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Optimizing Contact Cleaning for New Web Applications

(Surface Prep)

May 01, 2022, ... not only with particle removal but also with the elimination of microbes at all stages of production. New applications for coated films and laminates require a much more scientific approach to cleaning ...

Pros and Cons of In-line Slitting

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

April 17, 2022, ... production cycles. By eliminating an off-line slitting and rewinding operation, you can potentially save 5 and 10 cents per pound in production costs. However, in order to take advantage of the pros ...

New EU Report Highlights Need to Step Up Anti-counterfeiting Investment

(News | New Products)

April 12, 2022, ... zone. More than 66 million counterfeit items were seized by EU authorities in 2022 – a staggering amount, according to the IHMA – as pharmaceuticals, food items, cosmetics and toys among other goods ...

3D Neopac Announces Technology Investments in EcoDesign Tubes, Decoration and Capacity Extension

(News | New Products)

April 07, 2022, ... packaging it espouses is considered an attractive option to replace plastics where appropriate. Finally, at 3D Neopac plastic and barrier tubes and components are produced in-house – an advantage that ...

Labelin takes the die out of cutting, with SEI’s Labelmaster, to provide custom-shape labels

(News | New Products)

April 05, 2022, Headquartered in Irvine, Cal., Labelin is advancing from an early-stage business into its growth stage with the acquisition of an SEI Laser Labelmaster. Headquartered in Irvine, Cal., Labelin is advancing ...

TAPPI Journal Changes Publishing Model to Improve Accessibility

(News | New Products)

April 05, 2022, ... model provided members free access to the current year’s articles while nonmembers had to pay for downloads. Many research studies have indicated OA articles receive a significant advantage in terms ...

Starlinger Viscotec: Heat Resistant and Fully Recyclable Rpet100 Material Wins Re|focus Sustainable Innovation in Material Award 2022

(News | New Products)

April 04, 2022, ... 2022. The Sustainability Innovation awards recognize outstanding innovations in plastics manufacturing that further environmental advantages in design, material and end of life management. “We are honored ...

Chairman and CEO of Green Bay Packaging Inc. Receives TAPPI/PIMA 2022 Executive of the Year Award

(News | New Products)

April 04, 2022, ... making the announcement, TAPPI President and CEO Larry N. Montague said, “Under Will’s guidance, Green Bay Packaging continues to uphold it’s longstanding commitment to the community and the environment. ...

Atmospheric Plasma Treatment

(Surface Prep)

March 31, 2022, ... configured to produce a voltage-free stream of energy capable of cleaning the surfaces of stainless steel, aluminum, and various alloys for improved adhesion by removing lubricants, coolants, and release ...

Web Industries Announces John S. Madej as Company President

(News | New Products)

March 29, 2022, New president will position Web Industries for the next growth stage New president will position Web Industries for the next growth stage Web Industries Inc., a leading global provider of contract ...

The Euro: 20 Years of Cashing in on Holograms

(Print)

March 20, 2022, ... in describing and explaining them to specialist examiners and the general public. The ECB communicated the salient visual features through an extensive public education campaign using the tagline ‘Look, ...

TAPPI Selects Fellows and Outstanding Young Professionals for 2022

(News | New Products)

March 14, 2022, ... it will bestow the title of Fellow on 10 members and name two individuals as this year’s recipients of the Young Professional of the Year award. Fellow is an honorary title bestowed upon a small percentage ...

Corona or Plasma – Which is Best for Your Process?

(Surface Prep)

March 13, 2022, ... use, whether it’s a printing, coating or laminating process. Another advantage of Plasma treatment is the higher Dyne levels it can produce. Take BOPP for example because it’s notoriously difficult to ...

Double E Welcomes Mark Mayo as Vice President of Sales

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

March 11, 2022, ... remarked, “Mark’s experience as a boots-on-the-ground Territory Manager gives him an important advantage in leading the salesforce.  Mark knows customer needs and challenges and has applied products from ...

Davis-Standard presents at PTXPO

(News | New Products)

March 11, 2022, ... to the XP Express® Active Gravity Touch (AGT),” will outline the design advantages of Davis-Standard’s new rollstand for processors of both rigid and flexible packaging. DeAngelis will compare the AGT ...

