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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 ...

FPI Says Green Packaging Trend To Grow in Demand

(News | New Products)

November 08, 2009, ... to traditional materials used in the manufacture of foodservice packaging are making paper, plastic, and aluminum greener because of increased use of post-consumer recycled content and source reduction ...

Unifoil's Sustainability Commitment Recognize

(News | New Products)

November 04, 2009, ... film-free, foil-free and made without solvents, qare said to satisfy consumer-product-goods companies’ sustainability initiatives. Unilustre and Ultralustre materials reportedly contribute to source reduction, ...

Get a Grip on Your Web

(Tension)

October 31, 2009, ... at the exit. This way we regulate web tension inside the dryer from end to end.” Safer Alternative to Nip Rolls Nip rolls are a potential source of worker injuries. This factor alone has led some web ...

TLMI Gives Members a Shot of Confidence at Annual Meeting

(News | New Products)

October 29, 2009, ...  The Channeled Resources Group (www.channeledresources.com) UPM Raflatac (www.upmraflatac.com) Awards Presentation This annual meeting was not all about work. TLMI members has ample opportunity to ...

Flex-pack Demand To Increase 3.5% by 2013

(News Eclips)

October 13, 2009, ... Growth in food and beverage production, representing the largest market by far, is cited as contributing to this rise in demand. The study also claims cost, performance, and source reduction advantages, ...

Eco Fiction

(Substrates)

August 31, 2009, ... are working actively on upfront design for improved product-to-package ratios and increased bulk packaging, even removing some intermediate packaging elements. Source Reduction | This is potentially more ...

Packed PRINT

(Print)

July 31, 2009, ... can not only save resources but also save money. But with so much information — and misinformation — out there on this issue, many in the industry are uncertain as to what sustainability actually entails ...

Double-Duty Packages

(Substrates)

June 30, 2009, ... resource and energy optimization and enhanced performance. Shown here is a selection of breakthrough technologies from among the top ten winners. Package Lightens Up Ecolean Group's lightweight packaging ...

Golf Balls by the Dozen

(News Eclips)

June 23, 2009, ... an “excellent example of source reduction; with a 50% reduction in material costs.” The design team, led by Caraustar’s Steve Mahler, conceptualized and redesigned the Callaway Dozen Pak from a two-piece ...