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Recycled and Recyclable: The Woven Plastic Bag of the Future

(Bag Pouch)

February 05, 2023, ... in the U.S. The U.S. Plastics Pact is part of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s (EMF) Global Plastics Pact network and aims to create a platform for industry-led innovation and a unified national framework ...

Making a Case for Single Machine Trim Removal

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 29, 2023, ... the first bag or container fills, allowing workers time to dispose of the first filled container. This eliminates any production shutdowns due to waste removal on continuous operating lines. For batch ...

A New Generation of Hybrid Drive Technology

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 23, 2023, ... on modular platform, available for different working width (max. working width currently 850 mm, max. format length 1220 mm). The standard configuration of the RSM-DIGI-VARICUT includes a vacuum controlled ...

Countdown to CONNECT 2023: ePS to Deliver on Evolving CONNECT into More Than a User Conference

(Upcoming Conference News)

January 20, 2023, ... energized by the keynotes, stage presentations, breakout sessions and conversations had networking with the Connect community of attendees.” Gabriel (Gaby) Matsliach, CEO of ePS commented, “The day is ...

Three Ways Water-Based Primers are Advancing Extrusion Coating Trends in the Flexible Packaging Industry

(Bag Pouch)

January 15, 2023, The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way that people around the world live, work and shop. By Jeffrey Siegel, President, Mica Corporation The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way that people around ...

FOX IV Appointed Eclipse Distributor

(News | New Products)

January 11, 2023, ... rewinding.  Additionally an Epson® ColorWorks® C6000 or C6500 color label printer can operate in-line with the Eclipse Mini+ Label Finishing system to create a complete, compact digital label conversion ...

Important Considerations When Choosing an OEM

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 01, 2023, ... so, extra due diligence, referrals and case studies may be warranted. Examine the OEM Business Model – If standard, off-the-shelf equipment works for your firm, a company that builds banks of machinery ...

Sustainability Within Bags, Pouches and Emerging Films

(Bag Pouch)

December 21, 2022, ... the supply chain prior to consumer use. Equipment manufacturers are actively engaged in finding solutions and opportunities for working with new film structures. They are going above and beyond to create ...

Winding: Part 2

(Roll Handling)

December 18, 2022, ... authority in web handling, process design and optimization. He worked with the Web Handling Research Center for 20 years. Currently serving as a technical advisor with AIMCAL, he can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ...

The Versatility of UV Curing

(News | New Products)

December 15, 2022, ... sheeting, slitting, rewinding and shipping. This keeps work-in-progress goods out of inventory. Finally, UV cured surfaces do not scratch, mar or become damaged when passed through downstream manufacturing ...

KM Packaging appoints Justin Hattee as Chief Financial Officer

(News | New Products)

December 13, 2022, ...  Prior to that, he held senior roles in both Campbells and Burger King International and began his career with Bass on their management programme, working for Britvic Soft Drinks. KM's Managing Director ...

Wound Roll Mechanics: Part 2

(News | New Products)

December 12, 2022, ... of Converting Expert is a well-known authority in web handling, process design and optimization. He worked with the Web Handling Research Center for 20 years. Currently serving as a technical advisor with ...

Automating the Die-cutting Process for Zero-fault Production

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

November 27, 2022, ... with flatbed die-cutting are ideally suited to producing e-commerce solutions. They come with integrated 100 percent quality control inspection that closes the loop from artwork design to the final product, ...

The Value of Atmospheric Plasma

(Surface Prep)

November 20, 2022, ... treated surfaces are hydrophilic with “green” water-based paints, inks and adhesives eliminating chemical primers. Additionally, plasma is safer in the workplace than flame surface treatment. SOFTAL’s ...

SOMA releases next-generation Venus III.2 and Venus III.2-Turret, slitters

(News | New Products)

November 13, 2022, ... of substrates. They can work with a number of substrates, including PET, PP, LDPE, HDPE, paper, laminates, and others. They are designed with a web width of 1350/1600/1850 mm (53.1/63/72.8 inches) with ...

Methods for Closed Loop Coating Thickness Control

(Coating/Laminating)

November 13, 2022, ... in the web converting machinery manufacturer business since college, working in many areas from technical sales to product development. He holds multiple patents related to web processing, currently serves ...

Toray Supports Amenity Aid and Helps Provide Hygiene Supplies to Rhode Islanders

(News | New Products)

November 13, 2022, ... to Amenity Aid for the important work it is doing to help solve this problem,” said Christopher Roy, President of Toray. “My thanks also go to the Toray employees who volunteered to bundle goods for Rhode ...

HOW TO: Properly Handle Tri-Ply Adhesive Lamination

(Coating/Laminating)

November 06, 2022, While the industry is working to sustainable solutions to serve the flexible packaging industry, the demand for conventional packaging is under constant growth. While the industry is working to sustainable ...

Discovering the Correct Covering and Coating

(News | New Products)

October 30, 2022, For over 25 years I have had the honor to work with hundreds of companies and thousands of people optimizing roller coverings or coatings used in their process. By William R. Bradley Jr., Vice President, ...

Glue Tabs: Failures?

(News | New Products)

October 30, 2022, ... join in this study or expand upon it in any way, please contact us. If you have any working hands-on awareness of premature failures, please let us know; we could use your input as we build the designed ...