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Capstone Partners Reports: Portfolio Realignment and Sustainability Remains Top of Mind for Packaging M&A

(News | New Products)

November 25, 2024, Capstone Partners, a leading middle market investment banking firm, released its November 2024 Packaging Industry Update Capstone Partners, a leading middle market investment banking firm, released ...

Meeting the Demands of Medical Grade Labels

(Bag Pouch)

November 24, 2024, ... because of their non-rigid shapes and their exposure to a variety of harsh environments. Labels may face demanding processes such as ethylene oxide or gamma sterilization, cryogenic storage at below-freezing ...

How to Prevent Fogging in Plastics?

(News | New Products)

November 24, 2024, ... of water on the surface of transparent plastics. It occurs when a temperature difference between the inside and the outside of an enclosed atmosphere causes localized cooling at the interface. While ...

Static Control for Pouch, Bag and Label Lines

(Bag Pouch)

November 17, 2024, ... there are positive charges on one surface and an equal number of negative charges on the other surface. A fieldmeter does not detect balanced charges. Fieldmeter reading Eclosed on the closed bag in Figure ...

Flexible packaging pivot accelerates SunDance’s growth Partnership with BW Converting fuels market penetration for Florida printer

(News | New Products)

November 12, 2024, ... readiness to adapt in the face of a pandemic," said Tommy Evans, Sales Executive for BW Converting’s Hudson-Sharp brand. "JohnHenry's team had zero experience in making pouches, but their eagerness to learn ...

Merging Innovation and Sustainability in Flexible Packaging

(Bag Pouch)

November 03, 2024, Optimizing Product Protection, Minimizing Material Usage Optimizing Product Protection, Minimizing Material Usage By Swapna Gawale, Research Consultant, Towards Packaging Flexibility in packaging ...

A Look at Meeting Customer Demands

(Bag Pouch)

October 20, 2024, ... process. Easy-to-use interfaces allow operators to input settings and specifications effortlessly, and visual indicators help operators monitor the machine's performance and adjust as needed. Overall, these ...

What Is Web Cleaning, and Why Is It So Important?

(News | New Products)

October 14, 2024, ... Production Quality Keeping the surface of substrates and web materials clean by removing dust and other contaminants will improve overall print and finishing quality, resulting in cleaner and more consistent ...

Orion S.A. launches bio-circular PRINTEX® Nature 35 for ink applications

(News | New Products)

October 09, 2024, Orion S.A. has launched PRINTEX® Nature 35 – a carbon black made of 100% bio-circular feedstocks. Orion S.A. has launched PRINTEX® Nature 35 – a carbon black made of 100% bio-circular feedstocks. The ...

Optimize PEM Fuel Cell Loadings with Continuous Monitoring & Control

(News | New Products)

October 08, 2024, Fuel cell manufacturers face significant challenges, particularly high production costs. Fuel cell manufacturers face significant challenges, particularly high production costs. One reason for these ...

TAPPI Foundation Awards 2024-2025 Scholarships

(News | New Products)

October 07, 2024, ... Coating, Printing and Surface Enhancement Division’s Robert W. Hagemeyer Scholarship Alana Hattenstein, Chemical Engineering, Auburn University, Paper and Board Division Scholarship Meegan Heerlyn, ...

Ensuring Clean Cuts in the Converting Industry

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

October 06, 2024, ... tools. Bevel Angles and Edge Placement: The blade can be ground with the cutting edge on the face of the blade, on center, at a specific offset or even tapered along the blade centerline. These adjustments ...

Excelitas Technologies to Showcase UV Curing Innovations at the 2024 IWCS Cable & Connectivity Forum

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2024, ... source and FRU are enclosed in an IP52 enclosure, protecting the system from liquid spills. Additionally, LED technology drastically reduces energy consumption and significantly reduces work-piece surface ...

PPC Announces Winners of 2024 North American Paperboard Packaging Competition

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2024, The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) has announced the top winners of its 81st annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition. The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) has announced the top ...

Sandon Global, XSYS Enter Strategic Partnership to Achieve High Opacity Whites

(News | New Products)

October 01, 2024, ... printers. In recent trials, Sandon Global’s High Volume Process (HVP) and Fluid FP anilox engravings combined with XSYS’ Woodpecker Nevis surface screening technology demonstrated that the same quality ...

