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Just when we think flexible packaging films have reached a milestone of innovation, technology kicks things up another notch.

Sustainability is on everyone's mind these days. 

Thin flexible substrates of paper, film and foil are often modified, manipulated, coated or combined with other substrates, adhesives or chemical blends

In the pulp and paper industry, large drive and tending heads, rollers, drive shafts, gears and other components are essential in producing pulp paper, board and other cellulose-based products.

Reducing downtime and maximizing productivity is a key aim for any converter, but the generation of static on production lines poses a major threat to this.

With the growth in demand for flexible packaging predicted to continue at a rapid rate for the foreseeable future

Static charges on webs can cause discharges that can ignite fires, shock operators and damage digital control systems.

Key Principles for Quality Production in Converting

Anilox scoring, a persistent issue in the printing industry, continues to challenge printers despite numerous discussions about its root causes and preventive measures. 

The importance of proper care and cleaning cannot be overstated.

Ensuring the converting process is executed with precision

The Global Pouch Forum1, produced by Packaging Strategies2, now in its 27th year, is the longest-running flexible packaging event in the industry.

According to the most recent statistics from the Environmental Protection Agency1, in 2018 the U.S. produced 35 million tons of plastics, while 27 million tons went to landfill.

Web tension is arguably the most important parameter for any web process. Tension is the first thing we must get right.

For those veterans in the slitting-winding community, this commentary is not necessarily new information, but reviews are always good too. 

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