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Breaking the Recycling Barrier: Cortec Repulpable Moisture Barrier Paper Stands Apart in VCI Packaging Industry

(News | New Products)

June 12, 2020, ... preventatives and other materials. Metal parts wrapped in EcoShield VpCI-144 Paper are protected against rust by an invisible molecular corrosion inhibiting layer that forms on the surface of the metal ...

Non Woven Cutter Operates at Speeds of up to 300 Cuts per Minute

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June 11, 2020, Converters of non-woven materials such as diapers, napkins incontinent pads and tissues, can reportedly improve cutting efficiency with a non-woven cutter Converters of non-woven materials such as ...

New Lids for The Collective are a Recipe for Success

(News | New Products)

June 11, 2020, ... surface of the lids ensuring the printing ink does not come into contact with the product.  Part of the print is covered by the design and is only revealed when the lid is peeled back. “Multiple designs ...

New Coating Technology Providing Real Solutions in Flexible Packaging

(Flexpack)

June 07, 2020, ... positions. Challenges That Lead to Buildup on Roller Surfaces Over the last 10 years, this industry has been challenged to produce more efficiently and effectively, yet faster than ever before. ...

HERMA US Introduces Self-adjusting System for High-precision Top Labeling

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June 06, 2020, ... motor. This system enables the labeling machine to apply round or rectangular labels to product surfaces, while keeping labeling tolerances at a very low level. “These are minimal discrepancies, which ...

ETI Technology Center Expands its Ability to Serve the Community

(News | New Products)

May 31, 2020, ETI announced it is proud to be helping another Montreal based company, Tristan by manufacturing protective face shields during the pandemic. ETI announced it is proud to be helping another Montreal ...

The Back Page: Taking it back 80 years

(The Back Page)

May 27, 2020, ... respect to the sanitary suitability of paper for liquid food products arose and health authorities have faced difficult problems of decision in approval of the new type of package. These questions had ...

Increased Quality in Printed Corrugated Board with CartonSTAR

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May 26, 2020, ISRA VISION offers cutting-edge technology for continuous quality and process control of the printed image on corrugated board surfaces with its 100 percent inline inspection system CartonSTAR. ISRA ...

Fastest Single Head Flexo Plate Imager from Esko Brings More Productivity to Corrugated Converters

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May 26, 2020, ... in productivity on partial plates. “We have developed Optics 100v2 to address the major pain points faced by the industry,” said Pascal Thomas, director of flexo business at Esko. “Cost pressure is increasing ...

Labelexpo/Brand Print Americas Shows Popstponed

(News | New Products)

May 25, 2020, ... and no place provides a better backdrop than Labelexpo Americas. The pandemic has eliminated the industry’s face to face opportunities in 2020 making this next edition the most anticipated, and critical, ...

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Launches Lumirror STM Soft-Touch Matte PET Film

(News | New Products)

May 24, 2020, ... are renowned for their excellent thermal stability and superior mechanical properties, including high strength, dimensional stability, optical clarity, precision surface characteristics, and excellent ...

GN Thermoforming Installs New Machines with WhatsApp Messaging Platform

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May 21, 2020, Faced with new business challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic, GN Thermoforming Equipment Faced with new business challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic, GN Thermoforming Equipment, a manufacturer of ...

Production Maintenance For Corona Users

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May 13, 2020, ... is kept in top condition to ensure maximum output.  This includes every link in the chain, including surface treatment, as Vetaphone’s Steen Clausen explains. Corona treaters work best if they are correctly ...

Labeling Productivity: Overcoming Common Obstacles

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May 13, 2020, Best Practices for Continuous Improvement in the Labeling Process Best Practices for Continuous Improvement in the Labeling Process Best Practices for Continuous Improvement in the Labeling Process ...

Flair Flexible Packaging Announces Enhanced PLATINUM+ Thermoforming Films

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May 12, 2020, Flair Flexible Packaging is introducing PLATINUM+, a performance-enhanced advancement on its original thermoforming film program. Flair Flexible Packaging is introducing PLATINUM+, a performance-enhanced ...

