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Sun Chemical Plans Eco-Friendly Display for INFO*FLEX

(News | New Products)

March 22, 2017, ... “During INFO*FLEX we look forward to showcasing how our ‘Brighter Ideas’ can help take our customers from concept to shelf to meet their unique packaging needs.” Included will be a new solvent-based ...

Ashland Adhesive Called Safe for Food Packaging

(Coating/Laminating)

March 19, 2017, Purelam Safecure A320/B440 solvent-free laminating adhesive is said to provide zero risk of amine migration in flexible packaging COVINGTON, KY | Ashland reports Purelam Safecure A320/B440 solventless ...

Asahi Plates Are Winners in FTA Competition

(News | New Products)

February 27, 2017, ... Asahi customer award winners included the following: Taurus Packaging Constantia Afripack DCB Plastics ITB Manufacturing Flexible Packaging Converters Amcor Flexibles Asahi’s solvent-washable ...

Globus Intl. Coaters Offers Release Liners

(Label/Tape)

February 19, 2017, ... holograms, etc. Products include one- and two-sided solvent-free silicone coated paper and films; printed siliconized liner; fluora silicone release coating for silicone adhesive products; non-silicone ...

Sticking With It | Selecting the Right Adhesive for Your Pressure-Sensitive Tape

(Coating/Laminating)

February 13, 2017, ... select a rubber-based adhesive known for its strong affinity for plastics for the nameplate side and a solvent-borne acrylic with its strong affinity to metals for adhering to the metal door. Shear performance ...

AGL Laminator Suited for Wide Format

(Coating/Laminating)

February 05, 2017, ... graphics finishing is designed to address the issues associated with finishing UV, latex, and solvent-based printing technologies.  Company says the laminator combines the speed and capacity to deliver ...

Cosmo Films Adds to BOPP Line

(Flexpack)

January 23, 2017, ... additions to its range of barrier films. These solvent-free coated films used for a wide range of FMCG packaging applications are said to help in extending the shelf life of the contents inside and also ...

CTI Reports High-Pressure Verification Technology

(News | New Products)

January 18, 2017, ... is done with an additional print station and is currently available in water-based and UV-cured inks. Solvent-based inks will be available in the future if the demand justifies the development expense, ...

Freedonia Reports on Coatings Market

(Coating/Laminating)

January 04, 2017, ... and an acceleration in the output of metal packaging. As a result of safety and environmental concerns, there has been a shift away from solvent-based coatings and those containing BPA in food-contact ...

Freedonia Issues Study on Protective & Specialty Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

January 02, 2017, The reports says water-based coatings in the protective and specialty market will surpass solvent-based coatings in 2020 CLEVELAND, OH | According to a new study from The Freedonia Group, solvent-based ...

MPS Sells Press to Hexxa Flexible Packaging

(News | New Products)

January 01, 2017, ... solventless laminates up to three layers, and a range of film required for the food, beverage, and cosmetic industry. Raja Gandhi, managing director and owner of Hexxa Flexible Packaging, says, “We needed ...

X-Rite Expands PantoneLIVE

(Print)

December 19, 2016, ... gravure process using solvent ink printed on coated paper with gloss-neutral varnish; Flexible packaging gravure process using solvent ink printed on clear film substrate with gloss-neutral varnish; ...

GPA to Distribute Substrate for HP Indigo Presses

(Flexpack)

November 26, 2016, ... like traditional papers with the added durability of synthetics. Due to its patented, solvent-free manufacturing process that laminates two paper layers to a PET core, product reportedly looks, feels, ...

Cosmo Films Launches Lidding Films

(Flexpack)

November 20, 2016, ... cost, better esthetics, and fold/flex resistance. These films are available in white opaque cavitated and semi-transparent variants. BOPP film-based lids are safe for direct food contact as no solvent ...

Sticking With It | What Is the Value of Technical Meetings?

(Sticking With It)

October 25, 2016, ... talked about the water resistance of water-borne adhesives. Nader Mazloom wrapped up the session with his paper, “Solventless Silicone Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives” after Massimiliano G. Penon of Lawter ...

RKW Adds Flexo Press with Many Benefits

(Bag Pouch)

October 04, 2016, ... The automatized color mixing system works resourcefully with the components that are being used: Solvent vapors are automatically sucked in, burned and, thus, recycled thermally. The resulting energy is ...

Mactac Expands Medical Tape Line

(Label/Tape)

October 04, 2016, ... film tapes. Mactac’s Acrysure Next Gen product line is known for its proprietary, solvent-free, skin-friendly acrylic-based adhesive system that delivers non-migratory and ultra-low outgassing properties, ...

Flint Announces Thermal Plate Processor

(News | New Products)

September 26, 2016, ... plates—are said to offer extraordinary detail with highlights that rival the quality of solvent plates. Specially developed to print on paper at high line screens of 200+ lpi, the plates are capable of ...

INX Spotlights Inkjet Press and Ink Dispenser

(News | New Products)

September 21, 2016, The NW210 press and HMJ-250 ink dispenser were the stars of the company’s booth at Labelexpo Americas SCHAUMBURG, IL | INX International Ink Company featured the NW210 inkjet UV digital narrow press ...

Coating Matters | The Advantage of Using Surfactants

(Coating/Laminating)

September 05, 2016, ... is especially true as the chemistries being developed for coating move away from solvent-based and are becoming more and more water-based. Solvent-based liquids tend to have a better surface tension and ...