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Sustainability | Q&A with Kyla Fisher

(Carton Box)

October 11, 2012, ... promoting sustainable materials. We work directly with the customer at the design stage to see the whole picture and provide the most sustainable options for their packaging. This might mean looking beyond ...

Sustainability | BASF, Mariners Debut Compostable Snack Bags

(Bag Pouch)

October 03, 2012, ... for the team and get us a whole lot closer to achieving zero waste.” People who follow the industry may remember earlier attempts to introduce fully compostable snack packaging that fell short of consumer ...

Make PACK EXPO Work for You

(Print)

September 19, 2012, ... technologies and conference sessions with your My PACK EXPO portal. Visitors that haven’t registered for the show yet can simply click “Exhibitor Search” under the Quick Links sidebar for a whole list ...

A Clear Picture | Technologies that Will Shape the Future of Package Printing

(Print)

September 19, 2012, ... In any given product category, there are more options than ever, whether consumers there are seeking a product that is low fat, gluten-free, whole grain, organic, family-sized, single-serving or just a ...

Ipex 2014 Takes Its Message on the Road

(News | New Products)

September 11, 2012, ... of Ipex 2014 (26th March 26–April 2, ExCeL, London, UK), reports plans to host a significant series of roadshows in the event's key international visitor territories throughout the whole of 2013. The ...

Newark Group Starts E-Commerce Site

(Flexpack)

September 04, 2012, ... 48 hours is guaranteed. “BuyCores.com represents a perfect opportunity for us to leverage our considerable strength as a premier core manufacturer and extend that expertise to a whole new customer base ...

Webex Offers Vacuum Rolls for Delicate Films

(Narrow Web)

August 22, 2012, ... yet precise control over very sensitive optical film. Company says the 6-in.-dia roll body features a highly polished stainless steel finish with a series of micro grooves and port holes that produce ...

Coating | The Movement Toward Thinner Films and Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

July 30, 2012, ... In addition, pinholes and defects can become more prevalent as there is less fluid to heal voids and hide contaminants. Enhanced web cleaning, liquid filtration, and air cleanliness can help maintain ...

Labelexpo Americas | Mission Possible

(Label/Tape)

July 12, 2012, ... demonstration will be running live at the show along with demonstration of the heat dissipating air flow created by the patented SensiFlex radial cooling hole design.   Mark Andy Launches Digital Label ...

Flexonomics | Anilox Roll/Ink Selection

(Print)

July 01, 2012, ... or eliminate issues of mottling and pinholes in solid coverage. If we focus on white, metallic, and fluorescent inks the quality and economics could be even more significant, due to the higher cost of ...

Trelleborg Online Calculator Aids Blanket Selection

(News | New Products)

June 12, 2012, ... has launched an online production downtime cost calculator designed to highlight the importance of considering whole life costs during printing blanket selection. It enables print managers to input their ...

Lesson from drupa 2012: Print Is Healthy

(News | New Products)

June 04, 2012, ... us and the sector as a whole. In Germany alone the printing industry lost some 3,900 companies with over 61,000 employees between 2000 and 2011. During the same time, more than 7,700 printing operations ...

Thermo Fisher Scientific Offers Benchtop Extruder

(Extrusion Coating)

May 05, 2012, Suited for lab work, the Process 11 co-rotating twin-screw extruder from Thermo Fisher Scientific is said to save labor and material costs   WALTHAM, MA | Thermo Fisher Scientific announces the Thermo ...

Global Label Awards Seeks Entries

(Label/Tape)

April 13, 2012, ... must have been operating within the sector for ten years or more and will need to demonstrate that they have developed markets/products for the benefit of the whole industry. The winner will also be singled ...

Release Liner | Industry Conference Covers Market Data & Trends

(Label/Tape)

April 11, 2012, ... The conference alternates between Europe and the USA, and this year was held in Amsterdam’s Hotel Novotel Amsterdam City. The exhibition proved to be an excellent focus for the whole event, which has ...

