Nordmeccanica Machinery and Novacote Adhesives by COIM Group Partner for Adhesive Technology Solution

Published: February 14, 2019

Nordmeccanica and COIM Group joined forces in a cooperation targeted to the development of an adhesive technology.

Bobst Offers Technology for Metal Adhesion

Published: March 02, 2018

The Alubond process is said to provide high metal adhesion and surface energy levels through vacuum metallization

BOBST Metallizer Handles Many Films

Published: January 26, 2018

The K5 VISION vacuum metallizer is said to be compact, to provide high performance, and to reduce energy

SVC Foundation Offers Technical Scholarship

Published: November 17, 2017

The Society of Vacuum Coaters Foundation will aid students and those working in the field who wish to further their education

Celplast Launches Metallizer Topcoater

Published: September 26, 2017

The in-line machine reportedly provides converters with more efficiency and a lower carbon footprint

Constantia Flexibles Invests in German Plant

Published: September 19, 2017

Blown film extrusion lines and a dual metallizer are among the equipment that will be added to produce films for food packaging

Bobst Metallizer Working Well at Oben Plant

Published: August 03, 2017

Oben’s second Bobst metallizer, working with two BOPP film lines, is said to be producing more at less cost

Celplast Offers Topcoated Metallized Film

Published: March 29, 2017

DURAMET PET metallized film reportedly provides high bond and barrier with a carbon footprint lower than foil

BOBST Unveils New-Generation Metallizer

Published: November 03, 2016

The K5 Expert metallizer is aid to offer improved efficiency, tension control, and energy savings

Bobst to Introduce Metallizer at Open House

Published: September 08, 2016

The K5 vacuum metallizer, said to offer very high productivity, will be launched at an upcoming Open House, as will the AluBond process

Toray Plastics (America) Announces Expansion

Published: July 13, 2016

The company will expand metallizing capacity with a new facility and high-speed metallizer

Omet Press to Feature Landa Technology at drupa

Published: May 13, 2016

The XFlex X6 press on display at drupa will include the debut of Landa Nano-Metallography technology

Poligal Adds BOBST Metallizer, Joins AlOx Conversion Project

Published: February 11, 2016

First BOBST AlOx metallizer for European BOPP market.

Nordmeccanica Opens Two New Facilities

Published: April 03, 2014

A new North American headquarters will feature new equipment to expedite delivery, and Nordmeccanica Vacuum in Italy will produce metallizing machinery

Z-Flute Boxes for Kitty Litter are Purr-fect

Published: March 16, 2014, By Edited by Yolanda Simonsis

The Assn. of Intl. Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators (AIMCAL) awards winners of its Vacuum Metallized or Coated Products, Sustainability & Technology Competitions.

AIMCAL Offers Online Courses

Published: December 05, 2013

Video recordings, which offer the same information as classroom courses, include adhesives, web handling, winding, slitting, and more

Bobst Open House Demonstrates New Process

Published: November 19, 2013

The Dark Night Process for defect elimination starred, along with General K5000 vacuum metallizer and the General Registron Hawkeye

Bobst System Monitors Defects During Metallization

Published: August 27, 2013

The General Registron Hawkeye detects, counts, and categorizes defects as standalone unit or integrated into the metallizer control system

AIMCAL Elects Officers and Directors

Published: April 02, 2013

An impressive array of industry notables will serve the association for 2013–2014

Microwaveable Package Brings Home the Bacon with Top Product of Year Award

Published: March 11, 2013

Susceptor technology expands applications to microwave cooking of crisp bacon. FLEXPET film with renewable content receives Sustainability award; EnerLogic window film honored with Technology of the Year.

AIMCAL Announces Conference, Calls for Papers

Published: March 05, 2013

The 2013 Web Coating & Handling Conference will feature tracks covering web coating, vacuum web coating, and web handling

Nordmeccanica Acquires Galileo Vacuum Assets

Published: February 26, 2013

With metallizers added to its line of coating and laminating machinery, Nordmeccanica Group starts up Nordmeccanica Vacuum

AIMCAL Offers Updated Metallizing Reference

Published: February 15, 2013

The 5th edition includes data on testing, contamination, web cleaning, planarization, heat stabilization, and much more

AWA Reports on Vacuum Coating and Metallizing

Published: June 04, 2012

Substrates, markets, and trends are covered in Vacuum Coated & Metallized Products Markets Global Review 2012 from AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.

Filmquest Announces PET Film Price Increase, Provides Market Update

Published: April 24, 2012

Pricing for Filmquest PET film goes up, exhaustion of excess film accumulated during 2011 in the entire supply chain is among reasons for blame.

ITW Foils Issues Guide to Metallic Effects

Published: March 28, 2012

“Designed to Shine” gives benefits of metallic effects for printers and converters, including ways to use the effects without hurting the environment

Smokin' Hot Cigarette Cartons Are Top Product of the Year

Published: March 12, 2012

The Assn. of Intl. Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators presents nine awards for its Vacuum Metallized or Coated Product Competition plus one coveted Sustainability Award.

SVC To Explore Future Innovation at Annual Symposia

Published: August 11, 2011

New BOPP Plant Starts Up in Egypt

Published: July 01, 2011

SVC Holds Ambitious Technical Conference

Published: June 01, 2011, By By Claudia Hine, Managing Editor