Materials Handling

Label Industry Continues To Thrive

(Flexpack)

February 04, 2024, On rolls or sheets, in bulk or in specialty niches and across myriad materials, label production is healthy and thriving. By Susan Stansbury, Industry Consultant On rolls or sheets, in bulk or ...

Jan Eisby celebrates 25 years at Vetaphone

(News | New Products)

February 01, 2024, ... business and restructure its operation to the issues involved with the global Covid pandemic in more recent times and problems with supply chains, raw materials, and changing working practices.  “What ...

Impressive lineup for drupa cube

(Upcoming Conference News)

February 01, 2024, ... the packaging market in mind, there will also be a presentation outlining the existing global regulations for printing inks on materials that come into contact with food. In addition, Mark Nixon, EVP Global ...

IPCO Double Belt Presses and Precision Scattering Systems highlighted at JEC

(News | New Products)

January 31, 2024, IPCO, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of processing systems for composite materials IPCO, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of processing systems for composite materials, will use JEC ...

Safety Compliance in the Printing and Packaging Industry

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 31, 2024, ... a valuation of $2.06 billion. Converters play a vital role in this market by transforming base materials like films and papers into customized, flexible packaging solutions. With so much growth happening ...

Interactive Panel Explores Flexible Packaging’s Challenges and Limitations in Creating More Sustainable Solutions at TAPPI’s FlexPack PLACE Conference

(Upcoming Conference News)

January 31, 2024, ... the packaging sector is under tremendous pressure to reduce waste and find innovative, eco-friendly materials. With its reduced material usage and lower transportation costs, flexible packaging is emerging ...

Global Graphics Software Extends Strategic Business Partnership with Japanese Print OEM

(News | New Products)

January 29, 2024, Global Graphics Software, a Hybrid Software Group company and developer of smart software components for print OEMs and independent service vendors Global Graphics Software, a Hybrid Software Group ...

New York High School Senior Wins Local Business Competition

(News | New Products)

January 28, 2024, ... paper that prevents thermal runaway, a phenomenon in which a lithium-ion cell enters an uncontrollable, self-heating state caused by extremely high temperatures, shaking or puncturing. The material includes ...

Precision and Possibilities: The Evolution of Digital Die Cutting

(Slit)

January 28, 2024, ... design and manufacturing, precision is critical. Whether it is creating and producing custom labels or packaging, the demand for precision in cutting and shaping materials has never been higher. This demand ...

Increased Efficiency in Electronics Production Through Innovative Quality Assurance

(News | New Products)

January 24, 2024, ... says Jörg Westphal, Executive Vice President for the Flexible Materials business unit. He continues: "We will present our concrete visions for the future at Lopec in a poster presentation on "Advanced Web ...

HERMA InNo-Liner System Receives WorldStar Award

(News | New Products)

January 22, 2024, ... in the "Packaging Materials and Components” category to the HERMA InNo-Liner System. The WPO jury included packaging experts from over 40 countries. This year, they reviewed 435 submissions. Key evaluation ...

At Paris Packaging Week, Hoffmann Neopac AG Introduces Range of LowPro Caps Compatible with EcoDesign Tubes

(News | New Products)

January 22, 2024, Company’s new collection of reduced material flip-top caps can be seamlessly integrated with diverse range of sustainable tubes. Photo courtesy of Hoffmann Neopac AG Company’s new collection of ...

From the Tosaf development laboratory: PFAS-free additives for the plastics industry

(News | New Products)

January 22, 2024, ... Tosaf's standard fluoroelastomer-based processing aid (AP5645PE EU), while the comparison materials contained the alternative PFAS-free products. The results for the flow behaviour in the capillary rheometer ...

3DXB Group Sets Guinness World Record for the Largest 3D-printed Villa in Dubai

(News | New Products)

January 22, 2024, ... including lower construction costs, reduced construction time, and the utilization of sustainable and recycled materials. As a leading innovator, 3DXB Group has undertaken various initiatives in 3D printing ...

Orion S.A. completes air emissions projects, updates business conditions

(News | New Products)

January 22, 2024, ... added. “This will include producing conductive materials for lithium-ion batteries and developing products for the circular economy.” With a slower recovery in end markets and downtime as a result of ...

