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Folding Carton Market to Enjoy Measured Growth Through 2026

(News | New Products)

January 20, 2023, According to the Paperboard Packaging Council’s (PPC) recent Trends: 2022-23 Industry Outlook and Market Data Report According to the Paperboard Packaging Council’s (PPC) recent Trends: 2022-23 ...

Aluminum Foil Trade Actions Threaten the Flexible Packaging Industry

(News | New Products)

January 18, 2023, ... merchandise and services. Thus, moving aluminum foil packaging offshore will also result in the loss of jobs for paper, film, adhesives, fitments, inks, and other packaging components. In addition to ...

Winding Part 3: Tension, Nip and Torque

(Converting Expert)

January 16, 2023, ... an air loaded dancer and draw (velocity) control. Although not common, some winders run to a defined strain to control web registration. Older paper machine reels often used motors running in torque mode. ...

Three Ways Water-Based Primers are Advancing Extrusion Coating Trends in the Flexible Packaging Industry

(Bag Pouch)

January 15, 2023, ... in Paper and Bio-Based Packaging In recent years, compostable materials such as paper and bio-based resins have increased in popularity among extrusion coaters. However, many converters face the same ...

TAPPI Journal Announces New Editorial Board Members

(News | New Products)

January 11, 2023, ... authors from academic and research institutions, as well as speakers who present scientific papers at TAPPI conferences, are encouraged to submit their research for peer review and consideration for publication ...

Pregis Adds Digital Printing Capabilities at EverTec Mailer Production Facilities

(News | New Products)

January 05, 2023, Impactful brand messaging on curbside recyclable paper mailer delivers “wow” packaging experience Impactful brand messaging on curbside recyclable paper mailer delivers “wow” packaging experience  ...

TekniPlex Consumer Products to Showcase Expanded “GeoPack” Sustainable Products Portfolio

(News | New Products)

January 04, 2023, ... paper, fiber, and polylactic acid (PLA) products derived from corn and beet plants, GeoPack has been exponentially expanded to include a broad range of sustainability-minded materials science solutions, ...

Rust to Tech: Part 5

(Converting Perspectives)

January 01, 2023, ... are sensors that report everything from electric current data, to humidity, pressure, temperature, flow and various defect detections. In paper and printing, visual inspection and sensors report imperfections ...

Winding: Part 2

(Roll Handling)

December 18, 2022, ... for compressible materials such as nonwovens, tissue and high loft webs. Although less sensitive, it is also a helpful metric for paper and film. You only need three parameters: Roll Diameter, Roll Length ...

AICC Launches New Streaming Site

(News | New Products)

December 15, 2022, ... The platform will enable AICC members to search AICC’s vast media offerings, including AICC Packaging University content, webinars, podcasts, Ask the Expert resources, whitepapers, training videos, interviews ...

Wound Roll Mechanics: Part 2

(News | New Products)

December 12, 2022, ... This is particularly true for compressible materials such as nonwovens, tissue and high loft webs. Although less sensitive, it is also a helpful metric for paper and film. You only need three parameters: ...

PPC Welcomes Laura Brodie of Burt Rigid Box as Board Chair, Introduces 2023 Strategic Initiatives

(News | New Products)

December 04, 2022, The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) recently welcomed the new Chair of its Board of Directors, Laura Brodie, President of Burt Rigid Box. The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) recently welcomed ...

Specialty Equipment Installation Report: Rollem International’s Semi-Slitter Kiss Cutting System Automates Slitting for Sign and Decal Companies

(News | New Products)

November 29, 2022, ... paper stocks to heavy gauge plastics, with the same accuracy sheet after sheet. With a margin of accuracy within 1/10,000th of an inch and speeds up to 26,000 sheets per hour, the SS guarantees higher ...

Automating the Die-cutting Process for Zero-fault Production

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

November 27, 2022, ... making it possible to handle lighter board types that lower the total weight of paper in each packaging unit, which minimizes the environmental footprint and cost. Meanwhile automated setup functions ...

Recycling is Broken

(News | New Products)

November 25, 2022, ... is compostable packaging. Compostable packaging today is not limited to cardboard or paper-based products, but includes newly-developed compostable plastics and other flexible materials. Not only do the ...

