Film Manufacturing

Films Are Tough

(Label/Tape)

December 31, 2010, Durable film solutions designed for long-term exposure to chemicals and extreme environmental conditions are said to last the lifetime of end-use applications. Durable film solutions designed for long-term ...

Off-Line Winding for Stretch Film

(Winding Unwinding Rewinding)

December 31, 2010, Coreless off-line winding technology from NO.EL (Italy) allows manufacturers to produce coreless and cored conventional stretch film for hand and/or machine Coreless off-line winding technology from NO.EL ...

Print on Paper, Film, Foil-now WATER?!

(Print News)

December 07, 2010, ... thin liquid film stays on the surface of water. Then the ink is instantly cured by UV-LED light, the image transforms into the polymeric film, which also stays on the surface of water due to the difference ...

ISO Poly Adds W&H Film Line

(Flexpack)

November 30, 2010, GRAY COURT, SC | ISO Poly Films, a company of Sigma Plastics Group, has purchased a blown film extrusion line from Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corp. that GRAY COURT, SC | ISO Poly Films, a company of Sigma ...

Sensor Helps Produce Flat Film

(Controls)

November 30, 2010, The FG710S IR optical sensor measures the thickness of clear, filled, voided, and pearlized films with a patented optical design, selection of discrete The FG710S IR optical sensor measures the thickness ...

Films Yield Special Effects

(Flexpack)

November 30, 2010, Aurora Special Effect Film is engineered so white light striking the film partially reflects from each layer. Films are said to be flexible in both mechanical Aurora Special Effect Film is engineered so ...

Inks for Shrink Films

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

November 30, 2010, SunSpectro Symphony water-based inks are suited for flexo-printed shrink film applications. Said to eliminate concerns for film adhesion and cracking SunSpectro Symphony water-based inks are suited for ...

Films Meet VOC Directives

(Label/Tape)

November 30, 2010, Label-Lyte OPP film grades 50LL539 and 60LH538 for p-s labels comply with EU directives limiting the emission of VOCs during manufacture. Both two-side Label-Lyte OPP film grades 50LL539 and 60LH538 for ...

Webex Acquires REM Manufacturing

(Web Handling News)

November 14, 2010, Webex, Inc., a leading provider of precision process rolls for the converting industry, finalized acquisition of REM Mfg., a producer of slitter/rewinders located in Hackettstown, NJ NEENAH, WI | Webex, ...

ISO Poly Films Installs 8th W&H Film Line

(Flexpack News)

November 03, 2010, ISO Poly Films, Inc., a Sigma Plastics Group company, has purchased its fourth blown film extrusion line in less than 18 months from Windmoeller & Hoelscher (W&H), bringing ISO Poly's total film lines to ...

Overlaminate Films Offered

(Flexpack)

October 31, 2010, Self-wound polyester overlaminate films with removable adhesive include 600REM and 614REM. Said to be suited for overlaminate applications in which the Self-wound polyester overlaminate films with removable ...

BEP Hologram, Polinas Announce HRI Holographic Films

(Flexpack News)

October 31, 2010, BEP Hologram and Polinas present HRI holographic films from BEP to provide an even wider array of alternatives for packaging designers and brand owners for creating attractive FORT LEE, NJ | BEP Hologram ...

Dow Adds Line For New Films

(Flexpack)

September 30, 2010, MIDLAND, MI | The Dow Chemical Co. is introducing ENLIGHT polyolefin encapsulant films, said to enhance efficiencies in photovoltaic (PV) module production MIDLAND, MI | The Dow Chemical Co. is introducing ...

Barrier Films: SiOx Barrier Benefits

(Coatings)

September 30, 2010, ...  Plastic films are very flexible and offer medium protection against moisture, gases, and aromas. However, consumers expect not only product protection from packaging, they want to see the food they buy; ...

Shortage of 48-gauge PET Film?

(Yo's Yarns)

September 10, 2010, A recent conversation with my good friend John Felinski, president of Filmquest in Bolingbrook, IL, revealed there’s a growing critical shortage of 48-gauge PET film used for converting applications. A ...

Primer for PET Films

(Coating/Laminating)

August 31, 2010, ... excellent weatherability, non-yellowing characteristics, and a reliable and durable solution for PET film primer needs. This press-ready aqueous polymeric dispersion is called ideal for durable, industrial ...

