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HERMA InNo-Liner System Receives WorldStar Award

(News | New Products)

January 22, 2024, The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) finds that shipping and logistics labels without a release liner are an award-winning idea for sustainability reasons. Photo courtesy of HERMA/alphaspirit.it/Shutterstock The ...

Automating Flexo Closer to Digital

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

January 21, 2024, ... operators may run the press and perform changeovers efficiently. Some presses have a front-facing flexo press user interface that guides the press operator properly during all steps — in the correct ...

GT Etiketten & Labels Adds More Mark Andy Flexo Capacity

(News | New Products)

January 16, 2024, ... capability, die cutting, a touchscreen interface for BST Powerscope vision system, and a servo driven cantilevered lower rewind with 40” (1016mm) capacity and taper tension.  Speaking for Mark Andy, ...

Do Not Ruin a Good Thing... Practice Good Static Control in Slitting

(Static-Beat)

January 14, 2024, ... SB1 in Figure 1 neutralizes static charges on the outside of the unwinding roll. Passive static dissipater (e.g., tinsel, static brush, ionizing cord) SD2 neutralizes static charges on the inside surface ...

Label Industry Continues To Thrive

(Converting Perspectives)

January 14, 2024, On rolls or sheets, in bulk or in specialty niches and across myriad materials, label production is healthy and thriving. By Susan Stansbury, Industry Consultant On rolls or sheets, in bulk or ...

Takes on Tapes, Labels & Liners

(Converting Perspectives)

January 14, 2024, Tapes, labels and liners individually, and as they overlap, represent so many facets of converting and equipment, and inevitably miss some of the latest. By Susan Stansbury, Industry Consultant Tapes, ...

Navigating Challenges in Corona Treatment

(Surface Prep)

January 14, 2024, ... for various corona treaters, we’ve encountered numerous challenges faced by customers who opted for foreign manufacturers. Issues such as late-night phone calls to secure parts, extreme lead times on vital ...

ROTOMAC Awarded for Commitment to Sustainability

(News | New Products)

January 11, 2024, ... both external and internal surfaces. As part of its commitment to sustainability, in 2023, ROTOMAC and its coreless roll took part in two important competitions, namely, the Sustainable Packaging News ...

Raising the bar: Launching the new X-SERIES static eliminators

(News | New Products)

January 11, 2024, ... for and can eliminate static more effectively than ever; the best just got better.” The X-SERIES has a new user interface and visual indication displays which show the operating mode and level of charge ...

Dorian Studio Inc. Modernizes Equipment with Insignia6H Rotary Die Cutter by Rollem

(News | New Products)

January 10, 2024, ... substrates. Alternatively, this system can accept a single upper cutting die while utilizing a lower solid "blanket" or "jacket" die on the bottom magnetic cylinder to act as the cutting surface when strictly ...

Davis-Standard Invests in Global Service Capabilities to Bolster Customer Service

(News | New Products)

January 08, 2024, Davis-Standard has expanded its service and support capabilities focused on delivering better line efficiency and lower operating costs to its customers. Davis-Standard has expanded its service and ...

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association: 50 Years of Innovation and Excellence for the Packaging Industry

(News | New Products)

January 07, 2024, ... a milestone for AICC but a testament to the enduring spirit and resilience of independent packaging manufacturers who have faced various challenges and triumphed through innovation and adaptability. AICC ...

Productivity Gains Hiding in Plain Sight

(Flexpack)

January 07, 2024, ... wide variety of packaging materials, including those with a high percentage of recycled content. These PSAs offer a range of hot melt rubber adhesives suitable for low surface energy foams and films ...

Self-adhesive Materials for Biodegradable Labels: Highest Environmental Standard for Packaging Achieved

(News | New Products)

December 20, 2023, Two HERMA self-adhesive label materials that can be composted at home and in the garden have now also passed the critical earthworm toxicity test Photo courtesy of HERMA via iStock/Ade Theou Two ...

Pulp & Beyond 2024 Conference Program Released

(News | New Products)

December 14, 2023, The Pulp & Beyond Conference will take place Tuesday, April 9, 2024 as part of the leading international forest industry event, Pulp & Beyond 2024 The Pulp & Beyond Conference will take place Tuesday, ...

