Positioning Systems

Materials Lead The Way

(Web Handling)

November 26, 2023, Increasingly, materials are going beyond their functionality of just a few years ago. By Susan Stansbury, Industry Consultant Increasingly, materials are going beyond their functionality of just ...

Record Visitor Participation and Exhibit Space at All In Print China 2023

(News | New Products)

November 21, 2023, At the recent staging of the 9th All in Print China trade fair in Shanghai, 1,003 exhibitors from the printing and packaging industry from 14 countries and regions At the recent staging of the 9th ...

Nefab Empowers Tomorrow's Innovators: Announcing the Winners of the 2023 Student Sustainability Packaging Design Competitio

(News | New Products)

November 20, 2023, Nefab, a leading global industrial packaging and logistics services company, together with Ontario College of Art & Design (OCAD) University Nefab, a leading global industrial packaging and logistics ...

Return On Investment is the Primary Reason to Automate Your Cleaning

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

November 19, 2023, Capital investments generate value when their results are stable and predictable, leading to an overall increase in production and profit. By Patrick Potter, President, Flexo Wash US Capital investments ...

ARC Announces Winners of Best Paper Awards

(News | New Products)

November 18, 2023, The Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters (ARC) has recognized the best papers presented at the 2023 R2R USA Conference. The Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters (ARC) has recognized the best ...

Web Handling, Proper Tensioning & Guiding

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

November 15, 2023, A key requirement of every web processing line is the ability to properly handle and convey the web among the various machine sections. By Bob Pasquale, President New Era Converting Machinery A key ...

Sutherland Packaging Names Jake Sutherland as Company’s First Chief Innovation Officer

(News | New Products)

November 14, 2023, Seasoned finance industry executive joins Sutherland to steward innovation and accelerate growth. Seasoned finance industry executive joins Sutherland to steward innovation and accelerate growth. Sutherland ...

Flint Group’s EkoCure® Dual Cure Inks Enable Energy Reduction for Ingogroup in Spain

(News | New Products)

November 13, 2023, Ingogroup in Spain has achieved a remarkable 70 percent reduction in energy consumption by transitioning to UV LED technology Ingogroup in Spain has achieved a remarkable 70 percent reduction in energy ...

Roll Flex Invests in Third Grafotronic Machine

(News | New Products)

November 13, 2023, US converter installs Grafotronic HI3 Inspection Slitter/Rewinder system. US converter installs Grafotronic HI3 Inspection Slitter/Rewinder system. Photo courtesy of Roll Flex Label Co. LLC. Roll ...

TekniPlex Healthcare Signs Definitive Purchase Agreement To Acquire Seisa Medical

(News | New Products)

November 13, 2023, TekniPlex Healthcare, which utilizes advanced materials science expertise to help deliver better patient outcomes TekniPlex Healthcare, which utilizes advanced materials science expertise to help deliver ...

GOEBEL IMS Supports Growth of Guangdong Decro Film New Materials

(News | New Products)

November 08, 2023, TheGOEBEL IMS team has announced the successful installation and operation of two MONOSLIT 9000 slitter rewinders on Guangdong Decro's new high-speed BOPP film production lines. Photo courtesy of ...

Mondi and Skånemejerier Partner to Introduce Mono-material Plastic Packaging

(News | New Products)

November 08, 2023, Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has collaborated with Skånemejerier to create a mono-material, polypropylene (PP) based packaging for, among others, ICA’s Hushållsost cheese. Mondi, ...

Gravure Print and Coating Quality Contenders

(Coating/Laminating)

November 08, 2023, Print buyers, packaging technologists and others with an interest in printing and converting processes such as coating and laminating By Tom Kerchiss, chairman, RK Print Coat Instruments Ltd. Print ...

Managing Print Quality on Multiple Levels

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

November 05, 2023, ... detail in the print. The positioning of these dots and how they overlay each other are critical to print quality. Camera-based systems allow the operator to zoom in on the image. Figure 2 shows ...

TekniPlex Healthcare Celebrates Costa Rica Facility Expansion with Ribbon-Cutting Event

(News | New Products)

November 02, 2023, 55,000-sq-ft expansion includes new medical tubing extrusion equipment,as well as additional room for warehousing and assembly operations. 55,000-sq-ft expansion includes new medical tubing extrusion ...

