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Snack Food Packaging: 100 Years and Counting

(Magazine)

June 30, 2000, ...  Canister "rigid-flexible" packaging evolves--higher barrier properties, new constructions; canister-type packaging becomes more consumer-friendly; film and paper substrates utilized for sealing product, ...

Flexible Packaging Strategies for 2002: In Summary

(Magazine)

March 31, 2000, ... wrapper and foil laminate sleeve, however, are high-value materials. In summary, flexible packaging has found its way into nearly every section of the manufacturing economy. Conversions from rigid packaging ...

High-Barrier Packaging: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

(Magazine)

January 31, 2000, ... in the high-barrier market. "The cost of production was a real driving force. The lightweight packaging itself was also a factor. With polymeric packaging replacing metal cans, glass, or rigid-type structures, ...

Two states adopt regulations for rigid-container laws

(Magazine)

January 31, 1998, California and Oregon have enacted far-reaching laws dealing with the recycling of rigid containers and issued comprehensive regulations implementing California and Oregon have enacted far-reaching laws ...

New possibilities for beer packaging in PEN and LCP

(Magazine)

August 31, 1996, ... more barrier for carbon dioxide, oxygen, and water vapor transmission than PET. This can be of obvious advantage as a flexible film or in rigid containers for beer. Final Food and Drug Administration approval ...

Modified Atmosphere Packaging shows potential for growth

(Magazine)

June 30, 1996, ... from four basic polymers, namely polyvinyl chloride, polyester, polypropylene, and polyethylene. There are three main types of retail MP formats: * the semi-rigid tray, mainly used for packaging meats; ...

A look at the world of German Packaging today.

(Magazine)

March 31, 1996, ... stand-up flex-pack pouches of shampoos, detergents, and juices used to refill rigid packages. They're used more extensively in Germany than in the US. Germany is a world leader in both cured meat consumption ...

Unusual fiber packaging finding worldwide success

(Magazine)

December 31, 1994, ... unit, named Oko-Pack, consists of two primary components, the paperboard outer container and an inner polyethylene liner with a rigid polyethylene rim. When the container has been emptied, the consumer ...

APR Recycling Leadership Award Winners Announced to Honor Excellence in Plastics Recyclability

(News | New Products)

March 24, 2025, ... in plastic standardization activities. Her contributions have been instrumental in developing the APR Design® guidance for rigid polyolefins, ensuring alignment with industry practices for package design, ...

Revealed: The Secret World of Industrial Ink

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

March 22, 2025, ... form it is quite brittle, so plasticizers are often added in order to make it more flexible. Rigid plastic pipes, for example, contain far less plasticizer than the more flexible PVC that is used for cable ...

Bimec: Italian Excellence in the production of High Quality Slitter Rewinders and Solutions for the Converting Industry

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

March 19, 2025, ... plastic film (flexible, shrink and rigid types), paper and laminates of various thickness. Today, with over 1800 machines supplied worldwide, Bimec continues to grow as a strategic partner for companies ...

It's All About Adhesion A Simple Guide to Corona Treatmen

(Surface Prep)

March 02, 2025, ... surface resulting from intermolecular interactions when the two are brought together. Regardless of the amount of wetting, the shape of the liquid drop on a rigid surface always resembles a truncated sphere. ...

Paper — Still The Foundation of Substrates

(Print)

February 22, 2025, ... after wherever superior absorbency is needed. Papers also offer great printability in offset, flexographic and digital situations. Thickness, softness or rigidity, and "repulpability" are other characteristics. ...

Mastering Corona Treatment Since 1988: QC Electronics

(Surface Prep)

February 06, 2025, ... a trusted name in corona treatment, delivering exceptional results for customers across industries. Whether you’re treating paper, film, foil, foam, corrugated board, rigid plastics, or even metal substrates, ...

Kongsberg PCS to Showcase Advanced Digital Cutting Solutions at C!Print Lyon 2025

(News | New Products)

January 26, 2025, ... Unit and the innovative VariAngle tool. The C20 delivers unmatched versatility, precision, and performance for both soft and rigid signage applications. With its large format capabilities, it excels in ...

Meeting the Demands of Medical Grade Labels

(Bag Pouch)

November 24, 2024, ... because of their non-rigid shapes and their exposure to a variety of harsh environments. Labels may face demanding processes such as ethylene oxide or gamma sterilization, cryogenic storage at below-freezing ...

Ensuring Clean Cuts in the Converting Industry

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

October 06, 2024, ... provides the best results for a specific material. For instance, a V-tooth blade might excel in cutting through thicker, more rigid materials due to its durability and strength. In contrast, a micro-serrated ...

SUN Automation Group® Introduces SUN625 Heavy Duty Die Cutter

(Slit)

August 26, 2024, ... design, such as improved forged journal design, register drive re-location, and structural rigidity, but the new iteration of our heavy-duty die cutter is poised to elevate our customers' capabilities ...

Go with the Float: CCL announces extended range of floatable polyolefin shrink sleeves that support PET recycling

(Label/Tape)

July 30, 2024, Design for Recycling: EcoFloat shrink sleeves support the recycling of the rigid packaging in the PET, HDPE and PP recycling steams Design for Recycling: EcoFloat shrink sleeves support the recycling ...

Innovating Safety Child-Resistant Stand-Up Pouches that Meet Sustainability Goals

(Bag Pouch)

July 07, 2024, ... mind, so they typically originally lacked child safety feature capabilities. Therefore, many rigid package types employed multi-material structures to meet tamper-resistance and safety goals. New technology ...