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New Products and Structures Propel Growth of Nonwovens

Published: August 01, 2002
As a working woman, I love convenience as much as anyone. I've discovered dusting cloths complete with furniture polish, floor mops saturated with cleansers, and skin wipes that leave a nice, powdery residue. They're fast, they're fun, and I think they're fantastic.

Foiling Counterfeiters

Published: August 01, 2002

With hologram use becoming commonplace, manufacturers turn to OVDs for a higher level of security protection.

DOVIDs: Functional Beauty

Published: August 01, 2002

Through a combination of overt and covert means, diffractive optically variable image devices (DOVIDs) offer a high level of security at a reasonable cost—and look good while doing it.

Flex-Pack Giant Bemis to Buy DuPont Shrink Film Biz

Published: June 20, 2002
DuPont reports it has reached an agreement to sell its global Clysar shrink film business and manufacturing assets to Bemis Company, Inc.

Flex-Pack Faces Up to Global Competition

Published: May 01, 2002
In the $30 billion world market for consumer flexible packaging, the internationalization of packaging substrate suppliers is taken for granted, as is

FPA Honors Both Flexible & Flashy

Published: March 01, 2002
The Flexible Packaging Association honors innovation and technical excellence in its annual flexible packaging award competition.

Reclosability & Flex-Packs

Published: February 01, 2002
Advances in closure technology are expanding the definition of flexible.

Russian Flex-Pack Markets Holds Potential

Published: January 24, 2002
With many problems still to overcome, the flexible packaging industry in The Russian Federation shows definite signs of life.

Many New Players Join India's Flex-Pack Boom

Published: October 01, 2001
With a growth rate of 25%-30%, an expanding consumer base, and more than 1 billion inhabitants, India has one of the most rapidly expanding flexible packaging

Electron Beam Curing in Flexible Packaging

Published: September 01, 2001
Application: Recent advances in electron beam curing chemistry and equipment encourage the increased use of this type of material in flexible packaging applications.

All Zipped Up: Hard-to-Beat Valley Packaging Tackles New Zipper Technology

Published: June 30, 2001
Valley Packaging's investment in Hudson-Sharp's patented Inno-Lok technology is helping the contract converting operation win big in the zippered-packaging game.

Trends in Flexible Packaging Markets: Two Different Views

Published: June 01, 2001
The Flexible Packaging Assn. (FPA) has put out its projection of the top five flex-pack markets in the next five years (2000-2005). I must differ with

High Clarity Linear Low Density Polyethylene for Packaging Applications

Published: May 01, 2001
Application: A new polyethylene combines good stiffness, clarity, and toughness for demanding applications.

The Amcor Story Continues

Published: April 01, 2001

In the second of a two-part series on Amcor Flexibles Europe, Paper Film & Foil CONVERTER visits two plants in Belgium that are on the leading edge in their markets.

Fido's Food Goes GLOSSY

Published: April 01, 2001
With the help of a Prime UV ultraviolet curing system, Canadian-based Bonar Packaging has given glamour to the plain pet food packaging bags of the past.

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