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UFlex Founder, Chairman and Managing Director Recognized as “Business Leader of the Decade” at 21st Indo-US Economic Summit

(News | New Products)

September 24, 2024, ... highlighting the need for adequate recycling infrastructure supported by a stronger waste collection ecosystem, biodegradable polymers and innovative flexible packaging materials. He stated, "The flexible ...

Converter Requirements Toward Inks and Printability

(Bag Pouch)

September 22, 2024, ... and determining printability off-press is obviously desirable in that it minimizes production press-generated waste and goes some way to ensuring consistency of quality. Batches of ink should be proofed ...

Modern Drying and Curing

(Coating/Laminating)

September 18, 2024, ...  curing requirements, minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency. Conclusion As the industrial printing and converting industries continue to evolve, transitioning from UV to LED curing, adapting in ...

ETI Converting is ready to turn heads at LabelExpo Americas 2024 with an innovative live demo of its Cohesio machine

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 08, 2024, ...  In this unprecedented live demo, Martin Automatic’s MBS butt splicer will seamlessly feed ETI’s Cohesio machine, while Lundberg’s MatrixCompactor 200 will manage the waste produced after die cutting. ...

Go with the Float: CCL announces extended range of floatable polyolefin shrink sleeves that support PET recycling

(Label/Tape)

July 30, 2024, ... proud to share our extended range of floatable shrink sleeves that work in established PET, HDPE and PP waste streams,” says Reinhard Streit, VP and Managing Director Food&Beverage at CCL Label. “We can ...

TIPA and Fresh-Lock Collaborate to Enhance Home Compostable Packaging Market

(News | New Products)

July 23, 2024, ... flexible plastics and navigate quickly-changing policies on packaging waste management for the benefit of the planet." "TIPA's expertise in compostable materials combined with Fresh-Locks's market position ...

The Past, Present and Future of Corrugated Die Cutting

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 14, 2024, ... waste and ensuring a favorable setup-to-production time ratio. Beyond operational efficiency, digital die cutting opens new avenues for creativity and customization. The precision of laser cutting allows ...

Update on Paperboard Packaging Sustainability Trends

(Bag Pouch)

June 26, 2024, ... a minimum 20 percent lower carbon footprint compared to previous packaging while preventing over 6,000 tons of plastic waste annually! Paper & Paperboard Packaging Recycling One of the paper packaging ...

Mondi and traceless Develop Ground-breaking Coating Solution

(Sustainability Forum)

June 20, 2024, ... game, contributing to a circular economy.” Anne Lamp, CEO and co-founder traceless adds: “Our mission is to make pollution and waste history by using materials that impact positively. The journey so ...

Beontag Publishes 2023 ESG Report Reinforcing Role as Sustainability Enabler

(News | New Products)

June 17, 2024, ... recycling.  Significant increase in Digital Transformation Enabler (DTE) sales of sustainable products between 2022 and 2023, from 18% to 32%.  In both GLM and DTE, the percentage of waste diverted ...

Flexible Packaging — In a Constant Cycle of Evolution

(Flexpack)

June 16, 2024, ... and food scientists, with a common goal — to minimize food waste. Sustainable Mindset— PCR vs. PIR We hear about protecting our environment almost daily, regardless of region or country. Regulations ...

Demand Increasing for PCR Plastics: How Recycled PE supports Sustainable Packaging Solutions

(Flexpack)

June 13, 2024, ... the packaging lifecycle - from producers to brands to retailers to recyclers - it is clear that the plastic circular economy cannot be built by any individual organization. To address plastic waste at ...

Paper Mills Forge Ahead with Speedy Delivery of High-Quality Parts

(Web Handling)

June 02, 2024, ... material waste and manufacturing costs. Since the rings are constructed from a single metal piece using a specialized ring rolling machine, there is no need for welding or assembly, saving time and labor. ...

Static Charges: Production Mishaps and Product Misbehavior

(Surface Prep)

May 26, 2024, ... systems alongside static control increases productivity by reducing maintenance downtime and minimizing the waste caused by sub-quality product. A contact cleaning system is employed mostly in the print ...

Surface Treatment: The Importance of Getting it Right

(Surface Prep)

May 19, 2024, ... quality that is commercially saleable and significantly reduce the volume of waste produced. But the dyne level achieved by surface treatment at extrusion is insufficient for the whole downstream production ...

HOW TO: Add Web Cleaning on a Budget With Jemmco, LLC

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, ... the cleanliness of a substrate is crucial to achieving high-quality results and customer satisfaction. Every imperfection, no matter how small, can lead to defects, wasted materials, and compromised product ...

Surface Tension and Wettability

(Surface Prep)

May 01, 2024, ... yet effective means to prevent costly issues such as poor adhesion, excessive waste, ink rub-off and coating defects stemming from inadequate wettability. Measuring Surface Tension The industry-standard ...

Creating a Circular Packaging Value Chain: How collaboration with suppliers helps converters meet brand owner demands

(News | New Products)

April 28, 2024, Brands owners are making big changes in an effort to reduce waste, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and increase recycling rates. Photo courtesy of NOVA Chemicals By John Avolio, Value Chain Manager, ...

Web Guide 101

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

April 24, 2024, ... guides play a pivotal role in optimizing manufacturing, reducing waste and ultimately enhancing profit margins by conserving materials — a truly "green" aspect of the converting industry. We can all ...

Innovation in Extrusion Barriers Can Reduce Brand Owners’ Dependence on Plastic

(Coating/Laminating)

April 17, 2024, ... have resulted in less than 6 percent of plastic packaging waste actually making its way into a recycling program. Ultimately, our plastic waste challenges are not sustainable long term and will need ...