Critical Trends

Roll Diameter Requirements in Converting Processes

(Web Handling)

June 30, 2019, ... and calibration; •    Susceptible to dirt and dust; •    Certain low density materials may absorb the ultrasonic signal; •    Mounting is critical and if the sensor is disturbed it will not operate properly; ...

TC Transcontinental Packaging Steals the Show for Sustainable Packaging at the 2019 PAC Canadian Leadership Awards

(News | New Products)

June 19, 2019, TC Transcontinental Packaging announced that it has won the entire Sustainable Packaging  category  at the 2019  PAC  Canadian  Leadership Awards. TC Transcontinental Packaging announced that it has ...

LED UV & Electron Beam Curing Combine to Offer The Perfect Solution

(Case Studies)

June 05, 2019, ... for shrink sleeve production, where a 100% cure is critical.” LED was chosen for its deep curing capability, particularly when working with opaque white. The use of LED UV also enables the total ...

Flexible Packaging, a Converting Dynamo

(Converting Perspectives)

May 23, 2019, Flexible packaging makes the most of converters' capabilities, from printing, to form/fill/seal pouch production and many aspects that are growth indicators of the industry. By Susan Stansbury, Converting ...

First UK Corrugated Manufacturer Purchases EFI Nozomi Single-Pass Corrugated Board Press

(News | New Products)

May 20, 2019, ... press operates at speeds up to 246 linear feet per minute and offers the critical capabilities Durham Box can use to give its customers more application possibilities. “Image quality is a very important ...

PPC Spring Conference Addresses the Number One Mistake in Hiring and Retaining Employees

(Trends/Management)

May 01, 2019, It’s a problem that hiring managers experience all too often: a new employee who performed well during the interview ultimately fails to get results on the job. It’s a problem that hiring managers ...

Kiliper Corporation Teams up with Windmoeller & Hoelscher Orders MIRAFLEX II Flexographic Press

(News | New Products)

April 18, 2019, ... in Q4 2019. “We are excited to have partnered with Windmoeller & Hoelscher.  As we continue to invest in the growth of our company, it is critical to partner with the right companies and the right people.  ...

Epson Commercial Label Printer Inks Reach Major Milestones in Food Contact Materials Compliance

(News | New Products)

April 09, 2019, ... Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) risk assessment at each stage of production. Epson’s inks comply with Swiss Ordinance on Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (RS817.023.21) and ...

KYMC Establishes Stronger Presence in Philippines

(News | New Products)

April 07, 2019, KYMC is reportedly working to establish a stronger presence in the South East Asian region. KYMC is reportedly working to establish a stronger presence in the South East Asian region. KYMC is optimistic ...

ShaftSafe Air Shaft Performance Monitoring System: Double E

(Web Handling)

April 02, 2019, ... Double E and Convertech air shafts and bladder chucks. Engineered specifically for the converting industry, ShaftSafe enables operation and production personnel to monitor critical air pressure for every ...

Polyurethane Ink Resins for Flexible Packaging – Current and Future Needs

(Flexography)

April 01, 2019, Current needs and trends in the ink being used in flexible packaging applications. By Suhas Chavannavar, Market Segment Manager for Flexible Packaging Ink Resins and Digital Printing at BASF Corporation. ...

FPA Publishes Perspectives on the Meaning of Sustainability in Flexible Packaging Study Report

(News | New Products)

March 24, 2019, The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) recently announced that it has published its latest sustainability report, Perspectives on the Meaning of Sustainability in Flexible Packaging. The Flexible ...

Newest APR Recycling Demand Champion Companies Announced at the 2019 Plastics Recycling Conference

(News | New Products)

March 14, 2019, ... Polymer Recycling, Denton Plastics, Nestle, QRS, Unilever, ECO Products, Avangard innovative, UPM Raflatac, PAC Worldwide and Champion Polymer Recycling. “Due to current market conditions the critical ...

FPA Launches New Consumer Website

(News | New Products)

March 10, 2019, In 2018, the Flexible Packaging Association’s (FPA) work on promoting the environmental benefits and sustainability of flexible packaging... In 2018, the Flexible Packaging Association’s (FPA) work ...

Precision Slitting Sets Converters Apart

(News | New Products)

March 06, 2019, ...  At Contract Converting, Bob Saari states, “Tight tolerances are becoming a very critical aspect for converting many specialty substrates right now. Products in various markets are being engineered so ...

