Materials Handling

Materials

(Magazine)

October 31, 2000, ... label industry. Ready to be converted to exact specifications, rewound, and shipped in 24 hr, this ultra-smooth, curl-resistant direct thermal reportedly is barrier coated with thermally sensitive materials ...

Battle of the Materials Is on for Blister Packaging Market

(Magazine)

September 30, 2000, Long dominated by PVC, the bottom web market for pharmaceutical blister packs now is facing increased competition from a variety of new materials. Although Long dominated by PVC, the bottom web market ...

Materials

(Magazine)

September 30, 2000, New materials from: API Foils, Chris Craft Industrial Products, Ciba Specialty Chemicals, Cognis Coatings & Inks, Eastman Chemical, Klockner Capital Corp., Kraton Polymers, and Menges Roller Co. Substrates, ...

Materials and Products for the Converting Industry

(Magazine)

August 31, 2000, ... and Transilwrap. Machinery, Accessories, Services, Materials Roll Turner/Lifter Minimizes Injury Risk Schlumpf Inc., Windham, ME; 877/460-4535; schlumpf-inc.com ERH-1000-P portable, 24-v DC, battery-powered ...

The role of barrier materials in packaging low-fat goods.

(Magazine)

October 31, 1996, ... content can produce off-odors and off-flavors. A study examines the problem and evaluates which barrier materials can overcome the problem. The array of low-fat/no-fat food products is steadily increasing ...

Perforating tear-resistant materials takes a big step.

(Magazine)

August 31, 1996, How do you perforate tough materials that are constructed not to tear? New perforating technology reportedly has the answer.When we attempt to perforate How do you perforate tough materials that are constructed ...

Recovered materials content guidelines for packaging change.

(Magazine)

July 31, 1995, On March 15th of this year, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a draft guidance document known as a Recovered Materials Advisory Notice On March 15th of this year, the US Environmental ...

Minova Labels Chooses Vetaphone for its Lombardi Presses

(News | New Products)

July 21, 2025, ... 10 colors, where only perfect surface treatment will allow high-quality print register.  As Mr Mena explained: “Surface treatment is essential before the material enters the printing process to ensure ...

PACK EXPO Las Vegas Celebrates 30 Years of Innovation

(News | New Products)

July 21, 2025, ... and materials, processing, logistics, education and workforce development, industry association partners, and reusable packaging. “As the industry accelerates toward smarter, more sustainable operations, ...

APR’s Inaugural Recycling in Action Month Draws National Participation, Boosts Public Confidence in Plastics Recycling

(News | New Products)

July 21, 2025, ... learned with others. Tour participants explored the inner workings of Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) or Plastic Reclaimers, including the advanced technologies that sort plastics and other materials. ...

Enhance Surface Performance with Corona Treatment in Printing and Laminating Applications

(News | New Products)

July 19, 2025, ... poor surface receptivity. Whether bonding layers through lamination or seeking crisp, consistent print quality, low surface energy materials can result in poor adhesion or print quality, delamination or ...

The Rise of Flexible Packaging: Why Stand-Up and Flat-Bottom Pouches Are Replacing Rigid Containers

(News | New Products)

July 15, 2025, ... initiatives gain momentum, more companies are recognizing the environmental benefits of pouches. Pouches require significantly less material than rigid containers, reducing the overall carbon footprint ...

Hybrid Software’s ColorLogic Releases ZePrA 13

(News | New Products)

July 15, 2025, ... The result is improved efficiency, reduced ink and material usage, and reliable color output from file input to final production. For more information, visit: www.colorlogic.de/zepra or hybridsoftware.com/zepra/whats-new/ ...

Nobelus Launches Films for Digital Embellishments

(News | New Products)

July 14, 2025, ... make the swap to wet lamination tell us they’ve seen significant savings as their material costs go own,” shares Ryan Chai, Nobelus Strategic Accounts Solutions Specialist. “Combine those savings with ...

Recycled Content, New Possibilities

(News | New Products)

July 13, 2025, ... mandates for plastic packaging with recycled material requirements that increase over time. Extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws are also gaining momentum, with the implementation of Oregon's Recycling ...

Double E Group Acquires CAC, Further Enhancing its Strength in the Global Converting Industry

(News | New Products)

July 09, 2025, ...  With this acquisition, Double E Group continues its strategic expansion—offering customers unparalleled access to a comprehensive suite of web handling and material handling solutions, from one end of ...

