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Mactac Announces Study of Foam Bonding

(Coating/Laminating)

July 22, 2016, ... propylene diene monomer (EPDM), nitrile, PVC blends and neoprene blends—all commonly used in the gasket and seal, automotive, mass transit, military and marine markets, where pressure-sensitive adhesive ...

Experience Speaks | Q&A with Charlie Eitel

(Trends/Management)

July 19, 2016, ... Pressure-Sensitive Labels Website: www.wspackaging.com How did you get into the converting business? J.W. Childs private equity firm owns the majority of WS Packaging Group. I am an operating partner ...

D.P.R. Labeling to Launch Digital Die-Cutter

(Die-Cutting)

July 12, 2016, ... Extra format. Being capable of cutting any shape and size, the Gemini is reported to be the ideal die-cutting solution for the print and packaging industry.  Pressure-sensitive stickers, decals, and ...

Sticking With It | PSAs for Labeling Applications

(Coating/Laminating)

July 11, 2016, ... I have introduced some basics of pressure-sensitive adhesives and a checklist of factors to take into consideration when designing a new product using PSAs. This column will focus on labels. Today’s ...

Sticking With It | Selecting the Right Adhesive for Your Self-Adhesive Graphic

(Coating/Laminating)

July 11, 2016, ... this type of product, here are some factors to consider. Selection of the adhesive is one of the keys to a successful pressure-sensitive product as it provides the main functionality. In my previous ...

Ashland Announces Two New PSAs

(Coating/Laminating)

June 28, 2016, Aroset APS 1295 pressure-sensitive adhesive is for permanent applications, while Aroset 2570 is designed for temporary ones DUBLIN, OH | Ashland reports two new pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA) share ...

Sticking With It | Selecting the Right Adhesive for the Job

(Coating/Laminating)

May 05, 2016, ... you through the process. Selection of the right adhesive for your pressure-sensitive product, whether it’s a tape, label, or self-adhesive graphic, is a critical step in developing the product you will ...

HP Doubles Production Speed with Indigo 8000 Digital Label Press

(Label/Tape)

March 29, 2016, ... and stretchable materials, for a wider range of high-volume flexible packaging, shrink sleeve, and in-mold and pressure-sensitive label applications, including lids and laminated tubes. New color capabilities, ...

Tekni-Plex to Acquire Sancap Liner Technology

(Flexpack)

March 20, 2016, ... packaging materials, medical compounds, and precision-crafted tubing solutions, has signed an agreement to acquire Sancap Liner Technology, Alliance, OH. Sancap is a producer of heat-seal, pressure-sensitive, ...

Experience Speaks | Q&A with Brett York

(Trends/Management)

February 29, 2016, ...  To what associations does your company belong? Essentra belongs to the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IOPP), Point of Purchase Advertising International (POPAI), and Pressure Sensitive Tape Council ...

Coating | Solution Delivery for High-Precision Coating, Pt. 1

(Coating/Laminating)

February 08, 2016, ... are very sensitive to pumping, so a low shear progressive cavity pump would be a good choice to avoid coagulation of the polymer. Understand the Product Requirements The solution delivery system must ...

Screw Design for Film Extrusion

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

January 11, 2016, ... This is particularly important in view of the high volumes encountered in film production. Melt quality: The mechanical, optical, and appearance properties are highly sensitive to the temperature and ...

On Print | UV LED Is Beyond the Tipping Point

(On Print)

January 11, 2016, ... friendly to heat-sensitive materials. And they have small profiles, so they are especially good for retrofitting to traditional ink presses. Until 2015, UV LED wasn’t commonplace except where it permitted ...

AWA Issues Studies on Asian Markets

(Label/Tape)

November 22, 2015, ... as third quarter Chinese market growth, at 6.9%, continues to slow. AWA Asian Labeling and Product Decoration Market Study 2015 provides detailed analysis of markets, materials, and technologies—pressure-sensitive/self-adhesive, ...

Sleeve Labels | Technology Developments Drive Innovation and Sustainability

(Label/Tape)

November 17, 2015, ...  While pressure-sensitive labels show a return to growth levels higher than general market growth, he showed it is sleeve labels that continue to offer the greatest potential and the highest growth, at ...

Amcor AmLite Gives High Barrier Packaging a Fresh Look

(Flexpack)

October 19, 2015, ...  “Brand owners can now easily choose transparent packaging, even for sensitive products,” said Marco Hilty, VP strategy and R&D for Amcor Flexibles Europe and Americas. “Packaging that shows the product ...

Toyo Ink Arets Expands Line of Flexo Inks

(News | New Products)

September 11, 2015, ... says, adding it is ideal for primary food packaging, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other sensitive applications where high quality print and low migration potential are imperative. Both Steraflex and ...

AWA Reports on Release Liner Markets in South America

(Label/Tape)

September 10, 2015, ... chain in the region, in terms of current and forecast future status. In terms of end-use markets, South America’s release liner usage is dominated by pressure-sensitive label stock applications, which ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Europe 2015 Grows To Eight Halls

(Trends/Management)

August 18, 2015, ... linerless labels. Participants include SATO Europe, Bostik, Ravenwood Packaging, Ricoh, Evonik, Appvion, Henkel, MPS Systems, and Maan Engineering. A linerless label has the same properties as a pressure-sensitive ...

SPGPrints Reports Labelexpo Europe Displays

(News | New Products)

August 01, 2015, ... a multi-beam diode laser system for ablating the black mask and/or a multi-beam diode laser system to directly expose UV-sensitive materials like screens. Integrated in-line exposure system facilitates ...