Dow Unveils ENLIGHT Polyolefin Encapsulant Films for Photovoltaic Modules

(Flexpack)

August 17, 2010, The Dow Chemical Co. has introduced ENLIGHT Polyolefin Encapsulant Films, which can enhance efficiencies in photovoltaic (PV) module production and lead to lower conversion costs MIDLAND, MI | The Dow ...

Next Generation Films Orders Sixth VAREX Co-ex Line from W&H

(News | New Products)

August 03, 2010, While awaiting the arrival of a new 3-layer VAREX co-extrusion line from Windmoeller & Hoelscher, Next Generation Films, Lexington, OH, has placed an order for another VAREX line LINCOLN, RI | While awaiting ...

PPI Offers NextLife Certified HDPE PCR Bags & Film

(Bag Pouch News)

July 28, 2010, NextLife Packaging Group (NPG) partner Pine Poly Inc. (PPI), Lynnfield, MA, is introducing a new line of sustainable, NextLife Certified, high molecular weight HDPE bags and film that include 50% post ...

Sealant Films Are Strong

(Flexpack)

June 30, 2010, TreaTear PP sealant films are said to provide easy, precise directional tear for retort pouches. Films work as the sealant layer in any type of pouch TreaTear PP sealant films are said to provide easy, ...

Overlaminate Film Offers Clarity

(Flexpack)

June 30, 2010, DURApro OF 100 Clear V-22 42 white PP-8 is a fluoropolymer film for graphic overlaminate applications. This 1-mil film features a versatile, permanent DURApro OF 100 Clear V-22 42 white PP-8 is a fluoropolymer ...

McNeely Plastics Orders VAREX Blown Film Line from W&H

(Substrates)

June 01, 2010, ... for growth. The line is scheduled for shipment at the end of 2010. The new high-output 3-layer VAREX line has a working width of 71-in., grooved feed extruders, and a Filmatic S dual surface winder. ...

PLA Films Coming

(Flexpack)

May 31, 2010, SAN GIORGIO DI NOGARO, ITALY | BOPP film producer Taghleef Industries (Ti) is introducing a fully natural film range based on NatureWorks PLA (polylactic SAN GIORGIO DI NOGARO, ITALY | BOPP film producer ...

JV Dedicated to RFID, Thin Films

(Label/Tape RFID)

May 31, 2010, ... Vacuum Systems and Russian Nanotechnology Corp. (RUSNANO) includes construction of a manufacturing plant in the Moscow region dedicated to the production of RFID tags and other thin-film products based ...

Allying to Supply Stretch Film Systems

(Web Handling)

May 31, 2010, FULTON, NY | Davis-Standard, and NO.EL, Milan, Italy, have agreed to jointly supply in-line coreless stretch film systems. This alliance combines NO.EL's FULTON, NY | Davis-Standard, and NO.EL, Milan, Italy, ...

Danafilms Doubles Facility & Capacity

(Flexpack)

May 31, 2010, WESTBOROUGH, MA | Danafilms is doubling the size of its Franklin, KY, facility, adding 50,000 sq ft to make room for a new Windmoeller & Hoelscher seven-layer WESTBOROUGH, MA | Danafilms is doubling the ...

Executive Conference Examines Strategies for Post-Recession Manufacturing

(News | New Products)

May 04, 2010, Industry Week magazine will host a one-day conference on May 20 at the Elysian Hotel in Chicago for C-level executives, titled "Pathway to Manufacturing Prosperity: Strategies for Post-Recession Manufacturing" ...

Adhesives Aid Fast Manufacturing

(New Products)

April 30, 2010, The Liofol UR2790-22/UR5026-21 adhesive system allows converters to produce laminated films, then roll, slit, pouch, and ship to food processors faster The Liofol UR2790-22/UR5026-21 adhesive system allows ...

Amcor Flexibles Expands Blown Film Capabilities

(News Clips Archive)

April 30, 2010, MUNDELEIN, IL | Amcor Flexibles has installed a Windmoeller & Hoelscher nine-layer, high-performance blown film line in a controlled environment at its MUNDELEIN, IL | Amcor Flexibles has installed a Windmoeller ...

Danafilms Doubles Coex Capacity and Facility Size

(News | New Products)

April 06, 2010, Danafilms, Inc., announces a 50,000-sq-ft expansion of its Franklin, KY, facility, doubling the size of the plant to make room for a new coextrusion line and accommodate future growth WESTBOROUGH, MA | ...