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Appleton Core Recycler Can Be Customized

(Green)

October 21, 2012, ... leftover roll material. The scrap material, such as paper, film, foil, plastic, or nonwovens can then be recycled and the core reused. In-stock configurations, the unit can handle rolls to 32 in. dia, ...

Erema Opens Center for Reclaimed Plastic Trials

(Flexpack)

July 25, 2012, Customers of Erema can run reclaim in a new center in Austria, helping them evaluate performance of the plastic scrap for specific applications   IPSWICH, MA | Erema, specializing in the development, ...

Labelexpo Americas | Mission Possible

(Label/Tape)

July 12, 2012, ... and 20% savings in scrap materials. The company will participate in the Technology Workshop with the L350 Laser Cutting System. Features include proprietary XY registration capabilities, single source ...

Domino Printers Have New Capabilities

(News | New Products)

July 09, 2012, ... consumables in which the ink and filters are separated from the pump and associated electronics. This allows for a clean and simple change of ink and filters without having to scrap viable, functioning ...

Addex System Aids Bubble Control

(Thickness Gauging)

April 27, 2012, ALF system for gauge control from Addex optimizes bubble control and helps cut scrap, while an IR-based sensor aids thickness measurement   STOUGHTON, MA | Addex introduces two gauge-control enhancement ...

GN Thermoformer Saves Waste

(Green)

April 17, 2012, The cut-in-place GN760 plug-assist thermoformer from GN Thermforming Equipment is said to save energy and reduce web scrap   CHESTER, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA | GN Thermoforming Equipment offers the cut-in-place ...

NPE2012 Has Exciting Opening

(Substrates)

April 01, 2012, ... there is widespread emphasis on energy efficiency, increased productivity, and scrap reduction. Specialized technologies include micro-molding, multi-material processing, and in-mold labeling and assembly. ...

Slitting/Rewinding | Trim Loss as Low as 3%

(Slit)

March 14, 2012, ... You have effectively lost one full inch, based on one-half inch on each side. Therefore, that one inch scrap translates into a 5.5% edge trim loss. A two-inch cut makes it worse, doubling the loss to 11%.” ...

drupa Preview | Exhibitors Launch New Products

(Carton Box)

March 08, 2012, ... need to cut the plates to fit a dedicated vacuum zone thus allowing the use of cut-off scraps. The ThermoFlexX solution also features ergonomic plate mounting and its hybrid drum offers flexibility of ...

Slitting/Rewinding | AccuFilm Adds 3 ASHE Machines

(Slit)

March 05, 2012, Will help reduce scheduling bottlenecks for its converter-customers and slit difficult-to-process specialty films.   COLUMBUS, OH | AccuFilm, a custom contract slitting company, recently installed ...

Dyna-Purge System Purges High-Temp Resins

(Coating/Laminating)

February 08, 2012, ... is more effective than mechanical (abrasive) and chemical purging compounds for high-temperature resins, resulting in reduced scrap rates and improved changeover times." The company commissioned the ...

Erema Sells Recycling System to Jadcore

(Green)

February 04, 2012, ... their understanding of how challenging some of today's scrap materials have become for reprocessors,” says Doti. “The TVEplus meets these challenges head on." The 1514 version is capable of 2,000 lbs/hr ...

Webinars

(Events)

October 16, 2011, ... enable smart converting to automate their process and produce less scrap, while securing business by delivering defect-free material. Presenter: Shomari Head, Global Product Manager- Maxcess Vision Systems ...

PCR Milked for Flex-Pack

(Flexpack)

August 21, 2011, ...  At present, says Harji, the plant is sending minimal scrap to landfills. “Now, with our new line, we are pulling waste out of them as well.  As things are progressing, very shortly we will be at net ...

Green Converting: Landfill Diversion

(Green Converting)

August 16, 2011, ... from a food service application is food scraps. There is savings associated with diverting it from a landfill to a composting facility.” Demand for Biodegradables Introducing the economic rationale ...

$2 MM Folding Carton Expansion at Menasha Includes Sheeting

(Carton Box News)

August 04, 2011, A $2 million expansion at Menasha Packaging's Folding Carton Group in Neenah includes the addition of 20,000 sq ft, a new 65-in. precision sheeter, and an automated scrap removal system NEENAH, WI | A $2 ...

Education Training: School's in Sessio

(Trends/Management)

July 31, 2011, Scrap reduction was the topic of a recent workshop organized by Nordmeccanica, Edgewood, NY, and Henkel, Cary, NC, but the lessons learned went beyond Scrap reduction was the topic of a recent workshop ...

Experience Speaks: Jim Streicher

(Bag Pouch)

July 31, 2011, ... it made sense. What sustainability efforts have you made? We recycle all scrap films, cardboard, anything that can be reused. Some products we make use bio- and photo-degradable films and zippers. ...

Waste System Is Upgrade

(Carton Box)

June 30, 2011, Version 11 of the Scrap Trakker, a waste data collection and reporting system designed to help corrugated facilities take better control of waste, includes Version 11 of the Scrap Trakker, a waste data ...

Recycle Cores for Many Materials

(Cores)

June 30, 2011, ... duty models offers blade-free roll slabbing and core recycling. Said to remove leftover roll material quickly, safely, and automatically so cores can be reused and scrap material recycled. Works with various ...