Shrink Sleeves

Cepalgo Films Adds Capacity with Davis-Standard

(Film Mfg.)

February 13, 2013, Cast film line supports increased production of disposable films PAWCATUCK, CT | A new Davis-Standard cast film line is supporting increased production of disposable films for Cepalgo Films of Aparecida ...

Bak Ambalaj Adds 2 Titan Turret Rewinders

(News | New Products)

February 12, 2013, ... and flexo printing processes, lamination, micro-perforation, stretch and shrink sleeves and stand-up pouches for a wide range of food and non-food applications. “Our business is expanding rapidly and ...

MPS Open House Demos Offset and Flexo Presses

(News | New Products)

February 10, 2013, On display was the EXL410 UV full-servo offset press, which can be equipped with multiple converting units, as well as the EF410 flexo press   DIDAM, THE NETHERLANDS | Multi Print Systems (MPS) recently ...

Eastman Heads Effort for Recycling Solutions to Full-Wrap Label/PET

(Shrink Sleeves)

February 04, 2013, ... Atlanta, GA. According to Eastman, 80% of full-wrap labels that offer 360 degrees of billboard space—including applications such as heat shrink sleeve, roll-fed, roll-on-shrink-on labels—pose a problem ...

Show Preview | ICE USA 2013

(Trends/Management)

February 04, 2013,  Organizers report more than 100 new exhibitors will join this year’s show. The second staging of the International Converting Exhibition (ICE) takes place April 9-11 in North Hall B at the Orange ...

Specialty Packaging Acquires MARK C Specialties

(News | New Products)

January 29, 2013, ... variety of tapes, stretch films, and shrink films, as well as machine-grade strap. “MARK C Specialties is well known in our industry,” according to Specialty Packaging managing partner Keith Streib. “The ...

Masterpress Installs Omet XFlex X6 Press

(News | New Products)

January 15, 2013, ... It is the first press by OMET equipped with its new offset unit with sleeves. The customer has five OMET machines, including this latest one, and is using this press to print shrink sleeve and in-mold ...

ExxonMobil Chemical Introduces Sustainable Stretch Hood Film

(Film)

January 10, 2013, ... allows for up to 16% reduction of material use, thus helping to lower costs. Until 2004, the Meerhout Polymer Plant (MPP) used shrink hood packaging for pallet unitization and load protection. A stretch ...

Show Preview | Graphics of the Americas

(Print)

January 03, 2013, Landa executive lands keynote to discuss Nanography—“the second digital printing revolution.” The Printing Assn. of Florida (PAF) brings its annual printing expo and conference—Graphics of the Americas ...

CTP Flexibles Adds 3 Titan Slitter/Rewinders

(News | New Products)

January 02, 2013, ... low-density and linear low-density polyethylene films and produce cast polypropylene films. We also manufacture a comprehensive range of sophisticated products from laminations, multilayer films, and shrink ...

Interstate Pkg. Boosts Throughput with Esko Digital Flexo Suite

(Flexpack News)

January 01, 2013, Tennessee-based flexible packaging converter saves 30% on material costs MIAMISBURG, OH | The platemaking operation of Tennessee-based Interstate Packaging has increased throughput and gained significant ...

ExxonMobil to Exhibit at Arabplast

(Flexpack)

December 11, 2012, Polyethylene and specialty elastomers resins will be on display in Dubai in January   IRVING, TX | ExxonMobil Chemical will showcase its polyethylene and specialty elastomers at Arabplast 2013, the ...

Industry Outlook | Packaging Predictions for 2013

(Trends/Management)

December 02, 2012, ... can follow in such a business climate: Cost savings—the traditional approach to apply automation and resource reduction to combat rising costs and shrinking margins. Generate revenue growth—innovate ...

IML | Mozzarella in a Fresh New Look

(Label/Tape)

November 04, 2012, Oval-shaped cup has soft contoured underside with the label covering the entire surface. HOCKENHEIM, GERMANY | In early August, cheese maker Goldsteig started selling its Bambini Mozzarella product ...

ExxonMobil Offers New Films at Pack Expo

(Flexpack)

October 28, 2012, ... 50TD200 shrink sleeve film, which reportedly facilitates flotation separation of labels from bottles in support of PET bottle recycling (where available). Also on display will be ExxonMobil Chemical’s ...

