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Sun Chemical Issues “Green” Report

(Green)

March 18, 2012, ... we are doing to help customers produce less waste and carbon dioxide, while at the same time improving the efficiency of their operations.” Included in the report is information on Sun Chemical’s role ...

drupa Preview | Exhibitors Launch New Products

(Carton Box)

March 08, 2012, ... Germany) assembled and ready for demonstrations. It will be a machine with high pile feeder height of 67 in. (1,700 mm), with a diverter gate, two stackers (one for waste sheets, one for good sheets)  ...

Mondi Stresses Innovation in Corrugated

(Carton Box)

February 29, 2012, Each of Mondi’s three lines of corrugated has a special focus, including waste reduction, easy handling, and intelligent features VIENNA, AUSTRIA | Mondi reports its approach today is on innovation ...

Flexotecnica Ends Record Year, Looks Ahead to More

(News | New Products)

December 31, 2011, With record sales in 2011, Flexotecnica is adding automation and waste-reducing innovations on its presses for 2012 and looking ahead to Drupa  NEW BERLIN, WI | Flexotecnica reports a record year for ...

Avery Dennison Wins TLMI Award for Green Initiatives

(Green Converting)

December 13, 2011, Life Cycle Assessment, waste reduction, and "green" products make Avery Dennison an environmental leader and bring the company its second TLIM award  MENTOR, OH | Avery Dennison Label and Packaging ...

Jury Is Announced for DuPont Packaging Innovation Awards

(Flexpack)

December 08, 2011, An impressive panel of judges will evaluate entries for innovation, sustainability, and cost/waste reduction in the DuPont packaging awards competition  WILMINGTON, DE | DuPont has announced the jury ...

Release Liner Market: Growth Projected, but Threats Remain

(Label/Tape)

November 10, 2011, ... equipment. Sustainability and recycling initiatives also will be future market drivers. Why Such Emphasis on Post-Consumer Waste? An Vossen, manager of Plarebel, the Belgium national recycling association ...

Send EPA Comments on MSW & Sustainable Materials Management

(Green Converting)

August 03, 2011, The EPA solicits written comments regarding its role in the measurement of materials in municipal solid waste (MSW) by August 31 WASHINGTON, DC | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking for ...

Package Design: Make an Impact

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2011, ... planet. Whew! Clearly, this kind of project requires collaboration throughout the process. But when great minds come together, look what can be done. Waste Reduction Scholle Packaging, Northlake, ...

Education Training: School's in Sessio

(Trends/Management)

July 31, 2011, ... friendly to waste reduction. (See PFFC, May 2011, p13, for details of the scrap reduction workshop or visit http://bit.ly/q13ZU7.) Henkel has always seen education as part of its service, says Kollbach. ...

Eco-One Plastic Additives To Be Used for Food Service Containers

(Green Converting)

July 27, 2011, ... in its large rigid plastic containers. The company’s Maui cup Ecoline FoodWare products will be the first to use Eco-One and is considered a “solution for eliminating plastic waste that escapes the ...

Methane Gas for Fuel Is Clean Solution

(Green Converting)

June 30, 2011, ... in the sustainable benefits of landfill gas and helping the state of Ohio to become a leader in waste reduction and recycling efforts,” says Brian Fedor, site leader for the location. Fedor says the project ...

Europe Faces Plastic Bag Bans

(Yo's Yarns)

June 21, 2011, ... which can only have one major aim: A Europe-wide ban of plastic carrier bags in order to avoid waste–at least this is the thinking of the EU-commission. Regarding the topic of avoiding waste, the relevant ...

Technical Report: Up & Running

(Slit)

May 31, 2011, ... in some applications. Today's slitters also do a much better job of minimizing waste. In the past decade, more powerful and sophisticated machine control systems have emerged. Utilizing PLC-based systems, ...

Genpak Gets Productivity Boost

(Flexography)

April 30, 2011, ... Group, will supply Genpak LP, Aurora, ON, Canada, with a new ten-color XD press designed to reduce startup waste dramatically. The press also provides new standards for eco-friendliness with a compact, ...

AIMCAL Awards: Canisters Blow Away Competition

(Metallizing)

March 31, 2011, ... consumers would be attracted to the canister's extraordinary appearance to rationalize their purchase. No need to hide this Kleenex box under another decorative cover! Waste Not, Want Not Snagging ...

AIMCAL Awards: Canisters Blow Away Competition

(Coating/Laminating)

March 17, 2011, ... their purchase. No need to hide this Kleenex box under another decorative holiday cover! Waste Not, Want Not Snagging yet another award, this time for Technical merit in the Food Packaging category, ...

Menasha Packaging Announces $10M Pennsylvania Expansion

(Carton Box)

March 09, 2011, ... lean strategy, will incorporate leading-edge technology that will increase productivity and eliminate waste to reduce the company's environmental footprint. "The expansion will help us produce even higher-quality ...

Good Q4 for Flexotecnica

(Trends/Management)

February 28, 2011, ... increase in sales in Q4 2010, with more than a dozen presses, including the new XG and XD, sold in that period worldwide. The company demonstrated a new waste reduction system, said to reduce initial setup ...

Flexible Packaging: Eco Innovation

(Flexpack)

February 28, 2011, ... the weight of solid waste being introduced into landfills. This package also wins a gold award for Technical Innovation. Packaging Excellence/Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Nordenia ...