CT Manufacturing Company “PACT’S” A Patriotic Punch for Veterans

(News | New Products)

November 01, 2023, To honor the sacrifice of American servicemen and women for both Veterans Day and National Military Appreciation Month, Packaging and Crating Technologies, LLC Photo Courtesy of PACT, LLC To honor ...

How Research & Development Brings Practical Solutions to Production Problems

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

October 29, 2023, Much development work is required to keep a company’s technology at the forefront of narrow web printing and converting. By Scott Warhover, VP Engineering, Mark Andy Inc. Much development work is ...

Acorn Labels installs custom-built Daco TD430

(News | New Products)

October 22, 2023, UK converter’s new wider plain-label converting line increases productivity UK converter’s new wider plain-label converting line increases productivity Acorn Labels has installed a TD430 plain-label ...

TekniPlex Consumer Products Introduces Rubber Sheets and Rollstock for Die-Cutting & Converting Applications in Various Markets

(News | New Products)

October 22, 2023, Made in the USA & Europe, and available in a variety of thicknesses, TekniPlex’s polymer constructions are ideal for gaskets, seals, valves, and washers in a broad range of applications. Made in the ...

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Receives International Sustainability and Carbon Certification

(News | New Products)

October 22, 2023, Toray Plastics (America), Inc., announces it has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) for locations in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, and Front Royal, Virginia. Toray ...

Flint Group’s EkoCure® Dual Cure Ink Range Spells Success for Etimark

(News | New Products)

October 22, 2023, Etimark, a label and package printer based in Switzerland, has made the switch from mercury to UV LED curing for its presses after adopting Flint Group’s EkoCure® Dual Cure ink range. Etimark, a ...

The Importance of Specifying Your Corona Treater When Ordering a New Line Through an OEM

(Surface Prep)

October 22, 2023, Corona treaters are not the most expensive part of your new line, but get the treatment wrong and your new line will be producing scrap at record rates. By Mark Plantier, Vice-President Marketing, ...

EMT International Unveils New Generation Dynamic Perf and Punch Line at Printing United Expo

(News | New Products)

October 20, 2023, EMT International, a leading supplier of finishing equipment to the digital print EMT International, a leading supplier of finishing equipment to the digital print, label and packaging industries ...

Brett Martin Collaborates with Multiple Approved Partners at Printing United 2023

(Upcoming Conference News)

October 16, 2023, The best print and finishing equipment can only be shown off to its full potential when used with the best material The best print and finishing equipment can only be shown off to its full potential ...

Double AA grade for KM with global recognition

(News | New Products)

October 15, 2023, KM Packaging continues to set the highest standards in product quality and safety. KM Packaging continues to set the highest standards in product quality and safety. The global flexible packaging and ...

Canon Announces LabelStream LS2000 Inkjet Press for US Market Label Converting

(News | New Products)

October 12, 2023, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has announced an upcoming1 product Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has announced an upcoming1 product, the LabelStream ...

Baldwin Technology Experts to Introduce “Diamond Standard” for Corrugated Production Efficiency at FEFCO Technical Seminar Spotlight

(News | New Products)

October 12, 2023, Baldwin, the leading global manufacturer and supplier of innovative process-automation equipment, parts, service Baldwin, the leading global manufacturer and supplier of innovative process-automation ...

Schreiner Group to Commence Climate-Neutral Manufacturing

(News | New Products)

October 11, 2023, Company’s zero CO2 operations align with commitments of Paris Climate Agreement. Company’s zero CO2 operations align with commitments of Paris Climate Agreement. Schreiner Group, a supplier of ...

At Compamed, TekniPlex Healthcare to Highlight Multilayer Tubing and PVC Alternatives, Among Other Solutions

(News | New Products)

October 09, 2023, Company also will showcase grid lacquer coated paper and coated Tyvek® for device packaging, solvent-bondable TPE tubing, and more. Company also will showcase grid lacquer coated paper and coated Tyvek® ...

Herzog Etiketten adds Performance Series P7 to its Mark Andy Stable

(News | New Products)

October 09, 2023, Herzog Etiketten has added a Mark Andy Performance Series P7 to its narrow web machine park in Rohrbach, Germany. Herzog Etiketten has added a Mark Andy Performance Series P7 to its narrow web machine ...