Nobelus Launches Entry-Level Komfi® Thermal Laminator

(News | New Products)

July 07, 2025, ... several functions that help ensure each lamination run produces high-quality results. A de-curling system is included to keep substrate materials flat, an adjustable spread roller keeps wrinkles from forming ...

Double E Group Mourns the Loss of Founder and Converting Industry Pioneer, Richard Edward Flagg

(News | New Products)

July 06, 2025, Double E Group announces with profound sadness the passing of its founder, Richard Edward “Ed” Flagg, on June 23, 2025. He was 85. Double E Group announces with profound sadness the passing of its ...

Convertech Brand to Fully Transition to Double E Group Same Team, Same Excellence, Unified Name

(News | New Products)

July 01, 2025, Double E Group has announced that Convertech, one of its subsidiaries and a trusted provider of core chucks and shaft solutions for the converting industry, will now operate solely under the Double E Group ...

Innovating for Circularity: How New Sustainability Initiatives Are Shaping the Future of Labeling

(News | New Products)

June 29, 2025, ... courtesy of Beontag By Erin Bernhardt, VP of Graphic & Label Materials, Beontag In the face of growing regulatory, environmental and consumer pressures, the packaging and labeling industry continues ...

Elevating Pouch Manufacturing with Pearl Technologies' Cutting-Edge Solutions

(Bag Pouch)

June 29, 2025, For manufacturers seeking efficiency, precision, and safety in pouch production, Pearl delivers unmatched innovation across three standout products For manufacturers seeking efficiency, precision, ...

New Product Development: RKW Horizon®–MDO-PE Films with EVOH Barrier

(News | New Products)

June 26, 2025, ... with a functional Low-SIT PE sealing film, the result is packaging made from a single raw material: polyethylene. Unlike many conventional multi-material packages, these are homogeneous and therefore recyclable–the ...

Flint Group Brings Solutions to Barcelona for Labelexpo Europe 2025

(News | New Products)

June 25, 2025, ... Group delivers on all three.” Flint Group’s Narrow Web division will feature: FCM (Food Contact Material) Inks: Including the well-established EkoCure® ANCORA dual-cure series and a new, next generation, ...

Kemira and Bluepha Announce Exclusive Partnership to Commercialize Fully Biobased Barrier Coatings in APAC

(News | New Products)

June 25, 2025, ...  Through the partnership, Kemira and Bluepha will systematically introduce PHA materials into barrier coatings for paper - such as food packaging, paper labels, board and molded fiber applications, accelerating ...

Enercon’s Focus on Quality Control Emphasizes Operator Education & Training

(News | New Products)

June 24, 2025, When does leading technology, high quality materials, and an optimized process fail? When does leading technology, high quality materials, and an optimized process fail? They fail when companies skimp ...

Industrial Physics Announces Appointment of Cameron Deppe to Global Vice President of Sales & Marketing

(News | New Products)

June 22, 2025, Industrial Physics, the leading global packaging, material, and coatings test and measurement specialist, has announced the appointment of Cameron Deppe to Global Vice President of Sales & Marketing Industrial ...

BakPac Breaks Records in UK Flexible Packaging

(News | New Products)

June 18, 2025, ... site in the UK to run this setup. “This is what BakPac was built for,” says Harry Baker, Sales & Operations. “High-volume, fast-turnaround pouch production — across multiple SKUs, materials, sizes, and ...

Neopac Wins Two Tube of the Year Awards from the US Tube Council

(News | New Products)

June 18, 2025, ... inclusive packaging design. Made from an aluminum barrier laminate with a reduced 0.35mm wall thickness, the tube minimizes material use while maintaining excellent product protection and flexibility. ...

FPA Updates Annual Flexible Packaging Buyer's Guid

(News | New Products)

June 15, 2025, ... a detailed listing of FPA companies' manufacturing and material supplying capabilities and is a valuable tool and resource to assist users in finding the best flexible packaging solution for their packaging ...

Methods to Precisely Measure Tension and Web Control

(Coating/Laminating)

June 15, 2025, ... that converters have to run a wide range of feed stocks, including those that are beginning to become more prevalent, the bio-based, bio-compostable and mono materials. Materials viewed as an alternative ...