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ExxonMobil Adds to Exceed XP Portfolio

(Flexpack)

October 30, 2016, ... sealability, balanced shrink performance, and good optical properties. For converters, the high melt strength of these polymers promotes greater bubble stability and improved output. Exceed XP allows ...

PPC Awards | TPC Printing Takes 2016 Prize for Feat of Precision

(Carton Box)

October 30, 2016, ... qualities, these cartons show that, when it comes to converting, sometimes less is not more!   Judges’ Award TPC Printing & Packaging Jack Daniels Tennessee Fire Holiday carton Board: 26pt ...

Uflex Offering Downgauged Film

(Flexpack)

October 24, 2016, ... that allows retail customers to see through and check the quality of the product packed inside to their satisfaction. Conventionally metallized films have been used to impart enhanced barrier properties ...

Toray Plastics (America) Film Takes the High Road

(News | New Products)

October 23, 2016, ... mountain passes. It also opens up new business opportunities for smaller regional manufacturers, who will now be able to distribute products nationwide." The films are compatible with standard VFFS and ...

Uflex 3D Packaging Is a Head Turner

(Bag Pouch)

October 18, 2016, Rice package features side gusset fitted with a handle NOIDA, INDIA | Uflex offers new Three Dimensional Packaging for rice in which the front, back, and bottom laminates comprise a three-layered matte ...

Uflex Pouch Machine Adds Shelf Life to Milk

(Bag Pouch)

October 09, 2016, ... milk in a pouch that is formed of a five-to-seven-layer extruded/blown polyethylene film with strong barrier properties including a black layer for UV protection. As a fully integrated packaging solution ...

AMI Issues Study of High Barrier Films

(Flexpack)

October 03, 2016, ... films with sufficient barrier properties to protect, preserve, and extend shelf life of the packed product is a growing requirement of the food industry and retail supply chain. As the world becomes ever ...

acpo Launches Line of Barrier Films

(Flexpack)

September 26, 2016, ... clear films are said to give converters an alternative to multilayer and PVdC coated barrier films while providing ultra-high oxygen barrier properties, flex crack resistance, and thermal resistance to ...

Vetaphone Expansion Program on Target

(Surface Prep)

September 20, 2016, ... past four years have shown the target to be achievable with the addition of extra staff, but left an obvious need for expanded facilities.  The new building, due to open in August 2017, will more than ...

Label Industry Announces Global Awards

(Label/Tape)

September 19, 2016, ... the Award for Sustainability, sponsored by Jindal Films for its Chemical Sustainability Tool initiative. The tool has been designed to enable teams to quickly evaluate sustainability challenges and opportunities, ...

Coating Matters | The Advantage of Using Surfactants

(Coating/Laminating)

September 05, 2016, Surface active agents provide a tie layer between the liquid and the substrate, but trial and error will be required. Surface active agents provide a tie layer between the liquid and the substrate, ...

Sun Chemical Partners with ACPO

(Coating/Laminating)

August 21, 2016, ... properties without needing to make capital investments in a coating unit. SunBar oxygen barrier coatings reportedly offer converters cost-effective, durable, sustainable films that support lighter weight ...

PIA Announces InterTech Awards

(Print)

August 09, 2016, ... pursue opportunities in 3D production. The workflow converts 3D models into separate layers according to a paper's thickness that are then laser cut on the Highcon Beam. InSoft took home an award for ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2016 Offers Technology in Action

(Label/Tape)

August 08, 2016, Opportunities to optimize your workflow are just some of the possibilities you’ll discover at this bi-annual label and package printing event. Opportunities to optimize your workflow are just some ...

Updates from TAPPI, SPI & the Industry

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

August 01, 2016, ... Fall Technical Conference (on Sunday, Oct. 9, 8:30 A.M.–12 P.M.), on the use of coextrusion to improve barrier properties for flexible packaging. This will be an in-depth look at coextruded structures ...

Constantia Brings Blister Eco Lidding to U.S.

(Flexpack)

July 26, 2016, ... Eco also enjoys excellent barrier properties over thermoformed blister bottom film; for example, water vapor barrier properties are greatly enhanced compared with thermoformed blister base webs made from ...

Common Laminating Techniques & Associated Adhesives

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

July 10, 2016, ... a structure with unique and useful properties. The common laminating techniques used today are shown below in table form.Ideas for further development of future blogs are welcome. Type of Lamination ...

Toray Plastics (America) Reports Lidding Film

(Flexpack)

July 05, 2016, LumiLid XL7AF PET lidding film, for use with PP food trays, is said to offer anti-fog and easy-to-peel properties NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America), US manufacturer of polypropylene, polyester, ...

Dow Adds Barrier to Recycling Technology

(Bag Pouch)

June 18, 2016, ...  Accredo Packaging dishwasher pods now on shelves were developed using RecycleReady Technology without the barrier properties, which have now been added “Working together with the Sustainable Packaging ...

AVT Integrates Visualead Code Technology

(Controls)

June 10, 2016, ... us to develop and introduce new QR-enabled solutions in our target markets at an accelerated pace,” says Nevo Alva, Visualead co-founder and CEO. “No less importantly, AVT’s inspection capabilities will ...