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Multi-Solution Approach Key to Achieving Sustainability Goals

(Extrusion Coating)

February 24, 2020, ... step towards a more sustainable bio-based plastics is already a reality. Dow has worked in partnership with UPM to turn a waste residue from paper production into bio-naphtha, creating an alternative and ...

SIG Combibloc Invests in Coating Line from ER-WE-PA GmbH

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2020, ... to partner with SIG on this extrusion coating line. Our equipment has a reputation for being best-in-class in terms of speed, quick changes and waste reduction. We are able to address their unique film ...

Roundtable Q&A: Slitting, Winding & Unwinding

(Slit)

February 16, 2020, ... more consistently.  Are improved control systems helping with waste reduction? Please explain. Pappas: Control systems have improved waste reduction in two ways. First, when you drive an unwind ...

BOBST Opens the Doors to its New Flexo Center of Excellence

(News | New Products)

February 16, 2020, ... ensure repeatable process consistency with water or solvent-based ink printing, minimum waste and easy manufacturing for all run lengths, on a wide range of substrates. EXPERT CI: a CI flexo press with ...

NOW Plastics Packaging Solutions Put Environmental Protection First

(Flexpack)

February 04, 2020, ... the packaging value chain. NOW Plastics’ has adopted a strategic focus on eco-friendly and sustainable packaging solutions that do not compromise the shelf life of packaged food, since food waste is also ...

Atlantis-Pak Installs Mark Andy Flexo Press

(Digital)

February 02, 2020, ... was no question after the print trials that the P7 was best suited to our work.  Its modern design makes it very ergonomic for the operators and the short web path reduces the amount of substrate waste ...

SÜDPACK Announces its Multi SV Skin is Cyclos-Certified

(News | New Products)

February 02, 2020, ... food waste: in comparison to MAP-based packaging solutions, Multi SV Skin offers longer product shelf life and an attendant, substantial reduction in food waste throughout the supply chain. During the ...

Narrow Web Twists and Turns

(Web Handling)

January 29, 2020, ... built more or less for a set purpose and are restrictive with regard to allowing the operative to experiment. On product trials high levels of waste, downtime, make ready and adjustments in general simply ...

New Orion Stretch Wrapping Innovation Minimizes Film Consumption

(News | New Products)

January 26, 2020, ... pre-stretch of 260 percent and above reduces film acquisition costs for shippers and improves end-user sustainability through less waste. The S design also allows Orion’s customers to take advantage of ...

AMI’S Multilayer Flexible Packaging 2020 Conference

(Upcoming Conference News)

January 22, 2020, ... energy. Media focus on “single use plastics” includes flexible packaging, despite its valuable contribution to food waste prevention. Governments are responding with accelerated regulations. Companies ...

Prepack Thailand Chooses Vetaphone Corona

(News | New Products)

January 14, 2020, ... Thailand creates a perfect environment for corrosion.  This was having a disruptive effect on production and creating high levels of waste.” said Veraphan Thiampu, production manager of 20 years at the ...

Looking Forward and Back

(News | New Products)

January 11, 2020, Launched just a year ago in January 2019, the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) began bringing together organizations that make, use, process, sell, collect and recycle plastics in order to tackle the ...

Zolemba Improves Production Efficiency

(News | New Products)

January 08, 2020, ... different sizes that can now be utilised, and the low residual waste on each that can be achieved with automatic splicing.  Capable of handling rolls up to 1016 mm (40“), the MBS also offers the opportunity ...

Leading Manufacturer of Converting Machinery

(News | New Products)

January 05, 2020, ... quality and reduce waste. From unwind to rewind, all models integrate innovative technologies that deliver improved results. Catbridge Machinery’s design and manufacturing facility integrates engineering ...

Leading the Way Towards Sustainability AND Clean Rolls

(News | New Products)

January 05, 2020, ... to existing deep cleaning technologies.  And don’t forget about all of the environmental benefits:  no waste, low power consumption, quiet and safe operation. ARCS sells these systems and can also provide ...

Digital Printing Driving Innovation in Textile Printing

(Digital)

December 05, 2019, ... textile manufacturers have been considered a large polluter, with 20%  of waste water produced by textile mills globally. Optimizing the supply chain Now that we have broadly outlined the textile transformation ...

Sun Chemical Releases 2018 Sustainability Report

(News | New Products)

December 02, 2019, ... our products, improving plant recyclability, and reducing waste.” “We’re proud of the progress we’ve achieved as a company toward our sustainability goals, but as the industry leaders, we’re determined ...

Diamond Packaging Wins Three Awards in 76th Annual Paperboard Packaging Competition

(Print)

November 24, 2019, ... entries were designed utilizing recyclable paperboards and manufactured using 100 percent clean, renewable wind energy, in a Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL) facility. Diamond won an Excellence Award in ...

AIMCAL Activities

(AIMCAL)

November 11, 2019, ... Investigations into line speed limitations, die swell (liquid spread), and the effect of gravity, pressure, viscosity and surface energy help reduce waste and defects associated with the transition from ...

Driving Flexible Packaging

(Flexpack)

November 07, 2019, ... or eliminates waste. Storability - packaging that provides adequate storage and protects contents inside. Convenience - packaging offers on-the-go and single size. Other trends driving the market ...