RFID Tags | Help Brand Owners Combat Diversion

(Label/Tape)

October 22, 2012, ... polyethylene, and the prime labels are pressure-sensitive or shrink-wrap. “For New Sunshine, it was essential that the RFID tagging system not have a significant impact on operations,” Manley said. “The ...

Show Preview | Pack Expo Intl. 2012

(Print)

October 17, 2012, ... and Label-Lyte TD shrink sleeve film, which facilitates flotation separation of labels from bottles to support PET bottle-to-bottle recycling.  H.B. Fuller (Booth S771) is introducing its solvent-free ...

Microwaveable Packaging | Robust Growth Predicted

(Carton Box)

October 16, 2012, Allied Development forecasts 9.4% annual growth through 2016 The $1.2 billion market for primary packaging materials for microwaveable products is forecast to grow at a robust 9.4% annual rate through ...

Avery Dennison Labeling Solution Adds Shelf Appeal

(Label/Tape)

October 13, 2012, With Shrink PS from Avery Dennison, labels are said to shrink and conform to the bag, delivering a smooth finish resulting in excellent esthetic appeal   MENTOR, OH | Avery Dennison Corp. reports ...

Flint Seminar to Cover New Issues in Flexo

(News | New Products)

October 09, 2012, A free one-day seminar from Flint Group is designed to help attendees learn how to optimize prepress and press operations and improve print quality   CHARLOTTE, NC | Flint Group is offering a free ...

Converter Accessory Corp. Adds Bowed Rolls

(News | New Products)

October 08, 2012, Model FB350 bowed rolls from CAC are said to offer repeatable performance for anti-wrinkle applications, and several options are available   WIND GAP, PA | Converter Accessory Corp. (CAC) is introducing ...

Magazine Printer Expands into Packaging with Screen Flexo Device

(News | New Products)

September 26, 2012, ... labels for brand name and private label wines. Lately, Publishers Label-Pak has branched out into heat-activated shrink tubing. “Currently, we use 150-line screens on all of our flexo work,” Miller said. ...

SoftRIP Helps Australian Label Printer with Short-Runs

(Label/Tape)

September 23, 2012, ... and a variety of sizing, color, and effect features; and automatically resize text and images with expand- or shrink-to-fit bounding box options. With so many customizable tools at their fingertips, Digital ...

Printing, Converting, and Material Innovations at PACK EXPO International 2012

(Print)

September 19, 2012, ... components Below is our second preview of some of the printing and converting innovations that will be exhibited at the show: Latest Shrink Sleeve Technology Enhances Efficiency—Accraply Inc. (Booth ...

Consumers Buy with Their Eyes | Designing to Differentiate

(Print)

September 19, 2012, ... creation, Ice Imperial — a champagne served over ice. Using a high-technology shrink film called SilkSleever, the company designed a uniquely colored and textured sleeve. Sleever International also now ...

Gallus Digital System Offers Many Benefits

(Label/Tape)

September 15, 2012, A format-free die-cutter, short web path, sleeve system, and chambered doctor blade are some features of the Gallus ECS 340 digital converting system   ST. GALLEN, SWITZERLAND | The Gallus ECS C ...

Accredo Packaging Places Large Order with W&H

(Flexpack)

August 29, 2012, ... extrusion equipment from Windmoeller & Hoelscher. Commercialized in 2009, Accredo specializes in the manufacture of coextruded barrier films, towel & tissue overwrap film, shrink-bundling film, laminated, ...

On Print | Electrophotography for Packaging

(On Print)

August 06, 2012, Toner-based package printing solutions were in action at drupa 2012 In spite of all the digital printing activity at drupa 2012, there are surprisingly few options immediately available for the packaging ...

AWA Reports on South American Label Markets

(Label/Tape)

July 29, 2012, Label trends are positive in South America, as reported by the new AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. report covering technologies and markets as well AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS | AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. ...

PMMI Study Explores Trends & Challenges in Labeling

(Label/Tape)

July 24, 2012, ... 2012. They are followed by glue applied, stretch sleeve/heat shrink, thermal transfer, and in-mold labels in that order. Use of heat shrink sleeves is expected to increase. Thirty-five percent of ...