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Specialty Packaging Is Now Independent

Spun off from Specialty Printing, Specialty Packaging will provide package design, distribution, and logistics for a number of markets

Davis-Standard Seminar Will Address Extrusion

“The Basics of Plastic Extrusion” is the agenda, along with a visit to the company’s Tech Center, when Davis-Standard holds its workshop this fall

Inter-Pac Is Acquired by Pregis

By adding Inter-Pac, Pregis reports it will now be the largest producer of polyethylene sheet foam for protective packaging in the world

Web Industries Announces a Major Upgrade

With some of its nonwovens and film converting lines scheduled for upgrade, Web Industries’ Fort Wayne facility is looking to the future

Newark Group Sells Waste Recovery Operations

With the sale of its minority shareholdings in three waste recovery companies to SAICA Natur, The Newark Group continues to focus on core businesses

SPI, SPE Agreement Is Announced

A long-term agreement involving NPE and ANTEC is expected to add features that will attract both exhibitors and attendees

Converting Influence Offers Half-Day Event

Strategies for converters, including short- and long-term plans and marketing nonwoven wipes, will be offered at the Converting Influence event

American Kuhne Extruder Aids Blown Film

The Backdraft extruder from American Kuhne has a reverse air cooling system and other features said to produce bubble stability

Erema Opens Center for Reclaimed Plastic Trials

Customers of Erema can run reclaim in a new center in Austria, helping them evaluate performance of the plastic scrap for specific applications

The Brand Zone to Connect PACK EXPO Attendees with Unique Ideas for Innovation

Located in the Lower North Hall, this dedicated area will be home to the latest advancements in glass, plastic, metal and paperboard packaging, decorating and labeling.

Davis-Standard Offers Spiderless Foam Sheet Die

A foam sheet die from Davis-Standard is said to eliminate spider weld lines and provides a uniform basis weight, improving processing of PS and PE

Pregis Expands Stock Sizes of ChamberPak Cellular Cushioning

New sizes are designed to package a wide range of consumer electronics

Allied Offers Study of Pharma Packaging

Markets, technologies, and opportunities for pharmaceutical packaging from 2012 to 2016 are presented in a new study from Allied Development Corp.

UFLEX Reports New Film Plant

With a new polyester plant in Poland, UFLEX continues its strategy to locate manufacturing near film markets to offer customers just-in-time delivery

Huron Invests in the Future of Bloomer Plastics

Bloomer Plastics sees new markets and new customers for its engineered films, thanks to an investment from Huron Capital Partners

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