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Substrates Create Challenges & Opportunities

(Converting Perspectives)

November 05, 2019, Whether you are a converter-manufacturer, printer, equipment and supplies company—substrates impact your business every day. By Susan Stansbury, Contributing Writer Whether you are a converter-manufacturer, ...

Innovia and Wildcorn Develop a Fully Recyclable and Sustainable Pack

(News | New Products)

October 21, 2019, ... said Tobias Enge, founder of Wildcorn. “But as a consumer goods company we are responsible to look at the complete ecological impact of our product and packaging waste is one of the key challenges of our ...

Afinia Label and Sihl Unveil New Flexible Packaging Solution

(News | New Products)

October 21, 2019, ... on things like reducing waste, smaller production runs, and personalization; the need for an on-demand flexible packaging solution has grown significantly in the past few years,” said Joe Collins, technical ...

SOMA and Vetaphone Strengthen Working Partnership

(News | New Products)

October 20, 2019, ... the Optima presses come with a number of unique features that improve customers’ productivity.  Examples of these include zero set-up waste using the ARUN system for register and impression settings, advanced ...

The New Generation of Comexi Offset CI8 Introduces New Solutions for Flexible Packaging

(News | New Products)

October 20, 2019, ... percent regarding material waste. The new iCIP3 software reportedly perfectly matches pre-press color information with both CTP and press, creating a harmonized color matching process. Furthermore, the ...

Combining Exceed XP and ExxonMobil PP Delivers Polyolefin Films with Extreme Performance and High Temperature Resistance

(News | New Products)

October 16, 2019, ... such as heavy duty sacks, on blown film assets. Tougher films can result in less damage to heavy duty sacks and less waste. Lower system costs are possible due to downgauging opportunities of up to 25 ...

Flexible Packaging Labels: Designing, Disclosing, Adhering all Merit Attention

(News | New Products)

October 09, 2019, ... coffee brand trend that puts a bag inside a box to ensure maintaining package integrity. While this move may work to safeguard product and package, it increases use of resources and waste—and requires ...

K 2019 Düsseldorf: New Technologies as Drivers of Innovation for a Productive and Responsible Today, Tomorrow and Future

(Upcoming Conference News)

October 02, 2019, ... stands at the upcoming K 2019 but will also be covered comprehensively in the supporting program. Crucial topics will be discussed in detail, including packaging waste, marine litter and climate change ...

BOBST Scoops Top Industry Award for Sustainable Inking System Innovation

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2019, ... with only a few grams of ink and washing liquid wasted, reducing costs and environmental burdens. The DigiColorTM system complements IoDTM, performing 'on-the-fly' job changes of color Delta E. Each of ...

Roundtable Q&A: Rolls & Roll Handling

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2019, ... are on-site daily with customers, discovering areas to reduce waste/scrap and increase productivity. New product development is ignited off real world challenges identified “in the field.”  This has produced ...

BOBST Launches New Hybrid Press MASTER DM5

(News | New Products)

October 01, 2019, ... processes. All analogue tools (print cylinders, flexible dies) are changed automatically. Waste stripping is also fully automated. Eliminating traditional analogue bottlenecks, the MASTER DM5 is the very ...

In the Spotlight: Metlon Corporation

(News | New Products)

September 29, 2019, ... as well. One job that exemplifies a combination of performance, cost, waste and production factors is as follows: a customer brought us a 3mil thick polyimide film that was coated on two sides with a ...

Flint Group Narrow Web Brings Innovations to Labelexpo 2019

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 15, 2019, ... Since then, the web-based system, which is designed to increase the converter’s color accuracy and reduce press downtime and substrate waste, has been expanded to include 180,000 ink formulations and pantone ...

Trends from PPC’s Folding Carton Design Competition

(Flexpack)

September 15, 2019, ... that replaced a less sustainable substrate, decreased waste, etc.). Top awards include Paperboard Package of the Year, Folding Carton of the Year, Rigid Box of the Year, the Innovation Award and the Eco ...

Coating and Laminating Offer Related and Unique Benefits

(Coating/Laminating)

September 11, 2019, ... other consumer benefits. Slot die systems with pre-metered coating, or positive coat weight control, help eliminate wasted coating fluid, according to Miller who also notes that curtain coating has historically ...

Focus to Run with Rotometrics EZ Clean Stripping Rollers at Labelexpo

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 03, 2019, ... its presses at the upcoming Labelexpo Europe in Brussels next month.  Known as EZ Clean, the stripping rollers have a specially treated surface to ensure that any break in the waste matrix being rewound ...

Davis-Standard’s Aftermarket Services Deliver Convenience and Improved Performance at K2019

(News | New Products)

August 29, 2019, ... aimed at providing convenience and improved performance for customers. This includes options for increasing productivity, reducing waste and strengthening product quality. Equipment upgrades, replacement ...

PACK EXPO Las Vegas at a Glance

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 28, 2019, ... Association (RPA), is a hot spot for technologies that reduce waste, cut costs and gain chain efficiency. At the Containers and Materials Pavilion, visitors can find together the latest innovations in ...

Novolex Introduces Supplier Code of Conduct

(News | New Products)

August 18, 2019, ... operations on the environment by encouraging reductions in the use of energy and water and the generation of waste and emissions. The Code includes anti-corruption and anti-bribery provisions as well ...

Innovia’s Strata Film Awarded “Made for Recycling” Quality Seal

(News | New Products)

August 05, 2019, ...  Propafilm Strata SL provides an effective barrier to aroma, mineral oils and oxygen even at high relative humidity levels ensuring increased shelf life and reduced food waste. It is glossy, is food contact ...