Film Manufacturing

Modular Extrusion Control System for Blown Film Maximizes Productivity of New and Existing Production Lines

(Coating/Laminating)

October 31, 2019, Modular extrusion control system for blown film maximizes productivity of new and existing production lines An innovative extrusion control system for blown film can be deployed in a new production ...

Combining Exceed XP and ExxonMobil PP Delivers Polyolefin Films with Extreme Performance and High Temperature Resistance

(News | New Products)

October 16, 2019, Combining Exceed XP and ExxonMobil PP delivers polyolefin films with extreme performance and high temperature resistance ExxonMobil has created a pioneering technology by blending its Exceed™ XP ...

New Non-Halogenated FR Compound for Flexible Films/Rigid Parts

(News | New Products)

October 07, 2019, ... extreme chemical resistance and able to be custom tailored for specific needs e.g. UV or antimicrobial uses as volume warrants. The PAL...VersaCHAR compound can be produced as a flexible film, sheet, ...

INX International to Host Manufacturing Day Event for Charlotte Community

(News | New Products)

September 17, 2019, INX International Ink Co. will host students, teachers and members of the Charlotte, North Carolina community for a Manufacturing Day event on Friday, October 4. INX International Ink Co. will host ...

Avery Dennison Expands Rapid Roll Portfolio, Adds Stand Up Pouch, UV-Blocking Shrink Film

(News | New Products)

August 15, 2019, Avery Dennison has expanded its Rapid-Roll® Portfolio with two new offerings: a print-ready Stand Up Pouch construction, and the Pentalabel® Eklipse light-blocking shrink film Avery Dennison has expanded ...

Avery Dennison Launches TC-2000 Film Topcoat

(News | New Products)

August 07, 2019, Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials launched TC-2000, a new film topcoat that enables converters and brand owners to create packaging with clearer, stronger colors and bolder graphics. Avery ...

Innovia’s Strata Film Awarded “Made for Recycling” Quality Seal

(News | New Products)

August 05, 2019, Innovia Films has worked with Interseroh to have its newly launched high barrier BOPP Propafilm™ Strata SL film evaluated. Innovia Films has worked with Interseroh, an Independent German recycling ...

Michael Lyons Joins Verico Technology as Contract Manufacturing Sales Manager

(News | New Products)

June 13, 2019, ... to provide expert advice and guidance with their flexible substrate requirements, such as custom coated films, foils, fabrics and papers. Prior to Verico, Lyons held senior level domestic and international ...

First Certified Biodegradable Anticorrosion Film powered by Nano VpCI®

(News | New Products)

June 04, 2019, EcoCorr® Film is biodegradable, compostable packaging film that provides contact, barrier and vapor corrosion inhibition. EcoCorr® Film is biodegradable, compostable packaging film that provides contact, ...

Ecophane Sustainable Films: Terphane

(News | New Products)

May 30, 2019, Terphane has recently introduced its sustainable films Ecophane to the global packaging market. Terphane has recently introduced its sustainable films Ecophane to the global packaging market. These ...

IPCO Introduces Continuous Film Casting System Combining Precision Slot Die and Compact Venturi Dryer at ICE USA

(Upcoming Conference News)

March 31, 2019, Process systems manufacturer IPCO has introduced a high precision continuous casting system that enables the production of membrane and film products to exceptionally narrow tolerances. IPCO’s innovative ...

The Mosaica Group Expands into Manufacturing with Converting Equipment

(News | New Products)

February 17, 2019, The Mosaica Group has added in-house converting capabilities by investing in a 78” VSR duplex slitter rewinder. The Mosaica Group, a Midwest-based distributor supporting wide format, digital, sublimation, ...

Nobelus LuxeFilms validated for HP Indigo Pack Ready Lamination

(News | New Products)

February 17, 2019, Nobelus has been named as an HP Indigo validated thermal lamination film provider for the HP Indigo Pack Ready Laminator by Karlville. Nobelus, an innovative brand enhancement provider that specializes ...

Terphane to Present Solutions in Sealable Films at Packaging Innovations

(News | New Products)

February 15, 2019, Terphane, a global player in specialty polyester films, plans to showcase its newest products which increase consumer appeal and shelf life at the Packaging Innovations 2019 Show.  Terphane, a global ...

Pack Ready Lamination PE Sealant Films: Charter NEX Collaboration With HP Indigo

(News | New Products)

February 10, 2019, Charter NEX Films announced the launch of a new family of PE thermal lamination sealant films.  Charter NEX Films, independent producer of specialty plastic films, announced the launch of a new family ...