AICC Announces Folding Carton Fundamentals Seminar

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2019, ... solutions to make valuable contributions to critical packaging solutions. Participants can leave the seminar with the ability to evaluate packaging and recommend the correct substrate for the best performance ...

NDC Technologies to Showcase Unique Augmented Reality Experience of Complete Measurement System at ICE USA

(News | New Products)

February 20, 2019, ... be able to see critical process data on the company’s virtual, advanced Pro.Net TDi process controller. Web Gauging Solutions NDC offers a range of web gauging and control technologies to perform ...

Harper Corporation of America to Present at 2019 GAA Global Summit

(News | New Products)

February 19, 2019, Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America recently announced its participation at the upcoming Gravure Association of the Americas (GAA) Global Summit Global anilox roll supplier Harper ...

ADF&PCD New York Unveils Plans for 2019

(News | New Products)

February 13, 2019, ADF&PCD New York, North America’s only dedicated event for the aerosol, dispensing, perfume and cosmetic packaging and design community, will return to the Altman Building & Metropolitan Pavilion on September ...

FTA and Koenig & Bauer Flexotecnica Partner for “We Have the Cure” Seminar

(News | New Products)

February 06, 2019, FTA and Koenig & Bauer Flexotecnica recently announced they will hold a half-day seminar on the benefits and challenges of implementing e-beam curing or UV-LED into the flexo printing process. FTA ...

INDUSTRIAL PACK 2019 - Pack Testing LIVE - a unique opportunity to see packaging put to the test

(News | New Products)

February 06, 2019, Industrial Pack 2019 - Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta GA March 27-28, 2019 Industrial Pack 2019 - Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta GA March 27-28, 2019 Industrial Pack’s, Pack Testing LIVE will be an ...

ICG Reports Strong Growth Among Its Independent Folding Carton Converter Members

(News | New Products)

February 06, 2019, ... will begin to be plagued by higher prices, mediocre customer service and a lack of innovation. “It’s critical for independents to stick together – and just as critical for buyers to continue giving their ...

Technicote and Welsh Launch Strategic Partnership

(News | New Products)

February 05, 2019, ... papers and films. “We know that having viable material solutions to meet application needs and the sensitivity in providing timely product is critical for our customers in today’s marketplace. Throughout ...

McCarty Printing Expands Into Packaging with Heidelberg Speedmaster CX 75 and Easymatrix 106 CS

(News | New Products)

February 03, 2019, McCarty Printing is expanding capacity with its new Speedmaster CX 75-5+L with UV from Heidelberg. McCarty Printing, a privately held and locally owned corporation in Erie, Penn., is expanding capacity ...

K-1 Packaging Ignites Capacity and Capabilities With Koenig & Bauer Rapida 105 Eight-Color Press

(News | New Products)

February 03, 2019, ...  With color critical packaging a mainstay of its business, K-1 chose to power its new press with Koenig & Bauer’s popular QualiTronic ColorControl system, which it had included in its earlier Koenig & ...

Web Tension Control Fundamentals

(News | New Products)

January 24, 2019, ... rewinds and driven machine sections) and the critical tension control issues for each.  Web tension sensors and components, dancer systems and accumulators.  Load cell selection and dancer system design ...

Avery Dennison Launches Three Collections and Five New Facestocks at the 2019 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium

(New Products)

January 21, 2019, Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials is adding three new collections and five new facestocks to its Wine & Spirits Portfolio MENTOR, OHIO (January 22, 2019) – Avery Dennison Label and Packaging ...

The Pentawards Conference Unveils Major Names for ADF&PCD Shanghai 2019

(News | New Products)

January 17, 2019, Marie Dalgar, Yuesai, Pechoin, Marubi and Suntory are just some of the leading packaging designers and international brands taking to the stage at ADF&PCD Shanghai as part of its hotly anticipated Pentawards ...

A Century of Quality Manufacturing!

(News | New Products)

January 07, 2019, Vetaphone salutes Nilpeter on its 100th anniversary Vetaphone salutes Nilpeter on its 100th anniversary Vetaphone salutes Nilpeter on its 100th anniversary When Danish narrow web press manufacturer, ...

New INTERPACK Alliance Trade Fair for Middle East Africa Region

(News | New Products)

January 01, 2019, The interpack alliance of Messe Düsseldorf expands into the Middle East Africa (MEA) region – its new trade fair “pacprocess MEA” will be held annually at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in Cairo. ...