Film Manufacturing

Filmquest Signs Agreement with JK Materials

(Materials)

May 26, 2015, Filmquest will distribute the South Korean company’s Nylon in the US BOLINGBROOK, IL | Filmquest Group, an international merchant converter and value-added provider of packaging films, reports an exclusive ...

Clondalkin Barrier Film Is Suited for Dry Foods

(Materials)

May 19, 2015, WENTOPRO barrier film is said to eliminate the migration of harmful mineral oils from the outer packaging of dry foods   HÖXTER, GERMANY | Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Wentus has developed WENTOPRO ...

Bio Coffee Launches with Compostable Film

(Flexpack)

May 19, 2015, Features white metallized NatureFlex film WIGTON, CUMBRIA, UK | Innovia Films’ NatureFlex is helping an Italian coffee company with its launch of a new organic brand. Based in Modena, Caffè Molinari ...

Innovia Films Offers BOPP with Barrier

(Materials)

May 10, 2015, Propafilm RCU acrylic coated BOPP film is said to offer barrier to mineral oil migration, and a white version is on the way   CUMBRIA, UK | Innovia Films recently launched Propafilm RCU, its first ...

Ultimet Films Celebrates Partnership with Filmtech

(Materials)

May 05, 2015, Both companies report standout years and note that a five-year partnership has produced quality products   NORFOLK, UK | Ultimet Films reports it is approaching its 20th anniversary, has had a standout ...

Cortec Film Offers Protection for Metal Parts

(Materials)

April 22, 2015, VpCI-126 EM UV film provides high-tech corrosion protection from aggressive environments and UV exposure   ZAGREB, CROATIA | Cortec Corporation announced recyclable and non-toxic VpCI-126 EM UV film, ...

Toray Lidding Films Have Environmental Benefits

(Materials)

April 19, 2015, LumiLid bio-based, dual-ovenable lidding films are solvent-free and are made with more than 50% renewable feedstocks   NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) announces LumiLid bio-based, ...

ExxonMobil Polymer Is for Cast Power Pre-Stretch Films

(Materials)

April 06, 2015, Vistamaxx 6000 performance polymer for high-performance cast power pre-stretch films is said to combine ultimate stretch with high holding force   HOUSTON, TX | ExxonMobil Chemical announces Vistamaxx ...

Corona Treating | Why All Films Do Not Treat the Same

(Surface Prep)

March 29, 2015, How well do you understand the relationship between your films and your corona treater? How well do you understand the relationship between your films and your corona treater? A treatment level of ...

Tekni-Films Adds New Film Line

(Flexpack)

March 21, 2015, The new lamination film production line for barrier pharma/medical blister applications will replace an older line in New Jersey   WAYNE, PA | Tekni-Films, a div. of Tekni-Plex, announces a new, ...

ABB to Build New Manufacturing Site

(Controls)

March 15, 2015, The company will invest in the Memphis area for North America growth in electrical connection, protection, and control   ZURICH, SWITZERLAND/HOUSTON, TX | ABB, supplier of power and automation technology, ...

Flint Moves UV Ink Manufacturing to Sweden

(News | New Products)

February 28, 2015, A new center of excellence will now serve as the site of the production for sheet-fed UV inks, a growing sector for the company   STUTTGART, GERMANY | Flint Group has moved all production of UV inks ...

Cosmo Films Offers Metallized BOPP

(Materials)

February 28, 2015, Metallized BOPP film is said to provide good barrier and a treated surface for printing, as well as good heat seal strength   DELHI, INDIA | Cosmo Films supplies a high-barrier metallized BOPP film ...

Packaging Films Target Longer Shipping, Storage Cycles

(Flexpack)

February 25, 2015, Patent-pending films developed by Pregis for inflatable cushioning applications DEERFIELD, IL | Two new high performance, patent-pending films have been developed by Pregis for inflatable cushioning ...

MACtac Offers Adhesive Films for Squeezable Labels

(Label/Tape)

February 22, 2015, Label films feature MP880 adhesive, said to have excellent tack for many different substrates, and provide a bold graphic look   STOW, OH | The Performance Adhesives Group of MACtac announces new ...

