Critical Trends

Flexible Packaging Machinery: Solutions for Change

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

September 15, 2021, ... can also reduce costs, simplify logistics and streamline the internal packaging process, all of which will be critical as we move into the future. During the upcoming Pack Expo 2021 Las Vegas scheduled ...

Taghleef Adds Davis-Standard Liquid Coating Line for OPP Films

(News | New Products)

September 09, 2021, ... film printability while validating differential coating methods that are essential to our customers.” Critical to the success of the line’s engineering and design was the collaborative efforts that took ...

Smart Moisture Measurement Technology Continually Optimizes Product and Process Quality for Pulp/Paper Processing

(Flexpack)

September 08, 2021, ... operators, managers, or engineers. Devices with a quick response time can be used to assess extremely variable and rapidly changing products, as well as processes where quality is critical.  The quick ...

UFLEX Unveils Breakthrough Set of Products & Solutions

(News | New Products)

August 29, 2021, At the end of April – June quarter, UFLEX announced a host of noteworthy products and solutions At the end of April – June quarter, UFLEX announced a host of noteworthy products and solutions, across ...

FLEXcon Expands Eco-Friendly Packaging Product Line

(News | New Products)

August 22, 2021, ... In undecorated form, both products meet or exceed the Association of Plastic Recycler’s HDPE-CG-01, Critical Guidance Protocol for HDPE colored or natural bottles with resin additives, barriers, layers, ...

Methods for Closed Loop Coating Thickness Control

(News | New Products)

August 19, 2021, ... the process.  This particularly applies to processes where the mixing or production of the coating is critical.  In these the information from the thickness measuring system is used to speed up or slow ...

Pregis Joins the Flexible Packaging Association

(News | New Products)

August 17, 2021, ... regulations such as air, water and waste, and helps advocate industry positions to further sustainability objectives. “The environment is a critical area of interest for Pregis. We have established ...

Roundtable Q&A: Static Control

(Static Elimination)

August 08, 2021, ... on engineered, traceable elastomers and adhesives, and remain the best choice for printers, coaters and metallizers who insist on eliminating contaminate from their critical, valued added processes.  For ...

Properly Select a Web Guide for Your Operation

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

June 30, 2021, ... is important and shouldn’t be overlooked Web guides are typically worry free once they are up and running. However, selection and proper installation of a web is critical to ensure that the web guides ...

Global Adaptation in Flexible Packaging Machinery

(News | New Products)

June 24, 2021, Mamata has been selling globally since 1990, offering its customers total solutions for flexible packaging including Mamata has been selling globally since 1990, offering its customers total solutions ...

The IQ Power to Control Static

(News | New Products)

June 13, 2021, ... quality. Common critical converting process affected by static include extrusion, web cleaning, laminating and coating, winding and rewinding, and roll-to-roll changeover, to name a few.  In a time when ...

Worldwide Plastics and Rubber Industry Focuses on K 2022

(News | New Products)

June 10, 2021, High demand for personal exchange, information and networking on a global scale High demand for personal exchange, information and networking on a global scale Key topics: circular economy, digitalization ...

Danielle A. Diehlmann Has Been Named Vice President, Communications for the FPA

(News | New Products)

June 10, 2021, The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce that Danielle A. Diehlmann, “Dani,”  has been named vice ...

Lincage Imaging Systems Becomes First Platemaking Specialist in U.S. to Achieve Esko ‘Best in Class’ Certification

(News | New Products)

June 07, 2021, ... the latest technology, with critical imaging and exposure redundancy, and we have the capacity required to handle the plate making needs of the largest consumer product providers and packaging manufacturers,” ...

Sappi Rockwell Solutions Launches a Sustainable, Coated Lidding Film Ahead of the Proposed UK Plastic Packaging Tax

(News | New Products)

June 06, 2021, Heat seal coating specialist, Sappi Rockwell Solutions has developed its first sustainable, multi-substrate, heat sealing lidding film. Heat seal coating specialist, Sappi Rockwell Solutions has developed ...

Reprographics to Take Fresh Role in Sustainable Packaging Design

(News | New Products)

June 06, 2021, ... packaging,” said Matt Francklow, managing director, Creation. “Significantly, we are seeing a fresh role for reprographics in printers’ sustainability strategies,” he added. “Ahead of critical changes ...

