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Mondi Offers New PerfoamPack Film

(Flexpack News)

November 13, 2013, ... the actual weight. PerfoamPack is suitable for mono-layer polyethylene packaging films, as well as for laminates. It offers all the conventional mechanical properties required to protect the packaged ...

Experience Speaks | Frank Papa

(Experience Speaks)

November 07, 2013, ... accountable for meeting budget numbers, but encourage risk taking—within a fine line. I am hands-on when needed, and I always see problems as opportunities. What is your key to retaining good employees? ...

Gauge Blown Film Configurations with NDC Systems

(Flexpack News)

October 24, 2013, ... systems for the blown film industry with either stationary or scanning measurement capabilities and seamless configuration options. Systems reportedly are designed to produce a rapid ROI through consistent ...

Wipak UK Expands Flexible Packaging Production

(News | New Products)

October 24, 2013, ... 1966 and has 3 production facilities in Finland together with operations in the UK, Netherlands, France, Germany, Poland, Spain, and Italy. Wipak also has a North American sister company Winpak which completes ...

ExxonMobil to Demonstrate mPE Resins at K 2013

(Flexpack News)

October 11, 2013, ... sealing layer combines excellent sealability with easy cutability, and film downgauging is possible. The film also provides good optical properties and print surface for effective retail marketing, company ...

HERMA Offers New Range of Peel Off Adhesives

(Adhesives)

October 01, 2013, ... resin, and lacquered, galvanized, and powder-coated metals as well as paper. The release properties of the plasticizer-free, acrylic-based dispersion adhesive are a result of the use of multilayer technology, ...

On Print | Impact of 3-D Printing on the Converting Industry

(On Print)

September 26, 2013, ... Simonsis asked this question on her blog recently. As a 3-D printing enthusiast, I have pondered this question often. It opens new possibilities because: It allows us to do things we couldn’t do ...

TAPPI Extrusion Coating Short Course

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

September 25, 2013, ... In other words, instead of being a true viscoelastic material, capable of flow in many domains,  it is elastic material that cannot be melted with limited flow properties.  I feel the need to point this ...

Web Lines | Winding Process Fundamentals, Pt. 4

(Web Lines)

September 23, 2013, In Part 4 of this four-part series, web handling expert Tim Walker explains how TD variations in equipment or web properties affect roll structure How do transverse direction variations in equipment ...

AguaSAC Water Pouches Get Attention

(Bag Pouch News)

September 12, 2013, Recyclable packages improve the lives of adults with developmental disabilities PHOENIX, AZ | When the Phoenix commercial real estate industry gathered September 12 for Commercial Executive Magazine’s ...

HP Enhances 5600 and 7600 Digital Presses

(News | New Products)

September 10, 2013, ... more at PRINT 13. “HP continues to invest in its current product capabilities, enhancing the HP Indigo 7600 and 5600 platforms with new features that touch all aspects of the print shop to improve productivity,” ...

Davis-Standard Partners with Guangdong Jinming Machinery

(Flexpack News)

August 27, 2013, ... Shantou, Guangdong, P.R.China, have signed a collaboration agreement expected to enhance the blown film product line, global footprint, and service capabilities of both companies.  Davis-Standard supplies ...

Cal Poly and Exopack Partner in Packaging Forum

(News | New Products)

August 19, 2013, ... has grown because of new digital media, and this will continue in the future. We have resources and programs to prepare people to enter this field and to provide training and development opportunities ...

Curtis Adds New Dimension to Packaging with Scodix

(Carton Box News)

August 13, 2013, ... capabilities from 1 to 100%, and unlimited colors with the Scodix Rainbow Station and the Digital-Glittering process. The press handles sheets to 20x29 in. (B2+ size sheet format). "Implementation went ...

Show Preview | What’s Behind the Curtain at Labelexpo Europe 2013

(Label/Tape)

July 29, 2013, ... management capabilities. In addition, AVT will showcase its signature PrintVision/Helios II 100% inspection technology for both press and rewinder. Also on display: Workflow Link that utilizes information ...

Black Bubble Air Cushioning Now Available

(Flexpack)

July 15, 2013, ... ideal for applications which desire concealment/theft deterrent properties. Astro-Bubble Renew is available in coex (low-density polyethylene/nylon) and monolayer (linear-low density polyethylene) options ...

Blocking in a PP/PE Blown Film Structure

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

June 29, 2013, This question comes from Southeast Asia.  A blown film converter recently changed from a  PP /PP (polypropylene) coex blown film structure to a PP/PE (polyethylene) structure and is now experiencing blocking ...

Flexible Packaging | Precision Color Graphics Breaks Course

(Bag Pouch)

June 18, 2013, ... “The new installation also supports plates up to 42 by 60 inches, allowing PCG to produce a wider range of package sizes.” The Flexcel NX plates reportedly provide a wider color gamut, higher densities, ...

Roll Handling | API Foils Finds Custom Roll Cradle Solution

(Foil)

June 11, 2013, ... consideration when API Foils Inc., a global manufacturer of stamping foils with production facilities in the US and Europe, needed a better protection system for transferring factory rolls from its New ...

Freedonia Studies Specialty Films

(Flexpack News)

June 09, 2013, Growth is expected to be driven by high-performance plastic films with barrier properties, mechanical strength, and chemical resistance   CLEVELAND OH | Specialty Films, a new study from The Freedonia ...