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Pack Expo Reveals Attendance Traffic Success

(Trends/Management News)

November 14, 2010, ... the entire packaging and processing supply chain. • PAC Green Den, “Fast Tracking Sustainable Innovation,” conducted by PAC—the Packaging Assn., invited innovators to a half-day panel  to present their ...

PMMI Economic Report Sees Growth

(Trends/Management)

October 31, 2010, ARLINGTON, VA | The current economic recovery is sustainable, according to the Fourth Quarter 2010 Economic Outlook from the Packaging Machinery Mfrs. ARLINGTON, VA | The current economic recovery is sustainable, ...

In-Mold Breaks the Mold

(Label/Tape)

October 31, 2010, ... barbeque meats eliminates a paperboard sleeve with instructions that now appear on IML labels. Sustainable benefits are realized by saving 973 tons of paper. Integral stay-cool handles allow consumers ...

Diamond Wins 3X

(Carton Box)

October 31, 2010, ... said to demonstrate Diamond's expertise in sustainable packaging design through right sizing, material selection, and the use of MiraFoil coating, described as an economical, in-line alternative to foil ...

Experience Speaks: Randy Nebel

(Trends/Management)

October 31, 2010, ... certification from the Sustainable Forestry Initiative for our paper mill and box plant products. We reduced water consumption by one-third since 2005 and cut total greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by more ...

Bag Making: Strength in Numbers

(Flexpack)

September 30, 2010, ... that are out there.” A Commitment to Green In addition to the opening of its newest facility in Hebron, KY, Coating Excellence Intl. recently was recognized as a “Sustainable Green Printer” by the ...

US Demand For Biodegradable Plastics To Grow 16% Annually Through 2014

(Flexpack)

September 09, 2010, ... capacity growth, efforts to reduce pollution and US reliance on petroleum products, and consumer demand for sustainable, environmentally friendly packaging and manufactured goods.   Polylactic acid ...

High & Mighty

(Flexpack)

September 02, 2010, Pine Poly Partners with NextLife Packaging Group To Produce High Molecular Weight HDPE Bags & Film Using 50% Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic A line of sustainable, high molecular weight HDPE bags and film ...

2010 Greener Package Award Winners Announced

(Trends/Management)

September 01, 2010, The second annual Greener Package Awards competition welcomed nearly 100 entries. This increase in participation underscores the continued fast pace of innovation in sustainable packaging CHICAGO, IL | ...

Green | It's More Than a Colo

(Coating/Laminating)

August 31, 2010, ... of judges for the HP Indigo Digital & Packaging Awards Contest in Nes Ziona, Israel. Digital printing — claimed inherently sustainable from a number of aspects — includes the elimination of startup waste ...

Green Converting: Leading the Pack

(Flexography)

August 31, 2010, ... curing. We also eliminate the need for laminates and adhesives by using our mono-web, EB print process.” As another example of the company's dedication to sustainable practices, Hammer Packaging reduced ...

Conference Program

(Label/Tape)

July 31, 2010, ... by quarter, by month, by year Speaker: Steve Rice, EFI/Radius L.I.F.E. and Sustainability L.I.F.E. as a tool to develop a sustainable supply chain Converter's application of the L.I.F.E. program ...

PPI Offers NextLife Certified HDPE PCR Bags & Film

(Bag Pouch News)

July 28, 2010, NextLife Packaging Group (NPG) partner Pine Poly Inc. (PPI), Lynnfield, MA, is introducing a new line of sustainable, NextLife Certified, high molecular weight HDPE bags and film that include 50% post ...

You Get what You Pay For, or Caveat Emptor.

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

July 15, 2010, ... in the electronics market in the ’80s. However, that strategy of excellent quality and excellent service at the lowest price is not sustainable in the long term. The same holds true in the converting world. ...

Nordmeccanica, Dow Hold Earth Day Demos

(Coating/Laminating)

June 30, 2010, ... representatives of the major converters. The event was divided into two sections. In the morning, a sustainable structure was laminated using Dow's Mor-Free L 75-168 with Mor-Free C-140 adhesive system. ...

Flexpack: DuPont Honors Innovation

(Flexpack)

May 31, 2010, ... problems.” Led by John Bernardo, president of Sustainable Innovations (http://www.sustaininnovations.com/), Boise, ID, judges evaluated 160 entries from around the globe and selected winners representing ...

Industry Is on a Roll

(Trends/Management)

May 31, 2010, ... future of flexo printing; one that significantly reduces operating costs, advances flexo versatility, and offers printers the opportunity to take a major stride toward achieving sustainable operations.” ...

Economy Recovering, Says PMMI Report

(Trends/Management)

May 31, 2010, ARLINGTON, VA | The US is in the early stages of a mild recovery, according to the Quarterly Economic Outlook of the Packaging Machinery Mfrs. Inst. (PMMI). ARLINGTON, VA | The US is in the early stages ...

Drives Retrofit: More Space, Less Power

(Slit)

May 31, 2010, ... as work was completed. In all, it has been a rewarding and important step toward a more sustainable solution for the company.” Supplier Info Atlas Converting Equipment-Bobst Group | www.bobstgroup.com/atlas ...

Lauraville Reports Acquisition

(Label/Tape)

May 31, 2010, ... serve current and prospective customers, while also bolstering a growing industry commitment to sustainable materials and green supply chain initiatives.” What's happening at your company? Send your ...