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Waterless Flower Packaging Has Extended Shelf Life

(Flexpack)

July 10, 2016, ... modified atmospheric packaging) technology, where it already has a major presence globally in fresh fruits and vegetables markets. However, the humidity inside the packaging of flowers during transport ...

Materials Handling | Pneumatic Conveyor Reduces Injuries, Cuts Waste

(Web Handling)

June 27, 2016, ... bulk solids and pollution control equipment experts. President Walker Robbins, who has more than 20 years of experience in the bulk solids handling industry, suggested Belleville, NJ-based VAC-U-MAX due ...

Coating Matters | Fluid Delivery System Design for Coating Control

(Coating/Laminating)

May 23, 2016, ... pump can quickly turn your fluid into a solid and your pump into a boat anchor. In addition to choosing the right pump for the application, consideration of flow control needs to be reviewed. A fluid ...

SUN Automation, Asahi Machinery Sign Agreement

(Die-Cutting)

May 22, 2016, ... Mr. Takahashi, president of Asahi Machinery. “We are honored, not just for the opportunity to integrate our die-cutting technology into their current offerings but to offer SUN’s customer centric solutions ...

Nilpeter Press Is Suited for Many Uses

(News | New Products)

May 14, 2016, ... and water-based flexo printing with a reverse-side capability. A UV-cured lamination capability includes glossy effects, surface protection, barrier solutions, and cold foiling. There is also a solvent ...

Take a Chance on Failure

(Innovation Station)

May 12, 2016, ... to be a dud—the investment is considered to be wasted. My experience shows that companies look for a scapegoat—and it is not unheard of for someone to end up getting fired. A culture that punishes for ...

Sticking With It | Selecting the Right Adhesive for the Job

(Coating/Laminating)

May 05, 2016, ... create a new product not met by your current offerings. Hopefully this provides you with some factors to consider before you pick up the phone to talk to your adhesive supplier to get their recommendations. ...

Coating Matters | The Effects of Viscoelastic Behavior, Pt. 2

(Coating/Laminating)

April 25, 2016, ... the fluid polymer behavior, the concerns shift based off the amount of time the polymer sees stresses. If the hot melt adhesive polymer experiences stresses for a short time, the viscoelasticity is considered ...

Coating Matters | Clean Coating and Fluid Preparation

(Coating/Laminating)

February 15, 2016, ... delivery system has clean fluid at the beginning of the process is not everything that needs to be considered. At it’s most basic, the fluid delivery system has a tank for holding the fluid and a pump ...

Jackie Marolda Joins as PFFC Expert Advice Contributor

(Yo's Yarns)

February 07, 2016, ... to build. Jackie may be a fresh face to PFFC's regular contributing staff, but as a 25-year veteran of our industry she has an in depth understanding from the ground up. She is presently the president ...

Manufacturing’s Death an Exaggeration: Convertech & NJMEP Call to Action

(News | New Products)

January 12, 2016, Larry Taitel, President of Convertech, Inc., and Dr. John W. Kennedy, CEO of NJMEP, advocate State-supported opportunities for students interested in machining   WHARTON, NJ | Larry Taitel, President ...

On Print | UV LED Is Beyond the Tipping Point

(On Print)

January 11, 2016, Anywhere ultraviolet (UV) cure is being considered, light-emitting diode (LED) should be seriously investigated, says printing expert Dene Taylor. This article explains why. Anywhere ultraviolet (UV) ...

Static Beat | Keep a Good Thing Going!

(Static-Beat)

January 04, 2016, ... The actual losses may be considerably greater, which increases our urgency for improving static control. Preventing static fires is an important and difficult static control challenge … probably the ...

Mamata Machines Make Zipper Poly Bags

(Bag Pouch)

December 26, 2015, ... and average output is higher. On a 225-mm (9-in.) draw length, the machine runs at 230–240 bags/min. In segment of zipper bags on side seal machines and universal Machines, a 225-mm and 280-mm (11-in.) ...

DuPont, Dow To Merge as Equals

(Flexpack)

December 14, 2015, ... on our path to higher growth and higher value. This merger of equals will create significant near-term value through substantial cost synergies and additional upside from growth synergies. Longer term, ...

Mergers & Acquisitions | A Banner Year for Plastics & Packaging Sectors

(Trends/Management)

December 05, 2015, ... EBITDA in the first half of 2015, compared with an average of 8.3x during 2014. M&A multiples are approaching the levels seen in the 2007 peak, which may be pushing sellers to consider deals. In today’s ...

Goss Launches Unwinders and Rewinders

(News | New Products)

November 01, 2015, ... operation. These include floor-level loading and unloading of paper reels; unwinding/rewinding in either direction; as well as motorized reel side-lay adjustment. All of this can be monitored throughout ...

Label Industry Global Awards Winners Revealed

(Label/Tape)

October 01, 2015, ... Europe 2015. Kurt Walker, former president of FINAT, was presented with the R. Stanton Avery Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Avery Dennison. The award is given to an individual who has made ...

TC Transcontinental Acquires Ultra Flex Packaging

(Flexpack)

September 20, 2015, ... NY, for US$80 million to be paid in cash at closing plus an additional consideration payable subject to attaining pre-established financial targets. Ultra Flex Packaging employs close to 300 people and ...

Show Preview | CPP Expo 2015 Adds 3D Printing Pavilion

(Trends/Management)

July 29, 2015, ... for Food Packaging Is Gaining Share Single Pass UV/EB Inkjet Breakthroughs for Industrial Applications Taylor’s presentations will be complemented by sessions provided by Vince Cahill, president ...