Addressing Adhesive Build-up on Blades

(Slit)

May 06, 2020, ... in crush cutting applications, we suggest a thinner rimmed blade with low-surface finished edges, used at as sharp an angle as possible to reduce the contact between the blade and the label stock so the ...

Flexo Wash Announces Virtual Demos

(News | New Products)

May 05, 2020, ... demo centers. The cleaning process can be shown in real time using FaceTime, Zoom, Skype, Google Duo or other methods. The cleaning process can be recorded and photographed for later viewing.  ...

Vetaphone Boosts U.S. Support

(News | New Products)

May 05, 2020, International manufacturer of surface treatment technology, Vetaphone, has added Eric Hopfensperger to its North American technical support team.  Eric Hopfensperger has joined Vetaphone to provide ...

Coating on Trial

(News | New Products)

May 05, 2020, ... is not evenly wetting the substrate. It may be that the surface tension of the coating and/or substrate requires modification or adjustment by flame treatment, corona treatment, etc. If the problem is ...

AICC Releases Understanding the Key Characteristics of Linerboard and Medium

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April 27, 2020, AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, has released the third edition of Understanding the Key Characteristics of Linerboard and Medium and their Impact on Combined Corrugated Board. AICC, The ...

BOBST Launches NOVA SX 550 LAMINATOR

(News | New Products)

April 27, 2020, The new NOVA SX 550 LAMINATOR features a highly modular design which can be configured with either transfer rollers or sleeves or monolithic/integral rollers. The new NOVA SX 550 LAMINATOR features ...

82 Years Dedicated to Web Handling Expertise and Innovation

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April 27, 2020, ... and conduct lab testing with your product or with you to field test coatings to determine the perfect coating for your specific application. Roller Coverings All surface enhancement coverings are manufactured ...

Biax-Fiberfilm Corporation Announces Expansion of Melt-Blown Fabric Production

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April 25, 2020, Biax-Fiberfilm Corporation of Greenville, Wisc., has announced expansion of its melt-blown fabric production for N95 masks and other medical applications. Biax-Fiberfilm Corporation of Greenville, ...

The Back Page: Taking it back 54 years

(News | New Products)

April 23, 2020, ... to be formulated. Ink companies are hard at the task, but the problem of adhesion to these low energy surfaces still haunts them. Formulations that print cleanly in gravure are not adaptable to flexography ...

SGIA Announces “COVID-19: Ask the Experts” Webinar Series

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April 22, 2020, ... is now live. Webinar: Government Response Updates As our nation faces an unprecedented public health and economic crisis, our industry is facing unique challenges. In this webinar, get the very latest ...

thelmoco, Inc. Experiencing Surging Demand

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April 22, 2020, Michigan-based thelamco, inc. announced today that it is experiencing surging demand for hook-and-loop fastener materials for securing medical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to aid first responders ...

Power to Spare

(News | New Products)

April 22, 2020, According to Frank Eisby, CEO of Vetaphone, the pioneers of surface treatment technology: “Production uptime is what we’re all about – it defines our business and is part of our DNA.” Their modular ...

Wen Chyuan Brings Western Quality to Sheet Fed Lamination

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April 19, 2020, Established in 1972 by engineer Lin Chi-I, Wen Chyuan Machinery Company has become one of the leading manufacturers of sheet fed varnishing Submitted by Vetaphone Emma Lin (left) and Carol Liang ...

AIMCAL Announces Winners During Virtual Award Ceremony

(News | New Products)

April 16, 2020, ... easy access and reclosability to minimize food waste. High opacity white inks and surface matte coating and lamination processes work together to mask the haziness and inconsistencies inherent with PCR ...

Converting Solutions During Critical Times

(Static Elimination)

April 12, 2020, ... systems have seen significant advances in the last few years and current generation active systems can adjust, display and record ionizer status, ionizer output and in-process static charge levels. Faced ...