Multi-Metal Corrosion Protection Offers Strong Static Dissipative Properties

(News | New Products)

March 07, 2022, ... as well as void spaces and recessed areas. Equipment is completely protected from corrosion during storage, lay-up, and staging as well as during domestic and overseas shipments. ADVANTAGES Contains ...

Maxcess Launches Powerful 100% Vision Inspection and Workflow Automation Solutions

(News | New Products)

March 02, 2022, ... today’s converting environment, with unprecedented material and labor shortages, it is crucial to be able to run your process line as efficiently as possible by automating the process and removing defects ...

Davis-Standard to Market Nonwovens and Converting Solutions at Techtextil North America

(News | New Products)

March 02, 2022, ... of coating one or both sides of the web for product adaptability. Applying the primer in-line has been advantageous in helping converters avoid a secondary process while also providing in-house quality ...

Comexi Will Expand Its Presence in the Middle East with a Showroom at Madayn Plastic Company

(News | New Products)

March 02, 2022, ...  The Omani company has ventured into the flexible packaging sector with Reifenhäuser and Comexi, with the intention of investing a large percentage of the Sultanate's market share. For this reason, ...

Integrated Corona Treating System for Labs and Offline Production

(News | New Products)

March 02, 2022, ... high voltage transformer. The turnkey option is available for narrow web applications up to 32” wide featuring Enercon’s CoronaFlex for standard corona treating applications. The system is also available ...

Flexocolor Leads the Way in Delivering Flexo Productivity With Investment in Pureflexo™ Printing From Miraclon

(News | New Products)

February 28, 2022, ... has flourished since then. Flexocolor owner Vicente Belda said, “As a company we continuously aim to innovate and provide our customers with a competitive advantage to stay ahead of the game, and FLEXCEL ...

New At K 2022: START-UP ZONE

(News | New Products)

February 28, 2022, ... 19 – 26, 2022 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany. Currently, young companies can still apply for participation in the START-UP ZONE and take advantage of this unique opportunity to present themselves ...

Innovation in Sustainability - Sun Chemical Q&A

(Sustainability)

February 24, 2022, How Sun Chemical’s Commitment and Integrated Approach is Leading the Way How Sun Chemical’s Commitment and Integrated Approach is Leading the Way Dr. Nikola Juhasz, Global Technical Director of Sustainability ...

Sure Flow Keeps Xaar Printheads at Their Very Best

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2022, ... to help users keep their print at its very best – and without the need to remove the printhead at any stage during the process. With Xaar’s TF Technology ink recirculation, a regularly maintained printhead ...

Stand Up for Digitally Printed Pouches

(Bag Pouch)

February 20, 2022, ... can produce pouches with three different designs without stopping. The savings in lead time, costs, inventory and time-to-market can offer a significant advantage to packaging customers. Shorter Runs ...

MPS to debut EF next generation press at Labelexpo Europe

(News | New Products)

February 15, 2022, ... and staggering cost increases.” At Labelexpo, MPS is debuting its seventh generation EF flexo press, reflecting continuous improvements to offer the best narrow web flexo press in the industry with ultimate ...

Innovative Recycling Solutions for Thermoset Plastics

(News | New Products)

February 14, 2022, ... with forecasts for the recycling of thermoset and thermoplastic waste, comparing the volumes of each type of plastic that are being produced and percentages being recycled. With approximately 11 percent ...

Decades of Consistency and Quality

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

February 13, 2022, ... with its production output critically ramped up, and, also at a time when material and employee shortages became issues. Nevertheless, Metlon has maintained its production efficiency with the new volume ...

ETI: Empowerment through Innovation

(Coating/Laminating)

February 13, 2022, ... ensures maximum ROI for the customers and fosters their self-reliance. Support from our dedicated teams doesn’t stop after the delivery of the equipment. Throughout its lifecycle, our people tag along ...

Taking Control of Static

(Surface Prep)

February 13, 2022, ... happen. Measure static levels using handheld static meters or using permanently installed on-line sensors. Most static meter display the voltage in kilovolts (kV). Convert the voltage into the nominal ...