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Biobased Label Uses Building Block from DuPont Tate & Lyle

(Adhesives)

June 06, 2012, ... DaniMer combines Susterra propanediol from DuPont Tate & Lyle and bio-succinic acid from Myriant into a proprietary, patent-pending resin that enables the breakthrough properties of the new 92721 label ...

Extrusion Coating the Subject of Upcoming Course

(Coating/Laminating)

May 15, 2012, ...  Raw Materials: Polyethylene; Polypropylene; Adhesive, barrier, and high-temperature resins Substrates: Paper; paperboard; foil; film; nonwovens Processing: Startup and shutdown; solidification and ...

DuPont Awards | Packaging that Reduces Food Waste Captures Top Prize

(Carton Box)

May 09, 2012, ... away from food sources. As an alternative for modified atmosphere (MAP) master packs and packages using EPS/PVC resin technology that dominate the case-ready meat segment, FreshCase enables 75% less ...

Reducing Sealing Failure

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 09, 2012, ... to Reduce Package Failure".  The paper can be found at:  http://www2.dupont.com/Packaging_Resins/en_US/assets/downloads/white_papers/Reduce_Package_Sealing_Failure_Barry_Morris_November_2010.pdf A ...

Drupa Starts in Style: Landa Intros Web & Sheet Digital Presses

(Flexpack)

May 01, 2012, ... only the resin containing the nano-sized pigment remains. By forming on a belt with known and consistent surface properties, dot control reportedly can be better managed. The image dot at that point is ...

Filmquest Announces PET Film Price Increase, Provides Market Update

(Metallizing)

April 23, 2012, ... the cost of PET resin--which is up--the cost to produce the film, along with transportation cost--which is also up--you see that the market price for PET film has been well below the level required for ...

Brückner Line Runs Battery Separator Film

(Extrusion Coating)

April 09, 2012, ... step process—resin to end film • No extraction bath / no air dryer / no separate annealing tenter Company says battery separator film producers will benefit from high production efficiency, high output ...

NPE2012 Has Exciting Opening

(Substrates)

April 01, 2012, ...  Along with the “return of the machines,” one of the main themes of NPE2012 is advances in technology for bioplastics. Dozens of exhibitors are involved, ranging from manufacturers of new bio-based resins, ...

Alexander Watson Assoc. Offers M&A Forum

(Economic Trends)

March 30, 2012, ... will present the The 2012 AWA Mergers and Acquisitions Executive Forum for the resin- and fiber-based packaging, coating, and converting industries April 16 in Chicago, IL. The line-up of speakers includes: ...

Dymax Hand-Held Valve Aids Dispensing

(Adhesives)

March 19, 2012, ... materials that are compatible with a wide variety of low- to medium-viscosity fluids such as light-curable adhesives, epoxy resins, cyanoacrylates, and activator-cured adhesives. The air filter regulator ...

Exhibitor News and More from NPE2012

(Substrates)

March 18, 2012, EVOH/clay composites, resins, bagmaking equipment, IML, and IMD are among the offerings awaiting visitors to NPE2012   WASHINGTON, DC | The upcoming NPE2012 will be a busy place! A highlight of the ...

Smokin' Hot Cigarette Cartons Are Top Product of the Year

(Coating/Laminating)

March 08, 2012, ... Gesellschaft fur Selbstklebebander Gmbh & Co. KG, Harrislee, Germany, employs a bio-based, compostable material based on Ingeo PLA resin from NatureWorks LLC, Minnetonka, MN, that relies on a proprietary ...

DuPont, Collaborators Save Energy in Packaging

(Coating/Laminating)

February 26, 2012, ... which would otherwise spoil the high-quality appearance of the bezel,” says jura-plast managing direct Jürgen Müller. “Moreover, thanks to its combination with a modified adhesive resin from DuPont, ...

Web Lines | Blocking in Rolls

(Web Handling)

January 12, 2012, ... finely milled calcium carbonate or silicon dioxide slip agents in low percentages to the polymer resin. In extrusion or biaxial orientation, the small mineral particles create an engineered roughness to ...

Primers from Mica Aid in Extrusion Coating PP

(Coating/Laminating)

December 18, 2011, ... resin. The company says any application using PP needs careful attention. Common examples include applications in which elevated temperature resistance or grease resistance are important. Mica will work ...

Eastman Copolyester Provides Easy Label Removal, Saves Materials

(Label/Tape)

November 27, 2011, The benefits of Embrace HY resins for shrink body labels include high printability, sustainability, and noise-free film. KINGSPORT, TN | Embrace HY copolyester resins from Eastman Chemical Co. are ...

Some Thoughts on Purging

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

November 09, 2011, ... way to reduce or eliminate the need to mechanically disassemble the die and other components is to modify start-up and shut-down procedures so as to minimize thermal exposure of the resin. Excessive thermal ...

PTI Calculator for PET Blends Is Offered as Free App

(Controls)

November 08, 2011, Plastic Technologies Inc. (PTI) has launched a new free app that calculates the intrinsic viscosity (IV) of PET resin blends via a two-step process. HOLLAND, OH | Plastic Technologies Inc. (PTI) has ...

PCR Milked for Flex-Pack

(Flexpack)

August 21, 2011, ... substantive solution that meets both needs was resolved when one of Hood’s customers suggested it take a look into using post-consumer resin (PCR) as part of its converted packaging materials. At Hood’s ...

DuPont Awards: Sustainability, Waste Reduction Drive Winners

(Trends/Management News)

July 04, 2011, DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers , Wilmington, DE, announced winners in the 23rd DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation representing breakthrough developments from brand giants such DuPont Packaging ...