Closures

European Recycling Markets Reel From Coronavirus

(News | New Products)

March 22, 2020, ... and it is likely to decline further after temporary closures at automotive manufacturers across Europe. The construction industry is more protected from any direct production impact caused by the ...

Flexible Packages Standing Out in 2019

(Flexpack)

December 11, 2019, ... These multi-chamber pouches can be fitted with reclosable zippers, spouts, sliders, hook-and-loop closures and spray triggers, among others. They can also be fitted with carrying or hanging add-ons ranging ...

United Soft Plastics Opens New TPE Manufacturing Plant in Houston

(News | New Products)

November 04, 2019, ... are used to produce injection molded, extruded and blow molded parts such as interior and exterior automotive trim, consumer grips and handles, beverage closures, over-molded gaskets and seals, sporting ...

In the Spotlight: Sun Centre Machinery Co.

(Bag Pouch)

October 27, 2019, ... in image). This versatile machine can still produce inserted side gusset pouches, terminated and non-terminated side gusset bags, bag-in-bag formats, and apply zipper and Velcro closures, Applix eazy-lock ...

Flexible Packaging Labels: Designing, Disclosing, Adhering all Merit Attention

(News | New Products)

October 09, 2019, ... design and content work well when used with flexible packages—addressing pertinent regulations, needed disclosures, informative explanations, branding, and more. And, pay attention to how well they adhere ...

Labels Address Transparency, Convenience and Compliance

(Label/Tape)

May 08, 2019, ... debate and discussion, and in all likelihood brewer interest in amping up ingredient and process disclosures. Just how big labels will need to be is anyone’s guess. Perhaps we’ll start seeing extended ...

Multi-Chamber Pouches Debut at Sun Centre USA

(Bag Pouch)

February 19, 2019, ... A single SKU can be separated into two consumer-friendly stand-up pouches. These multi-chamber pouches can be fitted with reclosable zippers, spouts, sliders, hook-and-loop closures and spray triggers, ...

Mondi Expands Bagmaking Capabilities

(Bag Pouch)

June 06, 2018, ... consumers,” according to Mintel.  Mondi’s expanded capacity includes the ability to produce premium flat-bottom bags with top slider closures Mondi’s expanded capability, which includes more manufacturing ...

Stora Enso & Sulapac Announce Joint Effort

(News | New Products)

June 04, 2018, ... agreement, Stora Enso will license Sulapac’s materials and technology and begin the development of fully renewable caps and closures for liquid packages. Other areas for joint development work include ...

INDA Issues Supply Report

(Flexpack)

May 29, 2018, ... net increase of 2.5% (122 thousand tonnes) over 2016. This growth figure accounts for not only the addition of new lines but also machine productivity increases and line closures (11 in 2017) to arrive ...

Q&A Roundtable | How The Pouch/Bag Making Market Is Evolving

(Bag Pouch)

May 10, 2018, ... order to differentiate themselves from the competition. This is why formats like the Box Pouch®, shaped pouches, unique closures, etc., will continue to grow steadily in the next years, since they can ...

Avery Dennison Discusses Functional Packaging

(Flexpack)

May 08, 2018, ... flexible packaging in the next three to five years. Euromonitor also predicts pressure-sensitive reclosures to be the fastest growing closure type globally, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of ...

Press To Close Zippers Benefit Small Snack Packages

(Bag Pouch)

February 21, 2018, ... takes an average of 12 seconds. “That's why flexible packaging is becoming so popular,” explains Marcin Pawelak, president of ELPLAST Europe, EL-ZIP closures manufacturer. “Purchasing decisions can be determined ...

Label PRomotion | Tiny Type Terrorizes Even the Best Eagle Eyes

(Label/Tape)

December 13, 2017, ... type more readable without the use of external aids or references. While some products are bound by regulatory or legal disclosures, there at least can be discussion about how to make type larger by reducing ...

Aptar Launches EZ Pour Spouts for Standup Pouches

(Bag Pouch)

October 10, 2017, ... EZ Pour spout was developed to improve user experience over current flexible packaging closures, offering a concise pour without the mess. Many flexible pouches on shelves today use zippers or sliders, ...