Sensor Films Reports Agreement with Xerox

(News | New Products)

February 22, 2015, Companies will jointly build manufacturing equipment for flexible touch sensors and transparent electronic circuits for printable electronics market   ROCHESTER, NY | Sensor Films (SFI) and Xerox ...

ATP Offers Low Emission Adhesive Tapes and Films

(Label/Tape)

February 18, 2015, ... and heat-activated tapes and films for the automotive industry. ATP announced a bespoke range of low emission adhesive tapes and films that are capable to bond a wide variety of materials used in ...

Weber Is GMI Certified for Film Labels

(News | New Products)

February 15, 2015, ... a manufacturer and supplier of labels and labeling machinery, has been awarded certification to print film labels for product companies that require a Graphic Measures International (GMI) designation. ...

Spinnaker Coating & ITW Thermal Films Certified

(Label/Tape)

February 01, 2015, Both companies receive British Maritime Standard certification for labels undergoing oceanic travel   TROY, OH | Spinnaker Coating, a manufacturer of pressure-sensitive paper and film products for ...

Freedonia Study Predicts Future of Plastic Films

(News | New Products)

January 31, 2015, New report says US plastic film demand will reach 15.4 billion pounds, and price stabilization is expected   CLEVELAND, OH | The Freedonia Group says US demand for plastic film is expected to grow ...

Cortec Corrosion Inhibiting Films Are Made to Order

(Materials)

January 25, 2015, EcoCortec VpCI films and bags, available in custom sizes and shapes, are said to offer strong protection for metal parts   ST. PAUL, MN | Cortec Corporation reports that EcoCortec, the manufacturer ...

Cosmo Films Offers Direct Thermal Label Films

(Label/Tape)

January 20, 2015, Films feature a protective layer said to offer good resistance and feature a paper-like matte finish   NEW DELHI, INDIA, | Cosmo Films offers direct thermal label films used for multitude of applications ...

Cortec Offers Fire-Retardant Shrink Film

(Materials)

January 19, 2015, MilCorr FR VpCI shrink film is said to provide universal protection to parts when used as packaging   ST. PAUL, MN | Cortec announces the latest packaging addition to its Milcorr line of products: ...

Huhtamaki Films Now Known as Infiana Group

(Materials)

January 14, 2015, The new name is a word created to convey ideas, innovation, and the creation of high quality products   FORCHHEIM, GERMANY | Since 15 January, Huhtamaki Films has been operating under the name Infiana ...

Huhtamaki Films Is Acquired by DBAG

(Flexpack)

January 01, 2015, Deutsche Beteiligungs purchases film manufacturer Huhtamaki, with the transition expected to be complete in the next few months   FORCHHEIM, GERMANY | Huhtamaki Films has a new owner, Deutsche Beteiligungs ...

Mohawk to Open Envelope Manufacturing Facility

(News | New Products)

December 27, 2014, The multi-million-dollar facility in Western Massachusetts, expected to create up to 40 new jobs, should be functional by the end of April 2015   COHOES, NY | Mohawk, manufacturer of fine papers, ...

MonoSol Vivos Film is Food-Friendly

(Flexpack)

December 17, 2014, Dissolves to release contents, then can be consumed along with food MERRILLVILLE, IN | MonoSol has expanded its film technology capability with food-friendly Vivos water-soluble films engineered to ...

Treofan Enhances Film Processing Temps

(Materials)

December 17, 2014, Company reports it has optimized the hot slip of its BOPP packaging films   RAUNHEIM, GERMANY | BOPP film producer Treofan reports its films HNA, HND, and HLD can now be processed at temperatures ...

Macro Winder Suited for Geomembranes and Agricultural Films

(News | New Products)

December 15, 2014, Universal winder will process either wide sheeting or narrow films on center and offers fully automatic as well as semi-automatic modes   MISSISSAUGA, ON, CANADA | Film and sheet extrusion systems ...

Amcor Launches Alternative High-Performance Films

(Flexpack)

December 09, 2014, ...  Amcor Procurement and Technical teams are working closely with the film converters to secure sufficient volumes of INEOS Barex resin prior to their shutdown. A commitment to build three years' worth ...