similar to traditional autoclave-produced low-density ...

INEOS & MSM Poly Announce MOU for Barex Production Support

(Coating/Laminating)

July 18, 2016, ... agreement would allow for MSM to purchase all existing IP from INEOS as well as specific physical assets, commercial/operational support and a supply of Barex resin. Paul Overment, CEO of INEOS Barex ...

Dow Adds Barrier to Recycling Technology

(Bag Pouch)

June 18, 2016, ... kind with barrier film that can be recycled in a PE recycling stream. When combined with other PE resins, the RETAIN compatibilizer is said to offer a recyclable solution with enhanced barrier characteristics. ...

IoPP Reports AmeriStar Winners

(Carton Box)

June 01, 2016, ... The package is 100% polypropylene and contains 60% post-consumer recycled resin. A package like this is categorically unusual, but this brand continues to think boldly and proved sustainable does not have ...

Ampacet Reports Alternative to Paper

(Flexpack)

May 14, 2016, Paper 2.0, with a combination of additives and resins, is said to provide the appeal of paper with the functionality of plastic in many applications TARRYTOWN, NY | Ampacet announces Paper 2.0, said ...

RadTech Announces Best Papers

(Print)

May 08, 2016, ...  "Design of New 3-Ketocoumarins for UV LED Curing" Marika Morone, IGM Resins. Co-Authors: Andrea Bernini Freddia, Gabriele Norcinia The aim of this work is to develop a new photoinitiator for LED lamps ...

Toray BOPP Used for PVdC-Free Lamination

(Flexpack)

May 01, 2016, ... with barrier properties achieved by means of company’s resin technology and a proprietary, non-PVdC barrier layer. The non-barrier side of CBS2 film is designed for heat sealability. PPC was receptive ...

RadTech Announces 2016 Award Winners

(News | New Products)

April 25, 2016, ... UV-curable resin; it is reportedly the only company in the world 3D printing continuous fiber with thermoset epoxy and the only company to successfully print continuous fiber into free space. NOVAGARD ...

Show Preview | RadTech 2016 Presents Advances in UV+EB

(Trends/Management)

April 12, 2016, ... the following: Recent Advances in Low Viscosity, Low Migration, Fast Curing UV/EB Resin Technology—Paul Share, BASF Corp. A Prescription for Healthy UV Printing—Laura Maybaum, NAZDAR and Jim Raymont, ...

DUNMORE Aerospace Joins R&D on Fire Safety

(Flexpack)

April 05, 2016, ... upgraded fire resistance include thermoset resins, thermoplastics, textile fibers, and elastomers. Fire Resistant Aircraft Materials Program Milestones will be touched upon to illustrate the changes. “By ...