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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 ...

Recyclability & Circularity Consumers Support Sustainable Brand Packaging

(Print)

April 08, 2024, ... in the production of packaging. Recycling Rates in Paper and Film Packaging As we look to improve the circularity of the wider packaging sector, there are big gains to be made in waste recovery rates. ...

A New Era in Sustainable Packaging

(News | New Products)

March 26, 2024, ... films, giving customers a wide range of options to choose from in their plastics packaging — from organic waste collection bags to commercially compostable shrink film and corrosion inhibiting stretch ...

Pressure on Paper Packaging Converters

(Flexpack)

March 24, 2024, ... lie. The World Bank predicts that without drastic actions, global waste will increase to 3.4 billion metric tons by 20501 — an increase of 70 percent from today. And while we think about paper packaging ...

Aptar - Food Protection Enters Exclusive Partnership with Halopack to Launch Recyclable, Fiber-based Tray System in North America

(News | New Products)

February 27, 2024, ... Watson, VP and General Manager for Aptar - Food Protection. “We’re excited about the benefits Halopack brings in the areas of sustainability and reducing food waste. We have a unique product that provides ...

Double E Group Debuts New Appleton Side Load Slabber for the Converting Industry

(News | New Products)

February 05, 2024, ... has helped countless companies optimize their waste stream without putting operators at risk of personal injury,” offers Matt Spang – Double E Group’s V.P. of Sales. “With this newest addition, Appleton ...

TekniPlex Healthcare to Debut World’s First Pharma-grade PET Blister Film with Recycled Content

(News | New Products)

January 10, 2024, ... TekniPlex Healthcare will debut the promising new solution at Pharmapack Paris, Stands C48 & C49, January 24-25. To create the next-generation film, post-consumer plastic waste undergoes a depolymerization ...

New ZSK FilCo Filtration Compounder for Higher Product Quality and Reduced Energy Consumption in PCR and Polymer Recycling

(News | New Products)

January 09, 2024, ... waste plastic is fed into a ZSK twin screw extruder, where it is melted, homogenized and devolatilized. The melt is then fed through a filter to remove all contaminants before it is fed back into the same ...

Convenience is King in our ‘Effortless’ Economy

(Flexpack)

December 17, 2023, ... is primarily a consequence of the decisions made at the packaging design stage. Waste and pollution should be seen through the lens of design flaws rather than an inevitable result of manufacturing. Replacing ...

Hudson Printing Invests in Scodix SHD for Seamless Growth as Direct Mail and Book Sales Swell

(News | New Products)

December 11, 2023, ... that “sustainable printing business is savvy business”. Scodix is committed to helping clients such as Hudson reduce waste, conserve energy, and minimize environmental impact through independently verified ...

At Paris Packaging Week, TekniPlex Consumer Products to Showcase More Sustainable Aerosol Gaskets, Dip Tubes, Liners and Other Solutions

(News | New Products)

December 11, 2023, ... rubber outer gaskets. This solution offers increased water vapor resistance compared with standard nitrile constructions, providing reduced waste through superior product protection. Suitable for products ...

India’s Maharshi Labels Exceeds Customer Satisfaction, Provides Exacting Print Quality Through Baldwin’s Guardian OLP

(News | New Products)

November 29, 2023, ... minimizing waste and enhancing efficiency. With an impressive client portfolio, Maharshi has solidified its position as a trusted partner for globally recognized brands. The investment in Baldwin’s ...

India’s Maharshi Labels Provides Exacting Print Quality through Baldwin’s Guardian OLP

(News | New Products)

November 26, 2023, ... system (OLP). This latest move in its relentless pursuit of excellence instantly elevated accuracy and quality to an unprecedented level, while streamlining operations, minimizing waste and enhancing efficiency. ...

Materials Lead The Way

(Web Handling)

November 26, 2023, ... garbage trucks full of plastic are dumped into the world’s oceans, rivers and lakes. Plastic pollution is a global problem. Every year 19-23 million metric tonnes of plastic waste leaks into aquatic ecosystems, ...

Return On Investment is the Primary Reason to Automate Your Cleaning

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

November 19, 2023, ... to your bottom line. Cost of wasted material — Wasting materials on a project that has to be thrown out may not seem like a big expense, but all of these detract from your earnings in the long run. ...

Walki Jatne, Poland Standardizes Printing Production Process with KODAK FLEXCEL NX Technology

(News | New Products)

November 13, 2023, ... cuts set-up time and reduces waste significantly. But you can’t print ECG unless you have stable, repeatable plates, and we didn’t have those until we found FLEXCEL NX Technology. With the stable process ...

How Research & Development Brings Practical Solutions to Production Problems

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

October 29, 2023, ... and waste reduction. Today and tomorrow, customers can benefit from companies that are not just flexo or just digital. An ability to develop digital engines and integrate digital engines do not have ...