Siegwerk and Idealliance Partner to Offer G7 Training & Certification to Printing Converters and Brands Worldwide

(News | New Products)

June 01, 2021, ... across entire global packaging supply chains,” said Mike Grady, vice president of global partnerships, Idealliance. “G7 Experts and the team at Siegwerk play a critical role helping print suppliers simplify ...

Lombardi Converting Machinery Announces Flexoworld, a Virtual Tradeshow and Multistreaming Event

(Upcoming Conference News)

May 20, 2021, Lombardi Converting Machinery is pleased to announce Flexoworld Lombardi Converting Machinery is pleased to announce Flexoworld, an exciting three-day virtual tradeshow that will explore the world ...

Web Considerations for Today’s Flexible Packaging

(News | New Products)

May 16, 2021, ... by zone. Dry bond lamination lines are an example of how web tension is critical to avoid defects. Before the lamination process, the web materials need to be properly tensioned to closely match the ...

LaserSpeed Pro Enables Converters to Accurately, Reliably Control Web Tension and Realize Value

(News | New Products)

May 09, 2021, ... without making contact. Placing a LaserSpeed Pro encoder at each critical measurement point along the line enables converters to accurately measure the web speed and determine the amount of tension of ...

Smart Moisture Measurement Technology Continually Optimizes Product and Process Quality for Pulp/Paper Processing

(Flexpack)

April 21, 2021, ... where quality is critical.  The quick response time enables faster production line rates with superior moisture measurement.  It has been used in various industrial production lines to test pharmaceuticals, ...

Elevate Packaging Announces the First BPI Certified Compostable Adhesive Label

(News | New Products)

April 06, 2021, ... owners and end-users to identify compostable packaging and reduce compost contamination. “Compostable packaging is critical for businesses and communities looking to divert food scraps, and BPI certification ...

GEW joins virtual drupa: April 20-23

(Upcoming Conference News)

March 24, 2021, UK-based UV curing specialists GEW have announced their participation in next month’s virtual drupa expo, which will be taking place online from April 20-23. UK-based UV curing specialists GEW have ...

Meeting the Demand for Sustainable Packaging through Sustainable Printing

(Adhesives)

March 21, 2021, ... plate-mounting adhesive plays a critical role in the package printing process. However, the traditional approach to printing flexible packaging – employing single-use tape – can result in tons of waste ...

A Brave Independent World: Customers, Creativity, Confidence

(News | New Products)

March 15, 2021, During the AICC Spring Meeting, April 26-28, at the Omni Amelia Island Resort, Amelia Island, FL, speakers will address the challenges of the past year, what's next, and the economic outlook. During ...

Westlab and ProAmpac Deliver Innovative Recyclable Pouch for Bath Salts

(News | New Products)

March 11, 2021, ... Westlab is critical in bringing to market the latest in sustainable flexible packaging innovations. Westlab’s forward-thinking along with ProAmpac’s material-science expertise proves that greener flexible ...

Pregis Announces New Film Converting, Equipment Assembly Facilities to Support Growth of Its Sharp Packaging Systems Brand

(News | New Products)

March 10, 2021, ... goals including output, sealing and puncture resistance. The objective is to deliver bags that performs seamlessly on the company’s bagging equipment. Also critical is the material’s ability to handle ...

Eagle Systems Custom Fits Litho Press with the Largest Cold Foil System in the Industry

(News | New Products)

March 10, 2021, Eagle Systems, Inc., a U.S. based developer and manufacturer of foil enhancement equipment, announced that Litho Press has installed an Eco-Eagle Cold Foil Module on its ManRoland 900 HiPrint press. Eagle ...

Troubleshooting Defects in Extrusion Coating

(Coating)

March 07, 2021, ... or sharkskin.  An experienced eye might know which; a new engineer may not.  Should you add a slip agent or slow the line down? Slowing down will eventually work – but productivity is critical too.  You ...

Maxcess Launches the Tidland PressureMax Airshaft Pressure Monitoring System

(News | New Products)

March 01, 2021, ... 4.0 winding technology, the PressureMax system offers real-time airshaft monitoring and analytics to detect inflation problems before they become critical, reducing downtime and scrap while improving safety. ...