Toray Carbon Fiber Recycled from Boeing 787 Wing Production Process Applied in Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12

(News | New Products)

December 14, 2023, Toray Industries, Inc. Has announced the successful development of recycled carbon fiber (rCF) derived from the production process of the Boeing 787 Photo courtesy of Toray Toray Industries, Inc. ...

ETI Converting Achieves Milestone with 20th Project Incorporating UV-Cured Adhesive Coating Equipment

(News | New Products)

December 12, 2023, ETI Converting, a global leader in inline coating and converting solutions, proudly announces the successful completion of its 20th project incorporating UV-cured adhesive equipment. Photo courtesy ...

The DOC's So-Called “Circumvention” Decision Drives American Jobs Offshor

(News | New Products)

December 12, 2023, The DOC is picking winners and losers in U.S. manufacturing markets The DOC is picking winners and losers in U.S. manufacturing markets Submitted by The Flexible Packaging Association FPA is ...

Beontag US Expansion Continues with USD $60m Investment in New, Best-in-class manufacturing facility to serve North American market

(News | New Products)

December 11, 2023, Beontag, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of pressure-sensitive adhesives and smart tags such as RFID and NFC Photo courtesy of Beontag Beontag, one of the world’s largest manufacturers ...

Orion S.A. leads industry with four carbon black plants awarded ISCC PLUS

(News | New Products)

December 10, 2023, Orion S.A., a specialty chemicals producer, has announced that a fourth plant has earned International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS). Orion S.A., a specialty chemicals producer, ...

Static and Static Controls in Printing

(Surface Prep)

December 05, 2023, ...  When two uncharged materials are placed or pressed into intimate contact with each other, the surface electrons of each material at the points of contact tend to mix with each other, and to assume a ...

Successful Staging: SWOP 2023 Paves Way for Annual Event

(News | New Products)

December 03, 2023, ... space and exhibitor and visitor numbers. We were excited to meet face-to-face with exhibitors and visitors who were finally back to swop after a four-year absence.” Leading Chinese and international ...

Pouches 101

(Bag Pouch)

December 03, 2023, Why Organizations Should Consider Alternatives to Traditional Packaging Why Organizations Should Consider Alternatives to Traditional Packaging By Rob Tiller, Managing Director, PennPac Continuing ...

International Molded Fiber Association Applauds Student Design Pioneers

(News | New Products)

November 30, 2023, The International Molded Fiber Association (IMFA) proudly spotlights the exceptional achievements of university students honored during IMFA’s 25th Annual Conference held in October in Scottsdale, AZ. ...

Corrosion Protection + Heat Sealable Paper = New Custom Packaging Solution!

(News | New Products)

November 30, 2023, ... are trapped inside the package. These corrosion inhibitors are attracted to metal surfaces, where they adsorb as a molecular protective layer against corrosion. Common uses for VCI/VpCI® paper include ...

Neopac Receives Hungaropack Award for Intricate Digitally Printed Tube

(Flexpack)

November 29, 2023, Direct digital print tube solution developed for prominent herbal products company. Photo courtesy of Neopac Direct digital print tube solution developed for prominent herbal products company. ...

Concord Flooring Among World’s First Adopters of EFI Cubik Single-Pass Inkjet Printer for Wood

(News | New Products)

November 29, 2023, EFI™ has reported that Concord Flooring, located in Corona, California, is one of the first companies in the world to adopt EFI Cubik with Mineral Inks EFI™ has reported that Concord Flooring, located ...

Treating Your Business (and Your Customers) with Corona Treatment

(Surface Prep)

November 29, 2023, ... benefit from corona treatment to ensure premium printed quality and optimized line speeds. Increasing the surface energy of plastic films, papers and foils means that they can be printed on or coated with ...

Toray Applies Market-Leading Letterpress Technology to Develop Printing Industry’s First Fully Water Developable Flexographic Plate

(News | New Products)

November 27, 2023, ... resin or rubber plate materials. A common application is printing on cardboard and other materials whose surfaces are not flat. Recent years have seen its use for such packaging materials as labels and ...

Materials Lead The Way

(Web Handling)

November 26, 2023, ... and increase the softness of the total product. The special blend of fibers is chosen for a faster multiple acquisition time and competitive rewet performance. The surface structure supports process-ability ...