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Roll-Sleeve Film: Helping Shape Brand Identity

(Label/Tape)

May 10, 2011, ... product because of an ad they saw on TV, radio, print media, or online source. The research also indicated that 70% of brand decisions are made in-store (not what product to buy but which brand to buy), ...

Resin Cuts Scrap

(Flexpack)

April 30, 2011, ... rates, shorter cycles, reduced scrap rates, shorter startups, and higher operating efficiencies. Also said to provide improved polymer melt strength and opportunities for source reduction via downgauging ...

Coating Matters: Steam-The Cure for Curl

(Surface Prep)

March 31, 2011, ... sources of contaminated product. This can be avoided by using an enclosed and sealed steam applicator, which safely removes excess steam and has a heated exterior shell to prevent condensation from occurring ...

AIMCAL Awards: Canisters Blow Away Competition

(Metallizing)

March 31, 2011, ... gain on both sides of the sheet. Transfer metallizing achieves source reduction by eliminating a metallized film layer while offering superior aesthetics and minimal warping. Hit the Floor Shining ...

AIMCAL Awards: Canisters Blow Away Competition

(Coating/Laminating)

March 17, 2011, ... back. Transfer metallizing is said to help the relatively lightweight insert lay flat because it permits moisture loss and gain on both sides of the sheet. Transfer metallizing achieves source reduction ...

Experience Speaks: Jeffrey Brandt

(Trends/Management)

January 31, 2011, ... interpret financial reports. What's the key to retaining good employees? Create a success-minded environment and give people the room and resources they need to achieve. This includes calling out ...

Core Savings

(Winding Unwinding Rewinding)

December 31, 2010, ... the need for and cost of handling and disposing waste material. An important aspect of sustainability is the responsible use of resources. Minimizing the amount of material discarded from a roll of ...

In-Mold Breaks the Mold

(Label/Tape)

October 31, 2010, ... Margarita Mix deserves Best Part Design, submitted and molded by Ropak Packaging, which utilizes its patent-pending Diamond Weave Technology. The tub results in a 33% source reduction and 38% reduction ...

Green Bay Packaging Becomes Green Professional

(Coating/Laminating)

September 14, 2010, ... and institutions that are committed to sustainability. The program also provides informed resources between businesses and sustainability initiatives, enabling better decisions that lead to reduced ...

Press Meets Demands for Short Runs

(Flexography)

September 12, 2010, ... are all arguments used to position digital printing as the sole solution for short run projects, according to company sources. The technology of the Performance Series by Mark Andy is claimed to shatter ...

Flexpack: DuPont Honors Innovation

(Flexpack)

May 31, 2010, ... Sustainable Innovations Peter Clarke, Product Ventures Sara Hartwell, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery Ray Germonprez, Bemis Co. Frederick J. ...

Corrugated & Paperboard Study

(Carton Box)

May 31, 2010, ... packaging such as pouches, blister packs, and clamshells. Source reduction efforts also will restrain demand. However, gains will be supported by advances in printing and graphics capabilities and a more ...

Trends in technology

(Coating/Laminating)

April 30, 2010, ... the following areas: Low-energy drying systems Coating technologies for coating uniform thin layers and low-solvent-level coating solutions Low-cost, reliable alternative energy sources New processes ...

A time to celebrate

(Special Reports)

April 30, 2010, ... the global forum for the flexible metallizing, coating, and laminating industry by providing resources, services, and information.” Craig Sheppard, executive director, explains, “When AIMCAL was first ...

A future for photovoltaics

(Metallizing)

April 30, 2010, ... never took place. In Japan, there was some production using induction-heated sources to deposit silica but only on a limited scale. Hidden from view ten years ago, one company followed up a research ...

US Corrugated & Paperboard Box Demand to Reach $36.4 Billion in 2014

(Carton Box News)

March 17, 2010, ... box pace, as folding cartons face stiff competition from alternative packaging (e.g., pouches, blister packs and clamshells) in many markets. Source reduction efforts will also restrain demand. However, ...

Flex-Pack = Opportunity

(Extrusion Coating)

January 31, 2010, ... by consumer sentiment and major retailers such as Walmart — on using renewable resources for packaging. In parallel, end-users are looking for reductions in film caliper to deliver overall reductions in ...

Box Zips Open

(First Glance)

December 31, 2009, ... that folds down after filling, Zipbox eliminates the need for an inner liner. The rectangular fooprint offers space efficiency, and the linerless design provides source reduction benefits. Recommended ...

Carton Zips Open & Close

(News Eclips)

December 21, 2009, ... product goods companies and retailers. The linerless design also is said to provide for a minimum of 10% additional content, up to 40% source reduction in some cases, and improved space efficiency over ...

Paper or Plastic?

(Archive)

November 30, 2009, ... before setting up, with Channeled Resources Group, a detailed program that involved not only practical implementation of liner recycling (currently achieved in India), but also communication throughout ...