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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 ...

FPI Report Tracks Trends in Foodservice Packaging Supply Chain

(News | New Products)

December 14, 2015, ... take advantage of these opportunities and support the changing needs of their customers.” Major trends include the following: • Packaging: Environmentally friendly or sustainable packaging remains ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2015

(Flexpack)

December 01, 2015, ... first proprietary acrylic coated BOPP film that reportedly has proven barrier to mineral oil migration for up to 1.5 years. Company says a sister product, Propafilm RBCU, a white version, has all the qualities ...

ExxonMobil Adds Resin Grade to Portfolio

(Coating/Laminating)

November 02, 2015, ... polyethylene (mPE) resins with the launch of Exceed 0019XC, a new globally available grade for extrusion coating and lamination applications. Company says this grade creates innovation opportunities and ...

Epson Says Inks Are Free from Toxins

(News | New Products)

October 28, 2015, ... identified on the information sheet, rather than relying on label barriers or ink migration properties. The SurePress L-4033 digital label press models use water-based inks that do not include numerous ...

Amcor AmLite Gives High Barrier Packaging a Fresh Look

(Flexpack)

October 19, 2015, ... like powders and lotions. AmLite also offers excellent sealing properties and a strong seal to create a variety of pack formats, including regular, stand up, and spouted pouches, as well as flow packs, ...

World's First 9-Manifold Extrusion Die Debut

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

September 26, 2015, ... molten polymer layers separate until the last possible moment to minimize flow deformities due to rheological dissimilarities between layers, and multi-manifold dies have historically been limited to three ...

Foil Substrates: Handling, Web Control & Substrate Interaction

(Coating/Laminating)

September 21, 2015, ... in addition to solvent/solids concentration. If the fluid and foil do not play well together, consideration of a tie layer between the two may help. This chemically compatible layer of coating can allow ...

Iggesund Adds Services in Asia

(Materials)

August 24, 2015, ... means it does not crack along the creases. This is a huge advantage, supported, of course, by Invercote’s strong environmental and economic sustainability properties.” Iggesund’s enhanced service in ...

ACIMGA Continues to Reorganize

(News | New Products)

August 23, 2015, ... and increasing their opportunities on the international market.” “This operation is a crucial step in the Association’s reorganization process,” says ACIMGA president Marco Calcagni, “in that it ensures ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Europe 2015 Grows To Eight Halls

(Trends/Management)

August 18, 2015, Organizers say feature areas will spotlight the lucrative commercial opportunities package print production offers Organizers say feature areas will spotlight the lucrative commercial opportunities ...