Critical Trends

Avery Dennison First to Certify BOPP Films for HDPE Recycling Under APR Guidance

(News | New Products)

July 29, 2020, ... that its Clear Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) film portfolio has been certified to comply with the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) Critical Guidance Protocol for HDPE recycling. The ...

Terphane Barrier Films Improve Shelf Life

(News | New Products)

July 29, 2020, ... with adhesives, cold seal, inks and metal. For special and critical applications, such as hard-to-hold products susceptible to oxidation, our high barrier films are the best option,” said Marcos Vieira, ...

Mamata Introduces New Surgical Mask Making Machine

(News | New Products)

July 21, 2020, ... globally. We are looking forward to partner with our converting fraternity and take this product to the market,” the company stated in a press release. “Medical masks are a critical source for healthcare ...

Glenroy Inc. Formally Announces Company Sustainability Initiative

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July 16, 2020, ... of sales and marketing, Glenroy. “Our lightweight packaging solutions offer an eco-friendly impact compared to alternative package formats while still providing critical product protection.” In addition ...

H.B. Fuller Shares the Newest Adhesive Technology for High-Impact Sustainable Packaging Solutions

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July 08, 2020, H.B. Fuller shared the newest and latest innovative adhesive solutions that can positively affect sustainability across the value chain and facilitate the circularity of the packaging industry. H.B. ...

Macdermid Graphics Solutions Appoints Matt Bennett as Vice President, Emea

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July 08, 2020, ... within Europe as well as recently spearheaded Global Marketing and Strategy, M&A, and SGK's Global Consulting group. "The EMEA region is a critical growth region for MacDermid Graphics Solutions. Matt' ...

Flint Group, Soma and Marvaco present: A Sustainable Way of High Quality Package Printing Through Soma’s Online Product Launch Seminar

(News | New Products)

July 03, 2020, A shortage of resources and global climate change are front and center as critical topics within the packaging industries. A shortage of resources and global climate change are front and center as ...

Rising to the Challenge

(News | New Products)

June 14, 2020, ... coverings and cores are a critical component to the manufacturing process of PPE and various other medical products, including all types of medical and industrial masks, ventilators, medical gowns and ...

Simco-Ion Updates the IQ Easy Sensor Bar to Include Charge Monitoring

(News | New Products)

June 09, 2020, ... the web path or in critical areas to receive a complete understanding of electrostatic charges unique to the application. The sensor bar allows the option to run in Neutralizing or Charging Mode providing ...

PolyKote Announces New Semi-Stock Offering

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June 07, 2020, PolyKote recently announce that it now has a 3.0 mil Dissolvable label stock on the shelf, ready to slit and ship this new semi-stock offering is produced with a dissolvable adhesive. PolyKote recently ...

New Coating Technology Providing Real Solutions in Flexible Packaging

(Flexpack)

June 07, 2020, ... coatings to effectively produce a finished product. To help mitigate production issues caused by these required processes, many are turning to the use of specially applied coatings to rollers in critical ...

GPA and MindFire Announce How Print Saves the 2020 Economy Webinar

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June 06, 2020, ... COVID-19 success,” says Joe Manos, executive vice president for MindFire.  “With the ‘new normal.’ there are some clear trends emerging that are critical for your success (your customers too) and during ...

Rol-Tec Purchases Axis Machine Co.

(News | New Products)

June 03, 2020, ... according to Umentum.  “Many of our customers are switching to make the critical PPE’s to stem the Coronavirus pandemic.  This acquisition allows us to more efficiently service these customers and to help ...

Domino to Launch The New Business Model for Corrugated Box Production

(News | New Products)

June 01, 2020, Domino Digital Printing Solutions is about to enter the digital corrugated printing space and will be launching its first digital ink jet based product offering Domino Digital Printing Solutions is ...

A New Phase

(Blog)

May 31, 2020, The coronavirus outbreak has revealed a critical need for our industry. The coronavirus outbreak has revealed a critical need for our industry. Converting and printing facilities continue to be ...

The Back Page: Taking it back 80 years

(The Back Page)

May 27, 2020, ... has been set up and activities are already well under way: To survey critically the literature on relation of micro-organisms to papermaking and the bacteriological condition of products which are ...

Labelexpo/Brand Print Americas Shows Popstponed

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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, ...

GN Thermoforming Installs New Machines with WhatsApp Messaging Platform

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May 21, 2020, ... made extensive utilization of the WhatsApp Messenger web platform to install new thermoforming machines for customers in Eastern Europe and the U.S. GN faced a critical challenge at the beginning of ...

Anilox Service Techs to Roll Again

(News | New Products)

May 13, 2020, ... as a critical supplier and reportedly follows all CDC recommended safety measures; COVID-19 Safety Policy is available on request. The skilled technicians have provided anilox cleaning services for over ...

Labeling Productivity: Overcoming Common Obstacles

(News | New Products)

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 ...

Coating on Trial

(News | New Products)

May 05, 2020, ... can be critical in determining the effectiveness and quality of coating appearance and performance. It is difficult to compensate for a substrate that is defective, defects are rarely eliminated or improved ...

Nestlé Co-Funds New Professorship Focusing on Sustainable Materials Research to Tackle Plastic Waste

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April 28, 2020, ... professor, will be responsible for developing and implementing a new research program on sustainable materials. Research topics of interest will address critical areas, such as the overall environmental ...

Be Part of the Circular Economy by Opting for Cortec® Recyclable Moisture-Barrier Paper and Linerboard

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April 28, 2020, ... represents good resource stewardship while still achieving critical packaging qualities. Users of EcoShield Recyclable Barrier Paper and Linerboard thus have the opportunity to contribute to a circular ...

Introducing the new IQ Power Fantom HL Blower from Simco-Ion

(News | New Products)

April 27, 2020, ... elimination in Class I, Division 1 and 2, Group D hazardous locations where the neutralization of static charges is critical for both personnel and environmental safety. When coupled with the IQ Power ...

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

(News | New Products)

April 22, 2020, The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) announced a new webinar series designed to address critical issues facing the printing industry today, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Specialty Graphic ...

Power to Spare

(News | New Products)

April 22, 2020, ... zone for critical situations, which Eisby compares with computer redundancy systems, or hospitals, where any downtime is costly and possibly life-threatening. “You have only to calculate the enormous ...

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, ... critical for coating heat-sensitive web materials such as polyethylene terephthalate. Other applications include flat panel display coating, jumbo glass coating, micro-electrical mechanical systems, and ...

Global Print Industry Faces Economic and Environmental Challenges

(News | New Products)

April 02, 2020, The 7th drupa Global Trends Report will be published in April 2020. The 7th drupa Global Trends Report will be published in April 2020. The results, from a survey conducted before the outbreak of the ...

Competitive Advantages in Cold Seal Application with ISRA Technology

(News | New Products)

March 31, 2020, ISRA VISION announced it now offers cutting-edge technology for continuous quality and process control of printed images, lamination and coatings with its 100 percent inline inspection solution PrintSTAR. ...