Growth Opportunities in the Global BOPP Films Market

(News | New Products)

February 04, 2019, Continuing capacity expansions indicate that there are growth opportunities in the global OPP films market, despite China generating excess supply.  Continuing capacity expansions indicate that there ...

Sigma Plastics Orders 53rd Blown Film Line From Windmoeller & Hoelscher

(News | New Products)

February 03, 2019, ... Plastics Group has placed its first order in 2019 with Windmoeller & Hoelscher (W&H) and 53rd since the two companies began partnering in 2009. The latest VAREX II blown film line will go to ISOFlex Indiana, ...

A Century of Quality Manufacturing!

(News | New Products)

January 07, 2019, ... “As substrates become more complex and additional special processes are required, we need to have absolute confidence in the quality of surface treatment,” he said.  “If you are wanting to run filmic materials ...

The Mosaica Group Expands into Manufacturing with New Converting Equipment

(New Products)

December 11, 2018, The Mosaica Group has added in-house converting capabilities to their vast array of services by investing in a 78-inch VSR duplex slitter rewinder. SUSSEX, WI | The Mosaica Group, a Midwest-based distributor ...

DUNMORE Introduces Dura Soft Touch Film for a Multi-Sensory Experience

(News | New Products)

December 03, 2018, DUNMORE offers a new soft touch film with silky feel and improved durability engineered for packaging, graphics and other applications. BRISTOL, PA | DUNMORE launches Dura Soft Touch Film, a new commercially ...

Conference Brings Breathable Films Stakeholders to Berlin

(Trends/Management)

November 26, 2018, Organized by specialist plastics industry consultancy AMI, the conference takes place in Berlin, February 27-28, 2019. BERLIN, GERMANY | Responding to the growing markets of breathable films across ...

Charter NEX Films Opens 7th U.S. Facility in S.C.

(News | New Products)

November 15, 2018, Company begins $85 million investment, creating over 110 manufacturing and STEM-related jobs through 2020. Blythewood, SC | Charter NEX Films, North America’s leading independent producer of specialty ...

Now Plastics Introduces 60 to 90 Percent PCR PET Films

(New Products)

November 07, 2018, New post-consumer recycled PET film offers reduced environmental impact and lower costs. EAST LONGMEADOW, MA | Now Plastics, one of the largest suppliers of films and aluminum foil, is now offering ...

Toray Plastics Features BOPP Packaging Films at Pack Expo

(News | New Products)

October 14, 2018, Toray announces expansions to its BOPP films portfolio at Pack Expo in Chicago. North Kingstown, Rhode Island | Toray Plastics (America), Inc. is featuring its Torayfan® Over-the-Mountain portfolio ...

Mondi Offers Next Generation of Bag-in-Box Technical Films

(News | New Products)

October 14, 2018, Launching thinner and more sustainable films for multilayer BIB products used to package liquid food products and more. Vienna, Austria | The Mondi plant in Austria, has racked up more than 60 years ...

Filmquest Announces Price Increase

(Film)

October 01, 2018, Company continues to absorb increases in material prices while managing peak demand cycle in PET industry. BOLINGBROOK, IL |  Filmquest Group announces a price increase of $.15/lb on all orders of ...

E-Commerce Comes to Cast and Cure™ Films

(News | New Products)

September 09, 2018, ... and Cure™ process is both explained and demonstrated through video capture of over twenty different holographic patterns. Film can be purchased online and shipped anywhere in the world in roll lengths ...

Toray Advances Lines of Packaging Films

(Film)

August 31, 2018, ... of packaging films—Torayfan® clear barrier BOPP, Torayfan white BOPP, and Lumirror® high barrier PET—at Pack Expo International 2018, October 14-17, at McCormick Place in Chicago, booth 6275. These portfolios ...

Steve Bennett Returns to FUJIFILM to Lead Packaging Segment

(News | New Products)

August 12, 2018, Steve Bennett has returned to FUJIFILM in the role of VP of packaging solutions. HANOVER PARK, IL | FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division announced the return of Steve Bennett, ...

Filmquest Group Announces Technical Presentation During 2018 PCMC Impact Summit

(News | New Products)

August 09, 2018, Filmquest Group announced they are presenting and sponsoring PCMC’s Impact Summit 2018. BOLINGBROOK, IL – Filmquest Group, an international merchant converter and value-added provider of packaging ...