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Cosmo Films Sets Up CPP Line

(Flexpack)

June 10, 2016, ... heat seal strength, good thermal stability, good puncture resistance, excellent clarity and printing, and barrier properties. The film also is said to yield good economics owing to its low density. Some ...

Common Barrier Packaging Polymers—Their Functions & Applications

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

June 05, 2016, ...  Below is a table of common polymers used in multilayer food packaging. It should come in handy for R&D personnel and perhaps even marketing and sales people when presenting a list of capabilities to ...

Ampacet Reports Alternative to Paper

(Flexpack)

May 14, 2016, ... benefits of strength and moisture barrier properties. “Paper 2.0 imparts the hand-crafted look of paper combined with various textural options, and all with the multi-faceted functionality of flexible ...

Flexible Packaging | Mondi Jackson Invests to Maintain Innovation

(Bag Pouch)

May 09, 2016, ... president of Mondi Jackson, “and a fun company to work with. Our employees regularly volunteer to participate in philanthropic community activities, like the Cape Heart Walk, which raises funds for the ...

Uflex Announces CPP Film

(Flexpack)

May 08, 2016, ... a Robust Seal Performance CPP (cast polypropylene) Film said to have widespread use in addressing different types of packaging needs and exhibiting superior sealing functionalities.  Laminate with ...

Toray BOPP Used for PVdC-Free Lamination

(Flexpack)

May 01, 2016, ... with barrier properties achieved by means of company’s resin technology and a proprietary, non-PVdC barrier layer. The non-barrier side of CBS2 film is designed for heat sealability. PPC was receptive ...

Show Preview | Focus on Industrial Printing at drupa 2016

(Print)

April 28, 2016, ... in high fidelity digital printing. Also showing pigments for a variety of analog printing technologies and applications. For printed electronics, company will show its product portfolio and capabilities ...

TRESU Coater Is Part of a Digital Line at Alexir

(News | New Products)

April 09, 2016, ... niches or local markets. According to Claire Summersby, marketing manager at the Alexir Partnership, “Before we invested in digital capabilities, we would get enquires for runs of perhaps 500 cartons, ...

Bobst Enters Negotiations with WIFAG-Polytype

(Coating/Laminating)

April 03, 2016, ... this acquisition, BOBST intends to leverage the strengths of both companies and to continue growing its coating technology business internationally. The proposed transaction is subject to the parties ...

AIMCAL Awards | Toothpaste Carton Is 'Touching' Winne

(Coating/Laminating)

March 16, 2016, ... barrier properties and resistance to abrasion and moisture, and does not affect recyclability. Enhanced stiffness and tube-to-tube consistency boost filling efficiency up to 15%. For converter Viva Healthcare ...

Constantia Flexibles Introduces Quality Tests

(News | New Products)

March 13, 2016, ... a pattern of high-resolution dots is printed on the Coldform laminate which, when stretched, changes. The Live Stress Check sample, with cavities formed under production conditions, is inspected with a ...

Dow and Nordmeccanica Collaborate

(Coating/Laminating)

February 28, 2016, ... in packaging lamination without interrupting their own commercial production. The collaboration agreement between Dow and Nordmeccanica will also enable similar capabilities at additional Pack Studios ...

Toray's New Bio-Based PET Film Is for Window Film Application

(Materials)

February 17, 2016, ... surface and optical qualities that are strictly controlled by company’s proprietary coextrusion technology. It is said to provide its low haze, excellent handling and processing characteristics, and high ...

Flexible Packaging | Bemis Takes Top Prize in FPA's 2016 Achievement Award

(Flexpack)

February 15, 2016, ...  Fresh N Tasty Bakery Pouch was developed for the in-store bakery department for their fresh-baked cookies and other goods. With stay-fresh barrier properties, the Fresh N Tasty pouch answers the busy ...

Poligal Adds BOBST Metallizer, Joins AlOx Conversion Project

(Coating/Laminating)

February 10, 2016, ... for the Portugal plant, we wanted a machine with AlOx production capabilities, which was already a proven solution in the market. The BOBST machine has a great reputation as a leader in the AlOx market ...

Corrugation Process Destroys Bacteria, Study Reports

(Corrugated)

February 08, 2016, ... showed that more than 400 microbiological test results collected from 40 paper and box facilities all met acceptable standards for clean packaging. Another study released in February 2015 reportedly revealed ...

Schreiner MediPharm Introducing Flexi-Cap Protect

(Label/Tape)

February 08, 2016, ... caps are applied without heat, so that the medicine’s properties are not impaired. In addition, the upper cap offers space for imprinting warning notices, codes for track & trace systems, or integrating ...

Show Preview | FTA’s 2016 Forum and INFO*FLEX

(Print)

February 01, 2016, ... and skills contest designed to support and expose university level graphic arts students to real-life business challenges and activities. A panel of judges made up of industry professionals, business ...

Roland DGA Launches Benchtop Printer

(News | New Products)

January 16, 2016, ... models. “…The LEF-300 was developed in response to customer demand within the personalization and custom printing markets for an LEF printer with significantly increased production capabilities.” To ...

On Print | UV LED Is Beyond the Tipping Point

(On Print)

January 11, 2016, ... Hg bulb warm-ups adds up; their power supplies and air handling have large footprints. We also believe that the simplicity and consistency of LED complements “Lean” activities, including running extended ...