The Value of Atmospheric Plasma

(Surface Prep)

November 20, 2022, ... structures Glass plates Composites Optical Film Thermally sensitive film Embedded electronics Multiwall panels Paper board Other Benefits of Linear Plasma Linear Plasma is easy to ...

SOMA releases next-generation Venus III.2 and Venus III.2-Turret, slitters

(News | New Products)

November 13, 2022, ... of substrates. They can work with a number of substrates, including PET, PP, LDPE, HDPE, paper, laminates, and others. They are designed with a web width of 1350/1600/1850 mm (53.1/63/72.8 inches) with ...

HOW TO: Mark Defects Safely and Automatically

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

November 06, 2022, ... it happened so you can find and remove it before it reaches your customer. Maybe you insert a slip of paper into the winding roll, or hand apply a pressure sensitive label to the moving web, or possibly ...

HOW TO: Combine the Capabilities of a Duplex Center Winder with the Productivity Gains of a Turret

(Coating/Laminating)

November 06, 2022, ... the productivity gains of a turret. The 900MC can rewind to a 32” diameter and will handle materials including paper, primary films, flexible packaging laminations, pressure sensitives, and label stock. ...

Glue Tabs: Failures?

(News | New Products)

October 30, 2022, ... Ralph Young, Principal, Alternative Paper Solutions In almost 40 years in the containerboard and corrugated industry, I have never heard of a box failure due to the manufacturer’s joint that was properly ...

Enhanced Partner Program Increases Value at PACK EXPO International

(Upcoming Conference News)

October 17, 2022, ... (NCA) OPC Foundation PLCopen Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) SNAC International The Anuga FoodTec Family The Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association The Paper and Packaging ...

The Pros and Cons of Flexo vs. Gravure Printing

(Print)

October 16, 2022, ... making the technology ideal for everything from film to paperboard. When it comes to ink, flexo printing is the superior choice due to the ease of printing with a wider variety of inks. Flexo is also ...

The Griff Network Acquires Atlas Metallizing Inc.

(News | New Products)

October 13, 2022, The Griff Network, a manufacturer, extruder, coater, laminator and metallizer, has completed the acquisition of Atlas Metallizing in New Britain, CT.  The Griff Network, a manufacturer, extruder, ...

GAA honors Golden Cylinder Award winners

(News | New Products)

October 11, 2022, ... FL). The Best in Show Award in the competition, co-sponsored for the second year by ACIMGA (the Italian Manufacturers Association of Machinery for the Graphic, Converting and Paper Industry), went to ...

Pregis Features Inspyre Product Line at Pack Expo

(News | New Products)

October 10, 2022, ... clean water and offering consumers an enhanced unboxing experience while providing essential product protection. Inspyre Void-Fill Paper: This decorative void-fill paper solution from Pregis is available ...

OMNI Systems moves into Prime Labels with Martin Automatic and Mark Andy Technology

(News | New Products)

October 10, 2022, ... from film to laminate and paperboard, with a maximum roll diameter of 50” (1270mm) and top production speed of 300m/min. For those unfamiliar with the ‘butt splice’ technique of Martin’s MBS range, it ...

TekniPlex Healthcare Debuts First Fully Transparent Recyclable Mid-barrier Blister Package at Pack Expo

(News | New Products)

October 10, 2022, ... paper for medical device applications. TekniPlex Healthcare, which utilizes advanced materials science expertise to help deliver better patient outcomes, will debut the world’s first fully transparent ...

Keystone Folding Box Co. Completes Multi-Million-Dollar Production Equipment Installation

(Upcoming Conference News)

October 05, 2022, Keystone Folding Box Co., a designer and manufacturer of paperboard packaging solutions, has completed a two-year, $5 million upgrade to its manufacturing facility in Newark, New Jersey. Keystone Folding ...

SUN Automation Group Appeared at Corrugated Week 2022

(News | New Products)

October 05, 2022, ... world-wide. PARA’s extensive product range includes pre-feeders, palletizers, RDC stackers, bundle breakers, pallet inserters, vertical storage solutions, paper mill roll transports and unit conveyor systems. ...

Wound Roll Mechanics: Part 1

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2022, ... winding, with this month’s focus on wound roll mechanics. Winding – Introduction Winding is an integral process in the manufacturing and converting of nearly all web materials such as paper, film, ...