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FPI Kit Aids in Recycling Efforts

(Flexpack)

July 15, 2017, ... resources and tried-and-true verbiage and images for a successful recycling campaign,” says Dyer. “The District of Columbia has adopted a bold vision to divert 80 percent of all solid waste through source ...

Flint Digital Plate Suited for Corrugated

(News | New Products)

July 15, 2017, The nyloflex FTC digital plate for corrugated postprint is said to provide significant fluting reduction and high print quality STUTTGART, GERMANY | Flint Group Flexographic Products announces the ...

Web Industries Launches Large-Format Spool

(Flexpack)

July 13, 2017, ... rolls as the material plays out. Compared with LFS, this process reportedly wastes material before and after the splice, and can require machinery downtime to complete the transfer. “A diaper manufacturer ...

Flint Launches UV LED Ink

(News | New Products)

July 04, 2017, ... these unique formulations,” Amps says. “One more main impact from EVO is the low waste generated thanks to excellent transfer properties on all substrates. Add to this the fact that all [of our] sheet-fed ...

SPGPrints Has Lineup Ready for Labelexpo

(News | New Products)

June 26, 2017, ... paper and film materials up to 450 µm thickness. Color results reportedly can be compared and targets reached with virtually no material waste. Company adds that wide substrate versatility is enhanced ...

GSE to Launch Ink Management Software

(Print)

June 24, 2017, ... color on-demand. Company says the highlight of the stand will be the introduction of Ink manager, a comprehensive ink management solution said to eliminate all aspects of ink-related waste and to offer ...

Two Sides NA Environmental Report Is Positive

(News | New Products)

June 24, 2017, ... the economic slowdown between 2005 and 2009, about 95% of its reduction in direct GHG emissions is due to reduced use of refined petroleum products and natural gas. Increased use of waste wood from 49% ...

Roller Geometry | What Is Your Roller’s True Shape?

(Web Handling)

June 21, 2017, How does a roller’s shape influence a coated product and coating defects? The variation of a roller’s geometry can produce many web handling problems. How does a roller’s shape influence a coated product ...

Techkon USA Upgrades Color Software

(News | New Products)

June 12, 2017, ... minimize color errors, reduce waste, cut makeready times, and ultimately save money. When the press run is complete and all the measurement data has been collected, the ChromaQA Reports module is used ...

Blown Film | Which Applications Are Most Suited for 7/9/11 Layers? Part 2

(Flexpack)

June 05, 2017, ... or post-industrial waste in the middle layer to reduce cost, or to bury a pigmented layer between two layers of virgin polymer to reduce cost, increase gloss, or meet regulatory requirements. It has ...

Coating Matters | Dispersions in Liquid Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

June 05, 2017, Unlike non-functional particles that typically are filtered out, functional particles need to be included in the coated product, so special care must be taken to make sure the process is successful. Unlike ...

Trends/Management | Managing Change for Continuous Improvement in a Regulated Industry

(Trends/Management)

May 30, 2017, ... survival. The lack of an effective process for managing changes will lead to a chaotic manufacturing environment. Unexplained failures, increased variability, excessive waste, rework, and non-conforming ...

Smithers Pira Reports on Functional & Barrier Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

May 28, 2017, ... Paper and paperboard laminations will be looked at harder for these types of applications. Paper converters are under pressure from consumer brands to reduce waste, emissions, volatile chemicals, and any ...

interpack 2017 Breaks Records

(News | New Products)

May 17, 2017, ... interpack. The third edition held on May 4 pursued a multi-dimensional approach in order to address the issue of food loss and waste. During the Congress the perspective changed, focusing either on global ...

Coating Matters | The Critical Variable—Slot Die Lip Gap

(Coating Matters)

May 16, 2017, The key to uniform flow is distribution and stable pressure, velocity, and volumetric flow at exit. The key to uniform flow is distribution and stable pressure, velocity, and volumetric flow at exit. ...

ProAmpac Wins Two WorldStar Awards

(Bag Pouch)

May 15, 2017, ... products a leg up over competitors still using jars, cans and bottles. “Both WorldStar award winning packages deliver ease of use, reduced product waste and better environmental outcomes”, Pellingra ...

FTA Honors Innovative Products

(News | New Products)

May 14, 2017, ... press delivers double the productivity, as well as a reduction of waste. According to judges, the 13-in., p-s label press provides a cohesive platform and almost never-ending customization. This new equipment ...

Jospak Fiber-Based Food Tray Is Alternative to Plastic

(Carton Box)

May 14, 2017, ... in the dedicated waste streams or recycle as such. Jospak tray comes in one form in three size variants providing common volumes for different food products and ready-made meal portions. Jospak's fiber-based ...

W&H Press Aids Capacity at Admiral Packaging

(News | New Products)

May 07, 2017, ... tools for us to reduce cycle times even further while increasing process rates. The MIRAFLEX II C fits nicely with Admiral’s Lean manufacturing culture. We will continue to identify waste and work tirelessly ...

HERMA Details Environmental Practices

(Label/Tape)

May 07, 2017, ... also gives rise to raw materials that it uses to produce 100% recycled label stock.  HERMA recycles release paper with help from Cycle4Green “We generate relatively little release liner as waste ...