Mach III Clutch Reports New Models

(Controls)

April 06, 2012, ... maximum sensitivity to slight changes in air pressure for infinite control of torque output; and radial cooling holes that pull cooler, ambient air through the clutch or brake to dissipate the heat generated ...

Copac Prints High Quality Cartons with HP Indigo

(Carton Box)

April 03, 2012, ... Digital Press added a whole new range of capabilities to the mix. “If you want to offer the best solution, you’ve got to have the technology to deliver it,” said Tom McRae, VP of sales and marketing at ...

3 Sigma Hosts USDA & Ohio Development Officials

(Coating/Laminating)

April 02, 2012, ... transportation, and installation of a 78-in. wide aqueous coater. Reflecting on the plant visit, Canales said, “Our whole purpose with business and industry loans and guarantees is to stimulate rural ...

Turner Printing Invests in Heidelberg Speedmaster

(News | New Products)

March 19, 2012, ... the whole company behind the quest for lean manufacturing. Planning and productivity analysis through its MIS is ensuring that the business moves forward decisively on the basis of real life data. Warren ...

VCF Films Invests in New Thin Film Line

(Flexpack)

March 11, 2012, ... process yields the thinnest possible films and coatings while at the same time ensuring blemish and pinhole-free materials that are used in the manufacturing of critical components. “We are working with ...

AIMCAL: Tidland Gives Blades a ‘Sharper Image’

(Film Mfg.)

March 10, 2012, ... intervals measure attenuation of transmitted signals to measure optical density and identify any nonmetallized areas. The machine also detects pinholes and scratches across the entire metallized width ...

drupa Preview | Exhibitors Launch New Products

(Carton Box)

March 08, 2012, Heading to Germany in May? You’ll have a lot of ground to cover to see everything that’s new.   London may be the scene of the summer Olympics in July and August, but Dusseldorf, Germany, will create ...

Thin Films Expert VCF Films Expands Manufacturing Capabilities

(Coating/Laminating)

March 06, 2012, ... sales and marketing Ray Durling, VCF’s precision slot die process yields the thinnest possible films and coatings while at the same time ensuring blemish and pinhole-free materials that are used in the ...

MOCON’s System Tests Pharma Packaging

(Inspection/Defect Detection)

March 04, 2012, ... shelf life. However, modified atmosphere can be compromised by poor packaging seals, material breakdown, weak barrier properties, pinholes, etc. This is why using a precise and sensitive package performance ...

PPC Welcomes Tap Packaging as New Member

(Carton Box)

February 27, 2012, ... of services and impressive legacy, we know their whole team can benefit from our diverse portfolio of benefits, including educational meetings, industry benchmarking reports, and networking opportunities.” ...

Contract Coating and Laminating Services Directory

(Uncategorized)

February 14, 2012, ...  • •          61 61 61   61   61   61         Davis-Standard Pawcatuck, CT Nichole Denerley This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ...

Contract Slitting Directory

(Uncategorized)

February 14, 2012, ...  Center Winding Surface Winding Combination Center-Surface Winding Davis-Standard, LLC Pawcatuck, CT Nichole Denerley This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.davis-standard.com ...

H.B. Fuller Offers New Laminating Adhesive

(Adhesives)

January 20, 2012, Flextra Fast SFA 8600/XR 1500 adhesive solventless laminating system speeds up processes in high-performance applications such as snack pouches  ST. PAUL, MN | H.B. Fuller Co. introduces the next generation ...

HD Flexo Certification for Omet

(News | New Products)

January 06, 2012, ... are any new working methods. HD Flexo reportedly achieves sharper and more accurate imaging, and its extended color intensity and vividness. Print consistency is ensured for the whole run length with long-lasting ...

Illig Will Feature Thermoforming Line at NPE 2012

(Controls)

December 10, 2011, The RDK Series thermoforming machine is said to offer higher production rates, lower energy usage, and improved quality while running a wide variety of materials HEILBRONN, GERMANY | Illig will offer ...