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Kodak Honors Companies for Green Practices

(News | New Products)

February 12, 2017, ... for customers without sacrificing quality and output. Company says the plates remove the need for the plate processor, which requires chemicals, water, and energy while generating waste. “It’s an honor ...

Insight Graphic Offers Die Positioning System

(Print)

February 06, 2017, The Die Co-Ordinator is said to be a cost-effective die positioning system that meets just-in-time delivery requirements CHESHIRE, UK | Insight Graphic Systems announces the Die Co-Ordinator, said ...

Green Converting | Nestlé Pulls No Punches on Bioplastics

(Flexpack)

January 09, 2017, ... plays in food waste reduction, product protection, and contribution to sustainable development, as she outlined Nestle’s Environmental Sustainability Policy. But very quickly things got quite uncomfortable. ...

ASACLEAN Introduces Purging Compound

(Flexpack)

December 10, 2016, ... was replaced with the UF2 Grade, the results clearly indicated a reduction of machine downtime due to faster changeover and less wasted material. Overall, the 65% cost reduction amounted to a savings of ...

Kodak Reports Workflow Updates

(News | New Products)

November 30, 2016, ... Software: New SMART Layout technology is said to cut layout creation from hours to minutes, reduces downtime with Die Waste Smart Mark, and reduces paper waste with Split Color Bar Smart Mark. ColorFlow ...

Constantia Wins TLMI Environmental Award

(News | New Products)

November 14, 2016, ... environmental practices across a range of areas. These include solid waste reduction, recycling, waste, or energy recovery, the implementation of a new ‘clean’ technology and/or process, or the implementation ...

BOBST Unveils New-Generation Metallizer

(Coating/Laminating)

November 01, 2016, ... collection efficiency and minimizing aluminum wire waste. A more intuitive HMI screen and software interface make the machine easy to operate, adds company. The new design of the machine allows the operator ...

PPC Awards | TPC Printing Takes 2016 Prize for Feat of Precision

(Carton Box)

October 30, 2016, ... smooth and consistent paperboard yields waste reductions and promotes the brand better than ever before.   Innovation Award WestRock Duralift Board: 24pt CNK Carrier Kote from WestRock Demonstrating ...

Toray Lidding Film Suited for Refrigerated Dairy

(Flexpack)

October 09, 2016, ... for a robust narrow matrix rewind, which allows more lids to be produced and reduces downtime and waste during production. It is available in 128, 164, and 200 gauges. "The market demand for PP containers ...

Goss Reports Partnership with Elettra

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2016, ... association will provide waste reductions that deliver a rapid return on investment. Goss also now becomes the exclusive dealer for Elettra web products in the Americas. With continuous design development ...

Gallus Announces New Label Press

(Label/Tape)

October 02, 2016, ... absolute register accuracy. A short web path of just 1.1 m from printing unit to printing unit is said to reduce waste, and an optimized ink duct for the chambered doctor blade needs just 250 g of ink ...

TLMI Looks to the Future

(Label/Tape)

September 27, 2016, ... to the government, as well as the headquarters for many of the other trade associations in the Northern Virginia and DC area. TLMI will also focus on environmental goals, setting waste reduction and recyclability ...

Avery Dennison Launches Conformable Films

(Label/Tape)

September 26, 2016, ... of rigidity and conformability that deliver the widest possible operating window for less waste, less packaging line disruption, faster run speeds, and faster time to market. Plus, when combined with ...

UPM Raflatac & Baumgarten Collaborate on LCA

(Label/Tape)

September 07, 2016, ... of water consumption by one-third (equaling more than 3,000 loads of laundry), a decrease in solid waste by 20% (the equivalent of the daily waste generated by nearly 500 Brazilian citizens), and a decrease ...

FKuR Technology Produces Thinner Films

(Flexpack)

August 16, 2016, ... FX 1120 is a new development for film production, especially for very thin bags, such as bio-waste bags. The increased water resistance, when compared to starch blends, is said to permit a high retention ...

Web Lines | Action Plan for Baggy Webs

(Web Handling)

August 16, 2016, ... and high levels of bagginess. Baggy webs are a major source of waste or customer complaints in many paper, film, and foil processes. Baggy webs will not lay flat or they sag at the web’s edges or in ...

FINAT Announces Recycling Awards

(Label/Tape)

July 10, 2016, ... in June. Conceived as a way to increase visibility of the industry’s sustainability profile and, in parallel, the increasing recycling opportunities for label waste—particularly spent release liner—the ...

On Print | drupa 2016 Lived Up to Expectations

(On Print)

June 20, 2016, ... press at slow speed. The total waste from startup registration was much reduced. And with cameras at each station, any registration change was instantly visible at its source. Is this capability being ...

IoPP Reports AmeriStar Winners

(Carton Box)

June 01, 2016, ... This package has resulted in significant cost and waste reduction, making it a customer, environmentally, and economically friendly package. STUDENT AMERISTAR WINNERS: 1st Place Student Jimmy Hats ...

Coating Matters | Fluid Delivery System Design for Coating Control

(Coating/Laminating)

May 23, 2016, ... applications including thin film photo voltaic, Li-Ion battery, and optical systems technology. Mark has been integral to new developments and technology that minimize product waste and improve process ...