Enhancing Battery Production with Advanced Cleaning and Static Control

(Surface Prep)

September 29, 2024, ... System: This system provides effective static neutralization by using advanced technology to eliminate static charges on moving webs. By preventing dust and particles from adhering to surfaces during handling ...

Detroit Hosts The Battery Show: A New Era for EV and Battery Tech

(News | New Products)

September 25, 2024, ... and learn what's new here in the North American market, finding new ways to innovate, build and enhance sustainability on the path to a cleaner energy future." Content spanning all facets of electric ...

Converter Requirements Toward Inks and Printability

(Bag Pouch)

September 22, 2024, ... specialty inks such as thermo chromic and photo chromic inks which require heat and light for color optimization. Inks are applied to a wide range of substrates with differing surface structures. These ...

IST America to Present Innovative UV & LED Solutions at National Coil Coating Association Fall Technical Meeting

(News | New Products)

September 09, 2024, ... these advanced systems, coaters can achieve superior surface finishes, increased line speeds, and energy efficiency, all while eliminating the need for cooling processes or high-temperature curing ovens. ...

GMerix Expands Toll Coating Services with ETI Converting’s Cohesio 40” Coater

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 04, 2024, The Canadian-Based Company Poised to Make an Impact at Labelexpo Americas The Canadian-Based Company Poised to Make an Impact at Labelexpo Americas The Canadian-Based Company Poised to Make an ...

Vetaphone appoints new ASM for the Americas

(Coating/Laminating)

September 04, 2024, Global leader and pioneer of surface treatment technology Vetaphone A/S has appointed Marcus Knapp as its new Area Sales Manager (ASM) for North, Central, and South America.  Global leader and pioneer ...

Avery Dennison Introduces Volt Tough™ Stretch Electrical Insulation Tape

(News | New Products)

September 04, 2024, ... Tapes today introduced an addition to its EV battery Electrical Insulation Portfolio – Volt Tough™ Stretch. The product features a proprietary, stretchable facestock optimized for battery pack assembly. ...

IDENTCO’s High-Performance DuraChem Labels Suitable for a Variety of Industries

(News | New Products)

September 03, 2024, ... from white gloss polyester, a versatile material that can adhere to a wide variety of standard smooth surfaces. Featuring a solvent adhesive and gloss topcoat that offers excellent chemical, solvent, ...

Cadence Unveils Brand Refresh Reflecting Company’s Evolution While Honoring Heritage

(News | New Products)

September 02, 2024, ... solutions to the challenges that their customers face in the evolving healthcare industry. They remain committed to supplying exceptionally high value, integrated manufacturing solutions, differentiated ...

PSA Tapes Key to Enhancing EV Battery Design and Production

(Print)

August 29, 2024, ... tapes create an immediate bond that eliminates cure times while ensuring a continuous bond across large surface areas. Unlike liquid coatings, there is no need for mixing nozzles or other equipment. PSA ...

Part Two of a Three-Part Series: Ultrasonic Drying of Biodegradable Molded Recycled Paper

(Flexpack)

August 25, 2024, ... procedure that determines the amount of water absorbed into the surface by uncoated and coated paper, paperboard and corrugated fiberboard samples in a set period of time, in this particular test, 1,800 ...

DataPhysics Instruments Launches Portable Contact Angle Goniometer PCA 200

(News | New Products)

August 21, 2024, ... Instruments has expanded its product portfolio with the Portable Contact Angle Goniometer PCA 200. The PCA 200 is a compact, self-contained measuring device that determines contact angles and surface energy ...

A Deeper Look at UV Inks in Label Production

(Surface Prep)

August 16, 2024, ... of the ink in the finishing process during die cutting and wear in normal transportation and use. It is industry standard to laminate or varnish the label after printing to protect the surface print ...

Adapting for Digital or Conventional Labels

(Flexpack)

August 11, 2024, Just by the nature of the job, there is a difference between printing different types of packaging, from labels to flexible packaging to corrugated. By Mike Agness, Executive Vice President, Americas, ...

Improved Uptime, Set up Time, and Lower Scrap Rates Help Deliver Products in a Timely Manner at a Competitive Price

(Bag Pouch)

August 11, 2024, ... when needed. The user interface on the machine is very intuitive and easy for our operators to use. Response time when it comes to service and spare parts is night and day when comparing to two suppliers. ...