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Freedonia Issues Study on Protective Packaging

(News | New Products)

May 01, 2014, ... air pillows, and bubble packaging. Air pillows will be among the fastest growing protective packaging products, with gains benefiting from advantages over other void-fill materials in terms of cost-effectiveness ...

Schreiner MediPharm Introduces Detachable Single Wrap Labels

(Label/Tape)

March 25, 2014, ... strength,” said Gene Dul, president of Schreiner MediPharm US. “The Pharma-Comb Single Wrap labels help avoid such instances by equipping the primary container with a label that includes an integrated ...

Gibson Box Switches to Automated Gluing System

(Carton Box News)

September 30, 2013, ... products. Customers send custom specs for build-up blocks, laminate pads, honeycomb void fillers, or other packing structures, and the plant converts corrugated and foam sheets using automated folders, ...

Black Bubble Air Cushioning Now Available

(Flexpack)

July 15, 2013, ... and offers high air retention properties that make it ideal for performance-oriented applications. It can be used for cushioning, surface protection, and void-fill. Its lightweight characteristics help ...

Labels | Market Update on IML & Sleeve Technologies

(Label/Tape)

June 03, 2013, ...  preferred substrate in all regions," he said), OPS, PETG, micro-voided PETG, PLA, and Co-ex. In parallel, Paul Marquard of Taghleef Industries discussed the company’s new generation of OPP roll-fed shrin ...

Packaging Awards | AidPod Takes Top Spot as DuPont Celebrates Innovation

(Flexpack)

May 12, 2013, ... which ensures any sudden pressure changes are dissipated to avoid bursting the pack, so it arrives safely. Gold Winners Ink Producer, Recovery Company Collaborate on Zero Waste to Landfill Program ...

Clicherlux Receives Esko HD Flexo Certification

(News | New Products)

March 10, 2013, ... to avoid this problem. "We are glad to be able to easily work with different ink levels. By using Microcell screening, we can deliver different levels of ink coverage specially suited to the customer's setup. ...

Coating Matters | The ROI of IP

(Coating/Laminating)

November 06, 2012, ... product itself. Focusing on the market need will help identify generations of patent protection including future developments in the technology and market. Cover alternative designs to avoid competitive ...

The Conference at PACK EXPO | Educate, Innovate, and Advance

(Print)

September 19, 2012, ...    Wednesday, Oct. 31 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Session Number: W24 Track: Manufacturing Solutions Session Title: Marketing-Operations Conflicts: The Costs in Package Development and How to Avoid ...

On Print | Inkjet at drupa

(Carton Box)

September 03, 2012, ... the not-invented-here syndrome is being avoided by inclusion of programs that have been proven in standalone or other integrations. For example, EFI’s Fiery RIP is in use on a number of packages, as is ...

Spear a Clear Leader in PET Bottle/Label Compatibility

(Facestocks)

August 22, 2012, ... that production of new bottles from recycled plastic requires 70% less energy versus raw materials, along with the impact of land-fill avoidance. Kudos to Spear for its hard work and perseverance in ...

Pregis Offers Protective Packaging App

(Flexpack)

May 12, 2012, Cushioning, void fill, block and brace, and more are among the forms of protective packaging covered in Pregis’s iPad app   DEERFIELD, IL | On Point iPad app from Pregis Corp. provides information ...

Some Thoughts on Purging

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

November 09, 2011, A reader asked for some information on purging LDPE in his twin screw extrusion process. By and large, the screws within a twin screw extruder are “self-wiping” due to the close contact between elements ...

Pet Food Packaging: Evolution, Revolution & Innovation

(Flexpack)

August 18, 2011, ... amount from portion-marked chubs, cover the end of the pack, and use within seven days after opening. Freezing is not recommended. Frozen products represent another approach to avoiding the full cooking ...

Web Lines: Wrinkling of Foils

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2011, ... that are contained within a span. Conclusion | Don't overspend on ultra-precise roller alignment, but do invest in rollers with minimal deflection, accurate diameters, and web paths that avoid the effects ...

Brand Security Innovations Technical Report: Tamper Evidence

(Print)

June 30, 2011, ... visible pack seal (for example to a CD jewel case), they provide strong visual proof of tampering if the seal is broken, since they leave behind a visible warning message. The word “void” is standard in ...

ICE Age Forecasted for US Converting Industry

(Trends/Management)

April 30, 2011, ... consultants to help solve their specific technical challenges. Fifty attendees arranged appointments. “Our goal was to make this a complete converting show experience and fill a void that has long existed ...

'ICE Age' Forecasted for US Converting Industr

(Trends/Management News)

April 11, 2011, ... fill a void that has long existed in the US converting industry,” said Michael Boyle, ICE USA event director.  “And based on the feedback from exhibitors, visitors, and conference delegates we have accomplished ...

Web Lines: Would You Like Nips with That?

(Winding Unwinding Rewinding)

March 31, 2011, ... isn't there doesn't create waste. You may not be able to get rid of your need for nip pressure in your value-adding processes, but the nips I'd like to see avoided are the ones used to create friction ...

Sensor Helps Produce Flat Film

(Controls)

November 30, 2010, The FG710S IR optical sensor measures the thickness of clear, filled, voided, and pearlized films with a patented optical design, selection of discrete The FG710S IR optical sensor measures the thickness ...