TekniPlex Healthcare to Expand Cleanroom Film and Bag Production with New Multilayer Blown Film Line

(News | New Products)

January 21, 2024, ... monolayer lines at company’s facility in Puurs, Belgium. Photo courtesy of TekniPlex TekniPlex Healthcare, which utilizes advanced materials science expertise to help deliver better patient outcomes, ...

New INXCure CardPro UV Offset Inks meet growing demand for Plastic Card printing applications

(News | New Products)

January 21, 2024, ... designed to maximize performance and prevent end use product failure by eliminating potential ink delamination issues. The R&D group developed a formula after trying different materials and testing bond ...

Quantum Design Inc. Announces New Leadership

(News | New Products)

January 21, 2024, Quantum Design Inc., a leading control systems integrator and equipment manufacturer has announced the original owners of the company Quantum Design Inc., a leading control systems integrator and equipment ...

Automating Flexo Closer to Digital

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

January 21, 2024, ... via automation — has made flexo a viable alternative. One of the best ways to stay competitive and save material costs is to make scheduling flexible and reduce makeready time. Flexo presses are fast, ...

Charter Next Generations Builds Extensive Portfolio of Store Drop-off Ready Films with 250 How2Recycle ® Pre-qualification Letters

(News | New Products)

January 17, 2024, ... disposal instructions to the public. It is driven by a coalition of brands that want consumers to be empowered through smart labeling systems. Pre-qualification allows material manufacturers and converters ...

Steady Growth for North American Folding Carton Market Predicted Through 2027

(News | New Products)

January 17, 2024, ... packaging materials are poised to benefit from their environmentally friendly profile. Reduced Capacity in Canada The macroeconomic environment in Canada during the forecast period will support carton ...

Following Major Acquisition, TekniPlex Healthcare to Showcase Expanded Interventional Capabilities at MD&M West

(News | New Products)

January 17, 2024, ... at two booths. Photo courtesy of TekniPlex TekniPlex Healthcare, which utilizes advanced materials science expertise to help deliver better patient outcomes, will display its enhanced and expanded ...

Paptic Successfully Closes 2023 Growth Financing Round

(News | New Products)

January 16, 2024, ... of Paptic Paptic Ltd, a high-growth company manufacturing wood fibre-based packaging materials, has successfully completed the year 2023 with significant investment from new investors. The company made ...

New Cutter Sharpening Service Returns Lundberg Cutters to Like New Condition for Maximum Productivity and Efficiency

(News | New Products)

January 16, 2024, ... feet of material, AirTrim engineers will examine the cutter and advise if additional work is beneficial. They will then sharpen both the rotor and fixed blades to create a new cutting edge, reassemble ...

K 2025 Exhibitor Registration Open Online

(News | New Products)

January 15, 2024, ... machinery and equipment, raw materials and auxiliaries as well as semi-finished products, technical parts and reinforced plastic products. K 2025 will not only be the industry’s performance barometer and ...

Label Industry Continues To Thrive

(Converting Perspectives)

January 14, 2024, On rolls or sheets, in bulk or in specialty niches and across myriad materials, label production is healthy and thriving. By Susan Stansbury, Industry Consultant On rolls or sheets, in bulk or ...

Takes on Tapes, Labels & Liners

(Converting Perspectives)

January 14, 2024, ... for tapes run the gamut of materials. Filament tapes alone can incorporate polyester, polypropylene and glass yarn filaments, often to increase strength for strapping and other specific applications. There ...

Navigating Challenges in Corona Treatment

(Surface Prep)

January 14, 2024, ... to balance compact designs with effective ozone management for sustained reliability. Because of the compact trend, the types of materials that are used to manufacture corona treaters become more critical ...

ROTOMAC Awarded for Commitment to Sustainability

(News | New Products)

January 11, 2024, ... that would be necessary to transport traditional cores, showcasing a clear commitment to the environmental cause. NO DUST is generated during the production process. NO ADHESIVE MATERIAL is needed ...

Accredo Packaging and Fresh-Lock Collaborate to Launch More Sustainable and Child-Resistant Stand-Up Pouch

(News | New Products)

January 11, 2024, ... packaging with recycled content. The collaboration offers a child-resistant track that contains at least 25% PCR material while maintaining dependable protection and a recyclable child-safe closure.   ...