Bemis Announces Cost Reduction Plans

(Flexpack)

July 14, 2017, ... facilities will take place in 2017 and the other in 2018. Benefits from these two plant closures will be approximately $10 million when fully implemented. The company says it continues to evaluate opportunities ...

Label PRomotion | Marijuana Label Lessons To Brand By

(Label PRomotion)

May 16, 2017, ... because of federal action could expand scope of disclosures on labels and other materials. Brainstorm ways to rebrand in the event it comes to pass. General lesson to be learned: Rules and regulations ...

Cortec Develops Static Dissipative Corrosion Inhibiting Paper

(Flexpack)

February 07, 2017, ... equipment Electrical panels Electrical enclosures Batteries Numerous other electrical, multi-metal materials There are no chemical concentrations to calculate, no chemical tanks or application ...

Printpack's New Pouch Complies with How2Recycle Strea

(Bag Pouch)

January 03, 2017, ... stream. In addition to providing easy recyclability, the package can also be equipped with customizable options for moisture barriers, oxygen barriers, and closures to better preserve contents and combat ...

Zip-Pak Sensus Selected for Cat Food Treats

(Bag Pouch)

December 07, 2016, ... provides both audial and tactile feedback to assure the consumer that their package has been firmly sealed. Sensus is the first in a family of resealable closures that Zip-Pak calls Sensory Feedback Fasteners; ...

Label PRomotion | Questionable Claims Spur Need for Due Diligence

(Label/Tape)

November 15, 2016, Law firms harvest product manufacturing "low-hanging fruit." Law firms harvest product manufacturing "low-hanging fruit." Recent lawsuits over label claims and disclosures, currently generating negative ...

Performance Pkg. of NV Launches Additive for Extended Shelf Life

(Flexpack)

October 03, 2016, ... the shelf life of packaged foods. The process is designed to chemically remove oxygen from rigid and flexible packages such as pouches and packages containing fitments or solid closures. The AIRSHIELD ...

Dow Evercap Resin Caters to Aging Population

(Flexpack)

September 27, 2016, New PE resin offered for flexpack, caps, and closures MIDLAND, MI | Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics has unveiled its new EVERCAP PE resins portfolio for rigid caps and closures. Resins with the ...

Freedonia Reports on Wine Packaging

(News | New Products)

August 17, 2016, ... containers, closures, and accessories is projected to increase 2.3%/yr to $22.8 billion in 2020, according to World Wine Packaging: Containers, Closures & Accessories, a new study from industry research ...

Bemis Reports on Q2 and Latin America Restructuring

(Flexpack)

August 09, 2016, ... a restructuring program in its Global Packaging segment to improve efficiencies and reduce fixed costs. It will close four facilities in Latin America by the middle of 2017. A portion of these closures ...

IoPP Reports AmeriStar Winners

(Carton Box)

June 01, 2016, ... and retort processes, to be used with the preferred metal lug closures. ThermaSet is lighter weight and shatter resistant, and greatly reduces breakage, downtime and cost along the supply chain. CATEGORY: ...

ProAmpac Reports Innovations to Reclosable Retort Products

(Bag Pouch)

May 31, 2016, ... space that allows for increased branding opportunities on the shelf or, for big box store displays, a pallet. This innovative closure is more secure than traditional sewn/sewn closures against unwanted ...

Flexible Packaging | Mondi Jackson Invests to Maintain Innovation

(Bag Pouch)

May 09, 2016, ... Bag incorporates advanced packaging films with a variety of spouts, closures and handles. Highly versatile, the product platform supports diverse consumer goods applications, including the packaging of ...

Freedonia Releases Report on Pouches

(Bag Pouch)

February 29, 2016, ... closures and spouts, in more mature markets. According to Pouches, food and beverage markets comprise the vast majority of pouch demand, accounting for nearly 80% of the total in 2015. Growing the fastest ...

Carestream Contract Manufacturing Adds Capabilities

(Coating/Laminating)

January 26, 2016, ... well as coater and web line enclosures. The improvements are said to reduce airborne contamination to levels approaching a Class 100 environment in company’s coating and slitting operations, resulting ...